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
Sikkim family tour packages
Snow, monasteries and cable cars, at a pace the whole family enjoys
Tsomgo Lake in the snow, the Gangtok ropeway, Buddha Park in Ravangla and the Pelling skywalk. Family trips from Bagdogra with a roomy car, sensible drive times and honest advice on altitude for children and grandparents.
- Packages
- 9
- Days
- 4–7
- From, per adult
- ₹13,999
- Planner on WhatsApp
- 24×7
9 packages · 4–7 days
Sikkim trips for families
Private on your dates from Bagdogra or NJP. Prices are per adult on twin sharing; child rates depend on age and bedding.
Showing 9 of 9 Sikkim packages
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
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
4D/3NGangtok, Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La – 4 Days in Sikkim
- 3N Gangtok
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹13,999
5D/4NGangtok & 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/4NWest Sikkim: Pelling, Yuksom & Ravangla – 5 Days
- 1N Ravangla
- 2N Pelling
- 1N Yuksom
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹16,999
- 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 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
6D/5NSikkim for Senior Citizens – 6 Days, Low Altitude
- 3N Gangtok
- 2N Pelling
Starts and ends in Bagdogra / NJP
From, per adult₹22,999
Sikkim trip cost by number of days
Per adult on twin sharing, read from the packages on this page.
| Trip length | Price (per adult) | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days | ₹13,999 | Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La – 4 Days in Sikkim |
| 5 days (3) | ₹15,999 – ₹16,999 | Gangtok & Darjeeling Tour – 5 Days of Lakes, Monasteries & Tea Gardens |
| 6 days (4) | ₹19,999 – ₹22,999 | Sikkim Family Tour – 6 Days at an Easy Pace: Gangtok, Ravangla & Pelling |
| 7 days | ₹21,999 | Gangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling Tour – 7 Days in Sikkim & the Hills |
Popular Sikkim routes
The towns each trip sleeps in, in order. Any route can be changed.
| Route | Days | From |
|---|---|---|
| Gangtok → Pelling | 5–6 | ₹16,999 |
| Gangtok → Lachung → Gangtok | 6 | ₹19,999 |
| Gangtok | 4 | ₹13,999 |
| Gangtok → Darjeeling | 5 | ₹15,999 |
| Ravangla → Pelling → Yuksom | 5 | ₹16,999 |
| Gangtok → Ravangla → Pelling | 6 | ₹19,999 |
| Gangtok → Pelling → Darjeeling | 7 | ₹21,999 |
Sikkim family tour packages at a glance
| Package | Duration | Starts – ends | Rating | From (per adult) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake & Nathu La – 4 Days in Sikkim | 4D/3N | Bagdogra / NJP – Bagdogra / NJP | – | ₹13,999 |
| Gangtok & Darjeeling Tour – 5 Days of Lakes, Monasteries & Tea Gardens | 5D/4N | Siliguri – Siliguri | – | ₹15,999 |
| Gangtok & Pelling – 5 Days of Lakes, Monasteries & Kanchenjunga Views, Sikkim | 5D/4N | Bagdogra / NJP – Bagdogra / NJP | – | ₹16,999 |
| West Sikkim: Pelling, Yuksom & Ravangla – 5 Days | 5D/4N | Bagdogra / NJP – Bagdogra / NJP | – | ₹16,999 |
| Sikkim Family Tour – 6 Days at an Easy Pace: Gangtok, Ravangla & Pelling | 6D/5N | Bagdogra / NJP – Bagdogra / NJP | – | ₹19,999 |
| Gangtok Lachung Yumthang Tour Package | 6D/5N | Siliguri – Siliguri | 4.8 (124) | ₹19,999 |
| Gangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling Tour – 7 Days in Sikkim & the Hills | 7D/6N | Siliguri – Siliguri | – | ₹21,999 |
| Sikkim Snow Tour – 6 Days to Zero Point & a Frozen Tsomgo (December to March) | 6D/5N | Bagdogra / NJP – Bagdogra / NJP | – | ₹21,999 |
| Sikkim for Senior Citizens – 6 Days, Low Altitude | 6D/5N | Bagdogra / NJP – Bagdogra / NJP | – | ₹22,999 |
Sikkim family tour packages at a glance
9 Sikkim family itineraries from Bagdogra, 4 to 7 days, ₹13,999 to ₹22,999 per adult.
- Trip length
- 4 to 7 days
- Price
- ₹13,999 to ₹22,999 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
Planned for families
We plan family trips around altitude and drive times, and tell you honestly which places suit small children and older parents.
Room for everyone
An Innova, Xylo or similar sized for your family and luggage.
Altitude-aware
Gurudongmar (17,800 ft) only when it suits your group; lower alternatives otherwise.
Family rooms
Triple rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds arranged in advance.
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.
Book online
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
Hotels that suit the mountain, not just the brochure
Every itinerary names the hotel for each night. Gangtok and Pelling have real choice; North Sikkim is simpler, and we tell you so.
Good 3-star hotels
Comfort
- Central Gangtok hotels a short walk from MG Marg
- Kanchenjunga-facing rooms in Pelling
- The best available lodges in Lachung and Lachen
Our standard for most Sikkim trips
Resorts with the view
Premium
- Spa resorts and heritage hotels in Gangtok
- Mountain-view suites in Pelling
- Upgraded rooms in North Sikkim where they exist
Mayfair Spa Resort and The Elgin Nor-Khill in Gangtok, The Elgin Mount Pandim in Pelling
Homestays on the high roads
Village
- Family homestays in Zuluk, Nathang and Lachung
- Home-cooked Sikkimese food by the stove
- Simple rooms, big views, real hospitality
Paired with a hotel night on either side
Honest note: hotels in Lachung and Lachen are basic at any budget, with heaters but no luxury. Gangtok and Pelling are where the premium stays are.
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.
Is Sikkim good for a family trip?
Yes. Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake, Ravangla and Pelling all suit families, with short walks and good hotels. Gurudongmar Lake at 17,800 ft is the one place to think carefully about with small children, older parents or anyone with heart or breathing problems.
How many days should a family plan for Sikkim?
Six days covers Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake, Ravangla and Pelling without long drives. Add two days for Lachung and Yumthang.
Is Sikkim suitable for senior citizens?
Yes, with a lower-altitude plan: Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake (a short visit), Ravangla and Pelling, with hotels that have lifts. Our Sikkim for senior citizens package is built this way.
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.
Is Gurudongmar Lake safe for children and older travellers?
Gurudongmar is at 17,800 ft, and the visit is short for that reason. We don't recommend it for infants, very young children or anyone with heart or breathing problems. Yumthang and Zero Point give a similar snow experience at lower altitude.
Your family trip, planned around you
Tell us who's coming. We'll plan a Sikkim trip that suits all of you.
A day-by-day plan with named hotels, honest drive times and an itemised price, usually the same day.
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Family favourites in Sikkim
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.
Buddha Park, Ravangla
Tathagata Tsal, the Buddha Park at Ravangla, centres on a 130-foot Buddha consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 2013, with Kanchenjunga behind it on clear days.
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.
MG Marg, Gangtok
MG Marg is Gangtok's car-free main street, a litter- and spit-free promenade lined with cafés, shops and benches. Here is what to do there, the rules, and where to eat and shop.
Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park
Banjhakri Falls is a 30-metre waterfall in a landscaped park on the edge of Gangtok, themed on Sikkim's forest shamans. It is an easy, family-friendly stop on a Gangtok city tour.
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.