Sikkim itinerary

Beautiful monastery towns, waterfalls at every turn, glacial lakes, and mountains at the backdrop, make Sikkim an ideal place to relax and unwind. This Northeastern state has so much to offer that a single trip to this destination would never seem enough. However, if you have been planning a Sikkim trip for long, here is a 5-day itinerary for an ideal Sikkim trip. On the first day, you arrive at the Bagdogra Airport and then head to Gangtok. Note, it is better to book your taxi in advance to avoid any hassle or waste time at the airport. The road from the airport to Gangtok is relatively comfortable, as the road conditions are decent. Then, after reaching Gangtok, you can select your accommodation as per your budget. Since Gangtok is Sikkim’s largest town, you will be spoilt for choice here. Go on a stroll on MG Road, where you can pick some souvenirs, and enjoy some delicious momos and thukpa. You can opt to spend the afternoon at the Tibetology Museum, and learn about Buddhism, and explore some of the beautiful monasteries in the area. You can even opt to rent a car for a day, and check out places like the Tashi View Point, Tsomgo Lake, and other well-known viewpoints. This journey will take around 5 to 6 hours, depending on the road condition. What makes this trip exciting is that there are many viewpoints and waterfalls along the way. Once you reach Lachen, you will realise that the journey was totally worth it. Perched at an altitude of 2750 m, the highlights of this ...

Source: Also read: Overview of Sikkim itinerary for 7 days In Mother Nature ‘s lap, Sikkim is like a lovely infant in India from the northeast regions. This tiny state has so much to sell that tourists are often overwhelmed. Sikkim is one of those locations that some may find too nice to be real, fun, nature, spiritualism, culture and most importantly peace of mind. The truth remains, though, that there is a location as fantastic as Sikkim that allows all the dreams of an ardent voyageur come true. We are offering the opportunity to explore the best of the place in this Sikkim itinerary for 7 days. Day wise itinerary Day 01: Arrival into Pelling. Day 02: Pelling Sightseeing Day 03: Pelling to Gangtok Day 04: Gangtok Sightseeing Day 05: Gangtok to Darjeeling Day 06: Darjeeling sightseeing Day 07: Depart from Darjeeling Day 01: Arrival into Pelling. This is the start of your Sikkim itinerary for 7 days. Depending on the mode of travel, you’ll either arrive into New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) or Bagdogra Airport (IXB). From here you can you may catch a cab or hire a vehicle to hit the destination. Check into your designated hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Day 02: Pelling Sightseeing. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your designated hotel and prepare yourself for the day. You can spend the entire covering all the beautiful sightseeing points in Pelling. Pelling is a little town in the north-eastern state of Sikkim. It is located at the foot of the Khangchen...

Glittering glacial lakes, endless pastures, waterfalls at every turn, quiet monastery towns, and scenic drives on some of the worst roads we’ve encountered on our travels made our trip to Sikkim an adventure we will never forget Gorgeous sights all around The state of Sikkim, nestled in the North Eastern part of India, isn’t exactly on the tourist radar. But it should be. The state has so much to offer to visitors. You will fall short of words to describe its natural beauty. Towns such as Gangtok and Pelling have some gorgeous hotels and sights that ensure a memorable holiday. But the lack of infrastructure, especially in areas such as North Sikkim, make the journey challenging. If that makes you apprehensive, skip North Sikkim and visit just Gangtok and Pelling on your trip to Sikkim or choose a ITINERARY FOR A TRIP TO SIKKIM • Day 1: Fly to Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Gangtok • Days 2-3: Explore Gangtok and surroundings • Days 4-6: North Sikkim Tour: Visit Gurudongmar Lake, Lachen, Lachung • Day 6: Yumthang Valley and transfer back to Gangtok • Day 7: Transfer to Pelling • Days 8-9: Explore Pelling and surroundings • Day 10: Transfer to Bagdogra Airport and flight back home Can’t say no to those drives 🙂 BUDGETING FOR A TRIP TO SIKKIM Expenditure (true of October 2017) on a 10 day trip for a couple – INR 90,000 (£1000). Of course this sum varies depending on where you’re flying from or the kinds of hotels you’re choosing. Here’s the breakdown: • Flights (New Delhi- ...