7 Days Sikkim Tour With Silk Route Tour Itinerary
Gangtok- When you arrive at Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station, take a quick transfer to Gangtok.
- Don’t forget to take photos of the beautiful Teesta River along the way.
- When you arrive in Gangtok, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
- In the evening, you can go to Gangtok’s MG Marg to buy souvenirs and treat your taste buds to authentic Sikkimese cuisine.
- Stay at a hotel in Gangtok for the night.
Lachen- Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel after waking up to a beautiful morning in the mountains.
- Prepare to board your transfers to Lachen, a charming hamlet in North Sikkim.
- As you drive along the North Sikkim Highway, you will pass several small waterfalls.
- The road to Lachen passes through the lovely town of Chungthang, near Kanchenjunga National Park, where you can see the confluence of two rivers, the Lachen Chu and the Lachung Chu.
- After arriving in Lachen, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing and admiring the scenery.
- Lachen overnight stay and dinner.
Lachung- Begin your day by waking up to the sight of snow-capped mountains and eating a hearty breakfast (at the stay or on the way at Thangu Village depending on the time you depart).
- Begin your day by visiting the glittering Gurudongmar Lake, named after Guru Padmasambhava, who is thought to have traversed this region during his visit to Tibet.
- The lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains on all sides and is a major source of the Teesta River.
- Spend some time admiring the lake’s colours before beginning your journey back to Lachen, where you will have lunch.
- Take to the roads as you begin your journey to Lachung, one of Sikkim’s most beautiful settlements.
- On the way you will pass by the Bhim Nala waterfalls – one of the highest waterfalls in Sikkim.
- If time permits, stop by the holy rock at Chungthang that bears a footprint of Guru Padmasambhava.
- Reach Lachung and have your dinner.
- Overnight stay in Lachung.
Gangtok- Wake up to the sound of a yak’s bell and set out to explore Sikkim’s Valley of Flowers, Yumthang Valley.
- This valley, located at an elevation of 11,800 feet above sea level, is known for its colourful primula, rhododendron, and other alpine flowers.
- On the way back, stop by Yumthang Valley’s hot springs, which are said to have medicinal properties.
- Return to Lachung for lunch after your sightseeing tour.
- Later, begin your journey back to Gangtok, where you will check into your hotel upon arrival.
- Stay at a hotel in Gangtok for the night.
Zuluk- Before beginning your day, fuel up at the hotel with a great breakfast.
- After breakfast, get in your car and start the exciting drive to East Sikkim.
- Start by going to the well-known glaciated lake, Tsomgo Lake, also known as Changu Lake, which was used by Buddhist monks to prophesy the future based on its shifting colours.
- showing you the picturesque mountain landscapes of Kupup, Tukla Valley, and Nathang Valley (also known as Ladakh of East).
- Additionally, make a brief photo stop at the Thambi Viewpoint from which you can see the village of Zuluk and the renowned winding road, which has 32 hairpin curves.
- Once at Zuluk, check into your hotel, call it a day, and spend the night there
Rishikhola- Wake up to a beautiful morning and have a delicious breakfast in your hotel.
- After breakfast, you will be leaving for Reshikhola which is a scenic riverside town located on the border of Sikkim and West Bengal and is heaven for nature lovers.
- On the way to Reshikhola, you will also explore Aritar, known for unbeatable greenery, mountains and rivers.
- Visit the Aritar Gumpa which is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim.
- Next, head to the Dak Bunglow of Aritar which is an old British Bungalow.
- Visit one of the oldest lakes in Sikkim – the Lampokhari Lake which is surrounded by emerald forests, the sweeping hills with deep gorge and occasional waterfalls.
- Reach Reshikhola, check in to your hotel/ camps and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- You can explore this town on your own by going bird watching, indulging in adventure activities like rock climbing and angling, etc.
- You can also choose to sit leisurely by the river and seek some peace.
- Overnight stay at Reshikhola.
Sikkim- After having a hearty breakfast, check out from the hotel and then board your vehicle to reach NJP Station/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
- Your tour concludes once you are dropped at the airport/ railway station for your onward journey.
- It’s now time to head back home with a plethora of good memories.
Package Options
Standard Package
7 days 6 nights
More Info
INR 28,627.94
INR 27,749
Price Per Adult
Price Includes
- Stay
Stay on a double and triple sharing basis in hotels depending on the group size in the following hotels:
Gangtok: Hotel Coral Inn / Hotel Innori / Nxgen Nostalgia / Similar
Lachen: Flower Valley Lachen / Monomita Residency / Apple Valley / Similar
Lachung: Flower Valley Lachung / Golden Valley / Similar
Zuluk and Reshikhola: Homestays Based on Availibility - Meals
Breakfast from day 2 to the last day as per the itinerary
All Meals in Lachen & Lachung (as mentioned in itinerary)
(Get in touch with our Genix Masters to upgrade your meal plan) - Transfers
Railway Station/ Bus Stop/ Airport pick up and drop will be done as per the arrival time
Comfortable, neat and clean vehicle like Sedan/SUV/TT will be provided as per the group size
Experienced and Professional driver for the entire tour. - Sightseeing
Sightseeing in a comfortable and sanitized vehicle as per the itinerary
Pickup and Drop
IXB Airport/ NJP Railway StationSikkim, India
IXB Airport/ NJP Railway StationPolicies
Confirmation Policy
- The booking confirmation email is sent to the traveler’s registered email address within 24 business hours, after the payment is done.
