North Sikkim Tour
Gangtok, Lachung, Lachen
Three days above the tree line. This is the short, high route through North Sikkim: Lachung for the first night, the Yumthang Valley and Zero Point, then Lachen and the long climb to Gurudongmar before dropping back to Gangtok.
- Duration 2N / 3D
- Destination Gangtok, Lachung, Lachen
- Departs from Gangtok
- Meals MAP (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Stay Homestay
- Rooms Double or triple sharing
- Route Gangtok - Lachung - Lachen - Gangtok
Tour highlights
- Yumthang Valley and Zero Point
- Gurudongmar Lake and Kala Pathar
- Bheema Waterfalls and Chungthang Dam
- Tashi and Singhik view points
Day by day
Pickup from Gangtok and the drive north towards Lachung, stopping at the viewpoints along the way.
- Chungthang Dam
- Bheema Waterfalls
- Tashi View Point and Singhik View Point
- Lungma Dara View Point
An early start for the Yumthang Valley, then on to Lachen for the night.
- Yumthang Valley
- Zero Point
The climb to Gurudongmar at first light, then the long drive back down to Gangtok by night.
- Kala Pathar
- Gurudongmar Lake
Tour details
- Two nights homestay accommodation on a double or triple sharing basis
- Meals as listed against each day (MAP: breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Shared vehicle for the route shown in the itinerary
- Sightseeing and viewpoints listed in the itinerary
- Travel to and from the Gangtok pickup and drop point
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses
- Homestay in Lachung
- Homestay in Lachen
- Double or triple bed rooms on a sharing basis
- Shared vehicle for the entire route
- Gangtok - Lachung - Lachen - Gangtok as per the itinerary
- Day 1: lunch and dinner
- Day 2: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Day 3: breakfast
- Zero Point and Kala Pathar are subject to your driver's recommendation on the day, and to permit and weather conditions.
- North Sikkim is a restricted area. Carry original photo identification for the permits.
- The route runs at high altitude. Allow time to acclimatise and carry any personal medication you need.
Policy and terms
Payment, confirmation and cancellation terms are shared in writing with your itinerary before anything is confirmed. Ask for the current policy on WhatsApp or by phone and it will be sent to you in full.
Prices are indicative starting points per person and may vary with travel dates, group size, vehicle type and accommodation availability.
Questions about this journey
Zero Point is listed in the Day 2 itinerary, but it is subject to your driver's recommendation on the day, and to permit and weather conditions.
MAP. Day 1 covers lunch and dinner, Day 2 covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Day 3 covers breakfast.
Pickup and drop are both at Gangtok.
