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How do I plan North Sikkim tour?
An overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
- Day 2. Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir.
- Day 3. Gangtok – Lachen (118 Kms/6 hrs)
- Day 4. Lachen – Gurudongmar Lake (40 kms each side) – Lachung (44 kms/2 hrs)
- Day 5. Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion (21 kms each side) – Gangtok (118 kms/6 hrs)
- Day 6. Gangtok Departure.
Do we need permit for Lachung?
Further if you want to visit north Sikkim protected areas (such as Lachung/Yumthang) you need to get a Protected Area Permit which you can obtain while in Gangtok and through a Sikkim Government registered tour operator. Foreigners must be in a group of two or more to visit permitted protected areas.
How can I get Nathula Pass?
The only way to reach the pass is through a drive from Gangtok. Only SUV vehicles are allowed to be driven to Nathula Pass. Sturdy vehicles such as Innova, Bolero, and Scorpio are available for rent in Gangtok. You can also share a cab till Nathula Pass with other tourists.
Why our North Sikkim tour package?
Our North Sikkim tour package is an excellently planned itinerary to cover all the tourist destinations of the North region of Sikkim. Our 06 Nights / 07 Days North Sikkim tour package starts from receiving you at the Bagdogra Airport or the Siliguri Railway Station and taken directly to the Gangtok.
What are the top sightseeing Places in North Sikkim?
The top sightseeing places in North sikkim are Gurudongmar Lake, Lachung, Yumthang Valley, Lachen, Cholamu Lake, Thangu Valley.
Should you visit North Sikkim or Gangtok and Pelling?
If that makes you apprehensive, skip North Sikkim and visit just Gangtok and Pelling on your trip to Sikkim or choose a trip to Ladakh, India instead (similar panoramas, better infrastructure). However if you’re an adventurer at heart, then here’s our itinerary that covers most of Sikkim for you:
How much does it cost to drive North Sikkim?
Roads in North Sikkim are in bad shape, so the drive is bound to leave you exhausted. Rest well because you have a long and exciting day ahead of you. Basic accommodation and meals are included in the price of the North Sikkim Tour we mentioned in the budgeting section (INR 25000/£300).