Tourist in Winter yumthang North Sikkim

Sikkim Highland Excursions (iii)

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An Extended Highland Safari in Northern Sikkim
Highlights || Nature Walks & Hikes * Nomadic lives * 4WD safari * Birding & Wildlife * Monastery * Gangtok city Orientation
Destination Covered || Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung, Gangtok
This journey takes you deep into the highland terrain of North Sikkim, where steep mountain cliffs, expansive rhododendron valleys, natural hot springs, perennial snowfields, and elevated Trans-Himalayan plateaus shape the landscape. As part of a broader trekking Sikkim experience, the route reflects the altitude diversity and ecological transitions characteristic of serious Himalaya trekking. Accommodation in Lachen and Lachung — two small villages located at 2,800 meters and home to Tibeto-Bhutia communities — provides access to higher Himalayan niches near the Indo-Tibet border. From these bases, excursions to Yumthang and Yumesamdong guide you through vibrant rhododendron valleys and wide yak pastures, landscapes closely associated with classic North Sikkim trek routes. The interplay of alpine meadows, snowfields, and plateau terrain highlights the rugged beauty central to advanced Sikkim trekking circuits. A defining highlight of this high-altitude itinerary is the visit to Gurudongmar Lake at 5,500 meters, one of the world’s highest glacial lakes. Set within stark mountain surroundings, the lake represents one of the most elevated accessible points in the region and adds a dramatic dimension to this Himalaya trekking landscape. The journey also includes time in Gangtok, offering exposure to Sikkim’s capital town along with a monastery visit, blending highland terrain with cultural context.
(Being marked as a sensitive zone on the Indo Tibet border, non-Indian passport holders are not allowed to visit a few spots on this route)
Best Months || October to December & April

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