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Sikkim Darjeeling Backpacking Trip Overview

Hello travelers!

Sikkim is gifted with stunning natural wonders like high mountain passes, numerous glaciers, alpine lakes, chilling cold rivers, hot water springs and rich culture.

As part of this 7 Days Sikkim Darjeeling tour package, we will cover places in East & North Sikkim where popular attractions like Nathu La, Lachen & Lachung are located, along with Gangtok, the capital city.

We will start the trip with Queen of Hills – Darjeeling, a picturesque hill station in north Bengal, famous for its lush green tea gardens, colonial charm, and breathtaking views of the Himalayas.

After reaching Gangtok, we will move up north towards Lachen valley, with a visit to the majestic Gurudongmar Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world allowed for visitors. This lake remains mostly frozen throughout the winter but summers present an opportunity for visitors to enjoy this “slice of heaven”.

Then comes Lachung, a scenic mountain village with gushing waterfalls, apple & apricot orchards, and handicraft centers.

Part of Lachung valley is Yumthang, known as Valley of Flowers, is home to numerous species of Rhododendron flowers on the banks of river Lachung which is a tributary of Teesta, the main river originating from Sikkim. It’s also home to hot water springs believed to be having medicinal properties.

We will end the trip with places in east Sikkim like Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) that is known for seasonal change in the colour of its water, Baba Mandir which has an interesting “Ghost” story behind it, and the Nathu La Pass – Indo China border post.

The monasteries, temples, bridges hoisted with colorful Buddhist prayer flags, and the unmatched beauty of Sikkim will give an opportunity to spend blissful time amidst mother nature, detox and unwind.

A trip to Sikkim is a blend of innumerable view points, glittering sights of Himalayan peaks, ice cold climate, a bit of culture and a sense of rejuvenation and peace.

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Highlights of Sikkim Trip

  • The heavenly Gurudongmar Lake
  • Yumthang – Valley of Flowers
  • Lachen – mini Switzerland
  • Lachung Valley
  • Free flowing Teesta River
  • Chungthang view point
  • 7 Sisters Waterfalls
  • Nathu La Pass, Baba Mandir
  • Changu Lake (Tsongmo Lake)
  • Zero Point (Optional)
  • Splendid views of Kanchenjunga
  • Gangtok MG Road stroll
  • Darjeeling Tea Garden
  • Batasia Loop Toy Train Station
  • Ghoom Monastery
  • Peace Pagoda & Japanese Temple

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Short Itinerary

Day 1 – Bagdogra to Darjeeling, Mall Road stroll

  1. Travelers coming by flights will get picked at Bagdogra Airport around 3 PM in the afternoon.
  2. We will start our journey towards the Queen of Hills – Darjeeling.
  3. It’s a drive of 70 Km that usually takes 3-3.5 hours along with a Tea break.
  4. Enroute, we will visit Ghoom Monastery known for its speldid architecture, colorful artwork, tranquil atmosphere and scenic views.
    Note: We may visit Ghoom Monastery on Day 2 instead of today.
  5. Check into the guest house by evening and take a walk on the famous Mall road of Darjeeling.
  6. Finish Dinner and wrap up for the day early as we need to wake up for sunrise next morning.

Day 2 – Darjeeling sightseeing, Journey to Gangtok

  1. Start the day with Breakfast, checkout of the stay.
  2. Visit Peace Pagoda & Japanese Temple showcasing traditional Japanese architecture and symbolizing peace & harmony.
  3. Witness the Darjeeling Toy Train winding its way around the Batasia Loop, presenting opportunity to click some selfies.
  4. Visit beautiful Darjeeling Tea Garden, and learn about tea processing & history. Shop for your favourite tea.
  5. We will start our journey towards the capital city of Sikkim – Gangtok along the curvy road that runs parallel to the free flowing Teesta river originating from the glaciers of Sikkim.
  6. It’s a drive of 100 Km that usually takes 3.5-4 hours along with a Tea break.
  7. Check into the guest house by late evening and take a walk on the famous MG marg – the mall road of Gangtok. Finish Dinner.
  8. Good night.

Day 3 – Lachen Valley Trip

  1. Check out of the stay after a heavy Breakfast.
  2. Today we will start our journey towards high altitude North Sikkim famous for snow capped mountains, pristine lakes, gushing water falls and natural hot springs.
  3. Take a pit stop at 7 Sister Falls (waterfalls enroute Lachen).
  4. Chungthang viewpoint – beautiful village at the confluence of Lachen and Lachung rivers.
  5. Reach one of the most picturesque villages of Sikkim, Lachen that is located close to worlds third highest peak – the mighty Kanchenjunga!
  6. We will take a stroll in the evening enjoying splendid views of surrounding Himalayas.
  7. Have Dinner and rest at Lachen guest house.

