7-Day "Sikkim" Foodie Itinerary in September 2023

1. Day 1: Gangtok
   Start at Bagdogra Airport
   4 hours 30 minutes (80.6 miles) from Bagdogra Airport

   Start your food tour in Gangtok with some delicious momos and thukpa at MG Marg. Visit Sikkim Organic Market for some fresh and locally sourced food. Head to Baker's Cafe for some amazing pastries and cakes.

2. Day 2: Rumtek Monastery
   1 hour 30 minutes (12.8 miles) from Gangtok

   Start your morning with some hot tea and breakfast at a local cafe in Gangtok. Visit Rumtek Monastery, one of the largest monasteries in Sikkim, and try some authentic Tibetan food at the nearby restaurants. In the evening, head back to Gangtok and try some local drinks at The Coffee Shop and Lounge.

3. Day 3: Pelling
   4 hours 30 minutes (70.3 miles) from Gangtok

   Start your day with a hearty breakfast at a local restaurant in Gangtok. Drive to Pelling and visit Khecheopalri Lake, one of the most sacred lakes in Sikkim. Enjoy some local snacks at the nearby stalls. In the evening, try some local Sikkimese food at Melting Point Restaurant.

4. Day 4: Yuksom
   1 hour 30 minutes (22.4 miles) from Pelling

   Start your day with some delicious breakfast at a local restaurant in Pelling. Drive to Yuksom, the first capital of Sikkim and visit Dubdi Monastery. Enjoy some local Thali at a nearby restaurant. In the evening, head back to Pelling and try some local beer at The Himalayan Hangout.

5. Day 5: Namchi
   3 hours 30 minutes (51.1 miles) from Pelling

   Start your morning with some hot tea and breakfast at a local restaurant in Pelling. Drive to Namchi and visit the giant statue of Guru Padmasambhava. Enjoy some local tea at the nearby tea stalls. In the evening, try some local food at The Golden Dragon restaurant.

6. Day 6: Ravangla
   50 minutes (8.7 miles) from Namchi

   Start your day with breakfast at a local restaurant in Namchi. Drive to Ravangla and visit Temi Tea Garden, the only tea estate in Sikkim. Enjoy some tea and snacks at the nearby tea stalls. In the evening, try some local food at The Brewsky.

7. Day 7: Gangtok
   2 hours 30 minutes (43.9 miles) from Ravangla

   Start your day with breakfast at a local restaurant in Ravangla. Drive to Gangtok and visit Do Drul Chorten, one of the most important stupas in Sikkim. Enjoy some local snacks at the nearby stalls. In the evening, visit The Local Cafe and try some local cocktails.

Recommendations

Before leaving Sikkim, make sure to try the local delicacies like gundruk, kinema, and chhurpi. Consider taking a side trip to the Nathu La Pass and Tsomgo Lake for some breathtaking views. Don't forget to shop for souvenirs at MG Marg and Lal Bazaar.