North East India
Meghalaya's living root bridges, Kaziranga's rhinos, Tawang's monasteries, and the untouched beauty of the Seven Sisters.
Overview
About this package
Six days through Sikkim's capital and its high-altitude neighbours — cable car rides over Gangtok, the turquoise waters of Tsomgo Lake at 3,750m, and Nathu La Pass on the Indo-China border where permits allow. Buddhist monasteries, orchid sanctuaries, and momos at every turn in one of India's cleanest and most orderly hill states.
Tsomgo Lake at 3,750mNathu La Indo-China BorderRumtek MonasteryMG Marg Evening WalkSikkim Orchid Sanctuary
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
Culture & heritageGuided touringSlow travel
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Practical details for the destinations on this trip, straight from our destination guides.
Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
1
Day 1
Arrive Gangtok
Transfer from Bagdogra airport to Gangtok, evening walk on the pedestrian-only MG Marg.
2
Day 2
Gangtok Sightseeing
Visit Rumtek Monastery, the Directorate of Handicrafts, and take the cable car ride over the city.
3
Day 3
Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Day trip to Tsomgo Lake at 3,750m and the Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, permit-dependent, weather-dependent snow views.
4
Day 4
Nathu La Pass
Excursion to Nathu La Pass on the Indo-China border, subject to permits and weather, otherwise extended time at Tsomgo Lake.
5
Day 5
Orchid Sanctuary & Waterfalls
Visit the Sikkim Orchid Sanctuary, Ban Jhakri Falls, and the Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok viewpoints.
6
Day 6
Departure
Morning at leisure on MG Marg for last-minute shopping, transfer to Bagdogra airport.
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Gangtok Sikkim Discovery, in frame
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 5 nights hotel
- Bagdogra transfers
- Daily breakfast
- Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La permits
- Local sightseeing vehicle
Not Included
- Flights to Bagdogra
- Lunch & dinner
- Nathu La permit rejection contingency
- Personal expenses
Best Time to Travel
March – June, September – December
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Gangtok Sikkim Discovery trip?
6 days, 5 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Gangtok Sikkim Discovery trip?
March – June, September – December
What's included in the Gangtok Sikkim Discovery package?
5 nights hotel; Bagdogra transfers; Daily breakfast; Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La permits; Local sightseeing vehicle
What's not included in the Gangtok Sikkim Discovery package?
Flights to Bagdogra; Lunch & dinner; Nathu La permit rejection contingency; Personal expenses
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