Day 4 – Gurudongmar Lake & journey to Lachung

  1. Start the day very early at 4 AM to take a beautiful journey to Gurundongmar, one of the highest lakes in India as well in the world at an elevation of 17,800 feet. We will have Breakfast en route. One can spot a barrage of Army vehicles and camps throughout the journey as it is a highly protected area.
  2. The journey itself is not a cake walk. Because of high altitude, one can experience shortage of oxygen levels but our body would gradually get acclimatized during the journey. Traveling on rugged roads and taking umpteen number of curves would also take its toll on the body.
  3. But when we eventually reach the destination after all the hardships, the stunning beauty of Gurudongmar will make you feel its worth every bit of the tiring journey.
  4. After spending good amount of time at the pristine lake and taking numerous pictures, we will start our return journey towards Lachen & Chungthang village.
  5. We will continue our journey to the next destination Lachung Valley.
  6. Rest for the night after Dinner at Lachung guest house.

Day 5 – Yumthang Valley, back to Gangtok

  1. Start the day very early around 6 AM.
  2. We will head towards Yumthang valley, situated at an elevation of 11800 feet, a 1.5 hour drive from Lachung.
  3. Yumthang which is known as ‘Valley of Flowers” is located in the valley by the Lachung river. It’s a picture perfect setting surrounded by snow-clad mountains on all sides.
  4. (Optional places) Give a visit to natural Yumthang hot springs which are known for their medicinal properties because of rich Sulphur and other mineral content. There is a place named Zero point which is famous among tourists. An instant permit needs to be taken at local checkpost to visit these optional places.
  5. Start long return journey towards Gangtok by late afternoon, reach by night.
  6. Finish Dinner.
  7. Take well deserved rest after a long North Sikkim trip of previous 3 days.

Day 6 – Day trip to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, Nathula Pass

  1. Start the day early with Breakfast.
  2. Go on a day trip towards Nathula Pass on the Indo-China border at an elevation of 14,100 feet, which needs a special permit (we would have pre-applied beforehand).
  3. Nathu La is strategically important for the Indian Army, and is one of the very few Himalayan border posts open for visitors like us.
  4. Continue journey to Baba Mandir at an elevation of 13,000 feet. There is an interesting “Ghost” story of Baba Harbhajan Singh who served Indian Army during the 1960s.
  5. We will then head to picturesque oval-shaped Tsomgo Lake (also called Changu Lake) which is famous for sturdy Yaks and various migratory Birds.
  6. Take a joy ride on the Yak if interested, or just pose for photos.
  7. Head back to the Sikkim by late evening.
  8. Finish Dinner and take good rest for the night.

Day 7 – Return journey, Airport Drop

  1. Check out after early Breakfast.
  2. We will bid adieu to the Himalayas and head back towards planes of West Bengal where we started our journey 6 days back. It’s a 5 hour journey including some buffer time, so we may start early based on the flight timings.
  3. Our driver will drop us at Bagdogra Airport.
  4. Note: This route is unpredictable with traffic. It is recommended to book return flights starting only after 1.30 PM from Bagdogra.

Price Includes

  1. Travel for 7 Days (Bagdogra to Bagdogra)
  2. Stay for 6 nights
  3. 6 times Breakfast
  4. Inner Line Permit (ILP) charges for North Sikkim
  5. Nathu La Special Permits
  6. All entry tickets, permissions for scheduled places in the Itinerary
  7. Operations Manager support 24×7 during trip
  8. Trip Guide (for group size above 8)
  9. Once in a lifetime experience visiting all places mentioned in Highlights section

Price Excludes

  1. Lunches & Dinners
  2. Any misc. expenses that are not in Inclusions list, permits to Optional places like Zero point (if open)
  3. Any extra cost arising due to any change in the itinerary/stay/route on account of bad weather, traffic-congestion, landslides/roadblocks, natural calamities, political disturbances and/or any other factors beyond our control.

Sikkim Darjeeling Backpacking Trip Photos

Pricing Details

Price for Per Person: 24950/-  (inclusive of GST)

Advisory

About Trip:

•⁠ ⁠This trip suits for people who wish to socialize and prefer group travel.
•⁠ Best for solo travellers, couples, small group of friends or family.
•⁠ ⁠If you wish to have privacy & luxury, then check out Private Trips.

