North Sikkim Standard Package 3 Nights - 4 Days

Package Overview

Important Permit Requirements
Allowed only with registered travel agency
Mandatory documents:
2 passport-size photos
Valid government ID (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID)
Foreign nationals are not allowed beyond Lachung/Lachen

Best Time to Visit
April–May: Flowers at Yumthang, pleasant climate
Oct–Dec: Clear mountain views
Jan–Mar: Heavy snow, road closures possible
Jun–Sept: Avoid monsoon (landslide risk)

What to Carry
Heavy winter jacket, gloves, thermals
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Personal medicines (especially for altitude)
Waterproof shoes
Snacks & water (limited shops en route)

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Gangtok ➝ Lachen (Approx. 120 km / 6–7 hrs)

  Altitude: 8,900 ft
  Meals: Breakfast at hotel, Dinner at Lachen
  Plan:
  10:00 AM – Start from Gangtok after permit clearance
  Scenic stops:
  Seven Sisters Waterfall
  Naga Waterfall
  Singhik Viewpoint (Kanchenjunga views)
  Arrival:
  Reach Lachen by evening
  Check-in at hotel / homestay
  Early dinner & rest (for next day high-altitude travel)
  Overnight: Lachen

  • Themes Mountaineering
• Day 2 : Lachen ➝ Gurudongmar Lake ➝ Lachung

  Altitude:
  Gurudongmar Lake – 17,800 ft
  Lachung – 8,600 ft
  Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
  Plan:
  Start 4:00–4:30 AM
  Drive to Thangu village (breakfast stop, 13,000 ft)
  Continue to Gurudongmar Lake
  Gurudongmar Highlights:
  One of the world's highest lakes
  Stay max 30–45 mins due to oxygen level
  Not allowed for children below 5 years or heart patients
  Return journey:
  Come back to Lachen, drive onwards to Lachung (2–3 hrs)
  Overnight: Lachung

  • Themes Mountaineering
• Day 3 : Lachung ➝ Yumthang Valley ➝ Zero Point (optional) ➝ Gangtok

  Altitude:
  Yumthang – 11,800 ft
  Zero Point – 15,300 ft
  Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
  Plan:
  6:00–7:00 AM – Depart for Yumthang Valley (Valley of Flowers)
  Visit Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary (Apr–May)
  Enjoy hot springs near Yumthang
  
  Optional Add-on:
  Zero Point (Yumesamdong)
  Requires additional permit (driver arranges locally)
  Snow most of the year
  Not included for infants, elderly with breathing issues
  Return:
  Back to Lachung for lunch (if timing fits)
  Drive back to Gangtok (≈ 6 hrs)
  Overnight: Gangtok

  • Themes Mountaineering
• Day 4 : Departure from Gangtok

  Transfer to NJP/Bagdogra/Gangtok local stay
  Tour ends with memories

  • Themes Mountaineering

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Permit arrangement (protected border region)
• Transportation: Non-AC Bolero / Scorpio / Xylo (AC not allowed in hills)
• Accommodation in Lachen & Lachung
• All meals in North Sikkim (Breakfast & Dinner)
• Driver allowance, fuel, parking, tolls
• Local guidance & coordination

Exclusions

• Zero Point fee (optional, paid directly)
• Entry fees & camera charges
• Lunch on travel days
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance

Package Start From

• Gangtok, Sikkim, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

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