Up into the high country - Lachung, the Yumthang valley floor and Zero Point when the road allows.
North Sikkim is the part of the state that people remember. It is also the part that needs real planning - permits, registered vehicles, local drivers and simple mountain lodging. This plan keeps the altitude gain gradual, puts one full night in Lachung before the highest drive, and builds in an alternative for the days when Zero Point is closed.
Drive up the Teesta valley to Gangtok. Permit paperwork for North Sikkim is submitted this evening, so please carry original ID and photographs.
Overnight at GangtokA long, spectacular drive north through Chungthang, past Naga and Bhim Nala waterfalls. Arrive at Lachung by late afternoon and rest - the altitude is noticeable here.
Overnight at LachungAn early departure up to Yumthang Valley, and further to Zero Point if the road is open that day. Return to Lachung for lunch, then drive back down to Gangtok.
Overnight at GangtokA relaxed day at lower altitude - Rumtek Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, the Tibetology institute and the city viewpoints, with a free evening on M.G. Marg.
Overnight at GangtokTransfer down to New Jalpaiguri or Bagdogra for your onward journey.
Final inclusions, hotel names and costs are confirmed in writing for your specific dates before any booking is made.
A clean, well-organised hill capital with a walkable centre and day trips to Tsomgo Lake and Rumtek.
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The high country - Yumthang's valley floor, Zero Point snow fields and the road to Gurudongmar.
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A mountain village of wooden houses and apple orchards, and the overnight base for Yumthang.
ExploreThe classic pairing - Sikkim's capital and the high lakes, then over to Darjeeling for the sunrise and the tea slopes.
North, East and West Sikkim in one loop - the high valleys, Tsomgo Lake, and the monasteries around Pelling.
Three hill towns, one continuous route - Darjeeling's classics, Kalimpong's quiet, and Gangtok's high lake.
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