- In any unfavourable circumstances, if the booked slots are not available before the confirmation email is sent, then other available slots shall be offered & booked as per the traveler’s consent and an updated email will be sent to the traveler’s registered email address .
Know Before You Go
- In case of private booking, the minimum number of people required is 2.
- Any meals; other than the ones mentioned under the inclusions, will be considered as an exclusion of the package.
Entry fee to the monuments and camera charges are not included in the package. - Any personal expenses like shopping, porter charges, tips or rewards, laundry, meals or drinks other than specified etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost.
- Price mentioned shall vary during the seasonal or special dates such as Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas and New Year weeks.
- Any personal expenses like shopping, porter charges, tips or rewards, laundry, meals or drinks other than specified etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost.
- Any additional cost occurrence happening due to bad weather conditions, flight cancellation, insurrection etc are not included into the package.
Applicable GST to the booking amount will be charged. - In case of addition of new member to a booked package, the applicable difference amount should be borne by the client depending upon the amendment in the package.
In tour packages, children with the age 8 years and more will be considered Adults only.
Package price may fluctuate subject to any amendments in services/hotels. - Hotel bookings are subjected to their availability, and will be booked accordingly. In case of unavailability, a similar category accommodation will be provided to the traveler.
In case of any irregular disturbance or unfortunate conditions such as bad weather, insurrection/political unrest etc; we as an organization reserve the right to reorganize the planned itinerary without making any changes to the duration and quality of services. - It is mandatory for the traveler to carry a valid address proof such as Aadhar card/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport along with them during the trip.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made 30 days or more in advance of the travel date will incur a 30% cancelation fee.
- Cancellations made within 15 – 30 days will incur a 50% cancelation fee.
- Cancellations made within 0-15 days will incur a 100% cancelation fee.
- Cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances occurring due to medical ground or sickness, within 48-72 hours before the travel date may stand valid for a rescheduling to a different date of the same booking. This shall be validated through the supportive medical documents.
- Any cancellation request of the booking shall be entertained only till 1800 Hrs.
- If the booked accommodation type lies in 4-5 star category then the charges and timeline may vary depending upon the property’s regulations.
Payment Policy
- The payment terms finalized at the time of booking will remain the same and can not be changed once the booking is done.
- 100% advance of the total booking value shall be paid well ahead of the travel date adhering to the finalized payment terms.
FAQs
You can fly to Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri(WB), then take the taxi to Gangtok. Alternatively, you can take the train to New Jalpaiguri then take the taxi to Gangtok.
There are many religious places in Sikkim which are sacred sites for people from all faiths and religions. Some of the most famous religious places in Sikkim include Gahesh Tok, Siddheshwara Dham and numerous places of worship across faiths throughout the state.
You can talk to a travel agent or you can also book a taxi from Gangtok or anywhere in Sikkim with reasonable price.
There might be some update regarding online permit in future but currently permits are not issued online. You can issue a permit when you reach Gangtok.
Adventure activities in Sikkim to be enjoyed, are many. You can hike up to the lush mountain trails, feel the high adrenaline rush while fighting fierce river rapid, or can enjoy mountain biking on the paths created by former adventure junkies. Sikkim owns some of the best trekking trails in the country, offering stunning natural vistas and exotic wildlife spotting. Along with trekking, Kayaking, Canoeing, Mountain biking, Hang gliding, River rafting and Mountaineering are some of the popular adventure activities in Sikkim.
In summers Sikkim stays pleasant and lovely. The temperature stays between 5 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius. Nights of the summers can be chilling, so it is advised to pack in some woolen clothes as well. This is the best time to visit Sikkim’s Gurudongmar Lake, Yumthang Valley, Nathula Pass, Rumtek Monastery, Khangchendzonga National Park and others are the places to definitely visit.
Yes, beyond Singhik all areas in North Sikkim require permits for tourists.
What are the places from where we can shop during the Sikkim trip?The best time to visit Sikkim is between months of March to June and from October to December
Summer: April to June ( Best season to visit Sikkim)
Monsoon: July to September ( Should Avoid during Monsoon)
Winter: October to March ( Good for adventure lovers and Young age people)
Ans: You can easily shop for the best souvenirs, handicrafts, prayer flags, woollen carpets and necessary thing’s.
MG Road Gangtok: One of the major places for shopping in Sikkim, it has many restaurants and shops to visit. You can get various types of handicrafts
Lal Bazar East Sikkim: Lal Bazaar is the important place of Sikkim’s kitchen. It is the best place where you can buy fresh organic products. You can explore the various eatables to buy.
Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms: Best place to buy authentic Sikkimese handicraft items or artwork.
The official languages of Sikkim are English, Nepali, Sikkimese and Lepcha. The language percentage of Nepali = 64%, Lepcha = 11% and Sikkimese = 11%. English is also frequently used here. Other spoken languages of Sikkim are Tibetan and Bhutia.
Sikkim cuisine is famous for its traditional taste, which is a combination of Tibetan, Nepalese and native Sikkimese food. Rice is the chief food of the Sikkimese. Some of the local dishes include momo (dumplings), thukpa (Tibetan noodle soup), gundruk (leafy dish), sha phaley, Pork curry, Chhurpi – a fermented dairy product, Ring shaped Nepalese bread, Traditional fermented vegetable products – Gundruk & Sinki and Sishnu Soup.
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