8 Days Gangtok, Lachung & Pelling Tour
This 8 Days Gangtok, Lachung and Pelling Tour brings together three of Sikkim’s most popular travel regions in one itinerary. The journey begins in Gangtok, continues to Lachung for the Yumthang Valley excursion, returns to Gangtok for Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, and then crosses through Ravangla to Pelling for West Sikkim sightseeing.
The route suits travellers searching for a Gangtok Lachung Pelling tour, 8 days Sikkim itinerary or a Yumthang Valley and Tsomgo Lake package. It combines North Sikkim mountain scenery, East Sikkim’s protected high-altitude route and Pelling’s monasteries, heritage sites and viewpoints.
Lachung and Yumthang Valley are in North Sikkim, where travel depends on permits, weather, road conditions and local administrative instructions. Access can change at short notice.
Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir also require the relevant permits. Nathula Pass is not included as a guaranteed part of this itinerary and should only be considered separately for eligible travellers when permitted.
Day 4 and Day 5 involve consecutive mountain and high-altitude travel, so travellers should expect longer road hours and a slower pace than on normal sightseeing days.
Pelling monastery, heritage and outdoor attraction access can vary with weather, maintenance and local opening conditions.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore Gangtok’s cultural and scenic attractions.
- Travel to Lachung in North Sikkim.
- Visit Yumthang Valley subject to permits and road conditions.
- Take the Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir excursion from Gangtok.
- Travel through Ravangla to Pelling.
- Explore Pelling’s monasteries, heritage sites and viewpoints.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and meet your driver for the journey to Gangtok.
Travel through the foothills and continue into Sikkim along mountain roads and river valleys.
Road conditions and travel time can vary with traffic, weather and temporary hill-road restrictions.
On arrival, check in at your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Spend the day exploring Gangtok and selected nearby attractions.
Visit suitable viewpoints, monasteries, museums, gardens or cultural sites according to the final programme and current opening times.
At active monasteries and religious institutions, enter only publicly accessible areas and follow local guidance regarding photography and conduct.
Keep the pace comfortable before the North Sikkim journey the following morning.
Return to your hotel by evening.
Overnight stay in Gangtok.
After breakfast, leave Gangtok for the journey to Lachung in North Sikkim.
Travel on the permitted route after the required North Sikkim documents and permits have been cleared.
The journey passes mountain valleys, river landscapes and small settlements, with stops depending on road and local conditions.
Weather, landslides and road restrictions can affect the route and arrival time.
On arrival in Lachung, check in at your hotel and rest.
Overnight stay in Lachung.
Start early from Lachung for the excursion towards Yumthang Valley.
Visit the permitted sections of the valley according to weather, road and local administrative conditions.
Seasonal flowers, snow and mountain views vary throughout the year and should not be guaranteed.
After the excursion, return to Lachung and continue the long road journey back to Gangtok.
This is a demanding travel day, so the evening should remain free for rest after arrival.
Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Start early for the high-altitude excursion towards Tsomgo Lake.
Travel only after the required permits have been approved and the route is open.
Spend time at Tsomgo Lake according to weather and road conditions, then continue towards Baba Mandir if permitted.
Snowfall, landslides, poor visibility or administrative restrictions can alter the planned route.
Nathula Pass is not guaranteed and should only be considered separately for eligible travellers with the required permit.
Return to Gangtok by evening and rest after the second consecutive mountain day.
Overnight stay in Gangtok.
After breakfast, check out from Gangtok and travel towards Ravangla.
Visit selected publicly accessible viewpoints, Buddhist attractions or cultural areas according to current timing and weather.
Continue later towards Pelling through South and West Sikkim.
Road conditions in the hills can affect travel time, so keep the sightseeing programme flexible.
On arrival in Pelling, check in at your hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in Pelling.
Spend the day exploring Pelling and nearby attractions.
Visit selected monasteries, heritage sites, viewpoints and natural attractions that are open to visitors.
The programme can include Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse ruins, waterfalls or other suitable local stops.
At active monasteries and heritage sites, remain within publicly accessible sections and follow local rules.
Mountain views depend on weather and visibility and should never be guaranteed.
Overnight stay in Pelling.
After breakfast, check out from your Pelling hotel and begin the return journey towards Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.
The mountain-road transfer can be affected by traffic, weather and road conditions, so keep a comfortable buffer before your onward flight or train.
Use practical rest stops along the way where required.
On arrival at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station, continue with your onward journey.
Your 8 Days Gangtok, Lachung and Pelling Tour concludes after combining North, East, South and West Sikkim in one varied journey.
Tour concludes at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station.
What's Included
Clear details of what is covered in your private tour.
Included
- Hotel accommodation on double/twin sharing.
- Daily breakfast at all hotels.
- Private vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets (as per itinerary).
- Train tickets (as per itinerary).
- Professional driver with fuel, tolls, parking & allowance.
- All applicable taxes.
- Assistance on arrival & departure.
Not Included
- International airfare.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses: shopping, laundry, tips, etc.
- Entry tickets, activity fees & guide charges.
- Camera/permit charges wherever applicable.
- Travel insurance.