12 Days All of Sikkim (Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Pelling, Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung)
Siliguri > Darjeeling 2N > Kalimpong 1N > Pelling 2N > Gangtok 2N > Lachen 2N > Lachung 1N > Gangtok 1N > Siliguri
Duration
12 Days
Group Size
15 persons
Location
Sikkim
Sketch Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra International Airport
Day 1
Arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra International Airport
Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Darjeeling
Day 2
Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing with Tiger Hill
Day 2
Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing with Tiger Hill
Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Darjeeling
Day 3
Darjeeling - Kalimpong - Local Sightseeing
Day 3
Darjeeling - Kalimpong - Local Sightseeing
Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Kalimpong
Day 4
Kalimpong - Pelling
Day 4
Kalimpong - Pelling
Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Pelling
Day 5
Pelling Full Day Sightseeing with Skywalk
Day 5
Pelling Full Day Sightseeing with Skywalk
Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Pelling
Day 6
Pelling - Gangtok via Namchi
Day 6
Pelling - Gangtok via Namchi
Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Gangtok
Day 7
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
Day 7
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Gangtok
Day 8
Gangtok - Lachen
Day 8
Gangtok - Lachen
Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Lachen
Day 9
Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake
Day 9
Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake
Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Lachen
Day 10
Lachen - Lachung
Day 10
Lachen - Lachung
Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Lachung
Day 11
Lachung - Yumthang Valley - Gangtok
Day 11
Lachung - Yumthang Valley - Gangtok
Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Gangtok
Day 12
Departure - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra International Airport
Day 12
Departure - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra International Airport
Transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra International Airport as per schedule
End Tour
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra International Airport - Darjeeling (75 Kms. / 3 Hrs.)
Meet and Greet on arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra International Airport and transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 Ft.). On arrival check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Stay at Darjeeling
Day 2: Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing with Tiger Hill
Early morning (4:00 AM) visit Tiger Hill (Subject to availability of Permit / Token) and then back to hotel. After breakfast, starting at 8.30 AM, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Ropeway, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure.
Overnight Stay at Darjeeling
Day 3: Darjeeling - Kalimpong - Local Sightseeing (77 Kms. / 6½ Hrs.)
After breakfast, transfer to Kalimpong (4,091 Ft. / 55 Kms. / 2½ Hrs.). On arrival check-in to your hotel. Afternoon enjoy half day tour of Kalimpong visiting Mangal Dham, Deolo Hill, Golf Course, Durpin Dara Hills and Pine View Nursery (Sunday closed).
Overnight Stay at Kalimpong
Day 4: Kalimpong - Pelling (90 Kms. / 5 Hrs.)
After breakfast, start for Pelling (6,300 Ft.). On arrival check-in to hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Stay at Pelling
Day 5: Pelling Full Day Sightseeing with Skywalk
After breakfast, start for a full day sightseeing tour. In first half, cover Darap village, Rimbi waterfalls, Khecheopalri Lake (Wishfulling Lake) and Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In the second half cover the Pemayangtse monastery, Rabdantse ruins (2nd capital of Sikkim), Sang-Ngag Choling (Skywalk), New helipad ground. Evening free for leisure.
Overnight Stay at Pelling
Day 6: Pelling - Gangtok via Namchi (150 Kms. / 5 Hrs.)
After breakfast, start for Gangtok (5,500 Ft.). Enroute visit Sai Temple and Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham), in Namchi. On arrival, check-in to your hotel.
Overnight Stay at Gangtok
Day 7: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (53 Kms. / 3 Hrs. one-way)
After breakfast, start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft. / 37 Kms. / 02 Hrs. from Gangtok) and further drive to Baba Mandir (13,200 ft. / 16 Kms. / 01 Hrs. from Tsomgo Lake). Evening back to Gangtok.
Overnight Stay at Gangtok
Note:
Documents for Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir – 02 Passport Size Photo along with Photo Copy of Photo ID Proof (Passport or Driving License or Voter ID (Pan Card & Adhaar Card is not accepted). For Children below 18 years, Birth Certificate / School Id / College Id are must. Original needs to carry while travelling.
