North, East and West Sikkim in one loop - the high valleys, Tsomgo Lake, and the monasteries around Pelling.
Seven days is the point at which Sikkim stops feeling like a highlights reel. This loop takes in the capital and its high lake, the northern valleys, and then crosses west for the older monasteries and the closest Kanchenjunga views in the state, coming back down through South Sikkim. It is a full itinerary with real driving days, planned so that no two long drives fall back to back.
Drive up along the Teesta. Permit documents for North Sikkim and Tsomgo are submitted the same evening.
Overnight at GangtokThe east Sikkim high road to Tsomgo Lake, with Baba Mandir if open. Return to Gangtok in the evening.
Overnight at GangtokNorth through Chungthang to the mountain village of Lachung. Rest on arrival.
Overnight at LachungEarly run up to Yumthang, with Zero Point when the road is open, then the long drive back down.
Overnight at GangtokCross west through South Sikkim, stopping at Buddha Park in Ravangla and the Temi tea garden viewpoint. Arrive Pelling by evening.
Overnight at PellingPemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, the Pelling Skywalk and Chenrezig statue, then the lower circuit - Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Falls and the Singshore bridge.
Overnight at PellingDrive down to New Jalpaiguri or Bagdogra, roughly four to five hours.
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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The best front-row seat for Kanchenjunga in Sikkim, with monasteries, ruins and waterfalls nearby.
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A small ridge town with a wide Himalayan skyline and the large Buddha Park at its edge.
ExploreThe classic pairing - Sikkim's capital and the high lakes, then over to Darjeeling for the sunrise and the tea slopes.
Up into the high country - Lachung, the Yumthang valley floor and Zero Point when the road allows.
Three hill towns, one continuous route - Darjeeling's classics, Kalimpong's quiet, and Gangtok's high lake.
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