SIKKIM GANGTOK PACKAGE TOUR

Welcome to the cleanest state in India - Sikkim, for your Sikkim Gangtok package tour. On arrival at airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transfer to the capital city. As the aircraft lands at the Bagdogra airport, our representative waits outside to meet & greet on arrival at Bagdogra and drives towards Gangtok (Alt.5550Ft/1675M). The drive is about 4 hours following the most scenic Sikkim Gangtok trip way through the beautiful lanes of Sikkim along with the picturesque Teesta River.

On arrival, check into the beautiful view rooms of the hotel well equipped with modern amenities and sink into the soft bed to get rid of the exhaustion. In the evening, take a stroll in the neighbourhood or enjoy some hot coffee sitting at the balcony admiring the beauty of the place. Overnight at Gangtok.

Then comes Day 2 of your Sikkim Gangtok tour package. After a good night’s sleep, wake up to a refreshing morning in Gangtok. If you wake up early, you can go for a walk near MG Marg and the nearby hills. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Have your breakfast by 8 AM, as your Lachen Tour will begin soon. Start your journey from Gangtok around 9 AM towards Lachen via NH 31A. The drive takes about 4 hours and 57 minutes (120.4 km) through the Singtam - Chungthang Road. On the way, stop at some beautiful spots like Tashi View Point, built by Tashi Namgyal, which offers stunning views of Mt. Khangchendzonga. You’ll also visit:

Kabi Longstok : Located on the North Sikkim Highway, Kabi Longstok is a culturally important site where a peace treaty was signed between Lepcha Chief Te-Kung-Tek and Bhutia Chief Khey-Bum-Sar. This marked the start of unity between the two communities of Sikkim. Today, the spot features a memorial stone, a peaceful park, and a statue of the two chiefs shaking hands. As part of your Sikkim Gangtok Tour Packages, it’s a great place to explore Sikkim’s history and enjoy natural beauty.

Seven Sister Waterfalls : The Seven Sister Waterfalls is a beautiful natural attraction in Sikkim where water cascades down in seven stages. Surrounded by greenery and hills, it's a perfect photo stop on your Sikkim package tour with Gangtok. The Sikkim Tourism Department has set up a waiting shed and cafeteria, making it a relaxing spot to enjoy snacks and the scenic view—especially spectacular during or after the monsoon.

Naga Waterfalls : This beautiful waterfall is formed at the meeting point of Lachen-Chu and Lachung-Chu rivers in Chungthang. This region is full of waterfalls, including Bhim Nala and Twin Waterfalls. The scenic Teesta River will accompany you throughout the journey. You can stop for lunch on the way, either near Mangan or Chungthang. The lunch menu usually includes rice, dal, roti, vegetable curry, chicken curry, egg curry, momo, noodles, etc. If you like to try local drinks, go for the local beer or chhaang. After lunch, continue your journey and reach your pre-booked hotel in Lachen by evening. Check into your hotel, freshen up, and enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee. Later, you can take a walk around Lachen village. You might also arrange a campfire and spend the evening with your friends or family, singing, playing games like antakshari, playing guitar, and chatting. There’s nothing specific planned for this evening, so feel free to relax your way. You can read a good book while sitting on the balcony or near the Lachen River. The cold weather will be with you all the time, so stay warm. Later, enjoy a hot dinner and get a good night’s sleep—another exciting journey awaits you the next day.

This is the third day of your exciting Gangtok package tour, and today you’ll visit one of the most amazing places in Sikkim – the beautiful Gurudongmar Lake. Wake up early around 4 AM and get ready for your trip to this sacred lake, which is respected by both Buddhists and Hindus.On your way from Lachen, you’ll explore some stunning places:

Thangu Valley : This is your first stop on the way to Gurudongmar Lake from Lachen. Located at 13,000 ft and about 35 km away, it takes around 2 hours to reach. This quiet village has wooden cottages and small shops, surrounded by snow-covered peaks and clear streams. You can enjoy hot tea, momos, and noodles here to recharge. In summer, colorful rhododendrons and primulas bloom across the valley, making it a favorite for trekkers. Thangu Valley is a must-visit spot included in many Sikkim Gangtok Travel Packages.

Chopta Valley : Located at 13,100 ft, Chopta Valley is a peaceful and beautiful place filled with natural beauty. In summer, the valley is covered in purple primulas. In winter, it turns into a snow wonderland, offering stunning views and a calm, serene experience.

