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 tour packages
Sikkim, where the road ends at a frozen lake
Monasteries above the clouds, a valley of rhododendrons at 12,000 ft and Kanchenjunga at your window. Private routes from Bagdogra with a local driver, every permit arranged and one planner on WhatsApp throughout.
- Curated journeys
- 7
- Places to pair
- 7
- From, per adult
- ₹15,999
- Planner on WhatsApp
- 24×7
Why travel with Breeziah
Sikkim is easy to love and fiddly to plan: permits by the day, roads that change with the weather, and passes that open on some days and not others. We handle all of it, so you just look out of the window.
Permits arranged
Tsomgo, Nathu La, North Sikkim and the Silk Route permits filed for every traveller before you arrive.
Local Sikkim driver
A private Innova or Xylo driven by someone who knows the mountain roads, with daylight driving only.
One planner
Road closed after rain? We re-plan the day on WhatsApp, not after you've driven three hours.
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
Curated journeys
Sikkim journeys we run
Every one runs privately on your dates from Bagdogra or NJP. Prices are per adult on twin sharing, with permits arranged.
7D/6NSignature journey
Starts in Siliguri · Ends in Siliguri
Gangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling Tour – 7 Days in Sikkim & the Hills
- Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling in one relaxed week
- Tsomgo Lake and Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir, with permits arranged
From, per adult₹21,999
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11D/10N
Starts in Siliguri · Ends in Siliguri
Grand Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour – 11 Days: Gangtok, Gurudongmar, Pelling & Darjeeling
- All of Sikkim and Darjeeling in one trip, with permits arranged
From, per adult₹34,999
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7D/6N
Starts in Siliguri · Ends in Siliguri
North Sikkim Tour: Lachen, Gurudongmar Lake & Lachung – 7 Days
- Gurudongmar Lake at 17,800 ft, reopened to visitors in 2026
From, per adult₹24,999
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6D/5N
Starts in Siliguri · Ends in Siliguri
Sikkim & Darjeeling Couple Getaway – 6 Days Honeymoon Package
- Three nights in Gangtok and two in Darjeeling with Kangchenjunga views
From, per adult₹21,999
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6D/5N
Starts in Siliguri · Ends in Siliguri
Gangtok Lachung Yumthang Tour Package
- Gangtok city stay with leisure time at MG Marg
From, per adult₹19,999
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5D/4N
Starts in Siliguri · Ends in Siliguri
Old Silk Route Tour: Zuluk, Nathang Valley & Gangtok – 5 Days
- Zuluk's famous zigzag road with 32 hairpin bends
From, per adult₹17,999
View journey5D/4N
Starts in Siliguri · Ends in Siliguri
Gangtok & Darjeeling Tour – 5 Days of Lakes, Monasteries & Tea Gardens
- Two nights in Gangtok and two in Darjeeling
From, per adult₹15,999
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Sikkim itineraries, day by day
Pick a trip length to see the route, the drive times and where you sleep each night. Every route can be changed around your dates.
Gangtok and the high lakes
The short Sikkim trip: Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La, and a night in Lachung for Yumthang.
Pickup at Bagdogra airport or NJP, then the climb along the Teesta into Sikkim. Evening on MG Marg.
An early start with permits for Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir. Nathu La is added on the days it's open to visitors (Wednesday to Sunday).
North along the Teesta past Seven Sisters and Naga falls to Lachung, a Bhutia village in a narrow valley.
Yumthang at first light, Zero Point when the road is open, then back down to Gangtok.
Rumtek Monastery if time allows, then 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, North Sikkim and Pelling
The classic: high lakes, the Yumthang valley and Kanchenjunga from Pelling, with a stop at Ravangla's Buddha Park.
Pickup and the drive up into Sikkim. Evening on MG Marg.
The high-altitude day trip, permits arranged the day before.
Waterfalls along the Teesta and into the Lachung valley.
Rhododendron meadows in spring, snow in winter, then back to Gangtok.
Buddha Park at Ravangla and Temi tea garden on the way west.
Sunrise on Kanchenjunga, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse ruins, the skywalk and Khecheopalri Lake.
The long drive down to the plains for an evening 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.
Grand Sikkim with Gurudongmar
For travellers fit for altitude: Gurudongmar Lake, Yumthang, Pelling and the Silk Route views, with a night to rest in between.
Pickup and the climb into Sikkim.
Rumtek and Enchey monasteries, the ropeway and Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, and a gentle day to adjust.
The first taste of altitude, back to Gangtok by afternoon.
North along the Teesta to Lachen, the base for Gurudongmar.
A 4am start for the lake at 17,800 ft, then across to Lachung.
Yumthang Valley in the morning, then back to Gangtok.
Via Ravangla's Buddha Park and Temi tea garden.
Kanchenjunga sunrise, monasteries, the skywalk and Khecheopalri Lake.
Down to the plains for the journey home.
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.
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.
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.
What it costs
What a Sikkim trip costs
Per person for two sharing, private vehicle, peak season, excluding flights.
| Trip length | Standard | Deluxe | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days | ₹16,300 – ₹25,000 | ₹18,900 – ₹28,700 | ₹28,000 – ₹45,400 |
| 5 days | ₹20,700 – ₹31,500 | ₹24,100 – ₹36,400 | ₹36,000 – ₹58,300 |
| 6 days | ₹25,000 – ₹38,000 | ₹29,200 – ₹44,000 | ₹43,900 – ₹71,100 |
| 7 days | ₹29,200 – ₹44,500 | ₹34,300 – ₹51,700 | ₹51,900 – ₹84,000 |
| 10 days | ₹42,200 – ₹64,000 | ₹49,600 – ₹74,600 | ₹75,700 – ₹1,22,600 |
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.
How many days do I need for Sikkim?
Five days covers Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La, and a night in Lachung for Yumthang. Seven days adds Pelling and Kanchenjunga views. Nine to eleven days lets you add Gurudongmar Lake, the Old Silk Route or Darjeeling at a comfortable pace.
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.
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.
What's included in a Breeziah Sikkim package?
Hotels with breakfast, a private vehicle with a local driver for the whole trip, Bagdogra or NJP transfers, all permits, fuel, tolls and driver allowances, and sightseeing as per the plan. In North Sikkim, dinner is usually included because there are few places to eat. Entry tickets, the Gangtok ropeway and personal expenses are extra.
Can I combine Sikkim with Darjeeling?
Yes. Darjeeling is about 4 hours from Gangtok and 4 hours from Pelling, so most of our longer routes end with two nights there for Tiger Hill and the toy train.
Which vehicle do you use in Sikkim?
Sikkim's taxi rules mean Sikkim-registered vehicles are used for sightseeing inside the state, usually an Innova, Xylo or Scorpio. For North Sikkim, an SUV is essential. For larger groups we use Tempo Travellers where the road allows.
Your trip, planned around you
Send us your dates. We'll handle the permits and the mountain roads.
A day-by-day plan with named hotels, honest drive times and an itemised price, usually the same day.
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