The capital on a ridge
Gangtok
MG Marg's car-free promenade, Rumtek and Enchey monasteries, the ropeway, and Kanchenjunga on a clear morning.
Best for: First nights, cafésRead the guide
Luxury Sikkim tour packages
Sikkim from its best rooms, at an unhurried pace
Spa resorts above Gangtok, a heritage hotel on the ridge, and a Pelling suite that opens onto Kanchenjunga. A private SUV with a senior mountain driver and days paced for the altitude.
- Packages
- 2
- Days
- 6–7
- From, per adult
- ₹56,999
- Planner on WhatsApp
- 24×7
2 packages · 6–7 days
Luxury Sikkim journeys
Private on your dates from Bagdogra. Prices are per adult on twin sharing in the hotels named; we confirm rooms before you pay.
Showing 2 of 2 Sikkim packages
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
6D/5NLuxury Sikkim Honeymoon – 6 Days in Gangtok & Pelling
- 3N Gangtok
- 2N Pelling
Starts and ends in Bagdogra
From, per adult₹56,999
Luxury Sikkim tour packages at a glance
| Package | Duration | Starts – ends | Rating | From (per adult) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Sikkim Honeymoon – 6 Days in Gangtok & Pelling | 6D/5N | Bagdogra – Bagdogra | – | ₹56,999 |
| Luxury Sikkim Tour – 7 Days: Mayfair, Nor-Khill & Mount Pandim | 7D/6N | Bagdogra – Bagdogra | – | ₹64,999 |
Luxury Sikkim tour packages at a glance
2 luxury Sikkim itineraries from Bagdogra, 6 to 7 days, ₹56,999 to ₹64,999 per adult.
- Trip length
- 6 to 7 days
- Price
- ₹56,999 to ₹64,999 per adult
- Starts from
- Bagdogra
- Permits
- None to enter Sikkim for Indian travellers; Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La and North Sikkim need permits, which we arrange; foreigners need a Restricted Area Permit
- Getting there
- Bagdogra to Gangtok: 125 km, 4–5 hrs
Updated · Breeziah Travel, Guwahati
What luxury means here
Sikkim's best stays are a handful of resorts in Gangtok and Pelling. North Sikkim is simpler everywhere, and we tell you so before you book.
Named resorts, best rooms
Mountain-view rooms requested by name, quoted before you pay.
Private SUV
A senior mountain driver for the whole trip.
Paced for altitude
Two nights per base and no rushed days at 12,000 ft and above.
North Sikkim
Prayer flags on the road to Yumthang
Where you'll go
Seven places that make a Sikkim trip
Most routes join three or four of these. Gangtok is the base; everything else depends on how high and how far you want to go.
The high day trip
Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La
A glacial lake at 12,300 ft, Baba Mandir, and the India–China border pass at 14,140 ft, all in one day from Gangtok.
Best for: Snow, families
The valley of flowers
Lachung & Yumthang
A Bhutia village in a deep valley, then Yumthang's rhododendron meadows and the snowfields of Zero Point above.
Best for: Spring blooms, snowRead the guide
The sacred high lake
Lachen & Gurudongmar
One of the world's highest lakes at 17,800 ft, turquoise under bare peaks, reached by a pre-dawn drive from Lachen.
Best for: Adventurers, photographersRead the guide
Kanchenjunga's balcony
Pelling
The closest big view of Kanchenjunga, Pemayangtse and Sanga Choeling monasteries, Rabdentse ruins and the glass skywalk.
Best for: Mountain views, couplesRead the guide
Thirty-two hairpins
Zuluk & the Old Silk Route
The old trade road to Tibet: Zuluk's zigzags, Nathang Valley at 13,500 ft and sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Thambi.
Best for: Road trips, quiet
The Buddha Park town
Ravangla
A 130-ft Buddha above the clouds, tea at Temi, the only tea estate in Sikkim, and an easy stop between Gangtok and Pelling.
Best for: Families, slow travelRead the guide
Signature moments
The days you'll still talk about
Woven into our routes, timed for the weather and the permits.
