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Sikkim in 7 days: Gurudongmar, Lachung, Tsomgo and Pelling

A week covers the best of North, East and West Sikkim: sacred Gurudongmar Lake at over 17,000 ft, Yumthang Valley, Tsomgo Lake and the Kanchenjunga views of Pelling. It is a lot of driving, so pace it with a buffer day if you can.

6 nights / 7 daysBest for: Travellers who want the full Sikkim circuit

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Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Gangtok

    NJP / Bagdogra → Gangtok ~120 km · 4–5 h Stay: Gangtok
    • Drive up via Rangpo; hand over ID copies for permits.
    • Evening on MG Marg.
    Mahatma Gandhi Marg

  2. Day 2

    Drive to Lachen

    Gangtok → Mangan → Chungthang → Lachen ~120 km · 6–7 h Stay: Lachen
    • Waterfall stops on the North Sikkim highway.
    • Early night — Gurudongmar starts before dawn.
    Seven Sister FallLachen

  3. Day 3

    Gurudongmar Lake, on to Lachung

    Lachen → Gurudongmar → Lachen → Lachung Full day · pre-dawn start Stay: Lachung
    • Gurudongmar Lake, one of the highest lakes in India, via Thangu.
    • Back to Lachen, then on to Lachung via Chungthang.
    Gurudongmar LakeLachung

  4. Day 4

    Yumthang Valley, back to Gangtok

    Lachung → Yumthang → Gangtok Full day · very early start Stay: Gangtok
    • Yumthang Valley (and Zero Point if open).
    • Return to Gangtok, crossing Toong checkpost before 4 PM.
    Yumthang Valley

  5. Day 5

    Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir

    Gangtok → Tsomgo → Gangtok ~80 km round trip Stay: Gangtok
    • Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir; Nathula for Indian travellers on open days.
    Tsomgo LakeNathula Pass

  6. Day 6

    Gangtok to Pelling via Ravangla

    Gangtok → Ravangla → Pelling ~120 km · 5 h Stay: Pelling
    • Buddha Park at Ravangla on the way.
    • Sunset over the Kanchenjunga range from Pelling.
    Buddha ParkSky Walk Pelling

  7. Day 7

    Pelling sights, depart

    Pelling → NJP / Bagdogra ~135 km · 5–6 h Stay: —
    • Early: Pelling Skywalk and Khecheopalri Lake, or Rimbi and Kanchenjunga Falls.
    • Drive down to NJP / Bagdogra.
    Sky Walk PellingKhecheopalri LakeRimbi WaterfallsKhanchendzonga Waterfall

Distances and drive times are approximate — mountain roads are slow and conditions change with weather.

Permits

  • Lachen, Gurudongmar, Lachung and Yumthang need a Protected Area Permit via a registered tour operator.
  • Gurudongmar is widely reported as not open to foreign nationals — foreigners can swap Day 3 for Lachung/Yumthang.
  • North Sikkim vehicles must cross the Toong checkpost by 4 PM; no night driving.
  • Tsomgo needs its own permit; Nathula is for Indians only and closed on Mondays.
Full Sikkim permit guide

Tips

  • Gurudongmar is above 17,000 ft — start before dawn, go slow, and skip it if anyone has breathing or heart problems.
  • Lachen and Gurudongmar reopened in September 2026 after a long closure; confirm the current status before booking.
  • Pelling has the clearest Kanchenjunga views on early mornings from October to May.
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