Glacial Lakes & Mountain Legends – A 7-Day North Sikkim Expedition

Glacial Lakes & Mountain Legends – A 7-Day North Sikkim Expedition

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Glacial Lakes & Mountain Legends – A 7-Day North Sikkim Expedition

Daily Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive & Ease into Gangtok

Arrive & Ease into Gangtok

Land at Bagdogra and drive to Gangtok. Spend the evening soaking up the local vibes along MG Road—street food, prayer flags, and a gentle welcome to Sikkim.

Day 2
Monasteries, Museums & Mountain Light

Monasteries, Museums & Mountain Light

Visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, explore Ranka Monastery, and float over the hills on a ropeway. Close the day at Tashi View Point with a glowing sunset over Kanchenjunga.

Day 3
The Journey to Lachen

The Journey to Lachen

Hit the road toward Lachen, passing waterfalls, alpine forests, and quiet bends. It’s a drive filled with views and village stops. Arrive by evening and settle in.

Day 4
Gurudongmar & Kala Patthar

Gurudongmar & Kala Patthar

Rise early for an epic drive to Gurudongmar Lake—sacred, surreal, and snowbound. Stop at Chopta Valley for coffee and views. Visit Kala Patthar before heading down to Lachung.

Day 5
Yumthang Valley & Zero Point

Yumthang Valley & Zero Point

Explore the flower-filled stretches of Yumthang Valley and take a scenic drive up to Zero Point—where the roads end and silence begins. Return to Lachung by evening.

Day 6
Hidden Hot Springs & Return to Gangtok

Hidden Hot Springs & Return to Gangtok

Begin your descent with stops along the Lachung River. Detour to the little-known Lingdem hot springs before arriving back in Gangtok for a quiet evening.

Day 7
Farewell Drive to Bagdogra

Farewell Drive to Bagdogra

Take in the last glimpses of the Himalayas as you journey back. What you carry now isn’t just memories—but moments most travellers miss.

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