10-Day Relaxing Itinerary for Sikkim

  1. Day 1: Gangtok
    Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok (4 hours, 125 km)

    Visit Enchey Monastery, Hanuman Tok, and take a stroll through MG Marg.

  2. Day 2: Pelling
    Gangtok to Pelling (5.5 hours, 116 km)

    Explore the Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, and enjoy the scenic Khecheopalri Lake.

  3. Day 3: Ravangla
    Pelling to Ravangla (2 hours, 50 km)

    Visit the Ralang Monastery, Buddha Park and enjoy the serene Temi Tea Garden.

  4. Day 4: Namchi
    Ravangla to Namchi (1 hour, 20 km)

    Visit the towering statue of Guru Padmasambhava at Samdruptse Hill and enjoy the stunning view from Char Dham.

  5. Day 5: Lachen
    Namchi to Lachen (7 hours, 168 km)

    Stop at Singhik Viewpoint and Naga Waterfall enroute, relax in the peaceful village of Lachen.

  6. Day 6: Gurudongmar Lake
    Lachen to Gurudongmar Lake (6 hours, 86 km)

    Visit the famous Gurudongmar Lake and soak in its tranquil beauty.

  7. Day 7: Lachung
    Gurudongmar Lake to Lachung (2.5 hours, 50 km)

    Relax in the charming village of Lachung and visit Yumthang Valley.

  8. Day 8: Zero Point
    Lachung to Zero Point (1 hour, 24 km)

    Visit the stunning snow-capped mountains at Zero Point and soak in their mesmerizing beauty.

  9. Day 9: Gangtok
    Zero Point to Gangtok (6 hours, 120 km)

    Visit the Tsomgo Lake and the Baba Mandir enroute back to Gangtok.

  10. Day 10: Departure
    Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (4 hours, 125 km)

    Shop for souvenirs and bid farewell to the beautiful Sikkim.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Enchey Monastery (1 hour, free)
  • Hanuman Tok (1 hour, free)
  • MG Marg (2 hours, free)
  • Pemayangtse Monastery (1 hour, free)
  • Rabdentse Ruins (1 hour, free)
  • Khecheopalri Lake (2 hours, free)
  • Ralang Monastery (1 hour, free)
  • Buddha Park (1 hour, free)
  • Temi Tea Garden (2 hours, free)
  • Guru Padmasambhava Statue (1 hour, free)
  • Char Dham (1 hour, free)
  • Singhik Viewpoint (20 minutes, free)
  • Naga Waterfall (30 minutes, free)
  • Gurudongmar Lake (2 hours, free)
  • Yumthang Valley (2 hours, free)
  • Zero Point (2 hours, free)
  • Tsomgo Lake (1 hour, INR 40)
  • Baba Mandir (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 40

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a day trip to Nathu La Pass and Rumtek Monastery. For less time, skip Lachen and Lachung, and spend an extra day in Gangtok.

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