Are you planning a trip to explore a few of the top tourist attractions of North East India? If your answer to the above question is yes then a trip to Gangtok, North Sikkim and Pelling will make a perfect holiday plan.
Start the tour from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim and probably the only plastic free capital city of India. From Gangtok you will see some of the great views of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Also visit some magnificent monasteries depicting the Buddhist religion and its heritage.
In the next leg of the tour, you will visit the most beautiful places of north Sikkim, Gurudongmar Lake and Yumthang Valley. Both these places are located at a very high altitude and need adequate planning and preparation.
Pelling is a very popular tourist destination in west Sikkim. Pelling will offer you some of the best close up views of the world’s third highest peak, Mt Kanchenjunga. You will be mesmerized to see a golden sunrise on top of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Overview
Major Attractions
Enjoy the majestic view of Mt. Kanchenjunga from Gangtok and Pelling
Visit Rumtek Monastery and other spots around Gangtok
Day trip to Changu Lake and Baba Mandir
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Visit Gurudongmar lake at 17100 Ft
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Exlore the valley and flowers of Yumthang and Zero Point
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Explore Pelling and the nearby places
Places to Visit
Route Map
Distance Between Places
| From - To | Distance (KM) |
|---|---|
|
Siliguri – Gangtok |
115 |
|
Gangtok – Lachen |
107 |
|
Lachen – Gurudongmar Lake |
67 |
|
Lachen – Lachung |
47 |
|
Lachung – Yumthang |
26 |
|
Lachung – Pelling |
171 |
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Pelling – Siliguri |
132 |
Itinerary
From a short visit to a lengthy leisure one – plan your travel that suits you best. Explore various options provided below to chose the best one for you !
These are some of the most popular itineraries suggested by IndiaTravelPage. Chose our recommended plan to explore, or make your own way with a custom travel plan
Gangtok
Day 1:
Reach Gangtok and transfer to the hotel. After getting freshed, if you have some time, go out to the mall and have a walk to get a feel of the place.
Day 2:
You can either hire a car and go to visit Tsangu lake and Baba Mandir, or, you can opt for local Gangtok sight seeing including Rumtek Monastry, Enchey Monstry, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Do-drul Chorten and the cable car to see the beautiful Himalayan peaks.
Day 1:
Reach Gangtok and transfer to the hotel. After getting freshed, if you have some time, go out to the mall and have a walk to get a feel of the place.
Day 2:
Hire a car and go to visit the Tsangu Lake and Baba Mandir at a distance of 40 km from Gangtok. Here, you will experience snow for the major part of the year.
Day 3:
Go out for local Gangtok sight seeing including Rumtek Monastry, Enchey Monstry, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Do-drul Chorten and the cable car to see the beautiful Himalayan peaks.
Day 1:
Reach Gangtok and transfer to the hotel. After getting freshed, if you have some time, go out to the mall and have a walk to get a feel of the place.
Day 2:
Hire a car and go to visit the Tsangu Lake and Baba Mandir at a distance of 40 km from Gangtok. Here, you will experience snow for the major part of the year.
Day 3:
Go out for local Gangtok sight seeing including Rumtek Monastry, Enchey Monstry, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Do-drul Chorten and the cable car to see the beautiful Himalayan peaks.
Day 4:
The day is free for you to relax or explore the nearby places of Institute of Tibetology, Banjhakri Falls, Temi Tea Garden etc.
Explore Lachen (Gurudongmar Lake)
Day 1:
Lachen, at a distance of 125 km from Gangtok and takes approx 7 Hrs to reach. Lachen, at an altitude of 9500 ft is the base for visiting the famous and sacred Gurudongmar Lake. Upon reaching Lachen, move into one of the available home stays. Have an early dinner and go for sleep.
From Lachen, you are recommended to start by 3 AM for Gurudongmar (60 km from Lachen). After a brief halt and breakfast at a small village called Thangu, reach Gurudongmar in approximately 4 to 5 Hrs.
Upon reaching there, you will suddenly feel the lack of oxygen in the air making you exhausted easily. After spending your time, return back to Lachen by lunch time. This route is quite tough for most of the people and it is highly recommended that you listen to all the advises of your car driver.
