Make this trip your own
Create your own free, personalized itinerary in seconds — then sign up to save and edit it.
Create my version
Viewed by 69 travelers

7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for North Sikkim in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Lachung
    2 hours 20 minutes (51.1 km) from Bagdogra Airport

    Visit the Lachung Monastery in the morning, explore the Yumthang Valley in the afternoon, and end the day with a hot spring soak.

  2. Day 2: Lachen
    1 hour 30 minutes (47.5 km) from Lachung

    Drive to Gurudongmar Lake early in the morning, visit the Lachen Monastery in the afternoon, and rest in the evening before the next day's trek.

  3. Day 3: Thangu Valley
    3 hours (90.1 km) from Lachen

    Trek from Lachen to Thangu Valley, take in the scenic views, interact with locals, and learn about their culture and traditions.

  4. Day 4: Mangan
    3 hours 30 minutes (84.9 km) from Thangu Valley

    Visit the Singhik View Point in the morning, spend the afternoon with a picnic at the Seven Sisters Waterfall, and end the day by exploring the local markets in Mangan.

  5. Day 5: Yumthang Valley
    2 hours (45.1 km) from Mangan

    Take a leisurely stroll through the Yumthang Valley, visit the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, and enjoy the stunning scenery.

  6. Day 6: Gangtok
    4 hours 30 minutes (120.6 km) from Yumthang Valley

    Take a taxi from Lachung to Gangtok, visit the Rumtek Monastery in the afternoon, and explore the MG Marg in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Tsomgo Lake
    1 hour (38.7 km) from Gangtok

    Visit the Tsomgo Lake early in the morning, trek to the Nathula Pass in the afternoon, and end the day with local food at the Banjhakri Waterfall.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Zero Point, a stunning spot with panoramic views of the Himalayas. Additionally, consider a side trip to Pelling to see the Pemayangtse Monastery and the Khangchendzonga Waterfalls. To maximize your fun, be sure to indulge in local cuisine and interact with locals to learn more about their culture.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Lachung Monastery (1 hour, Free)
  • Yumthang Valley (3 hours, Free)
  • Hot Spring Soak (1 hour, Rs. 750)
  • Gurudongmar Lake (4 hours, Rs. 3500)
  • Lachen Monastery (1 hour, Free)
  • Thangu Valley Trek (6 hours, Rs. 5000)
  • Singhik View Point (1 hour, Free)
  • Seven Sisters Waterfall (2 hours, Free)
  • Yumthang Valley Stroll (3 hours, Free)
  • Rumtek Monastery (1 hour, Free)
  • MG Marg (2 hours, Free)
  • Tsomgo Lake (2 hours, Rs. 750)
  • Nathula Pass Trek (4 hours, Rs. 4000)
  • Banjhakri Waterfall (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 14,000
0
Like this trip? Make your own version.
A free, personalized itinerary in seconds — sign up to save and edit it.
Create my version