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Sikkim Family-Friendly 7-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Gangtok
    40 minutes (31.1 km) from Bagdogra Airport

    Visit the Enchey and Rumtek Monasteries in the morning, explore the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology in the afternoon, and stroll through the MG Marg Market in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Tsomgo Lake
    1 hour 30 minutes (40.8 km) from Gangtok

    Enjoy a scenic drive to Tsomgo Lake, have a yak ride, and visit the nearby Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary. Stop by the Nathula Pass for a glimpse of the Indo-China border on the way back.

  3. Day 3: Pelling
    4 hours (110 km) from Gangtok

    Take a morning drive to the picturesque town of Pelling, and visit the Pemayangtse and Sangachoeling monasteries. Watch the sunset over the Kanchenjunga range from the Rabdentse Ruins in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Ravangla
    1 hour 45 minutes (60 km) from Pelling

    Visit the Buddha Park in the morning, have lunch at the local market, and explore the Ralong monastery in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Namchi
    1 hour (41 km) from Ravangla

    Visit the Samdruptse and Char Dham in the morning, have lunch at the Namchi market, and explore the Tendong Hill and Ngadak Monastery in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Lachen
    6 hours (193 km) from Namchi

    Take a scenic drive to Lachen, have lunch at the hotel, and visit the Lachen Monastery in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Gurudongmar Lake
    3 hours (70 km) from Lachen

    Visit the sacred Gurudongmar Lake in the morning, have lunch at the local market, and drive back to Bagdogra Airport in the evening.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary, the Himalayan Zoological Park, and the Khecheopalri Lake. Take a side trip to the scenic Yumthang Valley and Zero Point. To maximize your fun, try local delicacies like momos and thukpa, and go on a trekking or camping adventure. Don't forget to check weather and road conditions before embarking on your journey.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Enchey Monastery (1 hour, £2)
  • Rumtek Monastery (2 hours, £3)
  • Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (1.5 hours, £4)
  • Yak Ride at Tsomgo Lake (1 hour, £5)
  • Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary (1 hour, £2)
  • Nathula Pass (30 minutes, £1)
  • Pemayangtse Monastery (1 hour, £2)
  • Sangachoeling Monastery (1 hour, £2)
  • Rabdentse Ruins (1 hour, £1)
  • Buddha Park (1 hour, £2)
  • Ralong Monastery (1 hour, £2)
  • Samdruptse (1 hour, £2)
  • Char Dham (1 hour, £2)
  • Tendong Hill (1 hour, £1)
  • Ngadak Monastery (1 hour, £1)
  • Lachen Monastery (1 hour, £2)
  • Gurudongmar Lake (3 hours, £5)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £37
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