Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and Nathu La Day Trip
From Gangtok, East Sikkim
Photos of Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La.
Guests
Age 5+
Children
Under 5, free
You won’t be charged until you confirm your details
Free cancellation up to 7 days before
Confirmation on WhatsApp right away
Secure payment: UPI, cards, net banking
Group of 20+? Book on WhatsAppThree sights, one day
Tsomgo Lake, Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir and the Nathu La border.
Permits included
The protected-area permits, filed a day ahead.
A shared seat from Gangtok
Pickup in Gangtok and back by afternoon.
Snow most of the year
Frozen lake in winter, snowfields into spring.
About this experience
The East Sikkim day trip climbs from Gangtok to Tsomgo (Changu) Lake at 3,753 m, then on to Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir and the Nathu La pass on the India–China border at 4,310 m. It is the most popular day out from Gangtok.
Nathu La needs a protected-area permit filed a day in advance through a registered operator, and the pass is closed to tourists on Mondays and Tuesdays. We book a seat in a shared vehicle, file the permits and confirm the day before; all you send is a photo ID for each traveller.
Pickup
About 7:30 am in Gangtok
Runs
Wednesday to Sunday
Highest point
Nathu La, 4,310 m
Back by
Mid to late afternoon
What’s included
- A shared vehicle seat from Gangtok and back
- Protected-area permits for Tsomgo and Nathu La
- Stops at Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and Nathu La
- Yak rides and the Tsomgo cable car
- Boots and jackets on hire
- Food and drinks
- Private vehicle (ask for a quote)
Your day
Two days before
Send photo IDs on WhatsApp; we file the permits
7:30 am
Pickup in Gangtok
Morning
Tsomgo Lake, 40 km up the road
Late morning
Nathu La border and Baba Mandir
Afternoon
Back to Gangtok
How to get there
From Gangtok
Pickup in town; about 2.5–3 hours to Nathu La
Best time to go
Oct – Nov Best
Clear skies and wide views.
Jan – Apr Best
Snow and a frozen lake; roads can close after heavy snow.
May – Sep Good
Cloudier and wetter, with green slopes.
Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La trip price
₹1,299 per person. Shared vehicle and permits included. Children under 5 go free. No booking fee.
| Group | Total |
|---|---|
| Solo | ₹1,299 |
| Couple | ₹2,598 |
| 4 people | ₹5,196 |
| 6 people | ₹7,794 |
| 10 people | ₹12,990 |
Cancellation and good to know
Full refund 7+ days before
50% refund 3–6 days before; no refund after that.
Full refund if it can’t run
Closed by the authorities, the weather or for safety: your money back, or a free change of date.
Indian nationals only for Nathu La
Foreign nationals can visit Tsomgo with the right permit but not Nathu La.
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Nathu La is shut to tourists those days; the calendar won’t let you book them.
Altitude
Over 4,000 m. Spend a night in Gangtok first, drink water and move slowly.
Weather and quota
Snow or army orders can close the road, and permits have a daily quota. If your trip can’t run, we refund or move it.
Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La trip FAQs
Read before you go
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