The Sikkim Explorer Tour (10 Days / 9 Nights) is a breathtaking journey through the Eastern Himalayas, blending natural wonders, serene monasteries, and vibrant hill towns. Start in Gangtok, explore glacial lakes like Tsomgo and the sacred Gurudongmar Lake, and soak in the alpine beauty of Yumthang Valley and Zero Point. Traverse through the untouched charm of North Sikkim with visits to Lachen and Lachung, then head to the spiritual and scenic towns of Pelling, Namchi, and Ravangla. From skywalks to monasteries and mountain vistas, this tour offers a complete Himalayan experience filled with culture, adventure, and tranquility.
Sikkim Explorer Tour – 10 Days / 9 Nights
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station.
Transfer to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.
Evening: Stroll along MG Marg, local café & shopping.
Overnight in Gangtok.
Full-Day Tour: Enchey Monastery, Bakthang Waterfall, Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Flower Exhibition Centre, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten Stupa.
Evening: Ropeway ride (optional) or visit local market.
Overnight in Gangtok.
Drive to Tsomgo (Changu) Lake – high-altitude glacial lake (12,313 ft).
Visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir.
Optional (Permit-dependent): Nathula Pass (Indo-China Border).
Return to Gangtok by evening.
Overnight in Gangtok.
Start early morning for Lachen (9,400 ft) in North Sikkim.
En route: Singhik View Point, Seven Sisters Waterfall, Chungthang Confluence.
Reach Lachen by late afternoon.
Evening: Leisure walk in the mountain village.
Overnight in Lachen.
Early morning drive to Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft) – one of the highest lakes in the world.
Return to Lachen for breakfast/lunch.
Drive to Lachung (8,800 ft).
Overnight in Lachung.
Visit Yumthang Valley (also called the Valley of Flowers).
Optional: Visit Zero Point (advance permit needed; snow year-round).
Return to Lachung, then drive back to Gangtok.
Overnight in Gangtok.
Drive to Pelling, a peaceful hill town in West Sikkim.
En route: Ravangla Buddha Park or Temi Tea Garden (optional).
Check-in to hotel in Pelling.
Overnight in Pelling.
Visit: Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, Skywalk & Chenrezig Statue, Rimbi Waterfalls, Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Falls.
Overnight in Pelling.
Drive back to Gangtok with en route sightseeing: Namchi Char Dham, Samdruptse Giant Guru Padmasambhava Statue, Ravangla Buddha Park.
Arrive in Gangtok by evening.
Overnight in Gangtok.
After breakfast, drive back to NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport.
Tour ends with memories of the Himalayas.
Includes/Excludes
- AC Policy: Air conditioning will be turned off during hill drives.
- Taxes: Any increase in government taxes will be borne by the customer.
- Vehicle Use: The vehicle is provided only as per the itinerary (not on standby or disposal basis).
- Extra Usage: Charges for additional kilometers or hours beyond the itinerary are payable directly to the transport provider.
- Personal expenses: tips, porters, camera fees, entrance tickets, etc.
- Meals or services not listed in the package inclusions.
- Any items or services not explicitly mentioned under “Inclusions.”
- Costs incurred for deviations from the itinerary or extensions of service validity are
- Vehicle Capacity: Up to 3 adults in a Sedan, 5 in an MUV/SUV. Tempo Travellers operate as per standard capacity.
- Fixed Itinerary: The itinerary is pre-defined and non-modifiable.
- Transport Rules: Transportation is strictly as per the itinerary and will not be available at disposal unless stated otherwise andall transfers and sightseeing will be via exclusive vehicle, unless otherwise noted.
- Itinerary Changes: India Expedition reserves the right to revise the itinerary due to circumstances such as strikes, weather, overbookings, or other force majeure events.
- Liability: In case of changes, India Expedition will try to provide alternatives but is not responsible for any compensation or refunds.