In case of Land slide or any other reason, if Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing.
Day 8: Gangtok - Lachen (120 Kms. / 6 Hrs.)
After breakfast check out from hotel with limited luggage and proceed to Lachen (8,980 Ft.) in North Sikkim. On the way, take a break for some beautiful spots that are worth seeing and visiting like Naga Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) and Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. On arrival at Lachen, check into your hotel.
Overnight Stay and Dinner at Lachen
Note:
Documents for Lachen & Lachung – 02 Passport Size Photo along with Photo Copy of Photo ID Proof (Passport or Driving License or Voter ID (Pan Card & Adhaar Card is not accepted). For Children below 18 years, Birth Certificate / School Id / College Id are must. Original needs to carry while travelling.
Please note that due to the challenging road conditions in North Sikkim, the Innova Crysta is not recommended for travel in this region
Day 9: Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake (137 Kms. / 6 Hrs.)
Early breakfast proceeds to visit Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft.) via Thangu. Gurudongmar is considered as one of the 2nd highest lake in World, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more, and is known as the Holy / Sacred Lake. It will take approximately 3-4 hours’ drive from Lachen (One way). Afternoon back to hotel have your lunch rest of the day is at leisure for individual activities.
Overnight Stay and Dinner at Lachen
Day 10: Lachen - Lachung (47 Kms. / 2 Hrs.)
After breakfast transfer to Lachung (8,738 Ft.) through the picturesque valley. On arrival check-in to the hotel, have lunch and enjoy the day as you like it.
Overnight Stay at Lachung
Day 11: Lachung - Yumthang Valley - Gangtok (161 Kms. / 9 Hrs.)
Early Morning drive to Yumthang Valley is known as Valley of Flowers (12,000 ft / 26 Kms / 1½ Hrs. one way). Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the yaks and winter playgrounds of yetis. On the way back, visit Hot Spring, which is considered to have medicinal properties. Back to hotel for lunch and drive to Gangtok (5,500 Ft.). On the way, if the weather is clear you may get to see the mighty Khangchendzonga from Singhik view point. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel.
Overnight Stay at Gangtok
Day 12: Gangtok - NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (128 Kms. / 5 Hrs.)
After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and take the departure transfers to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra International Airport for your onward journey.
End Tour
Included/Excluded
Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis
Meal Plan (as per mentioned above)
Exclusive Non-a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. Please brief to guest that vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis)
All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary)
Rates are valid for Indian Nationals only
Any Airfare / Train fare
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), Ropeway, porterage
Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance Fees & Guide charges
Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, is directly payable on the spot)
Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure
Room Heater Charges
Insurance
Anything which is not included in the inclusion
Hotel Details
Darjeeling (2 Nights)
Kalimpong (1 Night)
Pelling (2 Nights)
Gangtok (2 Nights)
Lachen (2 Nights)
Lachung (1 Night)
Gangtok (1 Night)
Darjeeling (2 Nights)
Kalimpong (1 Night)
Pelling (2 Nights)
Gangtok (2 Nights)
Lachen (2 Nights)
Lachung (1 Night)
Gangtok (1 Night)
Darjeeling (2 Nights)
Kalimpong (1 Night)
Pelling (2 Nights)
Gangtok (2 Nights)
Lachen (2 Nights)
Lachung (1 Night)
Gangtok (1 Night)
Darjeeling (2 Nights)
Kalimpong (1 Night)
Pelling (2 Nights)
Gangtok (2 Nights)
Lachen (2 Nights)
Lachung (1 Night)
Gangtok (1 Night)
Darjeeling (2 Nights)
Kalimpong (1 Night)
Pelling (2 Nights)
Gangtok (2 Nights)
Lachen (2 Nights)
Lachung (1 Night)
Gangtok (1 Night)
Darjeeling (2 Nights)
Kalimpong (1 Night)
Pelling (2 Nights)
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Deluxe Cottages
Gangtok (2 Nights)
Lachen (2 Nights)
Lachung (1 Night)
Gangtok (1 Night)
FAQs
What is the best time to visit Sikkim?
