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Yuksom – Pelling – Gangtok – Lachung Circuit

Sikkim · 4-destination circuit

Heritage & CultureHills & NatureAdventure

Yuksom, Sikkim & Darjeeling 4N / 5D · priced on enquiry

Yuksom → Pelling → Gangtok → Lachung · Private air-conditioned car for all transfers & sightseeing · 3★ / 4★ (confirmed at quotation) stays

Package ID: TG-04938

About this trip

This 4-night, 5-day journey links Yuksom, Pelling, Gangtok & Lachung in Sikkim, run as a single logical route and tailored to your dates. In Yuksom, the itinerary takes in Norbugang throne & Dubdi Monastery & Kanchenjunga trek gateway. 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. 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.

What this package includes

4N / 5D
Hotel
Daily Breakfast
Sightseeing
Transfers

Trip at a glance

What is the Yuksom – Pelling – Gangtok – Lachung Circuit?

Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Start → End: Yuksom → Lachung
States: Sikkim
Best time: March to May & October to December
Hotel category: 3★ / 4★ (confirmed at quotation)
Meals: Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
Transfers: Private air-conditioned car for all transfers & sightseeing
Ideal for: Heritage & culture lovers · nature lovers · adventure travellers

What you see & do

Tour highlights

Norbugang throne & Dubdi Monastery

Kanchenjunga trek gatewayThe start of the Dzongri/Goecha La trails.

Pemayangtse MonasteryOne of Sikkim's oldest Nyingma monasteries, with a carved wooden model of the heavenly palace.

Rabdentse ruinsThe ruins of a former royal capital of Sikkim, in a forested setting.

Khecheopalri LakeA sacred lake revered by both Buddhists and Hindus.

Rumtek MonasteryA major Kagyu monastery, seat of the Karmapa lineage in exile.

Tsomgo (Changu) LakeA high-altitude glacial lake a drive from the city (permit required).

Enchey MonasteryA 200-year-old Nyingma monastery above the town.

Quick facts

Destination: Yuksom, Pelling, Gangtok, Lachung
Starting point: Yuksom
Ending point: Lachung
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
States: Sikkim
Hotel category: 3★ / 4★ (confirmed at quotation)
Meals: Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
Transfers: Private air-conditioned car for all transfers & sightseeing
Ideal for: Heritage & culture lovers · nature lovers · adventure travellers

Who is this for

Ideal travellers

Family

Honeymoon

Seniors

Friends

Corporate

Solo

Good to know

Important information

•This is a multi-destination circuit linking Yuksom → Pelling → Gangtok → Lachung; 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.

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. Every day's full plan is on this page even when a day is collapsed.

Day 1 Arrive YuksomAirport → Yuksom

On arrivalPrivate transfer & hotel check-in in Yuksom
Half dayNorbugang throne & Dubdi Monastery
FlexibleKanchenjunga trek gateway

Begin the circuit in Yuksom. 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.

Norbugang throne & Dubdi Monastery: The 1642 coronation site and Sikkim’s oldest monastery.

Kanchenjunga trek gateway: The start of the Dzongri/Goecha La trails.

✓ Norbugang throne & Dubdi Monastery✓ Kanchenjunga trek gateway

Overnight: Yuksom

Day 2 Yuksom → PellingYuksom → Pelling

Route: Yuksom → Pelling
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

MorningDepart Yuksom for Pelling by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
AfternoonArrive Pelling & hotel check-in
1 hourPemayangtse Monastery
1–2 hoursRabdentse ruins
1–2 hoursKhecheopalri Lake

Continue to 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 3 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

MorningDepart Pelling for Gangtok by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
AfternoonArrive Gangtok & hotel check-in
1–2 hoursRumtek Monastery
Half dayTsomgo (Changu) Lake
45 minutesEnchey 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 4 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

MorningDepart Gangtok for Lachung by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
AfternoonArrive Lachung & hotel check-in
Half dayYumthang Valley
Half dayZero Point
45 minutesLachung 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 5 DepartureLachung → airport / onward

BreakfastAt the hotel
As per planPrivate transfer for your onward journey

Private transfer for your onward journey (nearest airport: Bagdogra (IXB)). The final morning is planned around your real departure time.

