Gangtok Itinerary 2026: 5 & 6-Day Plans with Route & Cost
Gangtok is the base for most of Sikkim. Two nights covers the town, Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir; add Nathu La on its open days, a night in Lachung for Yumthang, or Pelling and Darjeeling. Below are our day-by-day Gangtok plans with drive times.
Updated · Breeziah Travel, Guwahati
- Ideal length
- 4 to 6 days
- Starts from
- Bagdogra airport or NJP station
- Best time
- March to May, and October to mid-December
How many days do you need?
3–4 days
Gangtok sightseeing, Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, with Nathu La on its open days.
5–6 days
Add Lachung and Yumthang Valley, or the Old Silk Route through Zuluk.
7 days
Gangtok, North Sikkim and Pelling, or finish in Darjeeling.
Gangtok itineraries, day by day
Drive times are typical for the season; every plan can be changed night by night.
Gangtok & Darjeeling
Gangtok and the high lake, then across to Darjeeling for Tiger Hill and the tea gardens.
Pickup and the climb into Sikkim. Evening on MG Marg.
The high-altitude day trip, with Nathu La on the days it's open.
Rumtek or Enchey in the morning, then the drive to Darjeeling.
Tiger Hill sunrise over Kanchenjunga, Batasia Loop and a tea estate.
Down to the plains for your flight or train.
A starting point, not a fixed product — we rebuild this around your dates, pace and stay category. Drive times are approximate and depend on road and weather conditions.
Gangtok, Lachung & Yumthang
Gangtok with two nights north in the Lachung valley, and the Tsomgo day on the way back.
Pickup and the drive up along the Teesta.
Past waterfalls on the North Sikkim road to the Lachung valley.
Yumthang at first light, with Zero Point as an option when the road is open.
Back down to Gangtok via the viewpoints.
The high lake, with Nathu La as an option on open days.
The drive down for your onward journey.
A starting point, not a fixed product — we rebuild this around your dates, pace and stay category. Drive times are approximate and depend on road and weather conditions.
Old Silk Route & Gangtok
Zuluk's hairpins and Nathang Valley on the old road to Tibet, then two nights in Gangtok.
Into East Sikkim to the lake village of Aritar.
Up the Silk Route to a homestay in Zuluk.
Sunrise from Thambi, the high valleys, then down to Gangtok.
Monasteries, the ropeway and MG Marg.
The drive down for your flight or train.
A starting point, not a fixed product — we rebuild this around your dates, pace and stay category. Drive times are approximate and depend on road and weather conditions.
Gangtok trip cost by number of days
Per adult on twin sharing, from our current packages: hotels, breakfast and a private car included.
| Trip length | Price (per adult) | Example package |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | ₹9,999 | Gangtok Tour – 3 Days with Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir, Sikkim |
| 4 days | ₹13,999 | Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La – 4 Days in Sikkim |
| 5 days | ₹15,999 – ₹17,999 | Gangtok & Darjeeling Tour – 5 Days of Lakes, Monasteries & Tea Gardens |
| 6 days | ₹19,999 – ₹56,999 | Gangtok Lachung Yumthang Tour Package |
| 7 days | ₹21,999 – ₹64,999 | Gangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling Tour – 7 Days in Sikkim & the Hills |
| 9 days | ₹32,999 | Complete Sikkim: Gangtok, Lachen, Gurudongmar, Lachung & Pelling – 9 Days |
| 11 days | ₹34,999 | Grand Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour – 11 Days: Gangtok, Gurudongmar, Pelling & Darjeeling |
Book one of these itineraries
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Showing 16 of 16 Gangtok packages
6D/5NGangtok Lachung Yumthang Tour Package
4.8124 reviews
- 1N Gangtok
- 2N Lachung
- 2N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹19,999
3D/2NGangtok Tour – 3 Days with Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir, Sikkim
- 2N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹9,999
4D/3NGangtok, Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La – 4 Days in Sikkim
- 3N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹13,999
- 5D/4N
Gangtok & Darjeeling Tour – 5 Days of Lakes, Monasteries & Tea Gardens
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Darjeeling
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹15,999
5D/4NGangtok & Pelling – 5 Days of Lakes, Monasteries & Kanchenjunga Views, Sikkim
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Pelling
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹16,999
5D/4NOld Silk Route Tour: Zuluk, Nathang Valley & Gangtok – 5 Days
- 1N Aritar
- 1N Zuluk
- 2N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹17,999
6D/5NSikkim Family Tour – 6 Days at an Easy Pace: Gangtok, Ravangla & Pelling
- 2N Gangtok
- 1N Ravangla
- 2N Pelling
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹19,999
- 7D/6N
Gangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling Tour – 7 Days in Sikkim & the Hills
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Pelling
- 2N Darjeeling
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹21,999
6D/5NSikkim & Darjeeling Couple Getaway – 6 Days Honeymoon Package
- 3N Gangtok
- 2N Darjeeling
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹21,999
6D/5NSikkim Snow Tour – 6 Days to Zero Point & a Frozen Tsomgo (December to March)
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Lachung
- 1N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹21,999
7D/6NNorth Sikkim Tour: Lachen, Gurudongmar Lake & Lachung – 7 Days
- 1N Gangtok
- 2N Lachen
- 1N Lachung
- +1
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹24,999
7D/6NSikkim Honeymoon: Gangtok, Lachung & Pelling – 7 Days
- 2N Gangtok
- 1N Lachung
- 1N Gangtok
- +1
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹27,999
- 9D/8N
Complete Sikkim: Gangtok, Lachen, Gurudongmar, Lachung & Pelling – 9 Days
- 2N Gangtok
- 1N Lachen
- 1N Lachung
- +3
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹32,999
11D/10NGrand Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour – 11 Days: Gangtok, Gurudongmar, Pelling & Darjeeling
- 2N Gangtok
- 2N Lachen
- 1N Lachung
- +3
Starts and ends in Siliguri
From, per adult₹34,999
- 6D/5N
Luxury Sikkim Honeymoon – 6 Days in Gangtok & Pelling
- 3N Gangtok
- 2N Pelling
Starts and ends in Bagdogra
From, per adult₹56,999
7D/6NLuxury Sikkim Tour – 7 Days: Mayfair, Nor-Khill & Mount Pandim
- 2N Gangtok
- 1N Lachung
- 1N Gangtok
- +1
Starts and ends in Bagdogra
From, per adult₹64,999
Planning tips
- Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La need permits filed the day before; we handle them.
- MG Marg is pedestrian-only, so stay within walking distance if you can.
- Rumtek Monastery is 24 km out of town; pair it with your departure day.
Gangtok itinerary questions
How many days are enough for Gangtok?
Two to three days covers Gangtok and Tsomgo Lake. Five or six days lets you add North Sikkim or Pelling.
Can I visit Nathu La from Gangtok?
Yes, on the days it's open to visitors (Wednesday to Sunday), with a permit we file the day before. It's usually combined with Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir.
How much does a Gangtok trip cost?
Our private Gangtok packages start at about ₹9,999 per adult for 3 days on twin sharing with hotels, breakfast, a private car and permits. The table on this page lists current prices.