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Tsomgo (Changu) Lake
Glacial high-altitude lake featuring an adjacent Lord Shiva shrine and mountain views.
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Journey through the mountain valleys of Sikkim on this six-day circuit starting from Bagdogra or New Jalpaiguri. Begin in the capital of Gangtok, taking in peaceful monasteries, viewpoints, and an excursion to glacial Tsomgo Lake and Baba Harbhajan Mandir near the high-altitude frontier.
Continue west to Pelling, travelling through forested ridges with views of Khangchendzonga and neighbouring Himalayan peaks. Explore cascading waterfalls, sacred Kechopalri Lake, the historic Rabdantse Ruins, and Pemayangtse Monastery before returning along the Teesta and Rangit rivers.
Tsomgo Lake: Glacial lake set against high-altitude scenery with a lakeside Shiva temple
Nathula Pass: High Himalayan pass reached with pre-arranged permits for grand mountain vistas
Rumtek Monastery: Historic Tibetan Buddhist monastery known for its tranquil grounds and architecture
Kechopalri Lake: Sacred wishing lake revered by pilgrims and kept free of leaves
Rabdantse Ruins: Ancient royal capital offering panoramic vistas across the Khangchendzonga range
Pemayangtse Monastery: Historic hilltop Buddhist monastery reflecting traditional monastic life
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GangtokDay 1 · Gangtok
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) and begin your 120-kilometre drive to Gangtok, which takes around 4 hours. Wind your way into the hill town known for monasteries, butterflies, and orchids. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the evening walking along MG Marg or browsing the local market. Overnight stay is in Gangtok.
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GangtokDay 2 · Gangtok
Have breakfast and embark on a 48-kilometre drive of about 2 hours to glacial Tsomgo (Changu) Lake and Baba Harbhajan Mandir. Admire the high-altitude landscape and visit the lakeside Shiva shrine. If you have secured permits in advance, you can extend the trip to Nathula Pass. Return to Gangtok to stroll around MG Road or the market before your overnight stay at the hotel.
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GangtokDay 3 · Gangtok
Enjoy breakfast before touring Gangtok's key sights. Visit Rumtek Monastery or Ranka Monastery, followed by Ban Jhagri Falls, Shanti View Point, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Ganesh Tok, and Tashi View Point for mountain vistas. In the evening, explore the area on foot at your own pace. You will stay overnight at your Gangtok hotel.
Breakfast included
PellingDay 4 · Pelling
Eat breakfast and check out from your hotel in Gangtok to travel towards Pelling. The scenic journey takes about 4 to 5 hours, offering views of peaks such as Mount Pandim, Rathong, and Khangchendzonga when the sky is clear. Pelling is celebrated for orchids, rhododendrons, and wildlife. Upon reaching, check in and relax in the serene surroundings. Overnight stay is in Pelling.
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PellingDay 5 · Pelling
After breakfast, spend the full day touring around Pelling through forested roads. Visit Rimbi Waterfalls, Rimbi Rock Garden, and sacred Kechopalri Lake along with Kechopalri Monastery. Proceed to Kanchenjunga Waterfalls, the historic Pemayangtse Monastery, and Rabdantse Ruins for wide views of the Himalayan range. Return to your hotel in the evening with free time to visit the helipad area or local shopping centre. Overnight in Pelling.
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PellingDay 6 · Pelling
Have an early breakfast, check out from the hotel, and start the 4 to 5-hour drive towards Siliguri, NJP Railway Station, Bagdogra Airport, or Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand. Travel alongside the River Rangit and River Teesta, with possible tea stops at Chitrey or Mellin. If time permits, pause by Coronation Bridge for photos before reaching your drop-off location where the trip concludes.
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Glacial high-altitude lake featuring an adjacent Lord Shiva shrine and mountain views.
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Prominent Tibetan Buddhist seat celebrated for its monastic heritage and architecture.
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Sacred wishing lake where local beliefs recount birds keeping the water clear of leaves.
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Historic ruins of Sikkim's former capital opening out to wide Khangchendzonga views.
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.
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6 days and 5 nights, across 2 destinations.
Gangtok, Pelling. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Tsomgo (Changu) Lake; Rumtek Monastery; Kechopalri Lake; Rabdantse Ruins.
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From ₹39,900 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
5 nights in 3-star hotels: Gangtok 3, Pelling 2, on a breakfast-only basis; A vehicle as per itinerary (Wagon-R, Innova, Xylo, or Sumo); Toll taxes, parking, fuel charges, and driver allowances; Sightseeing as per itinerary. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
Personal expenses like entry charges, telephone, fax, internet, laundry, etc.; Any extra meals; Extra cost for Nathula Pass and its vehicle; Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary; Any entry fees for museums, parks, jeep safari, or anything else; Room heater charges; Insurance; Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
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