Gangtok
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- NJP / Bagdogra
- Gangtok
- Tsomgo Lake
- Nathu La
- Gangtok
Price on request
6N / 7D · Gangtok · North Sikkim
North Sikkim in Full: Lachen, Gurudongmar & Lachung
Both valleys of the north in one trip: Lachen and the pre-dawn drive to Gurudongmar Lake, across to Lachung for Yumthang, and Gangtok at either end.
- NJP / Bagdogra
- Gangtok
- Lachen
- Gurudongmar
- Lachung
- Yumthang
- Gangtok
- Duration
- 6 nights / 7 days
- Starts & ends
- NJP / Bagdogra (round trip)
- Highest point
- about 17,800 ft (Gurudongmar Lake)
- Best months
- Apr – Jun, Oct – Nov
- Good for
- High altitude & adventure, Nature & quiet stays
- Price
- On request — quoted for your dates
Highlights
- Gurudongmar Lake at about 17,800 ft, one of the highest in the world
- Chopta valley and Thangu on the high road
- Yumthang and, weather permitting, Zero Point
- A night in Gangtok on either side for acclimatisation
Day by day
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Day 1: Arrive and drive up to Gangtok
We meet you at NJP or Bagdogra and drive up to Gangtok, where the North Sikkim permit is processed.
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Day 2: Gangtok to Lachen
North along the Teesta, past the waterfalls and through Mangan and Chungthang, to Lachen at about 9,000 ft. An early night.
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Day 3: Gurudongmar Lake, then on to Lachung
We leave Lachen at around 4 am for Gurudongmar, passing Thangu and the Chopta valley, and reach the lake as the sun hits the snow. Keep the visit short. Back to Lachen for breakfast, then across through Chungthang to Lachung.
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Day 4: Yumthang valley
The Yumthang valley, its meadows and hot springs, with Zero Point as an option if the road is open. A second, restful night in Lachung.
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Day 5: Lachung to Gangtok
The drive back down to Gangtok. The evening is free.
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Day 6: Gangtok sightseeing
A relaxed day: Rumtek or Enchey Monastery, the viewpoints and the ropeway, or Tsomgo Lake if you have not yet been.
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Day 7: Departure
Back down to NJP or Bagdogra.
Usually included
- Hotel or homestay accommodation in the category you choose, on twin sharing
- Breakfast and dinner at every stay (MAP), unless you ask for a different plan
- A private vehicle with a local driver for all transfers and sightseeing, point to point
- Pick-up and drop at NJP railway station or Bagdogra airport
- Protected-area permits applied for by us, where the route needs them
Not included
- Train and air fares
- Entrance, camera and guide fees, and parking
- Lunch, drinks, tips, laundry and other personal expenses
- Vehicle use or sightseeing outside the itinerary, and add-ons such as Zero Point or Nathu La unless listed
- Extra costs from landslides, road closures, strikes or flight changes
- Travel insurance and room-heater charges
Every quote lists exactly what is included for your trip, in writing, before you confirm.
Permits
What sets the price
We do not publish a fixed price, because the same itinerary costs very differently in May and in February, in a standard room and a mountain-view suite. Your quote depends on:
- SeasonSpring, autumn and holidays cost more than the quiet months.
- Hotel categoryStandard, deluxe or premium, and whether rooms face the view.
- VehicleSedan, SUV or a larger vehicle for groups; reserved or shared.
- Group sizeMore travellers share the vehicle and lower the cost per head.
- Add-onsZero Point, Nathu La, the toy train or a guide where needed.
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