March to June (Spring-Summer): Ideal for sightseeing, flowers in bloom (especially rhododendrons).
October to December (Autumn-Winter): Clear views of Kanchenjunga, cool weather, and festivals.
January–February: Snowfall in high-altitude areas like Lachung, Lachen, Tsomgo Lake.
July–September (Monsoon): Not recommended due to heavy rains and risk of landslides.
Do tourists need any permit to visit Sikkim?
No permit is needed to visit Gangtok and South Sikkim for Indian nationals.
However, Inner Line Permits (ILP) are required for restricted areas:
Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir – Permit needed (issued in Gangtok via tour operator);
North Sikkim (Lachen, Lachung, Yumthang, Gurudongmar) – Permit required (only through registered travel agents).
Foreigners, though, must obtain an ILP (Inner Line Permit) to enter Sikkim (available at borders and major cities).
Restricted areas like Tsomgo Lake, Nathula, North Sikkim are not accessible to foreigners (except Phodong and Dzongu with special permission).
How can I reach Sikkim?
By Air:
Pakyong Airport (Sikkim) – Limited flights from Delhi, Kolkata.
Bagdogra Airport (West Bengal) – Main gateway (~125 km from Gangtok).
By Rail:
New Jalpaiguri (NJP) in Siliguri, West Bengal is the nearest railhead (~120 km from Gangtok).
By Road:
Well connected by taxis and shared jeeps from Siliguri, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Bagdogra.
What are the top places to visit in Sikkim?
Gangtok – Capital city, monasteries, MG Road, cable car;
Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir;
Nathula Pass (Indo-China border – Indians only);
North Sikkim – Lachen, Lachung, Yumthang Valley, Zero Point, Gurudongmar Lake;
Pelling – Skywalk, Pemayangtse Monastery, Kanchenjunga views;
Ravangla – Buddha Park, peaceful hill retreat;
Namchi – Char Dham, Samdruptse statue;
Yuksom, Dzongu, Zuluk – Offbeat and eco-tourism spots.
What documents do I need for permits?
For Indian citizens:
Photocopy of valid government ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License);
2 passport-size photos;
For Nathula, you must be an Indian citizen above 5 years old.
For foreigners:
Valid passport and Indian visa;
ILP form (can be filled online or at entry points).
Can I self-drive or rent a car in Sikkim?
Self-driving is not recommended due to hilly terrain, narrow roads, and restricted areas.
Local taxis, shared jeeps, and tour packages are more reliable. Private vehicles need special permits for North and East Sikkim.
What kind of clothing should I pack?
Summer (Mar–Jun): Light woolens, jackets, sunglasses;
Winter (Oct–Feb): Heavy woolens, thermal wear, gloves, warm socks;
Snowy/high-altitude areas: Snow boots, windproof jackets, moisturizer, lip balm;
Raincoat/poncho if traveling during monsoon.
Is altitude sickness a concern in Sikkim?
Yes, in high-altitude areas like Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft) and Zero Point.
To avoid AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness):
Ascend gradually;
Stay hydrated;
Avoid alcohol and heavy meals;
Rest if you feel dizzy or breathless.
Is vegetarian food easily available?
Yes. Veg and vegan food is widely available.
Popular options: thukpa, momos, dal-bhaat, phagshapa, and Tibetan bread. Jain food may need advance request.
Is there ATM facilities, mobile and internet connectivity?
Yes in Gangtok, Pelling, and most towns.
However, North Sikkim, Nathula, and high-altitude areas may have poor or no signal. BSNL and Jio work best.
Major towns like Gangtok and Pelling have ATMs.
Remote areas like Lachen, Lachung may not have functioning ATMs, so carry sufficient cash. Many hotels accept UPI and cards, but always confirm in advance.
What type of accommodation is available?
Sikkim has a range of:
Hotels and luxury resorts (in Gangtok, Pelling);
Mid-range and budget hotels;
Homestays and eco-lodges in Dzongu, Yuksom, Ravangla
Advance booking is recommended in high season.
