How much does Martam, Dzongu, Old Silk Route and Gangtok cost?

From ₹27,900 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: some stays, 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.

What's included in this 7-night itinerary?

7 nights accommodation: 1 night in Martam, 3 nights in Dzongu, 1 night in Aritar, 1 night in Gnathang with all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), and 1 night in Gangtok on a breakfast-only basis; Vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (Wagon-R, Innova, Xylo, or Sumo); Toll taxes, parking, fuel charges, and driver allowances; Sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary. 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 Martam, Dzongu, Old Silk Route and Gangtok?

Personal expenses such as entry charges, telephone, fax, internet, and laundry; Any extra meals; Any extra excursions or sightseeing not mentioned in the tour itinerary; Any entry fees for museums, parks, jeep safaris, or other attractions; Room heater charges; Insurance; Anything not specified in the inclusions.

Do I need a visa for Martam, Dzongu, Aritar, Gnathang, 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.

How do I book Martam, Dzongu, Old Silk Route and Gangtok?

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Martam & Dzongu 7-Night Holiday Package from ₹27,900

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The journey

This eight day journey travels across Sikkim, starting from Martam and heading into the protected landscapes of Dzongu. You explore riverside trails, visit natural sulphur hot springs, and cross into upper valleys before heading towards the eastern hills of Aritar. The trip introduces you to local Lepcha culture, terrace fields, and quiet rural hamlets.

From Aritar, you ascend the Old Silk Route along the Dzuluk loops to the high grasslands of Gnathang Valley at 14,000 feet. The return route takes you past the high-altitude waters of Tsangu Lake and concludes in Gangtok before your road transfer back to Bagdogra.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

Dzongu: riverside excursion with meals cooked on site and optional fishing

Upper Dzongu: natural sulphur hot spring with known medicinal benefits and footbridge walks

Dzuluk loops: famous winding roads along the historic Old Silk Route trading path

Gnathang Valley: high-altitude grasslands at 14,000 feet with views extending towards Bhutan

Tsangu Lake: sacred glacial lake at 12,500 feet offering cable car and yak rides

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

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8 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft

Day 1 · Martam

Bagdogra to Martam

Arrive at Bagdogra Airport and meet your vehicle for the road journey into Sikkim. You drive toward Martam, situated roughly 20 kilometres before Gangtok. The transfer takes about four hours depending on road and traffic conditions. Settle in upon arrival. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included today, and you spend the night in Martam.

Meal notes

Dinner included

Day 1 of 8

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Find your kind of holiday

Places worth exploring

The well-known sights and a few quieter discoveries. Explore photos and reviews, then shape your days in the draft.

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Dzongu special reserve

Pristine forests, rushing streams, and riverside excursions with meals prepared on site.

India

Gnathang Valley

High-altitude grasslands at 14,000 feet, historically home to Tibetan yak herders.

India

Tsangu Lake

Glacial high-altitude sacred lake situated at 12,500 feet offering cable car rides.

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Build your kind of day

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Plan with the full picture

What to budget for

What this sample holiday is built around. Your selected flights, stays and activities determine the final price and inclusions in the draft.

In this holiday plan

7 nights accommodation: 1 night in Martam, 3 nights in Dzongu, 1 night in Aritar, 1 night in Gnathang with all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), and 1 night in Gangtok on a breakfast-only basis
Vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (Wagon-R, Innova, Xylo, or Sumo)
Toll taxes, parking, fuel charges, and driver allowances
Sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary

Plan for these extras

Personal expenses such as entry charges, telephone, fax, internet, and laundry
Any extra meals
Any extra excursions or sightseeing not mentioned in the tour itinerary
Any entry fees for museums, parks, jeep safaris, or other attractions
Room heater charges
Insurance
Anything not specified in the inclusions

A little preparation goes a long way

Good to know

Useful details to help you decide, with the finer points confirmed for your own trip.

When to goApr, May, Jun

Local currencyIndian Rupee (₹)

Your starting price₹27,900

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and hotel stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: some stays, sightseeing vehicle, meals.

Local know-how

Permit formalities are required prior to visiting Tsangu Lake and border zones.
Elevation rises rapidly from 2,500 feet at Aritar to 14,000 feet at Gnathang in 2.5 hours.
Summer temperatures range from 12 to 28 degrees Celsius, while winters bring snow.
River crossings in Upper Dzongu operate by footbridge or raft depending on seasonal water levels.

When is the best time to visit Martam, Dzongu, Aritar, Gnathang, Gangtok?

Apr, May, Jun

How many days is Martam, Dzongu, Old Silk Route and Gangtok?

8 days and 7 nights, across 5 destinations.

Which places does Martam, Dzongu, Old Silk Route and Gangtok cover?

Martam, Dzongu, Aritar, Gnathang, Gangtok. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Martam, Dzongu, Aritar, Gnathang, Gangtok?

Dzongu special reserve; Gnathang Valley; Tsangu Lake.

Who is Martam, Dzongu, Old Silk Route and Gangtok best suited to?

families, friends, couples

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.