A trip to North Sikkim is a magical trip that lets you unwind from your busy schedules and connect with your soul. Located near the Eastern Himalayan range, North Sikkim is renowned for its lofty hills, alpine pastures, captivating valleys, charming rivers, and exotic flowers. Likewise once you arrive in North Sikkim, breathtaking landscapes will bestow you with small wooden structures adorned by Buddhist prayer flags. Your travels through North Sikkim will be full of new experiences; and it’s going to start with Gangtok, which is the capital city of Sikkim. This North Sikkim tour Package will ensure that you go through an unforgettable land in every way.
Our six-day North Sikkim tour package will take you to the most popular destinations in Sikkim. Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, Lachen, Lachung, Yumthang Valley, and Gurudongmar lake are the most popular attractions here.
Places to visit in North Sikkim:
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Tsomgo Lake:
At an altitude of 3753 metres, Tsomgo, also known as Changu Lake; is a popular destination for locals for its shifting hues. Furthermore the lake is also home to various species of birds; including birds like the Brahminy Ducks. The nearby Baba Mandir, dedicated to a soldier, will be a popular destination for visitors.
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Gurudongmar Lake:
With the course of our North Sikkim tour package; you’ll be able to see the magnificent Gurudongmar Lake; which is the most awe-inspiring lake in Sikkim and lies at the height of 5181m. The clear, crystal-clear lake is surrounded by snow-covered mountains, fluttering Buddhist Prayers Flags, and a temple that adds to the area’s spiritual aspect. In addition; Gurudongmar remains frozen through the winter months, but tourists can look at its crystal clear water during summer.
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Lachung:
Lachung is a picturesque mountain village; renowned for its soaring snow-capped mountains and scenic waterfalls and sparkling brooks and orchards of apple and apricot. The primary place to go in Lachung is The Yumthang Valley.
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Yumthang Valley:
It is an open-air pasture with mountains surrounding it. Yumthang is, often referred to as the Valley of Flowers, situated at the altitude of 3,564m. Moreover; the valley is the site of the famed Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, home to more than 24 species of Rhododendron flowers.
How to Reach North Sikkim and Lachen from Gangtok:
Hire a local taxi to get to North Sikkim, depending on your preferences and convenience. Below is the distance between various tourist spots in North Sikkim.
- Gangtok to Lachen: The journey from Gangtok to Lachen takes approximately 4 hours and 56 minutes (120.4 km) via Singtam-Chungthang Rd.
- Lachen To Gurudongmar Lake: Lachen To Gurudongmar Lake takes 2 hours 45 minutes (65.9km) via Gurudongmar Road.
- Lachen-Lachung: Lachen to Lachung can be reached in 1 hour 55 minutes (46.9km) via Lachen Rd.
- Gangtok to Lachung: North Sikkim Tour guests can reach Lachung via Gangtok in just 4 hours 40 minutes (115.6 km) via Singtam-Chungthang Rd.
- Lachung to Yumthang Valley: Yumthang Valley can be reached in 1 hour 20 minutes (25 km)
- Lachung to Zero Point: 48 km is the distance between Lachung & Zero Point
- Yumthang Valley to Zero Point: Guests can travel from Yumthang Valley up to Zero Point. These two locations are 23km apart.
- Lachung to Katao: Katao Valley has located 28 km from Lachung Village.
Best time for North Sikkim Tour:
May through September are the best times to visit North Sikkim. It is mild, with temperatures between 28-30 degrees Celcius. North Sikkim’s weather is always cold, or at the very least, cool. The months of July and August see mild to heavy rains. It is best to avoid visiting this area during winter as the temperatures can drop to below zero. Your itinerary will guide you in deciding the best season to visit this beautiful region. However, April and May are the best months to travel to this area.
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North Sikkim Tour Plan for Six Days at a glance
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport, our representative will be there to meet and greet you and transfer you to Gangtok (5,480 ft.). On arrival, check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure and overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
After breakfast in the morning, we will start an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) and Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.), about 55 km away from Gangtok city. After exploring the lake and the temple, return to your hotel in Gangtok for an overnight stay.
We will drive to Lachen (9,400 ft, 118 km). On the way, we will visit Seven Sister Waterfalls. Later, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant on the way—Check-in at the hotel in the late afternoon. The rest of the day is free to relax, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel in Lachen.
Early in the morning, start for Gurudongmar Lake Tour [Altitude 5,154 m / 70 kms / 03 hrs], one of the most sacred lakes believed by the Buddhists and Hindus alike. Situated almost 65km from Lachen, it takes nearly 3 hrs to reach there. The beautiful and awe-inspiring lake remains milky in colour throughout the year.
After breakfast, drive to Yumthang Valley - the valley full of Snow in winter and Rhododendron during May (11800ft/1.5Hrs), which is the main attraction. You can also visit Zero Point (at Extra Cost subject to Permit and Road Condition).
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary: Spread over 43 sq km through which the Yumthang river adjoins Lachung and Yumthang. The Sanctuary, which is known for its abundance of Rhododendron shrubs and trees, is rich in ground flora and other vegetation.
In the morning, you can stroll about in the tiny hamlet around. Later on, check out and drive to NJP / Bagdogra for a return journey, and cherish your holiday forever.