6N / 7D
4N / 5D
Hills & Nature
Sikkim
Pelling – Gangtok – Lachung – Dzongu Circuit
Package ID: TG-IN-902121
Sikkim · 4-destination circuit — This 4-night, 5-day journey links Pelling, Gangtok, Lachung & Dzongu in Sikkim, run as a single logical route and tailored to your dates. In Pelling, the itinerary takes in Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse ruins & Khecheopalri Lake. In Gangtok, the itinerary takes in Rumtek Monastery, Tsomgo (Changu) Lake & Enchey Monastery. In Lachung, the itinerary takes in Yumthang Valley, Zero Point & Lachung Monastery. In Dzongu, the itinerary takes in Lepcha villages & hot springs & Waterfalls & forest walks. The best time to travel is broadly March to May & October to December, with seasons varying along the route. Hotels, inter-city transfers and the day-by-day plan are confirmed at the quotation stage; pricing is on request.
Package IDTG-IN-902121
Duration4N / 5D
StartsPelling
EndsDzongu
Best seasonMarch to May & October to December
Ideal forNature lovers · adventure travellers · heritage & culture lovers
- Duration
- 4N / 5D
- Cities
- Pelling, Gangtok, Lachung, Dzongu
- States
- Sikkim
- Start → End
- Pelling → Dzongu
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned car for all transfers & sightseeing
- Hotels
- 3★ / 4★ (confirmed at quotation)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
- Best season
- March to May & October to December
- Ideal for
- Nature lovers · adventure travellers · heritage & culture lovers
Day by day
Complete itinerary
Tap any day to expand. Drive distances and times are realistic approximations, stated up front and traffic-dependent — never hidden.
Day 1 Arrive PellingAirport → Pelling
- Private transfer & hotel check-in in Pelling
- Pemayangtse Monastery
- Rabdentse ruins
- Khecheopalri Lake
Begin the circuit in Pelling. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Pemayangtse Monastery: One of Sikkim's oldest Nyingma monasteries, with a carved wooden model of the heavenly palace.
Rabdentse ruins: The ruins of a former royal capital of Sikkim, in a forested setting.
Khecheopalri Lake: A sacred lake revered by both Buddhists and Hindus.
✓ Pemayangtse Monastery✓ Rabdentse ruins✓ Khecheopalri Lake
🛏 Overnight: Pelling
Day 2 Pelling → GangtokPelling → Gangtok
- Route
- Pelling → Gangtok
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Pelling for Gangtok by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Gangtok & hotel check-in
- Rumtek Monastery
- Tsomgo (Changu) Lake
- Enchey Monastery
Continue to Gangtok. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Rumtek Monastery: A major Kagyu monastery, seat of the Karmapa lineage in exile.
Tsomgo (Changu) Lake: A high-altitude glacial lake a drive from the city (permit required).
Enchey Monastery: A 200-year-old Nyingma monastery above the town.
✓ Rumtek Monastery✓ Tsomgo (Changu) Lake✓ Enchey Monastery
🛏 Overnight: Gangtok
Day 3 Gangtok → LachungGangtok → Lachung
- Route
- Gangtok → Lachung
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Gangtok for Lachung by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Lachung & hotel check-in
- Yumthang Valley
- Zero Point
- Lachung Monastery
Continue to Lachung. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Yumthang Valley: The "valley of flowers", spectacular with spring rhododendrons.
Zero Point: A high snow-bound point near the frontier (season/permit permitting).
Lachung Monastery: A hillside gompa above the village.
✓ Yumthang Valley✓ Zero Point✓ Lachung Monastery
🛏 Overnight: Lachung
Day 4 Lachung → DzonguLachung → Dzongu
- Route
- Lachung → Dzongu
- Distance
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Travel time
- Approx. — confirmed at quotation
- Mode
- Private air-conditioned car
- Depart
- Morning
- Arrive
- Afternoon
- Alternative
- Train/flight where available
- Depart Lachung for Dzongu by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
- Arrive Dzongu & hotel check-in
- Lepcha villages & hot springs
- Waterfalls & forest walks
Continue to Dzongu. The day is a flexible framework around the destination's key sights; the exact plan, specific hotels and inter-city transfers are confirmed at quotation for your dates.