✓ Onward transfer

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 Yuksom, Pelling, Gangtok & Lachung
✓Sightseeing in Yuksom, Pelling, Gangtok & Lachung as per the day-by-day itinerary
✓Toll, parking & driver allowance
✓Applicable taxes (GST)

Exclusions

Not included

✕Flights & train fares to Yuksom and from Lachung (can be added on request)
✕Entry fees at monuments & attractions (e.g. Norbugang throne & Dubdi Monastery, Kanchenjunga trek gateway & Pemayangtse Monastery)
✕Guide, pony/palki, activity & ticketed-experience charges
✕Lunch & dinner unless specified
✕Personal expenses, tips & shopping
✕Travel insurance
✕Anything not listed under inclusions

Cancellation

Cancellation policy

Charges are calculated from the date we receive your written cancellation request.

30 days or more before departureBooking deposit / advance non-refundable
29 – 20 days before departure50% of total package cost
19 – 14 days before departure75% of total package cost
13 – 07 days before departure90% of total package cost
Less than 07 days / no-show100% of total package cost

Air, rail, hotel and visa charges follow each supplier's own rules. Full cancellation & refund policy →

Where you stay

Hotels

City	Nights	3★	4★	Heritage
Yuksom	1	✓ named at quotation	✓ named at quotation	—
Pelling	1	✓ named at quotation	✓ named at quotation	—
Gangtok	1	✓ named at quotation	✓ named at quotation	—
Lachung	1	✓ named at quotation	✓ named at quotation	—

We confirm the specific property in each tier against your travel dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named hotel is included unless your package explicitly specifies it.

Recommended stay

3★ / 4★ category

Yuksom

Breakfast
Hand-picked, operator-run property
Specific hotel confirmed against your dates at quotation

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Meals

What's included, day by day

Day	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
Day 1 · Arrive Yuksom	—	Optional	Optional
Day 2 · Yuksom → Pelling	✓	Optional	Optional
Day 3 · Pelling → Gangtok	✓	Optional	Optional
Day 4 · Gangtok → Lachung	✓	Optional	Optional
Day 5 · Departure	✓	Optional	Optional

✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.

Route & drive times

How the route runs

Open the full route in Google Maps →

Yuksom → Pelling Approx. — confirmed at quotation · Approx. — confirmed at quotation · Private air-conditioned car

Pelling → Gangtok Approx. — confirmed at quotation · Approx. — confirmed at quotation · Private air-conditioned car

Gangtok → Lachung Approx. — confirmed at quotation · Approx. — confirmed at quotation · Private air-conditioned car

Drive distances and times are realistic approximations from this tour's own plan — confirmed at quotation and traffic-dependent, never hidden.

Things to do

Activities & experiences

Day 1 · Arrive Yuksom

On arrivalPrivate transfer & hotel check-in in Yuksom
Half dayNorbugang throne & Dubdi Monastery
FlexibleKanchenjunga trek gateway

Day 2 · Yuksom → Pelling

MorningDepart Yuksom for Pelling by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
AfternoonArrive Pelling & hotel check-in
1 hourPemayangtse Monastery
1–2 hoursRabdentse ruins
1–2 hoursKhecheopalri Lake

Day 3 · Pelling → Gangtok

MorningDepart Pelling for Gangtok by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
AfternoonArrive Gangtok & hotel check-in
1–2 hoursRumtek Monastery
Half dayTsomgo (Changu) Lake
45 minutesEnchey Monastery

Day 4 · Gangtok → Lachung

MorningDepart Gangtok for Lachung by private car (approx. distance & time confirmed at quotation)
AfternoonArrive Lachung & hotel check-in
Half dayYumthang Valley
Half dayZero Point
45 minutesLachung Monastery

Day 5 · Departure

BreakfastAt the hotel
As per planPrivate transfer for your onward journey

Experiences follow the itinerary; optional add-ons can be arranged on request.

Questions

Package FAQs

Which places does this 4-night itinerary cover?

Yuksom, Pelling, Gangtok & Lachung — covered over 4 nights / 5 days as a single route; see the day-by-day plan.

What will I see in Yuksom?

In Yuksom the itinerary includes Norbugang throne & Dubdi Monastery & Kanchenjunga trek gateway. Timings and any entry fees are advised for your dates.

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.

When is the best time to travel this Yuksom, Pelling, Gangtok & Lachung 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 Yuksom, Pelling, Gangtok & Lachung. Add nights, stops or activities, or adjust the pace; the exact plan, hotels and transfers are tailored at the quotation stage.

How is the price calculated?

On enquiry. We price your exact party, dates, hotel category and inclusions; a consultant replies within one working day and no payment is required for a quote.

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