After returning back to Lachen, have your lunch and then proceed to Lachung if you are also planned to visit Yumthang on the next day.
Explore Lachung (Yumthang)
Day 1:
Lachung, at a distance of 125 km from Gangtok, is the base for your visit to Yumthang Valley, Zero Point and Katao. For going to these places, you have to spend the night at Lachung. Upon reaching there, move into one of the available hotels or home stays. Next morning, start early and reach Yumthang which is 25 km from Lachung. Plan your time accordingly if you are interested to visit Yumesamdong (Zero Point) at a distance of 15 km more from Yumthang. After finishing your visit, come back to Lachung and have lunch. Then proceed for your return journey to Gangtok.
Day 1:
Lachung, at a distance of 125 km from Gangtok, is the base for your visit to Yumthang Valley, Zero Point and Katao. For going to these places, you have to spend the night at Lachung.
Upon reaching Lachung, move into one of the available hotels.
Day 2:
Since you have planned to stay one more day at Lachung, you can include Katao in addition to Yumthang and Zero Point in your travel plan for the day. Start early from Lachung and visit the three places to enjoy snow as well as the beauty of Yumthang. Return back to Lachung before evening for the night stay.
Pelling
Day 1:
Reach Pelling and transfer to the hotel Rest of the day is for you to relax and enjoy the mighty Kanchenjunga from this calm and peaceful place. Next morning, experience an amazing sunrise on mount Kanchenjunga.
Day 1:
Reach Pelling and transfer to the hotel Rest of the day is for you to relax and enjoy the mighty Kanchenjunga from this calm and peaceful place.
Day 2:
In the morning, experience an amazing sunrise on mount Kanchenjunga. Then go out for the local sight seeing including Rimbi Falls, Kanchenjungha Falls, Khechiperi Lake, Pemiangtse Monastery and Sinsore Bridge.
Day 1:
Reach Pelling and transfer to the hotel Rest of the day is for you to relax and enjoy the mighty Kanchenjunga from this calm and peaceful place.
Day 2:
In the morning, experience an amazing sunrise on Mount Kanchenjunga. Then go out for the local sight seeing including Rimbi Falls, Kanchenjungha Falls, Khechiperi Lake, Pemiangtse Monastery and Sinsore Bridge.
Day 3:
The entire day is for you to relax and enjoy Pelling and Mount Kanchenjunga
Transportation
Best way to cover this trip is to take point to point drop. This will be convenient as well as the cost effective way. You will get many cars just outside of New Jalpaiguri station or Bagdogra airport to drop you to Darjeeling. For the rest of the journeys also, either request your hotel to arrange a car for the next drop or you yourself take a rate from the local travel agents and decide.
For North Sikkim (Yumthang / Gurudongmar) you need a special permit. Contact a driver/travel agent and negotiate a rate suitable with you plan.
Contact of some good drivers – Gangtok
TShreing – +91 96791 80999
Wangchu – +91 9933075176
Travel Agents for Car Booking – Gangtok
Sikkim Taxis
+91-8436780362, +91-9932431887
www.sikkimtaxis.com
Mr Tinlay
+91 8972463765
[email protected]
TAMU TOUR AND TREKS
Lalit Gurung: +919832564013 / 9002069916 / 03592-206888
Top Destinations - Sikkim
Popular Tour Plans - Sikkim
4-6 Days
1. Darjeeling-Gangtok (6N/7D)
2. Gangtok-Pelling (5N/6D)
3. Gangtok-Lachen-Lachung (6N/7D)
7-10 Days
1. Darjeeling-Pelling-Gangtok (8N/9D)
2. Gangtok-Lachen-Lachung-Pelling (8N/9D)
3. Aritar-Zuluk-Gangtok-Lachen-Lachung (8N/9D)
4. Darjeeling-Kalimpong-Pelling-Gangtok (9N/10D)
5. Darjeeling-Gangtok-Lachen-Lachung (9N/10D)
>10 Days
1. Darjeeling-Gangtok-Lachen-Lachung-Pelling (11N/12D)