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7-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for North Sikkim in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Gangtok
    123 km (3 hours 40 minutes) from Bagdogra Airport

    Arrive at Bagdogra airport and take a scenic drive to Gangtok. Explore the scenic town and visit the Enchey Monastery, Do Drul Chorten Stupa, and the Gangtok Ropeway. Enjoy local delicacies at the MG Marg food stalls.

  2. Day 2: Lachen
    107 km (4 hours 30 minutes) from Gangtok

    Drive to Lachen, a charming town located at the confluence of the Lachen and Lachung Rivers. Visit the picturesque Lachen Monastery and the Talem Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the town and indulge in local delicacies.

  3. Day 3: Gurudongmar Lake
    67 km (2 hours 40 minutes) from Lachen

    Visit the beautiful Gurudongmar Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the lake offers stunning views. Explore the nearby Chopta Valley and Thangu Valley. Return to Lachen in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Lachung
    47 km (1 hour 50 minutes) from Lachen

    Drive to Lachung, a picturesque village known for its apple orchards and scenic beauty. Visit the Yumthang Valley, also called the Valley of Flowers, and the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary. Enjoy a hot spring bath at the Yumthang Hot Spring.

  5. Day 5: Zero Point
    55 km (2 hours 10 minutes) from Lachung

    Visit Zero Point, a popular tourist destination located at an altitude of 15,300 feet. The place offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped Himalayas. Enjoy a Yak ride and indulge in local delicacies. Return to Lachung in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Gangtok
    104 km (4 hours) from Lachung

    Drive back to Gangtok and spend the day exploring the town. Visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, the Rumtek Monastery, and the Banjhakri Falls. Enjoy the evening at the MG Marg food stalls.

  7. Day 7: Bagdogra Airport
    123 km (3 hours 40 minutes) from Gangtok

    Check out of the hotel and drive back to Bagdogra Airport for your return journey.

Recommendations

Make sure to carry warm clothes and trekking boots for the high-altitude locations. Consider visiting the Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir and the Tsomgo Lake if time permits.

Points of Interest

  • Gangtok
  • Enchey Monastery
  • Do Drul Chorten Stupa
  • Gangtok Ropeway
  • Lachen
  • Lachen Monastery
  • Talem Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Gurudongmar Lake
  • Chopta Valley
  • Thangu Valley
  • Lachung
  • Yumthang Valley
  • Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
  • Yumthang Hot Spring
  • Zero Point
  • Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
  • Rumtek Monastery
  • Banjhakri Falls
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