Gurudongmar, North Sikkim
A lake at 17,800 feet
A pre-dawn drive from Lachen to one of the world's highest lakes, sacred to Buddhists and Sikhs, turquoise under bare peaks.
Above Yumthang
Snow at Zero Point
Where the road ends at 15,300 ft, with snow on the ground for most of the year.
April – May
Yumthang in bloom
Two dozen kinds of rhododendron flower along the Lachung river in spring.
Pelling
Morning prayers at Pemayangtse
One of Sikkim's oldest monasteries, with a seven-tier wooden model of the heavens inside.
Khecheopalri, West Sikkim
The wishing lake
A still forest lake sacred to Buddhists and Hindus, said to grant wishes, an easy walk from the road.
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Book Sikkim experiences online
Day tripTsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and Nathu La Day TripA shared seat from Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and the Nathu La border.₹1,299 / personBook - Overnight tripLachung and Yumthang Valley 2-Day Trip from GangtokA shared seat to Lachung, a night there, and Yumthang Valley the next morning.₹4,499 / personBook
AdventureParagliding in GangtokA tandem flight with a certified pilot over the valleys around Gangtok.₹2,999 / personBook
Where you'll stay
The hotels we build luxury Sikkim trips around
Small properties with limited view rooms, so dates decide the route.
Spa resorts and heritage
Gangtok
- Spa and pool resorts just outside town
- A heritage hotel near the palace ridge
- Easy evenings on MG Marg
Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino, The Elgin Nor-Khill
Kanchenjunga-view suites
Pelling
- Rooms facing the Kanchenjunga range
- Sunrise on the peaks from your balcony
- Pemayangtse and Rabdentse nearby
The Elgin Mount Pandim
The best available
North Sikkim
- Lachung and Lachen have no luxury hotels
- We book the best-run property free on your dates
- Heated rooms where they exist
Chosen per trip; we tell you exactly what to expect
Kanchenjunga-facing rooms in Pelling sell out first from October to December and in April–May.
How it works
From first message to last drop
- 1
Tell us how you like to travel
Dates, who's coming, and how high you want to go. We'll tell you honestly whether Gurudongmar or Nathu La suits your group.
- 2
Send ID, we arrange the permits
A day-by-day plan with named hotels and real drive times, then permits for Tsomgo, Nathu La and North Sikkim filed before you arrive.
- 3
Travel with a Sikkim driver
A private SUV from Bagdogra or NJP and back, daylight driving, and our team on WhatsApp if the mountain changes the plan.
When to go
The Sikkim year
March – May
BestSpring: rhododendrons in Yumthang (April–May), pleasant days of 15–22°C in Gangtok and snow still at Zero Point and Nathu La. The busiest season, so book early.
October – December
BestThe clearest skies of the year and the best Kanchenjunga views. Cold at altitude by December, with the first snow at Tsomgo and Nathu La.
January – February
GoodSnow season. Gangtok and Pelling are crisp and quiet; North Sikkim and Nathu La can close after heavy snowfall, so we keep a spare day.
June – September
AvoidMonsoon. Landslides close roads, North Sikkim permits are often suspended and the mountains hide behind cloud. Gangtok alone is possible at low rates.
Honest drive times
Bagdogra → Gangtok
125 km · 4–5 hrs
Gangtok → Tsomgo Lake
38 km · 1.5–2 hrs
Gangtok → Lachung
115 km · 5–6 hrs
Lachen → Gurudongmar Lake
65 km · 3 hrs
Gangtok → Pelling via Ravangla
130 km · 5 hrs
Gangtok → Darjeeling
95 km · 4 hrs
Before you go
Permits, getting there and what to know
Permits for the high places
Indian travellers don't need a permit to enter Sikkim, but Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La, North Sikkim (Lachung, Lachen, Yumthang, Gurudongmar) and the Old Silk Route each need a protected-area permit. We file them through a registered agent with a photo ID and two passport photos per person. Nathu La opens to Indian visitors only, on Wednesday to Sunday. Foreign nationals need a Restricted Area Permit to enter Sikkim and cannot visit Nathu La or Gurudongmar.
