Sacred Heights of Sikkim: Gangtok, Glacial Lakes & Pelling
5 Days / 4 Nights
Starting from ₹23,500
Explore the sacred monasteries and high-altitude wonders of Sikkim. From the vibrant mountain capital of Gangtok and frozen glacial lakes to the glass skywalk and ancient monasteries of Pelling, this is an unforgettable Himalayan circuit.
Day 1: Bagdogra / NJP to Gangtok & MG Marg
Today's Highlights: Scenic drive along the Teesta River valley, hotel check-in, and MG Marg walk.
The Journey: Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Station and take a private 4.5-hour drive alongside the rushing Teesta River up to Gangtok (5,500 ft). Check into your mountain resort. In the evening, explore MG Marg, Gangtok’s clean, pedestrian-only boulevard lined with mountain cafes, bakeries, and handicraft shops.
Stay: Elgin Nor-Khill / Denzong Regency (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2: High-Altitude Excursion: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (12,400 ft)
Today's Highlights: Glacial lake visit, snow views near the Indo-China border zone, and yak rides.
The Journey: Drive high into the mountains to Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake), a pristine glacial body sitting at 12,400 ft that changes color with the seasons. Proceed further up to the historic Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir. Optional cable car rides over the frozen valley are available before returning to Gangtok for the evening.
Stay: Elgin Nor-Khill (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Gangtok Monasteries & Drive to Pelling
Today's Highlights: Rumtek Monastery, scenic drive across West Sikkim, and arriving at Pelling.
The Journey: Visit Rumtek Monastery, the seat of the Kagyu order and one of Sikkim’s largest monastic complexes. Afterward, take a scenic 4-hour drive through terraced farmland and mountain rivers to Pelling (6,900 ft) in West Sikkim, offering front-row views of the Kanchenjunga range.
Stay: The Elgin Mount Pandim (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Pelling Skywalk, Pemayangtse & Rabdentse Ruins
Today's Highlights: Walking India's first Glass Skywalk, 300-year-old monastery, and royal palace ruins.
The Journey: Step out onto the spectacular Pelling Glass Skywalk, facing a giant statue of Chenrezig overlooking the snow peaks. Visit the ancient 17th-century Pemayangtse Monastery and take a gentle forest walk to the historical stone ruins of Rabdentse, the second capital of the former Kingdom of Sikkim.
Stay: The Elgin Mount Pandim (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5: Departure to Bagdogra / NJP
Today's Highlights: Morning breakfast facing Kanchenjunga and transfer back to Bagdogra/NJP.
The Journey: Enjoy a final breakfast with sweeping views of the mountains. Check out and take a private transfer down to Bagdogra Airport or NJP station for your return journey home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
04 Nights accommodation in 4-star / luxury mountain resorts.
Daily breakfast and 3 curated dinners.
Protected Area Permits (PAP) for Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir included.
Private AC/Non-AC mountain vehicle (Innova / Xylo) for all transfers and sightseeing.
Driver allowances, tolls, and parking fees.
Flight or train tickets.
Optional Nathula Pass permit charges.
Cable car tickets at Tsomgo Lake.