Travel:
  • Trip starting/ending point: Bagdogra Airport (Siliguri).
  • Pick up and drop at Bagdogra Airport.
  • SUV, Hatchback or similar tourist vehicle (7 days journey).
  • Note: Bigger vehicles like Tempo Traveller, Buses are not allowed in Sikkim.
  • Start time: First day, 01:45 PM (afternoon)
  • End time: Seventh day, 1.30 PM (afternoon)
  • You can book flights to/from Bagdogra on based on the above timings.
  • Note 1: There is no night journey on this trip. All travel is during day time.
  • Note 2: The vehicles are usually different for Darjeeling, Gangtok and North Sikkim.
  • Note 3: We observed from previous batches that Spice Jet flights to Bagdogra Airport are usually delayed. Since we cannot wait long on Day 1, we strongly recommend to book a day ahead and stay at a hotel, if you are booking Spice Jet flight.
Stay:
  • Comfortable Guest Houses / Homestays
  • Double & Triple sharing rooms.
  • Darjeeling 1 night.
  • Gangtok 3 nights.
  • Lachen 1 night.
  • Lachung 1 night.
  • Contact Booking Team on 98271 17555 if you wish to see stay pictures.
Food:
  • Breakfasts are included.
  • Lunches & Dinners are self-sponsored.
  • How much you have to spend for good food?
    200 – 300 per meal
Misc. info:
  • Trek Difficulty: No trekking
  • Max altitude: Gurudongmar at 17,800 feet above Sea level
  • Climate:
    Very cold at Lachen, Lachung
    Cold at Gangtok
Special Notes for Sikkim:
  • Expect seasonal variations in Sikkim depending on the month we are travelling.
  • Travelers are expected to come with open heart by appreciating complexities of mother nature.
  • Please be mindful of the fact that nature & weather in Sikkim have been unpredictable in the past few years because of Global Warming & Climate change. In case any issues happen with routes, we will need to be flexible enough to change itinerary accordingly.
  • There is no luxury involved in any part of this trip.
Seasonal Variations:
  • Mid Mar to June: Summers (and pre-monsoon) are pleasant in Sikkim which pull tourists in good numbers.
  • Jul to mid Sept (monsoons): The rains hit the eastern Himalayas starting from mid June. Journey would be tough during this time. We usually avoid traveling to Sikkim in rains.
  • Mid Sept to Jan (Winter): Another good season to travel before extreme winter sets in. One can expect high tourist footfall in these months.
  • Feb to mid Mar: Temperatures will drop below 0 degrees towards the end of the year with the onset of snow fall covering the entire valley. It will be very difficult to travel and important roads will be closed by Indian Army.

Things to Carry

Things to pack for Sikkim Trip:

  1. Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste etc.
  2. A lightweight large Backpack for the entire trip (50-60 liters). Strictly no trolleys. Remember this is a Backpacking trip.
  3. A small backpack for basic items (to carry valuables, water bottle, snacks, etc. for outdoor activities).
  4. Photo identity proof with address (DL/Passport/Voter ID). Aadhar is not useful for inner-line permits in Sikkim.
  5. 2 Passport size color photographs (important for permit).
  6. Thermal inners and warm clothes (cold climate).
  7. A rainproof jacket with a hood (to protect from cold winds, sudden rain).
  8. Thick socks, track pants, full sleeve t-shirts (to keep your body warm).
  9. Cap/Hat/Sunglasses (to protect from harmful sun rays).
  10. Sunscreen (SPF 50 or more).
  11. Power bank, charger, camera, binoculars (if you wish to).
  12. Hand sanitizer and liquid hand wash for outdoors.
  13. Proper water bottle for your trip. You may fill at our stays.
  14. Disposable garbage covers (to separate used/unused clothes).
  15. Water-resistant good grip shoes for travel, extra slippers to use at stays.
  16. Personal medications, any drugs that you may feel necessary (remember ghat roads, cold climate), basic first aid kit.
  17. No need to carry snacks/chocolates. You may buy at local shops to support local people in Sikkim.

COVID Safety & Guidelines

Double dose vaccination of COVID-19 or RTPCR Test report of COVID-19 less than 72 hours is mandatory for all participants.

FAQS

General FAQs

Partial payment is an advance paid to block your slot for a particular event. Remaining amount of the event to be paid online/cash on the day of the trip.

Monks on Wheels will be arranging an Non – AC tempo traveller or a mini bus depending on the group size.

The transport will be arranged from Bengaluru.

Our trips would get confirmed 2-3 days before the event date and you’ll be added to the trip’s WhatsApp group where you’ll receive further necessary information.

Once your registration is confirmed, Monks on Wheels shall provide the exact location of our venue 2-3 days before the event.

Monks on Wheels do not restrict on the age as each individual has their own capabilities. But we would strongly recommend you to contact us so that our travel expert can give you a better idea of the trip.

These are group events open to all categories of people.

Yes, It is completely safe for women travelers. Monks on Wheels events are done keeping certain standards and safety measures. We will always send a minimum of two trip organizers for all our events. For better understanding on how we manage trips, read these reviews by our solo women travelers.
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Monks on Wheels usually have more women travelers joining our trips. However, sometimes the ratio will be almost equal.

Yes, Monks on Wheels has women trek leads.

Monks on Wheels keeps certain quality standards where we provide venues like home stays or campsites that are good and hygienic with neat and clean washrooms. And yes, we always provide separate accommodation for men and women.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

For cancellation done by the customer: 1. 80% refund if a cancellation request is sent 30 days before the trip start date. 2. 50% refund if a cancellation request is sent between 30 to 15 days before the trip start date. 3. An email has to be sent to vida.b2b@gmail.com to raise a cancellation request. 4. No refund within 15 days of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, COVID, Accident, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else). 5. No refund during/after the event. 6. No refund on the partial payment (advance) done to block your seat for the trip. For cancellation due external forces: Monks on Wheels may have to cancel the event in case of external factors that are beyond our control like Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Road Blocks, Train cancellations, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc. In these scenarios: 1. No Refund is allowed. 2. 100% trip amount can be used for any other new trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost. 3. Once you confirm your participation on the new trip, all the above Cancellation policies will apply for the same.

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