India
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Extensive museum and library preserving rare Tibetan manuscripts, art, and traditional Buddhist heritage.

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Journey into the Himalayan beauty of Sikkim, starting from the bustling hill capital of Gangtok. Explore cultural highlights including Ranka Monastery, Ganesh Tok, and the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, alongside the high-altitude glacial waters of Tsomgo Lake, Baba Harbhajan Mandir, and the India-Tibet border pass of Nathu La.
Travel north to the tranquil village of Lachung and ascend to the alpine meadows of Yumthang Valley, renowned for its blooming flora and snowy mountain vistas. With vehicle transfers, comfortable stays, and planned meals in Lachung, this trip balances scenic road travel with high Himalayan exploration.
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology: vast collection preserving Tibetan manuscripts, art, and regional heritage
Tsomgo Lake: high-altitude glacial lake set against dramatic mountain scenery near Gangtok
Nathu La pass: historic India-Tibet border pass standing among the highest motorable roads
Lachung: peaceful mountain town surrounded by waterfalls, monasteries, and Lepcha village life
Yumthang Valley: alpine valley of flowers cradled by Himalayan peaks and thermal springs
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GangtokDay 1 · Gangtok
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station, meet your transfer representative, and begin the 120-kilometre drive to Gangtok, taking around 4 hours. On arrival, check in to your hotel. If time permits, you may take a short local sightseeing tour. Spend the evening walking around M.G. Marg or the local market. Your night is spent at your hotel in Gangtok.
Meals not included
GangtokDay 2 · Gangtok
Have an early breakfast and set out on a guided sightseeing tour covering five to six primary sights. Visit Ranka Monastery (or choose Rumtek Monastery at an extra cost), Ban Jhakri Falls, Shanti View Point, and Tashi View Point. Learn about Tibetan history and culture at the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, and take in the valley vistas from Ganesh Tok. In the evening, stroll along M.G. Marg before returning to your hotel in Gangtok for the night.
Breakfast included
GangtokDay 3 · Gangtok
Start after an early breakfast for a mountain excursion to Tsomgo Lake and the revered Baba Harbhajan Mandir. Continue up towards the high-altitude border crossing at Nathu La pass. Afterward, return towards Gangtok. You have the rest of the day free to wander through the local markets and walk along M.G. Road. Sleep tonight at your hotel in Gangtok.
Breakfast included
LachungDay 4 · Lachung
Eat an early breakfast and set off on the scenic drive to Lachung, stopping en route in Chungthang for lunch. Arrive in Lachung by late afternoon, receive a welcome tea, and check into your hotel. During the evening, visit a peaceful Lepcha village and walk to the nearby village monastery. Dinner is served at your hotel, where you will spend the night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
GangtokDay 5 · Gangtok
Have an early breakfast and take the 1-hour drive up to Yumthang Valley, noted for its alpine terrain and mountain scenery. Afterwards, travel back to your hotel in Lachung for lunch. Check out and embark on the roughly 5-hour drive back to Gangtok. In the evening, explore the local shops and take a relaxed stroll along MG Road. Settle in for your final overnight stay in Gangtok.
Breakfast and lunch included
GangtokDay 6 · Gangtok
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and start the road journey back down to Siliguri, NJP, Bagdogra Airport, or Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand, taking about 4 to 4.5 hours. Break your drive at Rangpo or Chitrey for tea or refreshments en route. If time permits, make a brief break at the scenic Coronation Bridge before reaching your onward departure point.
Breakfast included
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Extensive museum and library preserving rare Tibetan manuscripts, art, and traditional Buddhist heritage.

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High-altitude sacred glacial lake framed by rugged mountain vistas in East Sikkim.
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Historic Himalayan border pass between India and Tibet situated at 14,140 feet.
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Scenic alpine sanctuary known as the Valley of Flowers with mountain river views.
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, meals.
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6 days and 5 nights, across 3 destinations.
Gangtok, Lachung, Gangtok. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology; Tsomgo Lake; Nathu La pass; Yumthang Valley.
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From ₹26,600 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, meals.. 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 accommodation in 3-star hotels: Gangtok 4 nights (breakfast only), Lachung 1 night (all meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner); Dedicated vehicle as per itinerary (Wagon-R, Innova, Xylo, or Sumo); Toll taxes, parking, and fuel charges; Driver allowances; Sightseeing tours 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 such as entry charges, telephone, fax, internet, and laundry; Any extra meals; Extra cost for Nathu La Pass and its dedicated vehicle; Extra cost for Zero Point; Any extra excursions or sightseeing not mentioned in the tour itinerary; Entry fees for museums, parks, jeep safaris, or other attractions; Room heater charges; Insurance.
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