Turkartटूरकार्ट

Sikkim: Gangtok & North Sikkim

Sikkim · 6-day itinerary

6 daysBest time: Mar–May, Oct–DecHillsNature

Day 1

  1. 10:00 AMNJP / Bagdogra → GangtokShared taxi about 4–5 hrs Map
  2. 6:00 PMMG MargWalk and dinner Map

Day 2

  1. 10:00 AMRumtek Monastery Map
  2. 3:00 PMTashi View Point Map

Day 3

  1. 9:30 AMTsomgo LakePermit needed Map
  2. 12:00 PMBaba Mandir Map
  3. 1:00 PMNathu LaOptional; Indians only; closed Mon & Tue Map

Day 4

  1. 9:00 AMGangtok → LachungAbout 6 hrs; permit via tour operator Map

Day 5

  1. 7:30 AMYumthang ValleyZero Point if roads are open Map
  2. 1:00 PMLachung → Gangtok Map

Day 6

  1. 8:00 AMGangtok → NJP / BagdograLeave early for trains/flights Map

Before you go

Sikkim protected-area permit
Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La and North Sikkim (Lachung, Lachen, Yumthang, Gurudongmar) need a permit. It is made through a registered Sikkim tour operator. Keep photo ID and passport photos for each person and apply at least 1 day before.
Nathu La: Indian citizens only
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Only Indian citizens may visit, with a separate permit.
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