Sikkim Tour Package 2026 – Gangtok Pelling Lachung ₹6,200+

5N/6D Gangtok + Pelling (Classic Combo)

Perfect for: Complete East-West Sikkim coverage, monastery lovers, week-long vacations

Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrival Gangtok

• Day 2: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

• Day 3: Gangtok local sightseeing + transfer to Pelling (via Ravangla Buddha Park)

• Day 4: Pelling full-day sightseeing (Pemayangtse, Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Falls, Rabdentse Ruins)

• Day 5: Pelling morning leisure → Darjeeling transfer (if combo) OR return Gangtok

• Day 6: Departure​

Pricing 2026:

• Budget: ₹10,300-13,500 per person

• Mid-range: ₹15,000-21,000 per person

• Premium: ₹24,000-32,000 per person​

Best for: Monastery enthusiasts, Kanchenjunga view seekers, those wanting variety without extreme altitudes​

5N/6D Gangtok + Lachung (North Sikkim Adventure)

Perfect for: High-altitude enthusiasts, Yumthang Valley seekers, nature photographers

Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrival Gangtok

• Day 2: Gangtok local sightseeing

• Day 3: Gangtok → Lachung (5-6 hours drive through scenic North Sikkim)

• Day 4: Lachung → Yumthang Valley → Optional Zero Point → Return Gangtok (exhausting but spectacular)

• Day 5: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

• Day 6: Departure​

Pricing 2026:

• Budget: ₹12,000-15,500 per person (includes basic Lachung homestay)

• Mid-range: ₹17,000-24,000 per person

• Premium: ₹28,000-38,000 per person​

Best for: Adventure seekers, those prioritizing alpine landscapes over monasteries, fit travelers (long drives, high altitude)​

6N/7D Gangtok + Lachen + Lachung (North Sikkim Deep Dive)

Perfect for: Gurudongmar Lake seekers, complete North Sikkim coverage

Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrival Gangtok

• Day 2: Gangtok local sightseeing

• Day 3: Gangtok → Lachen (6-7 hours)

• Day 4: Lachen → Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft) → Lachung transfer

• Day 5: Lachung → Yumthang Valley → Zero Point → Return Gangtok

• Day 6: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

• Day 7: Departure​

Pricing 2026:

• Budget: ₹15,000-19,000 per person

• Mid-range: ₹22,000-30,000 per person

• Premium: ₹35,000-48,000 per person​

Best for: Serious altitude enthusiasts (Gurudongmar at 17,800 ft is one of world’s highest accessible lakes), photographers, once-in-lifetime travelers​

Health warning: Gurudongmar requires proper acclimatization; not for those with heart/respiratory issues​

7N/8D Gangtok + Lachung + Pelling (Grand Sikkim Circuit)

THE MOST POPULAR 2026 PACKAGE—balances all three major regions

Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrival Gangtok, evening MG Marg

• Day 2: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir excursion

• Day 3: Gangtok local sightseeing (Rumtek, viewpoints, monasteries)

• Day 4: Gangtok → Lachung (North Sikkim entry)

• Day 5: Lachung → Yumthang Valley → Zero Point → Return Gangtok (long day)

• Day 6: Gangtok → Pelling transfer (via Ravangla Buddha Park, Namchi optional)

• Day 7: Pelling full-day sightseeing (Pemayangtse, Khecheopalri, Rabdentse, Kanchenjunga Falls)

• Day 8: Pelling → NJP/Bagdogra departure (OR extend to Darjeeling)​

Pricing 2026:

• Budget: ₹14,500-19,000 per person (4-6 people, basic properties, CP/MAP)

• Mid-range: ₹21,000-30,000 per person (2-4 people, 3-star hotels, MAP)

• Premium: ₹35,000-50,000 per person (couples, quality hotels, AP, exclusive vehicles)​

Why this is ideal:

• Covers East Sikkim capital culture (Gangtok)

• Includes North Sikkim adventure (Yumthang high altitude)

• Adds West Sikkim monastery heritage (Pelling)

• Balanced pacing—not too rushed, not too extended

• Fits week-long vacation blocks (Friday-Friday)

• Best value per day (₹2,000-6,000 per person per day)​

Best for: First-time comprehensive Sikkim visitors, families, groups, honeymooners wanting variety​

