Sikkim, close to the clouds.
Monasteries, high lakes and tea gardens below Kanchenjunga.
- Duration6N / 7D
- Starts fromBagdogra
- Best timeMar–May · Oct–Dec
- Ideal forFamilies & couples
Monasteries, lakes & tea gardens.
Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is clean, friendly and full of prayer flags. From here, a mountain road climbs to Tsomgo Lake near the Tibetan border.
Darjeeling’s tea estates roll down green hills, the toy train puffs through town, and on a clear morning Kanchenjunga glows pink at sunrise.
Moments you’ll remember.
Mountain views, monks and morning tea.
Tsomgo Lake
A high glacial lake, frozen in winter.
Rumtek Monastery
The largest monastery in Sikkim, with colourful halls.
MG Marg
Gangtok’s car-free main street for an evening walk.
Tiger Hill sunrise
Kanchenjunga lit up at dawn, weather permitting.
Toy train
A joyride on the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
Tea estates
Walk the gardens and taste fresh Darjeeling tea.
Seven days in the eastern Himalaya.
Permits for Tsomgo Lake are arranged for you. We can add Pelling or North Sikkim.
Day 01Arrive in Gangtok
Pick-up from Bagdogra airport or NJP station and drive to Gangtok.
Day 02Tsomgo Lake
Day trip to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, with Nathu La as an optional add-on.
Day 03Gangtok sightseeing
Rumtek Monastery, Enchey Monastery, the ropeway and MG Marg.
Day 04Gangtok to Darjeeling
A scenic drive through the hills to Darjeeling.
Day 05Tiger Hill & toy train
Early sunrise at Tiger Hill, then Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery and a toy train joyride.
Day 06Darjeeling
A tea estate visit, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the Mall.
Day 07Departure
Drive to Bagdogra or NJP for your onward journey.
Before you go.
A few practical notes to help you plan.
Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La need permits with photos and ID. We arrange them.
October to December usually has the clearest mountain views.
June to September brings heavy rain and landslides. Allow extra time.
Tsomgo and Tiger Hill are cold all year. Carry a jacket.
Sikkim uses local registered taxis for sightseeing. We arrange them.
Walk clockwise around stupas and ask before taking photos inside.
Questions about Sikkim.
Can’t find your answer? Our Dehradun team is a message away.
Ask us on WhatsAppWhen is Tsomgo Lake frozen?
The lake is usually frozen from about January to March. Roads can close after heavy snow.
Can you add North Sikkim?
Yes. Lachung and Yumthang Valley can be added, subject to permits and road conditions.
Is the toy train ride included?
We include the Darjeeling joyride when tickets are available. It is popular, so we book early.
Is this trip suitable for seniors?
Yes. We keep the pace easy, and Tsomgo can be skipped if the altitude is a concern.
Plan your Sikkim holiday.
Share your dates and group size, and we’ll send options that fit.
