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Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake and Namchi Char Dham

4 nights from Bagdogra or NJP, featuring Tsomgo Lake, Gangtok sights, and Namchi Char Dham
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4 nights
Destination
Bagdogra · Gangtok · Bagdogra
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The journey

Set out on a four-night Himalayan journey starting from Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and heading into the mountain capital of Gangtok. You will explore high-altitude sights including the glacial waters of Tsomgo Lake, the military memorial at Baba Mandir, and optional excursions toward Nathula Pass on the Indo-China border.

The itinerary blends natural viewpoints, Tibetan heritage, and regional culture. You will visit sacred monasteries, waterfalls, research institutes, and hilltop lookouts around Gangtok, followed by an excursion to the replica shrines at Siddheshwar Char Dham in Namchi before descending to your departure hub.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

01

Tsomgo Lake: glacial lake set at 3,753 metres surrounded by alpine scenery and snow

02

Baba Mandir: revered mountain shrine visited alongside the high-altitude route from Gangtok

03

Rumtek Monastery: major Buddhist monastery complex celebrated for traditional architecture and tranquil statues

04

Namchi Char Dham: hilltop pilgrimage complex featuring replicas of India's four holy shrines

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

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Day 1 · Gangtok

Arrival and Transfer to Gangtok

Meet your representative at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport and take the scenic road journey to Gangtok. On arrival, check in to your hotel and unwind after your travels. Spend your evening wandering through the local market or checking out the surrounding neighborhood whenever you like. You will spend the night in Gangtok.

Meal notes

Meals not included

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Day 2 · Gangtok

Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir

Have an early breakfast before driving to Tsomgo Lake, a high-altitude water body framed by alpine slopes and seasonal snow. Continue to the nearby shrine of Baba Mandir. If you have pre-booked permits with your voter ID, take the excursion onwards to Nathula Pass on the China border. Return to Gangtok later in the afternoon. Spend a free evening walking along pedestrianised M.G. Road or browsing the local market at your leisure before resting at your hotel.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 3 · Gangtok

Gangtok Local Sightseeing Tour

After an early breakfast, set out on a guided sightseeing circuit covering Gangtok's key cultural and scenic landmarks. Your day includes stops at Rumtek Monastery, the cascading Ban Jhakri Falls, and the scholarly collections at the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology. You will also take in mountain panoramas from Ganesh Tok, Shanti View Point, and Tashi View Point. In the evening, enjoy free time to stroll down M.G. Road or visit nearby markets on your own before returning to your hotel.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 4 · Gangtok

Day Excursion to Namchi Char Dham

Begin your day with an early breakfast and depart on a scenic day drive to Namchi in South Sikkim. Spend your visit exploring the expansive spiritual site of Char Dham Mandir, also known as Siddheshwar Dham on Solophok Hill. After exploring the sacred complex, drive back to Gangtok for an overnight stay.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 5 · Gangtok

Departure to Bagdogra or NJP

After breakfast at your hotel in Gangtok, check out and meet your driver. You will be transferred down to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

Day 1 of 5

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Places worth exploring

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Tsomgo Lake

India

Tsomgo Lake

High-altitude glacial lake at 3,753 metres surrounded by alpine scenery and seasonal snow.

India

Baba Mandir

Famous mountain shrine commemorating an Indian soldier on the high Eastern Himalayan frontier.

Rumtek Monastery

India

Rumtek Monastery

Prominent Tibetan Buddhist monastic complex celebrated for its intricate design and golden stupa.

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In this holiday plan

  • 4 nights in 3-star hotels in Gangtok with breakfast
  • A vehicle as per itinerary (Wagon-R, Innova, Xylo, or Sumo)
  • Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
  • Toll taxes, parking, fuel charges, and driver allowances

Plan for these extras

  • −Personal Expenses like Entry charges, Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, etc.
  • −Any Extra Meals.
  • −Extra Cost for Nathula Pass & Its Vehicle
  • −Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary.
  • −Any entry fees for the museum, park, Jeep safari or anything else.
  • −Anything not mentioned in the inclusion

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Good to know

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Your starting price₹32,300

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.

Local know-how
  • Voter ID is required for pre-booking permits to visit Nathula Pass.
  • Nathula Pass permits and associated vehicle costs are non-refundable even if the visit is cancelled.
  • Transfers operate to and from Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station.
When is the best time to visit Gangtok?

Our travel experts advise the ideal window for Gangtok when you request your tailored quote.

How many days is Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake and Namchi Char Dham?

5 days and 4 nights.

What are the must-see highlights of Gangtok?

Tsomgo Lake; Baba Mandir; Rumtek Monastery.

Who is Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake and Namchi Char Dham best suited to?

couples, families, friends, groups

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake and Namchi Char Dham cost?

From ₹32,300 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.

What's included in this 4-night itinerary?

4 nights in 3-star hotels in Gangtok with breakfast; A vehicle as per itinerary (Wagon-R, Innova, Xylo, or Sumo); Sightseeing tours as per itinerary; Toll taxes, parking, fuel charges, and driver allowances. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake and Namchi Char Dham?

Personal Expenses like Entry charges, Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, etc.; Any Extra Meals.; Extra Cost for Nathula Pass & Its Vehicle; Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary.; Any entry fees for the museum, park, Jeep safari or anything else.; Anything not mentioned in the inclusion.

How do I book Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake and Namchi Char Dham?

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Do I need a visa for Gangtok?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

Starting price
₹32,300
per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle.
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