8N/9D Complete Sikkim + Darjeeling

Itinerary adds:

• Day 8: Pelling → Darjeeling transfer (4 hours)

• Day 9: Tiger Hill sunrise + Darjeeling sightseeing + departure​

Pricing 2026: ₹18,000-₹38,000 (budget to mid-range), ₹40,000-₹65,000 (premium)​

Best for: Those wanting Sikkim + Darjeeling combo, tea garden experiences, colonial heritage alongside Buddhist culture​

Region-Wise Deep Dive

East Sikkim (Gangtok) Must-Sees

Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake):

• Glacial lake at 12,400 ft, 1 km long

• Frozen December-February, liquid summer-autumn

• Yak rides (₹200-300), prayer flags, roadside Maggi stalls

• 2-hour drive from Gangtok, RAP permit required (included in packages)

• Success rate: 85% accessible year-round (occasional closure during heavy snow)​

Rumtek Monastery:

• Largest monastery in Sikkim, 24 km from Gangtok

• Karma Kagyu sect headquarters

• Golden Stupa, intricate murals, monks’ quarters

• Morning visit best (prayer ceremonies 6-7 AM)

• Peaceful setting with valley views​

MG Marg:

• Main pedestrian street (vehicles banned)

• Cafés, restaurants, pubs, shopping

• Evening hangout spot (6-10 PM most vibrant)

• Live music weekends

• Clean, modern, safe​

Other attractions:

• Tashi Viewpoint, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok (mountain viewpoints)

• Do Drul Chorten (108 prayer wheels)

• Enchey Monastery (200-year-old Nyingma)

• Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (Buddhist manuscripts, closed Sundays)

• Flower Exhibition Centre (orchids)

• Banjhakri Falls & Energy Park​

North Sikkim Must-Sees

Yumthang Valley (11,800 ft):

• “Valley of Flowers”—rhododendrons bloom April-May (red, pink, white carpets)

• Alpine meadows, Yumthang Chu river, snow-capped peaks backdrop

• Hot springs (sulfur springs, bathing possible, surreal in snow)

• Best time: April-May (flowers), December-February (snow), September-October (clear post-monsoon)

• Permit required, included in packages​

Zero Point (15,300 ft):

• End of civilian-accessible road, 24 km beyond Yumthang

• Deep snow most of year (3-6 feet)

• Tibet border proximity

• Additional permit + vehicle cost (₹1,500-2,000)

• Often closed mid-January (extreme snow), best December or February​

Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft):

• One of world’s highest lakes

• Sacred to Buddhists and Sikhs (Guru Nanak blessed it)

• Partially frozen even summer, completely frozen winter

• Extreme altitude—proper acclimatization essential

• Accessible only via Lachen base (6-7 hours from Gangtok)

• Not for those with heart conditions​

Lachung Village:

• Apple, peach orchards

• Lachung Monastery (1880)

• Traditional Lepcha wooden houses

• Homestays (basic but warm hospitality)

• Starting point for Yumthang trips​

West Sikkim Must-Sees

Pemayangtse Monastery:

• Sikkim’s oldest monastery (founded 1705)

• “Perfect Sublime Lotus”

• Nyingmapa Buddhist order

• Three-story structure, top floor has Zangdok Palri (heavenly palace) model

• Only monks of pure Tibetan lineage allowed

• Stunning Kanchenjunga views from monastery grounds​

Khecheopalri Lake (Wishing Lake):

• Sacred to Buddhists and Hindus

• Legend: Birds pick leaves from water surface, keeping it pristine

• Pilgrimage site, prayer flags

• 34 km from Pelling

• Peaceful forest setting​

Rabdentse Ruins:

• 17th-century Sikkim kingdom capital

• Palace ruins, stone structures

• Forest trek to reach (20-30 minutes)

• Kanchenjunga views from ruins

• Historical significance​

Pelling Skywalk & Chenrezig Statue:

• 137-ft Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) statue

• Glass skywalk with valley views

• Recent addition (inaugurated 2018)

• Popular photo spot​

Kanchenjunga Falls & Rimbi Waterfall:

• Multi-tiered waterfalls (seasonal flow, best monsoon)

