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 · 5 Nights / 6 Days
Sikkim and Kalimpong: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Gangtok and Pelling in Sikkim with a quieter finish in Kalimpong, on a loop that avoids a crowded Darjeeling stay.
Overview
A loop for those who prefer quieter places. You start in Kalimpong, go on to Gangtok and Pelling, and return to the plains with a relaxed final day. The roads are winding and slow, so we keep the days manageable.
See Kalimpong for more on the town and Sikkim for the permits.
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 in Kalimpong
Drive around 3.5 to 4 hours from Bagdogra or NJP to Kalimpong. Short walk to a hilltop viewpoint at dusk.
Day 2Kalimpong to Gangtok
Morning visit to a nursery or monastery in Kalimpong, then drive around 3.5 hours to Gangtok. Evening on MG Marg.
Day 3Gangtok sights
Enchey Monastery, the Do-Drul Chorten and a viewpoint. Optional Tsomgo Lake or Rumtek, subject to permits and weather.
Day 4Gangtok to Pelling
Drive around 5 to 6 hours via Ravangla with a stop at the Buddha Park.
Day 5Pelling sights
Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse ruins and a viewpoint. Kanchenjunga views, weather permitting.
Day 6Return
Drive around 5 to 6 hours to Bagdogra or NJP. Book onward travel for the next morning.
Main experiences
- Kalimpong nurseries and monasteries
- Enchey Monastery
- Rumtek or Tsomgo Lake
- Ravangla Buddha Park
- Pemayangtse Monastery
Practical considerations
Permits
Indian citizens need no permit to enter Sikkim; high-altitude areas need Protected Area Permits (check current rules).
Road
Several long hill roads; delays are possible.
Weather
Monsoon brings landslides; plan flexible dates.
Pace
Four bases; this is a moving trip.
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
Sikkim ·
Sikkim Travel Guide
Sikkim is small, but its roads and altitudes make planning matter. This guide explains the regions, how they differ and how to choose a route that suits you.
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Sikkim Travel Permits and Practical Information
Permit rules in Sikkim depend on your nationality and where you want to go. This guide summarises the usual position as of October 2026, but please check current rules before you travel.
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Best Time to Visit Sikkim
The right season in Sikkim depends on what you want to see. Spring brings flowers, autumn brings clear skies and winter brings snow and quiet.
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