Complete Sikkim Explorer

Gangtok, Pelling, Lachung, Tsomgo Lake — the complete Sikkim experience.

Highlights: Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, Gangtok, Pelling, Yumthang

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Itinerary: [{"day": 1, "title": "Arrival in Gangtok", "activities": [{"time": "10:00 AM", "title": "Arrive NJP/Bagdogra", "desc": "Pick up and drive to Gangtok (4.5 hrs). Scenic route via Teesta River."}, {"time": "3:00 PM", "title": "Hotel Check-in & MG Marg", "desc": "Check in. Evening walk at the famous MG Marg – one of India's cleanest streets."}]}, {"day": 2, "title": "Tsomgo Lake & Nathula Pass", "activities": [{"time": "7:00 AM", "title": "Drive to Tsomgo Lake", "desc": "Drive to the glacial Tsomgo Lake at 12,310 ft (38 km, 2 hrs). Yak rides available."}, {"time": "10:00 AM", "title": "Nathula Pass", "desc": "Continue to Nathula Pass (14,140 ft) at the India-China border. See the border gate and interact with soldiers."}, {"time": "2:00 PM", "title": "Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple", "desc": "Visit the temple dedicated to the legendary soldier Baba Harbhajan Singh."}, {"time": "5:00 PM", "title": "Return to Gangtok", "desc": "Drive back to Gangtok. Rest and dinner."}]}, {"day": 3, "title": "Gangtok Sightseeing", "activities": [{"time": "9:00 AM", "title": "Rumtek Monastery", "desc": "Visit Sikkim's largest monastery – seat of the Karmapa. Beautiful architecture and prayer halls."}, {"time": "12:00 PM", "title": "Do Drul Chorten & Institute", "desc": "Visit the golden stupa and Namgyal Institute of Tibetology."}, {"time": "2:00 PM", "title": "Ganesh Tok & Tashi Viewpoint", "desc": "Panoramic views of Gangtok and Kanchenjunga from these hilltop viewpoints."}, {"time": "4:00 PM", "title": "Flower Exhibition Centre", "desc": "600+ species of orchids and seasonal flowers."}]}, {"day": 4, "title": "Gangtok to Lachung", "activities": [{"time": "8:00 AM", "title": "Drive to Lachung", "desc": "Scenic drive to Lachung in North Sikkim (120 km, 6 hrs) via Seven Sisters Waterfalls and Naga Falls."}, {"time": "3:00 PM", "title": "Arrive Lachung", "desc": "Check in to your hotel/homestay. Evening free to explore the quaint village."}]}, {"day": 5, "title": "Yumthang Valley & Zero Point", "activities": [{"time": "6:00 AM", "title": "Yumthang Valley", "desc": "Drive to the \"Valley of Flowers\" (24 km). Stunning valley covered in rhododendrons and primulas."}, {"time": "9:00 AM", "title": "Zero Point (Yumesamdong)", "desc": "Continue to Zero Point at 15,300 ft. Snow-covered landscape, surreal beauty."}, {"time": "1:00 PM", "title": "Return & Drive to Gangtok", "desc": "Drive back to Gangtok (6-7 hrs). Overnight in Gangtok."}]}, {"day": 6, "title": "Gangtok to Pelling", "activities": [{"time": "8:00 AM", "title": "Drive to Pelling", "desc": "Scenic drive to Pelling in West Sikkim (131 km, 5 hrs) via Ravangla."}, {"time": "11:00 AM", "title": "Buddha Park, Ravangla", "desc": "Stop at the magnificent 130 ft Buddha statue."}, {"time": "3:00 PM", "title": "Pelling Skywalk", "desc": "Walk on the glass Skywalk with Kanchenjunga views. Visit Rabdentse Ruins."}, {"time": "5:00 PM", "title": "Pemayangtse Monastery", "desc": "Visit one of Sikkim's oldest and most important monasteries."}]}, {"day": 7, "title": "Departure from Pelling", "activities": [{"time": "6:00 AM", "title": "Kanchenjunga Sunrise", "desc": "Early morning Kanchenjunga sunrise view from helipad. Absolutely breathtaking!"}, {"time": "8:00 AM", "title": "Breakfast & Departure", "desc": "Check out and drive to NJP/Bagdogra (5 hrs). Tour ends with unforgettable memories."}]}]