Discover the mystical & magical wonderland of Sikkim with all shades of rich cultures, jaw dropping panoramic sites to behold and cherish among the backdrop of mighty Himalaya. Sikkim is a wonderful kaleidoscope that truly reflects the beauty of Mother Nature with scenery, mountain ranges, lakes, passes, streams, rivers, monasteries, gompas, and tea estates and with wide array of flora and fauna that cherish the travel zeal of every traveler. At NatureWings, with this Sikkim Gangtok Package Tour we will make your dreams come true by presenting this diversified land in its raw format.
In this Sikkim Gangtok Tour Packages behold the spectacular dawn on Mt. Khangchendzonga - world's third-highest mountain along with snow-clad peaks, glacier lakes, trekking trails, Buddhist monasteries and age old route for trading better known as Silk Route. With this Gangtok Package Tour we will explore some of the best attractions of Sikkim like Gangtok city, Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Seven Sisters Waterfalls, Phodong Monastery, Rumtek Monastery, Phensang Monastery, Tashiding Monastery, Do Drul Chorten Stupa, Lachen, Gurudongmar Lake, Lachung, Yumthang Valley, Mount Katao, Chungthang, Crow's Lake, Mangan, Chopta Valley, Cholamu Lake, Green Lake Trek, Tosar Lake Trek, Singhik, Kabi Lungchok, Ban Jhakri Falls etc.
So, explore Sikkim with our affordably priced Sikkim Package Tour comprising panoramic views of the snow-clad high mountain peaks, the serenity of the Tsomgo & Gurudongmar Lake, with the sacred wind that passes the prayer flags, with ever smiling people and children seems straight out of a canvas of a painter. Believe it or not, this Sikkim Gangtok Package Tour await you with a whole new set of surprises that will never disappoint you with its unadulterated natural beauty away from the madness and hustle bustle of 9am to 6pm city life. We take all stress to make you stress free. Come, join us together and make this trip a memorable story to share with your loved ones.
Sikkim Gangtok Package Tour Duration : 6 Nights | 7 Days
Places to cover in this Sikkim Tour : Gangtok [4N] | Lachen [1N] | Lachung [1N]
Pickup & Drop : Bagdogra Airport [IXB] | NJP [New Jalpaiguri Station]
Location of Gangtok : 1,650 m | Coordinates - 27.3314° N, 88.6138° E
Location of Lachen : 2,600 m | Coordinates - 27.7167° N, 88.5577° E
Location of Lachung : 2,700 m | Coordinates - 27.6891° N, 88.7430° E
Location of Tsomgo Lake : 3,753 m | Coordinates - 27.3742° N, 88.7619° E
Location of Gurudongmar Lake : 5,154 m | Coordinates - 28.0258° N, 88.7097° E
Location of Yumthang Valley : 3,700 m | Coordinates - 27.8268° N, 88.6958° E
Location of Zero Point : 4,358 m | Coordinates - 27.9305° N, 88.7346° E
Summary of Sikkim Gangtok Package Tour
Which month is best for Gangtok trip?
As a hilly destination in the lap of Himalaya, the weather in Gangtok is almost same as any other high altitude hill destination remains. Though in terms of coldness, wind speed, fogs, temperature and snowfall, some distinctiveness of Gangtok weather can be observed with other places like Darjeeling, Shimla, Kullu, Manali, Kashmir, Ladakh, and Arunachal Pradesh. Here you can have a fare idea about different weather in Gangtok as per season based on this you can book your Sikkim Gangtok Package Tour.
Winter in Gangtok - Winter in Gangtok starts from early December and remains till end of February. Winter in Gangtok can be very harsh especially at morning and Night. The temperature can drop down from 4°C to 0°C also. Though snowfall in Gangtok in not a common phenomenon but heavy snow fall can be experienced in Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass, Gurudongmar Lake. During winter most of the time the city may be covered under thick blanket of fog for several days also. Anyways, in spite of this winter in Gangtok is wonderful.
Monsoon in Gangtok - Monsoon in Gangtok comprises of July to September. During monsoon, it rains a lot in the city making it difficult to travel around but most of the time cloudy sky and mist makes the place a perfect place for leisure tour as tourist influx become less and the calmness of the city become more enjoyable for those who wish to find themselves among the calmness and serenity. Here is one point to remember, during monsoon hotel rate gets slashed down due to low demand, so those looking for cost curtail, can opt for Sikkim Gangtok Tour Package during monsoon.
So you may think other than winter and monsoon, which is the best time to visit Gangtok? There are two best seasons or time you can choose to travel and enjoy your Gangtok Package Tour.