• Rimbi Rock Garden with landscaping

• Refreshing natural beauty​

South Sikkim Highlights (Usually En-Route)

Ravangla Buddha Park:

• 130-ft Buddha statue (Tathagata Tsal)

• Inaugurated 2013

• Stunning Kanchenjunga backdrop

• Landscaped gardens

• Usually visited during Gangtok-Pelling transfer​

Namchi:

• “Top of the Sky”

• Char Dham: 108-ft Shiva statue with 12 Jyotirlinga replicas

• Samdruptse Hill: 118-ft Guru Padmasambhava statue (patron saint of Sikkim)

• Pilgrimage destination

• Usually added as half-day diversion​

Inclusions & Exclusions (Standard 2026 Packages)

Typical Inclusions

Transport:

• Pickup from NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport

• All inter-city transfers (Gangtok-Lachung-Pelling-Darjeeling if combo)

• Sightseeing vehicles (sedan/SUV/Innova based on group size)

• Fuel, driver allowances, parking, tolls

• Drop at NJP/Bagdogra​

Accommodation:

• Hotel nights as per package (twin-sharing basis)

• Budget: 2-star/homestays

• Mid-range: 3-star standard hotels

• Premium: Quality 3-4 star with views​

Meals:

• CP (Budget): Breakfast only

• MAP (Standard): Breakfast + dinner

• AP (Premium): All meals (breakfast + lunch + dinner)

• Lachung usually full-board (breakfast + lunch + dinner included due to remote location)​

Permits:

• Tsomgo Lake RAP (₹50-100 per person)

• Lachung/Yumthang RAP (₹100-200)

• Lachen/Gurudongmar RAP if applicable

• Processing by operator (requires ID proof submission 2-3 days ahead)​

Sightseeing:

• All mentioned attractions in itinerary

• Driver as basic guide (not professional guide unless specified)​

Standard Exclusions

Transport to origin:

• Train tickets (Kolkata/Delhi-NJP)

• Flights (to Bagdogra)

• Add ₹300-1,600 train, ₹3,000-14,000 flights depending on origin​

Meals (depending on plan):

• Lunches if CP/MAP plan (₹300-600 per day)

• Dinners if CP plan

• Snacks, café meals, alcohol​

Entry fees:

• Tsomgo Lake yak ride (₹200-300)

• Monastery donations (voluntary, ₹20-50)

• Banjhakri Falls (₹50)

• Flower Exhibition (₹20)

• Total: ₹200-400 per person​

Optional activities:

• Nathula Pass (₹2,500-3,000 per vehicle extra)

• Zero Point beyond Yumthang (₹1,500-2,000)

• River rafting Teesta (₹800-1,500)

• Paragliding (if available)

• Toy train Darjeeling (₹1,000)​

Personal:

• Shopping, tips, laundry, travel insurance​

2026 Booking Strategy

When to Book

Peak seasons (March-May, October-November 2026):

• Book 75-90 days ahead mandatory

• Lachung accommodation extremely limited (20-30 properties total)

• Permits require advance processing

• Hotels in Gangtok/Pelling fill fast

• Expect 20-30% premium over off-season​

Shoulder seasons (February, September 2026):

• Book 45-60 days ahead

• 15-20% discounts possible

• Good weather, fewer crowds​

Monsoon (June-August 2026):

• Risky for North Sikkim (road closures)

• 25-30% lowest annual rates

• Book 30-45 days ahead if weather-risk tolerant

• Confirm cancellation/refund policies​

Winter (December 2026-January 2027):

• Christmas-New Year: Book 90-120 days ahead, 20-30% premium

• Mid-January to February: Book 60 days ahead, stable cold weather

• Zero Point often inaccessible January​

Group vs Solo Pricing

Groups (4-8 people):

• Shared vehicles slash costs 30-40%

• Group hotel bookings negotiable

• Best per-head rates: ₹10,000-18,000 for 7N/8D mid-range​

Couples/2 people:

• Private vehicle costs higher (split just two ways)

• Twin-sharing rooms standard

• Pricing: ₹18,000-35,000 for 7N/8D mid-range​

Solo travelers:

• Single supplement charges (20-30% extra for single occupancy)

• Consider joining group tours to split vehicle costs

• Some operators offer shared basis options