Kalapatthar : From Chopta Valley, you’ll continue to Kalapatthar, an important stop in your Sikkim Gangtok tour package. The altitude here is slightly lower than Gurudongmar Lake, so altitude sickness is less common. This area is snowy all year round, with snow levels from 3 to 6 feet. The view of black rocks against white snow looks like a black-and-white painting. Temperatures here can drop to -10°C. It’s a great place to stop, play in the snow, and enjoy nature before heading to the lake. As you move closer to Gurudongmar Lake, you’ll notice a change in the landscape. The area becomes dry and barren with less vegetation. Only some shrubs and rhododendrons can be seen. The roads here may remind you of a Ladakh tour from Kolkata, with snow-covered mountains coming into view. When you finally reach Gurudongmar Lake, you’ll see stunning snow-covered peaks reflected in the water. It’s a truly peaceful and magical place. Walk along the lake’s edge, feel the purity of the water, and visit the nearby temple or gompha where locals offer prayers. Because of the high altitude and low oxygen levels, try to stay only 30–45 minutes before starting your journey back. The lake stays milky in color all year. As per legend, Guru Padmasambhava once blessed this lake when people asked him for drinking water. Since then, one part of the lake never freezes, even in extreme cold. Visitors often collect this sacred water in bottles to take back home.

This is 4th day of your Sikkim tour package for 7 days. Start your day with a warm bed tea and say good morning to Lachung – a place famous for its untouched natural beauty in the heart of Mother Nature. If you wake up early, take a peaceful walk around this small village. Surrounded by apple orchards, flowing streams and rivers, pine forests, and beautiful waterfalls, Lachung is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the scenic charm of Sikkim. Have your breakfast early and get ready for the Yumthang Valley tour. The distance between Lachung to Yumthang Valley is about 25 km. The road trip is amazing with breathtaking views of tall snow-covered mountains on both sides. Every turn on the road has something new to offer. You will drive through the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary – where you’ll see many colorful rhododendron flowers along the way. If you visit after April, the view is even more beautiful. Bright red, white, and pink rhododendrons in full bloom make the place look magical – just like Switzerland.

Reach Yumthang Valley : also called the valley of flowers. During summer, the valley is full of colorful rhododendron and purple primulas. The soft green grass and blooming flowers make it look stunning. To see the valley at its best, book your Sikkim Gangtok package tour in Summer. You can also dip your feet in the Lachung River – the water is icy cold but very fresh. With prayer flags all around and a nearby Buddhist Gompha, the whole place feels peaceful and divine. It looks like Mother Nature has created this place with love. If you’re lucky, you might even see snowfall here. Enjoy hot tea, momos, noodles, and boiled eggs at local roadside stalls. If needed, rent gumboots, heavy jackets, and long gloves before heading to Zero point. The distance between Yumthang Valley to Zero point is around 25 km and takes about 1 hour. If you’re lucky, you might see snowfall after a few kilometers. Keep in mind, the weather here changes quickly, so always be prepared for sudden changes. Arrive at Zero point, a wide valley that stays covered with snow throughout the year. With snow everywhere, visitors get very excited and love playing in it. Everyone, from kids to adults, enjoys this snowy part of the Sikkim Gangtok holiday trip the most.

This is 5th day of your Sikkim Gangtok tour package. Wake up in the beautiful city of Gangtok and enjoy a warm cup of bed tea. If you like, take a peaceful morning walk through the quiet lanes of Gangtok. The early hours here are magical with mist and fog all around. Come back to your hotel and have your breakfast. Then, get ready for a full day trip to:

Tsomgo Lake / Changu Lake : Located just 40 km from Gangtok City, this beautiful glacial lake sits at an altitude of 3,753m. The lake is about 1 km long, oval-shaped, and 15 meters deep. It is considered sacred by the local people. The drive from Gangtok to the lake is very scenic and filled with stunning views. In winter, the lake freezes, and the area gets fully covered in snow, making it look like Switzerland. Recently, a ropeway (cable car) ride has been added for tourists. This short 10-minute ride (Rs. 325 per person) gives you an amazing view of the lake and the snow-covered surroundings from above. From the top, the view looks just like you're in Switzerland.

