Hill-station holidays

Gangtok & North Sikkim Snow Trip

Snow at Zero Point, rhododendrons in Yumthang and Tsomgo Lake from Gangtok, with all permits arranged.

Trip at a glance

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Starts inGangtok
RouteGangtok · Lachung & Yumthang
Places2 destinations
StateSikkim, India
Ideal forHill-station holidays, Adventure holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1QMA3S

Best time to visit: March to May and October to December

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Tsomgo (Changu) Lake – Gangtok

Trip overview

Snow at Zero Point, rhododendrons in Yumthang and Tsomgo Lake from Gangtok, with all permits arranged.

The route spends 2 nights in Gangtok and 2 nights in Lachung & Yumthang, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits hill-station holidays and adventure holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

MG MargTsomgo (Changu) LakeNathula PassYumthang ValleyZero Point (Yumesamdong)Lachung Monastery

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Gangtok

Arrive via Pakyong Airport (PYG) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Banjhakri Falls: Park and waterfall

Day 2Gangtok: Ropeway and MG Marg

Ropeway
MG Marg: Car-free promenade

Day 3Gangtok to Lachung & Yumthang

Travel from Gangtok to Lachung & Yumthang by private vehicle
Check in at your Lachung & Yumthang hotel
Yumthang Valley: Rhododendron valley with hot springs

Day 4Lachung & Yumthang: Zero Point (Yumesamdong) and Bhim Nala Falls

Zero Point (Yumesamdong): Snowfields at about 4,700 m
Bhim Nala Falls: Waterfall on the road

Day 5Depart from Lachung & Yumthang

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Bagdogra (IXB) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Realistic drive times on hill roads
Viewpoints planned for clear mornings
Warm layers advised even in summer
Activities booked with licensed, insured operators
Fitness level and experience checked before we confirm each activity

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Gangtok: Carry ID photos and copies; permits for Tsomgo and Nathula are issued a day ahead.
Lachung & Yumthang: North Sikkim needs a Protected Area Permit and a registered local vehicle; we arrange both.

At a glance

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Route: Gangtok, Lachung & Yumthang
Ideal for: Hill-station holidays, Adventure holidays
Best time: March to May and October to December; March to June and October to December
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1QMA3S

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 4 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Gangtok: March to May and October to December. Lachung & Yumthang: March to June and October to December.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Gangtok (Pakyong Airport (PYG), about 35 km (limited flights); Bagdogra (IXB), about 125 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.