Day 1 Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station to Gangtok – Pick-up
Day 1
Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station to Gangtok – Pick-up - Our driver will be on hand at NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport to receive you and see you comfortably aboard your vehicle for the climb up to Gangtok.
- Settle into your hotel on arrival, with the remainder of the day left open for rest and gentle acclimatization.
- Set 1,750 m above sea level, Gangtok was named Sikkim’s capital in the mid-19th century and has flourished steadily ever since.
- Across its downtown rise imposing government buildings adorned with traditional Buddhist symbols, and the city doubles as the gateway for anyone venturing into North Sikkim.
- Wrapped in monasteries and orchids, it leaves a lasting impression on every traveler.
Day 2 Gangtok to Lachen – Drive with En-route Sightseeing
Day 2
Gangtok to Lachen – Drive with En-route Sightseeing - With breakfast behind you, depart at roughly 10:00 a.m. for the onward transfer to Lachen, which sits at 8,610 ft.
- The route offers a pause at the picturesque Butterfly Viewpoint.
- Do bear in mind that route diversions may alter the sightseeing stops along the way.
Approximate distance: 130 km
Estimated travel time: 6 hours.
Day 3 Lachen to Lachung – Transfer with Gurudongmar Lake Excursion
Day 3
Lachen to Lachung – Transfer with Gurudongmar Lake Excursion - A pre-dawn departure leads to a half-day journey up to the magnificent Gurudongmar Lake, soaring at 17,800 ft.
- That same day, the road then carries you onward to Lachung.
- Worth noting: visiting Kala Pathar involves an additional charge of ₹3,500–4,000 per vehicle.
Approximate distance: 120 km
Estimated travel time: 10 hours.
Day 4 Lachung to Gangtok – Transfer with Yumthang Valley Excursion
Day 4
Lachung to Gangtok – Transfer with Yumthang Valley Excursion - Make an early start towards the celebrated Yumthang Valley, the “Valley of Flowers”, lying at 11,800 ft (3,598 m), about 25 km and roughly 1½ hours each way.
- Once its blooms and vistas have worked their charm, retrace the route back down to Gangtok.
NOTE: The Zero Point extension involves an additional charge of ₹3,500–4,000 per vehicle.
Day 5 Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station – Drop
Day 5
Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station – Drop - Savor one last breakfast at the hotel before the drive down to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station, scheduled to fit neatly around your onward flight or train.
Approximate distance: 125 km
Estimated travel time: 5 hours.
