Sikkim · 3 Nights / 4 Days
Gangtok Short Trip: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Gangtok and its monasteries in a compact plan, with an optional Tsomgo Lake day subject to permits and weather.
Suits: Short breaks and first-time visitors who prefer a single base.
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Sikkim · 6 Nights / 7 Days
Sikkim: Mountains, Monasteries and Valleys: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Gangtok, South Sikkim's tea hills and Pelling's Kanchenjunga views on a route that moves gradually west.
Overview
This journey travels through East, South and West Sikkim, so you experience the capital, the quieter tea country around Temi and Ravangla, and the old monasteries of Pelling. Each region has its own character, and the longer stays in Gangtok and Pelling keep the driving days manageable.
It avoids North Sikkim, so the route stays at moderate altitude and works well for families, couples and older travellers.
Day-by-day itinerary
Sample itinerary. These are sample itineraries, designed as relaxed tour options. For a customised, detailed and personalised itinerary built around your dates, interests and pace, please contact us. Plan your journey or call +91 97755 97771.
Day 1Arrive and drive to Gangtok
Meet your driver at Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri and drive to Gangtok, around four to five hours. Settle in and spend the evening on MG Marg.
Day 2Gangtok and Rumtek
Visit Rumtek Monastery, Enchey Monastery and Do Drul Chorten, then take in the viewpoints at Ganesh Tok or Tashi Viewpoint. A relaxed afternoon follows.
Day 3Tsomgo Lake and Gangtok
Drive to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (permit required), returning to Gangtok in the afternoon. This day can be swapped for a slower day in Gangtok if you prefer to avoid altitude.
Day 4Gangtok to Ravangla via Temi
Drive to Ravangla (around three hours without stops), pausing at Temi Tea Garden for a walk and a cup of tea. Visit Buddha Park (Tathagata Tsal) in the afternoon.
Day 5Ravangla to Pelling
Drive on to Pelling (around three to four hours, depending on route and road condition). Stop at Namchi or a local viewpoint if time allows. Check in and enjoy the evening light on the peaks if clear.
Day 6Pelling at leisure
Visit Pemayangtse Monastery and the ruins at Rabdentse. Khecheopalri Lake can be added as a longer excursion. Keep some time free for the early-morning mountain view.
Day 7Departure
Drive to Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri, allowing five to six hours. Plan onward travel with a comfortable buffer.
Main experiences
- Rumtek and Enchey monasteries
- Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
- Temi Tea Garden walk
- Buddha Park at Ravangla
- Pemayangtse Monastery and Rabdentse ruins
- Early-morning Kanchenjunga views, weather permitting
Practical considerations
Permits
A Protected Area Permit is needed for Tsomgo Lake (Indian visitors). Foreign nationals need a Restricted Area Permit. Check current rules before travel.
Road conditions
Journeys between regions can be slow and may be interrupted by landslides in the monsoon. We build in buffer time.
Altitude
Altitude is moderate, apart from the Tsomgo Lake day, which can be replaced.
Weather
Cloud often builds by mid-morning, so the best views are usually at dawn.
This is a sample itinerary, not a fixed departure. Sequence, stays and activities are confirmed when we plan your journey, subject to availability, season, permits and local conditions.
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Helpful reading
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Sikkim Accommodation and Route Planning
Where you stay in Sikkim shapes your trip as much as what you visit. These principles help you choose bases and order your route sensibly.
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How Many Days Are Needed for Sikkim?
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Sikkim Family Holidays
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