North Sikkim Itinerary — 3N/4D & 4N/5D

Travel Guide • North Sikkim

Choose your pace — curated itinerary plans

In Both plans Gangtok is arrival/departure point. Permits required; arrange through Travel agent. pickup/drop by shared jeep or private car from your station (NJP/Bagdogra/pakyong airport) (extra cost).

4 Nights / 5 Days — Relaxed

Best for acclimatisation & full exploration (Gurudongmar + Yumthang + Zero Point)

Day 1: Arrive Gangtok. MG Marg, local sights. Overnight Gangtok.
Day 2: Drive Gangtok → Lachen (via Seven Sisters, Singhik viewpoint). Overnight Lachen.
Day 3: Early trip to Gurudongmar Lake → return → drive to Lachung. Overnight Lachung.
Day 4: Yumthang Valley (+ Hot Springs). Optional Zero Point. Return to Gangtok overnight.
Day 5: Departure from Gangtok.

3 Nights / 4 Days — Short & Sweet

Covers Gurudongmar & Yumthang but with less transit time

Day 1: Gangtok → Lachen (stop at viewpoints & falls). Overnight Lachen.
Day 2: Early Gurudongmar Lake → Lachen → drive to Lachung. Overnight Lachung.
Day 3: Yumthang Valley (optional Zero Point). Return to Gangtok. Overnight Gangtok.
Day 4: Departure from Gangtok.

Quick Essentials

Best time

Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

Permits

Required (Indian & foreign visitors)

Altitude tips

Acclimatise in Lachen/Lachung; hydrate

Packing checklist

Warm jacket Thermals Sunscreen & sunglasses Altitude medication Power bank ID / Permit copies