Detailed itinerary
North Sikkim — Gangtok, Lachung & Yumthang
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₹27,900
A high-altitude Sikkim loop with the permits handled for you. Gangtok as base, a day out to Tsomgo and Nathula, then two nights deep in North Sikkim at Lachung with a dawn run to Yumthang and Zero Point.
Trip at a glance
- Tsomgo Lake and Baba Harbhajan Mandir
- Yumthang valley of flowers
- Zero Point at 15,300 ft (seasonal)
- MG Marg evenings in Gangtok
- Rumtek Monastery
Day by day
6 days, start to finish — travel, activities and where you sleep each night.
- 1
Day 1
NJP → Gangtok
Pickup from Bagdogra/NJP, scenic Teesta river drive, evening on MG Marg.
- 2
Day 2
Tsomgo & Nathula
Day trip to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir with permits, back to Gangtok by evening.
- 3
Day 3
Gangtok → Lachung
Long mountain drive past Seven Sisters waterfall, overnight at Lachung.
- 4
Day 4
Yumthang & Zero Point
Early start to Yumthang valley and Zero Point (weather permitting), return to Lachung, then Gangtok.
- 5
Day 5
Gangtok local
Rumtek Monastery, Ganesh Tok, handicraft centre and a free afternoon.
- 6
Day 6
Departure
Drive back to NJP/Bagdogra.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- 5 nights stay on twin/triple sharing
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- All transfers in shared mountain vehicles
- Inner-line permits for North Sikkim
- Trip leader throughout
Not included
- Flights and trains
- Nathula Pass permit (Indian nationals only, extra)
- Lunches
- Personal expenses
Where you stay
Comfortable hotel in Gangtok near MG Marg and a family-run mountain lodge at Lachung.
Good to know
Do foreigners need permits?
Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit and cannot visit Nathula or Zero Point.
How is the altitude?
Lachung is at 8,600 ft and Zero Point above 15,000 ft. We keep the ascent gradual.
Best season?
March to May for rhododendrons, October to December for clear mountain views.
- 18 Jul 2026
Genuinely well organised. The trip leader had a plan for everything and still left us enough free time. North Sikkim — Gangtok, Lachung & Yumthang was even better than the photos.
Ananya Iyer · Bengaluru
- 25 Jun 2026
Third trip with Backpackers India and the standard has not dropped. Stays were clean, food was good and the group was fun. North Sikkim — Gangtok, Lachung & Yumthang is a must do.
Rohit Malhotra · Delhi
- 2 Jun 2026
Travelled solo and never felt out of place. Only note is that one drive was longer than expected, but North Sikkim — Gangtok, Lachung & Yumthang made up for it completely.
Sneha Kulkarni · Pune
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