Lepcha villages & hot springs: Homestays, cardamom terraces and riverside springs.
Waterfalls & forest walks: Cascades and trails in the reserve (permit required).
✓ Lepcha villages & hot springs✓ Waterfalls & forest walks
🛏 Overnight: Dzongu
Day 5 DepartureDzongu → airport / onward
- At the hotel
- Private transfer for your onward journey
Private transfer for your onward journey (nearest airport: Pakyong (PYG)). The final morning is planned around your real departure time.
✓ Onward transfer
Where you stay
Hotels
| Destination | Nights | Category | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelling | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Gangtok | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Lachung | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
| Dzongu | 1 | 3★ / 4★ | Breakfast |
Specific hotels are confirmed against your dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named property is included unless your package explicitly specifies it.
Meals
What's included, day by day
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Arrive Pelling | — | Optional | Optional |
| Day 2 · Pelling → Gangtok | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 3 · Gangtok → Lachung | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 4 · Lachung → Dzongu | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 5 · Departure | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.
Inclusions
What's in the price
- ✓4 nights' accommodation on twin-sharing (hotel category confirmed at quotation)
- ✓Daily breakfast at the hotel
- ✓Private air-conditioned car for all transfers & sightseeing across Pelling, Gangtok, Lachung & Dzongu
- ✓Sightseeing in Pelling, Gangtok, Lachung & Dzongu as per the day-by-day itinerary
- ✓Toll, parking & driver allowance
- ✓Applicable taxes (GST)
Exclusions
Not included
- ✕Flights & train fares to Pelling and from Dzongu (can be added on request)
- ✕Entry fees at monuments & attractions (e.g. Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse ruins & Khecheopalri Lake)
- ✕Guide, pony/palki, activity & ticketed-experience charges
- ✕Lunch & dinner unless specified
- ✕Personal expenses, tips & shopping
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Anything not listed under inclusions
Good to know
Important information
- •This is a multi-destination circuit linking Pelling → Gangtok → Lachung → Dzongu; the exact routing, hotels and inter-city transfer distances/times are confirmed at quotation.
- •Best time varies along the route — first stop: March to May & October to December. We advise per destination for your dates.
- •Monument and attraction timings and weekly closures change; we confirm current details close to travel.
- •Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar / passport) — hotels and some monuments require it.
Who is this for
Ideal travellers
👨👩👧Family
💑Honeymoon
👴Seniors
👥Friends
🏢Corporate
🧳Solo
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| Occupancy | Price / person |
|---|---|
| Single occupancy | — |
| Double / twin sharing (per person) | — |
| Triple sharing (per person) | — |
| Child with bed | — |
| Child without bed | — |
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Questions
Package FAQs
Which places does this 4-night itinerary cover?
Pelling, Gangtok, Lachung & Dzongu — covered over 4 nights / 5 days as a single route; see the day-by-day plan.
What will I see in Pelling?
In Pelling the itinerary includes Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse ruins & Khecheopalri Lake. Timings and any entry fees are advised for your dates.
What will I see in Gangtok?
In Gangtok the itinerary includes Rumtek Monastery, Tsomgo (Changu) Lake & Enchey Monastery. Timings and any entry fees are advised for your dates.
What will I see in Lachung?
In Lachung the itinerary includes Yumthang Valley, Zero Point & Lachung Monastery. Timings and any entry fees are advised for your dates.
When is the best time to travel this Pelling, Gangtok, Lachung & Dzongu route?
Broadly March to May & October to December for the first leg; seasons can differ between stops, which we advise on for your dates.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes — it is a flexible framework linking Pelling, Gangtok, Lachung & Dzongu. Add nights, stops or activities, or adjust the pace; the exact plan, hotels and transfers are tailored at the quotation stage.
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