Getting there
- By air
- Fly into Bagdogra (IXB), the nearest well-connected airport, with direct flights from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Gangtok is 4–5 hours by road. Pakyong airport near Gangtok has very few flights.
- By train
- New Jalpaiguri (NJP) is the nearest major station, about 4–5 hours from Gangtok. Overnight trains run from Kolkata, and direct trains from Delhi and Guwahati.
- From Darjeeling
- Gangtok is about 4 hours from Darjeeling, so the two pair naturally into one trip. See our Darjeeling tour packages.
Know before you go
- Gurudongmar and Nathu La are above 14,000 ft. Not advised for infants, or for anyone with heart or breathing conditions; spend a night in Gangtok before going high.
- North Sikkim roads close after landslides. We confirm the road and permit status the day before and keep a back-up plan.
- Carry original photo ID and two passport photos per person; permits are checked at several posts.
- Sikkim is strict about plastic. Carry a refillable bottle; packaged water is restricted in some areas.
- Mobile signal is weak beyond Gangtok. Only BSNL and Airtel work reliably in North Sikkim.
- Nights are cold at Lachung and Lachen all year. Pack a down jacket even in May.
Questions
Sikkim travel questions
Anything else, ask us on WhatsApp. A person answers, usually within minutes.
Which are the best luxury hotels in Sikkim?
In Gangtok, Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino and The Elgin Nor-Khill; in Pelling, The Elgin Mount Pandim. Lachung and Lachen in North Sikkim have no luxury hotels, so we book the best available rooms there and say so before you pay.
What does a luxury Sikkim trip cost?
Our luxury Sikkim packages are priced per adult on twin sharing and cover the named hotels, breakfast, a private SUV with driver, sightseeing and permits. The price on each package is our current rate for the season, confirmed before you pay.
What is the best time to visit Sikkim?
March to May for rhododendrons and pleasant weather, and October to December for the clearest mountain views. January and February bring snow but some high roads close. Avoid June to September, when monsoon landslides close roads and North Sikkim permits are often suspended.
Do I need a permit for Sikkim?
Indian nationals can enter Sikkim freely, but Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La, North Sikkim and the Old Silk Route need protected-area permits, which we arrange with your photo ID and passport photos. Foreign nationals need a Restricted Area Permit and cannot visit Nathu La or Gurudongmar.
Your trip, planned around you
Tell us your dates. We'll check which of the best rooms are free.
A day-by-day plan with named hotels, honest drive times and an itemised price, usually the same day.
Photo credits
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Seen on a luxury Sikkim trip
Tsomgo (Changu) Lake
Tsomgo Lake, also called Changu Lake, is a glacial lake at about 12,300 ft, 38 km from Gangtok. It's the easiest place near Gangtok to see snow, on a permit filed the day before.
Yumthang Valley
Yumthang, the 'valley of flowers', is a meadow at about 11,800 ft above Lachung, full of rhododendrons in spring and snow in winter, with Zero Point higher up.
Pelling Skywalk and Chenrezig Statue
Pelling's glass skywalk leads to a 137-ft statue of Chenrezig on the ridge above town, with Kanchenjunga behind it. Here are the timings, fee, best light and what else is on the ridge.
Pemayangtse Monastery
Pemayangtse, the 'perfect sublime lotus', is one of Sikkim's oldest and most important monasteries, founded in the 17th century near Pelling. Its seven-tier wooden model of Guru Rinpoche's paradise is the reason to go.
Rumtek Monastery
Rumtek is Sikkim's largest monastery, the seat of the Karmapa in exile, rebuilt in the 1960s in the style of Tsurphu in Tibet. It's about an hour from Gangtok.
Gurudongmar Lake
Gurudongmar is one of the world's highest lakes, at about 17,800 ft in North Sikkim, sacred to Buddhists and Sikhs. It's reached at dawn from Lachen, by Indian nationals only.