Are there adventure or cultural activities in Sikkim?
Yes. Options include:
Trekking (Goecha La, Dzongri, Kanchenjunga base);
Paragliding (Gangtok);
River rafting (Teesta River);
Yak rides (Tsomgo Lake);
Monastery visits, meditation, handicraft shopping;
Village tourism in Dzongu, Temi Tea Garden walks.
Sikkim hosts vibrant festivals:
Losar (Tibetan New Year – Feb/Mar);
Saga Dawa – Celebrates Buddha’s life (May/June);
Pang Lhabsol – Unique to Sikkim, honors Mt. Kanchenjunga (August);
Tihar/Deepavali – Celebrated with local traditions;
Losoong/Namsoong – Sikkimese New Year (Dec).
Can I combine Sikkim with Darjeeling or Kalimpong?
Yes. Many travelers take a Sikkim–Darjeeling–Kalimpong circuit. Gangtok to Darjeeling is about 4–5 hours by road. Kalimpong lies en route.
Are there any cultural guidelines I should follow?
Remove shoes before entering monasteries;
Avoid loud behavior and PDA in rural areas;
Respect local traditions, especially in religious sites;
Dress modestly and avoid littering;
Ask permission before photographing monks or locals.
What is special about Gangtok?
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and a well-organized hill station with monasteries, viewpoints, shopping areas, and modern amenities. It is also the base for excursions to Tsomgo Lake, Nathula, and North Sikkim. Some of the must-visit attractions are
MG Marg (pedestrian shopping street);
Rumtek Monastery;
Tashi View Point;
Enchey Monastery;
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology;
Banjhakri Falls;
Ropeway cable car ride.
2–3 days are ideal to explore Gangtok and nearby attractions.
Is Darjeeling part of Sikkim?
No, it is part of West Bengal, but commonly included in Sikkim tours due to proximity and cultural similarity. Some of the top things to do are
Tiger Hill sunrise (Kanchenjunga view);
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train);
Batasia Loop;
Peace Pagoda;
Ghoom Monastery;
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute;
Tea garden visits.
How to reach Darjeeling?
By road from Bagdogra (70 km) or NJP (75 km);
Toy Train from NJP or Kurseong;
Shared jeeps, taxis, or private vehicles are commonly used.
What is Kalimpong known for?
Kalimpong is a peaceful hill town known for panoramic views, Buddhist monasteries, orchids, and colonial architecture. It is about 2.5 to 3 hours (75 km) from Gangtok. Some of the major attractions are
Deolo Hill & Durpin Dara;
Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery;
Pine View Cactus Nursery;
Morgan House (colonial guesthouse);
Hanuman Tok & Mangal Dham Temple.
Why visit Pelling?
Pelling offers stunning views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, along with historical and cultural sites. It’s quieter than Gangtok, approximately 115km (5–6 hours by road) from Gangtok and ideal for nature lovers. Some of the attractions are
Skywalk and Chenrezig Statue;
Pemayangtse Monastery;
Rabdentse Ruins;
Rimbi & Kanchenjunga Falls;
Khecheopalri Lake;
Sangachoeling Monastery.
What is special about Lachung?
Lachung is a picturesque mountain village that serves as a base to visit Yumthang Valley (Valley of Flowers), Zero Point, and hot springs. An Inner Line Permit is required. It can only be obtained via authorized travel agents and is not issued for private vehicles. Zero point may be inaccessible in winter due to heavy snowfall.
Are accommodations basic?
Yes. Due to altitude and remoteness, expect simple guesthouses or lodges, especially in winter.
What attractions and activities are available in Lachen?
Lachen Village walk: Traditional Tibetan-style wooden homes and handicraft centre
Lachen Monastery: Nyingma Buddhist temple from 1858
Gurudongmar Lake: Sacred glacial lake at ~17,800 ft
Thangu, Chopta, Lhonak Valleys: Alpine pastures, rhododendrons, trekking trails
Tso Lhamo & Chopta Valley treks: Permit required, advance planning advised
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