Sikkim Travel

On the Rugged Mountain Trails

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An Extended North Sikkim Highland Safari with a touch of Darjeeling
Highlights || Nature Walks & Hikes * Nomadic lives * 4WD safari * Birding & Wildlife * Monastery * Gangtok city Orientation * Steam Train Ride * Tea Garden
Destination Covered || Gangtok * Lachen * Lachung * Darjeeling
Introduction || This journey takes you deep into North Sikkim’s highland terrain, an expansive mountain landscape shaped by steep cliffs, verdant rhododendron valleys, natural hot springs, perennial snowfields, and elevated plateaus stretching across the Trans-Himalayan region. As part of a broader trekking Sikkim experience, the route reflects the rugged beauty and altitude diversity associated with authentic Himalaya trekking. Staying in Lachen and Lachung — two small villages at 2,800 meters inhabited by Tibeto-Bhutia communities — you explore higher Himalayan niches close to the Indo-Tibet border. Excursions to Yumthang and Yumesamdong introduce you to vibrant rhododendron valleys and lush green yak pastures, landscapes that mirror the remote atmosphere of classic North Sikkim trekking routes. The terrain, vegetation zones, and elevation shifts reflect the dramatic natural gradients found across advanced Sikkim trekking circuits. A defining highlight of this high-altitude journey is the visit to Gurudongmar Lake at 5,500 meters, one of the world’s highest glacial lakes. Set against stark mountain backdrops, this location represents one of the most elevated accessible points within the region and adds a powerful alpine dimension to this Himalaya trekking landscape experience. The journey then transitions to Gangtok, offering exposure to Sikkim’s capital town along with a monastery visit. The final days unfold in Darjeeling, where you ride the nostalgic Steam Train on the UNESCO Heritage narrow-gauge railway, explore tea gardens and an old monastery, and enjoy shopping in the oldest curio shops. By combining North Sikkim’s highland terrain, Trans-Himalayan plateaus, and Darjeeling’s cultural heritage, this itinerary connects elevated mountain environments with the broader identity of trekking Sikkim and eastern Himalayan exploration.
(Being marked as a sensitive zone on the Indo Tibet border, the areas can be visited with a special permit. For non-Indian passport holders, a few spots on this route are not allowed to visit)
Best Season || October to December & April to May

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