Sikkim, Lachung & Lachen Himalayan Tour
Gangtok • Tsomgo Lake • Baba Mandir • Lachung • Yumthang Valley • Lachen • Gurudongmar Lake. Discover the diverse landscapes of North and East Sikkim on this 6-day Himalayan journey combining Gangtok sightseeing with the mountain destinations of Lachung and Lachen.
What Makes This Journey Meaningful
This is the complete North Sikkim circuit — Gangtok's high-altitude Tsomgo Lake and the revered Baba Mandir, the scenic road journey past Singhik View Point and the Seven Sister and Naga Waterfalls to Lachung, a morning in Yumthang Valley — the Valley of Flowers of Sikkim — and then onward to the remote mountain village of Lachen. The crowning reward is Gurudongmar Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world, along with Chopta Valley, Bheema Waterfall and the Twin Waterfalls on the return to Gangtok. With three nights in Gangtok and one night each in Lachung and Lachen, the itinerary blends comfort with a true Himalayan expedition.
What You Will Experience
Tsomgo Lake — a glacial lake at approximately 12,313 feet in eastern Sikkim
Baba Mandir — the revered shrine of Baba Harbhajan Singh
Scenic North Sikkim road journey via Singhik View Point
Seven Sister Waterfalls and Naga Waterfalls en route to Lachung
Morning in Yumthang Valley — Sikkim's celebrated Valley of Flowers
Optional excursion to Yume Samdong (Zero Point) near the snowline
Overnight stay in the remote mountain village of Lachen
Gurudongmar Lake — one of the highest lakes in the world, with Chopta Valley
Views of Bheema Waterfall and Twin Waterfalls on the return journey
Evenings at leisure on Gangtok's M.G. Market
Itinerary
- Arrive at Siliguri, Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station
- Proceed to Gangtok by road
- Check in to the hotel and relax during the afternoon
- Evening at leisure — explore M.G. Market at your own pace
- After breakfast, proceed for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake — situated at approximately 12,313 feet above sea level in the eastern part of Sikkim
- Continue to Baba Mandir
- Return to Gangtok
- Evening at leisure
- After an early breakfast, depart for Lachung
- En route, visit Singhik View Point • Seven Sister Waterfalls • Naga Waterfalls
- Continue through the scenic mountain roads
- Arrive at Lachung by evening and enjoy the cool mountain atmosphere before settling in for the night
- In the morning, explore the spectacular Yumthang Valley — also known as the Valley of Flowers
- Optional excursion to Yume Samdong (Zero Point) — subject to extra payment
- After completing the sightseeing, proceed towards Lachen
- Check in to the hotel
- After breakfast, proceed towards Gangtok
- En route, visit Gurudongmar Lake and Chopta Valley — subject to accessibility
- Enjoy views of Bheema Waterfall and Twin Waterfalls along the journey
- Kala Pathar may also be visited — subject to extra payment
- Continue to Gangtok and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel
- Depart from Gangtok towards Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station / NJP Bus Stand for your onward journey
- Tour ends with memorable moments from the mountains of Sikkim
Travel Details
- Accommodation: 5 nights accommodation — 3 nights in Gangtok, 1 night in Lachung and 1 night in Lachen.
- Transportation: Vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary, including pickup and drop at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station.
- Meals: Meals are not included unless specifically mentioned.
- Entry Fees: Entry charges are not included unless specifically mentioned in the package.
- Guides: Tour coordination and assistance throughout the journey.
- Activities: All sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Flights: Not included
- Other: Arrival and departure via Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station. Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and North Sikkim (Lachung, Yumthang Valley, Lachen, Gurudongmar Lake) visits are subject to permits, accessibility and weather conditions. Yume Samdong (Zero Point) and Kala Pathar are optional excursions subject to extra payment. Road distances and timings are approximate and may vary depending on the route, traffic, weather and local conditions.
What’s Excluded
- Travel to Bagdogra / NJP at the start and from Bagdogra / NJP at the end
- Yume Samdong (Zero Point) excursion — available at extra payment
- Kala Pathar visit — available at extra payment
- Personal expenses
- Meals unless specifically mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Entry charges and permit fees not mentioned in the package
- Expenses arising from weather, road closures, delays or other circumstances beyond the organizer's control
Price on Request
Final pricing depends on group size, dates and permit requirements — enquire for a detailed quote.
This itinerary can be adapted around your dates, pace, group size and areas of interest.
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The tour engages local drivers, homestay and hotel operators in Gangtok, Lachung and Lachen so tourism income stays within mountain communities. Travellers are briefed on high-altitude etiquette at Tsomgo Lake, Yumthang Valley and Gurudongmar Lake — a site of religious significance — respectful conduct at Baba Mandir, and North Sikkim's strict waste norms: carry-back of plastic and no littering in the valleys or along mountain roads.
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Payment Terms
Advance payment is required to confirm the booking, followed by balance payment before departure; details shared on enquiry.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation terms are shared at the time of booking confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 nights accommodation (3 nights Gangtok, 1 night Lachung, 1 night Lachen), transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary with pickup and drop at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station, and tour coordination and assistance.
Travel to and from Bagdogra / NJP, the optional Yume Samdong (Zero Point) and Kala Pathar excursions, personal expenses, meals unless specifically mentioned, travel insurance, entry and permit charges not mentioned in the package, and expenses arising from circumstances beyond the organizer's control.
Yes — Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and North Sikkim (Lachung, Yumthang Valley, Lachen and Gurudongmar Lake) require permits, which are arranged as part of the tour. Carry valid photo ID and passport-size photographs; routes remain subject to weather and army regulations.
Yume Samdong (Zero Point) is an optional excursion beyond Yumthang Valley and is subject to extra payment as well as road and weather conditions on the day. Kala Pathar is similarly optional at extra payment.
Gurudongmar Lake and Chopta Valley are visited subject to accessibility, weather and army regulations on the day. At approximately 17,800 feet, the lake is one of the highest in the world, and access can be restricted at short notice — in such cases the route is adjusted.
March to June brings blooming rhododendrons in Yumthang Valley and pleasant weather; October to December offers crisp air and the clearest Himalayan views. Winters are very cold at altitude with possible snow and road closures.
It is a sightseeing itinerary, but Gurudongmar Lake is at very high altitude and the North Sikkim drives are long and winding. Travellers with heart or respiratory conditions should consult a doctor; warm layers and comfortable footwear are essential.
Both are small mountain settlements, and accommodation is simple and mountain-style — clean and comfortable, but more basic than city hotels in Gangtok.
The tour begins with pickup at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station in Siliguri, both well connected from major Indian cities. Onward travel to Siliguri is not included in the package.
Yes — additional nights, nearby destinations such as Darjeeling or Pelling, or adjusted travel dates can be arranged around your group.
Our team responds within 2 business days to confirm dates and finalise pricing.
Advance payment is required to confirm the booking, followed by balance payment before departure; details shared on enquiry.
Cancellation terms are shared at the time of booking confirmation.
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