NOTE : As the weather here is very cold, wearing heavy jackets, long boots, and other warm clothes is a must. Children and elderly people should carry medicine for high altitude. You can also enjoy a fun Yak ride at the lake. New Baba Harvajan Singh Mandir: Located about 12 km further, this temple is your next stop. Many believe this temple has wish-fulfilling powers. On Sundays, a free langar (meal) is served to all visitors here.

Nathula Pass : This is one of the most famous tourist spots included in your Sikkim Gangtok holiday tour package. It used to be an important trade route between India and Tibet before it closed in 1962. Nathula Pass is about 56 km from Gangtok, at a height of 14,450 ft. The road to this pass goes through Tsomgo Lake, and on a clear day, you can even see the road going down the Chumbi valley. The best time to visit Changu Lake and Nathula Pass is from May to October. In winter, it becomes extremely cold and snowy. If you want to see snow, visit between December and January, but keep in mind the weather can be harsh, and the roads might be closed. The Indian Army is present here and always helps tourists when needed.

NOTE : Visit to Nathula Pass depends on permit availability, weather, and road conditions, and is not available on Mondays and Tuesdays. It is to be paid for separately on direct payment basis. Spend a lovely day at these amazing places and then return to Gangtok City. Overnight at Gangtok.

After breakfast, in the morning start for Gangtok sightseeing tour. First Visit :

Tashi View Point : Located in Tashi about 8 Km from Gangtok town built by Tashi Namgyal, which offers a panoramic view of Mt Kanchenjunga on a clear day. Binoculars and Telescopes are mounted at the viewpoint which can get an unobstructed view of the mountains and forest on the opposite side.

Gonjang Monastery : The monastery is located 6 Km away from Gangtok near Tashi View Point. This monastery was established in the year 1981 and the founder is H.E. Tingkye Gonjang Rimpoche. He got recognition as an incarnation of Yolmo Terton Ngakchang Shakya Zangpo, a 15th-century Nyingmapa Terton. The monastery follows the Jangter tradition of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Do-drul Chorten : The huge Stupa or monument built by the Venerable Trullshi Rimpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism, in 1945. Inside the stupa, there is a complete set of Dorjee Phurba (Vajra Kilaya), a set of Kang Gyur relics (Holy Book), complete Zunga (mantras) and other religious objects. Around the Chorten, there are 108 Mani Lhakor (Prayer Wheels) all of which have mantras inscribed on them in Tibetan, and they consider this place as one of the important Chorten of Sikkim.

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology : It is considered a prestigious and renowned research institute of its kind in the world, NIT is a treasure of a vast collection of rare Lepcha, Tibetan and Sanskrit manuscripts, statues and rare Thangkas (colorful tapestries used in Buddhist liturgy). Apart from an attractive museum, it has over 200 Buddhist icons and other prized objects of art along with a majestic image of Manjushri (Bodhisattva of knowledge and wisdom) brought from Tibet.

Tsukla Khang Monastery or Palace Monastery : This monastery is located inside the complex of Tsuklakhang royal palace of the Chogyal, the former rulers of Sikkim, and is the most accessible monastery within the city. Built-in typical Sikkimese style, there are exciting murals and images of the Buddhist pantheon.

White Memorial Hall : A two-storied structure with typical British architecture, the hall built in the year 1932. The hall gets its name not because they paint it white but as they construct it in the memory of Sir John Claude White, the first political officer of Sikkim. The hall has historical values and is on the Ridge.

Flower Show Hall : A popular permanent exhibition of Sikkim diverse flowering fauna, near the White Hall, which holds the annual Orchid Show between March/June. This place is perfect to take photographs of the various colourful flowers and shrubs.

Gangtok Ropeway : One of the major attractions of Gangtok is the cable car ride at Deorali. The ropeway has 03 entry points or stops with the lowest point being the Deorali market, Nam Nang as mid-point, and the highest point is at Tashiling. This is a standing ride for everyone that offers a panoramic bird-eye view of the mountains, the valleys, the flowing river along with the mesmerizing view of the Gangtok city and snow-covered Mt. Kanchenjunga.

As the sightseeing ends for the day back at the Hotel, an evening is free to roam around the MG Marg where one can taste the Sikkim delicacies at local restaurants or spend some bucks shopping for handicrafts and other items. Overnight at Gangtok.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Bagdogra for return journey, and cherish your Sikkim Gangtok tour forever.