Summer in Gangtok - Like any other high altitude hill destination, middle of March to end of June is the best time to book your Sikkim Gangtok Tour Package in Summer. When the entire plains of India suffer with scorching heat, then Gangtok along with North Sikkim give some relief to the travelers. With cloud and fog free sky you can behold the crystal clear Himalayan mountain ranges along with Mt. Kanchenjungha - the third highest mountain peak in the world. As good weather prevails, sightseeing and activities like River Rafting in Sikkim Hiking, Tsomgo or Changu Lake Tour, Ropeway at 12,900 ft at Sikkim's Iconic Tsomgo Lake, North Sikkim Package Tour with Gurudongmar Lake excursion seems quite enjoyable.
Autumn in Gangtok - Generally post monsoon period i.e. early October to end of November is one of the best times to enjoy Gangtok Tour Packages. As monsoon almost over, travelers can experience clear sky and fog free ambience to enjoy their sightseeing and fun activities.
Travel Month | Min / Max Temperature | Season |
March to June | 10° - 15°C | Summer |
July to October | 8° - 12°C | Autumn |
October to February | 8° - 4°C | Winter |
How is the weather in North Sikkim?
North Sikkim is the most remote destination in any Sikkim Tour. Being in a high altitude, throughout the year the weather in north Sikkim remains cold. During winter, mainly with the advent of December month heavy snow fall starts and the place becomes isolated from rest of the states. Places in North Sikkim like Lachen and Lachung comes under thick blanket of snow. Though it seems adventures to hear, but the ground reality is very harsh in winter. Temperature comes down to sub-zero even in day time also. The only and best time to travel north Sikkim is end of March to end of June (summer season) and end of September to early November (autumn season). So if you have any plan to explore this remote part of Sikkim, NatureWings will design your customized North Sikkim Package Tour in Summer with best possible facilities and amenities.
Travel Month | Min / Max Temperature | Season |
March to June | 8° - 10°C | Warm but Pleasant |
July to September | 6° - 9°C | Warm and Wet |
October to February | 0° - 4°C | Cold & Pleasant |
How to reach Gangtok?
Gangtok is easily accessible from New Jalpaiguri Station (NJJP), Siliguri Station and Bagdogra Airport. After reaching Bagdogra/NJP/Siliguri, travelers can easily book private taxis, cars or shared jeep to reach Gangtok though prices may vary based upon no of passengers, travel season. Depending upon negotiation, NJP to Gangtok may cost Rs. 350/- to Rs. 500/- per person by shared car.
There is another easy way to travel Gangtok. For this guests can come down to Pakyong Airport [PYG] and from there they can book a car to reach up to Gangtok by hiring a Cab. It is almost 34km and 1.30 hrs drives through beautiful composition of hills, mountains, forests, lakes and innumerable streams. Travelling cost by a dedicated car from Pakyong Airport to Gangtok can cost between Rs. 2500 to Rs. 3500 depending upon the season, weather and tourist influx.
Now if you want an adventurous trip from Bagdogra to Gangtok, you can enjoy it through a helicopter ride. There is a daily helicopter service from Bagdogra Airport to Burtuk (4.2 km from Gangtok City) which guests can enjoy. At a time a total 5 passengers can book this prized ride with minimum luggage. The 35 minutes journey can cost up to Rs.2500 but it is really beautiful among the curves of mountains and worth to booking.
Here one thing travelers should keep mind that if they arrive NJP/Bagdogra during peak season and without booking any car, it may be a troublesome for them. Without prior booking any car can be charged at much higher price and that of also no guarantee. So it’s advisable to travel Gangtok with a pre booked car and that can be done through a Gangtok Tour Package Booking.
From | To | Distance/Time |
NJP | Gangtok | 4 hr 20 min (117.9 km) via NH10 |
Bagdogra Airport | Gangtok | 4 hr 31 min (124.1 km) via NH10 |
Pakyong Airport | Gangtok | 1 hr 25 min (26.7 km) via NH 717A and NH10 |
Siliguri Junction | Gangtok | 4 hr 11 min (112.3 km) via NH10 |
What are the best attractions of Sikkim Gangtok Package Tour?
The major attractions of Sikkim Tour Package are - Gangtok, Tashi Viewpoint, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Ganesh Tok, Himalayan Zoological Park, Tsomgo Lake, Nathu La Pass, Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Seven Sisters Waterfalls, Phodong Monastery, Rumtek Monastery, Phensang Monastery, Tashiding Monastery, Do Drul Chorten Stupa, Lachen, Gurudongmar Lake, Lachung, Yumthang Valley, Mount Katao, Chungthang, Crow's Lake, Mangan, Chopta Valley, Cholamu Lake, Green Lake Trek, Tosar Lake Trek, Singhik, Kabi Lungchok, Ban Jhakri Falls etc