How many days are enough for a Sikkim trip?

Most travellers do 6 days: Gangtok (3N) · Lachung (1N) · Pelling (1N). We can shorten or extend this — some guests add a beach or city stopover at the end.

What does an Axplorar Sikkim holiday include?

Handpicked hotels, private airport and sightseeing transfers, entry tickets for the experiences you choose, selected meals, and a real person on WhatsApp through your trip. Flights and visas can be added.

Do you organise group tours to Sikkim?

No. We only plan private, customised trips — your family or friends travel on your own itinerary, with your own vehicle and guide.

How do I get a price for Sikkim?

Share your dates, number of travellers and preferred hotel category on WhatsApp or through the plan-my-trip form. You'll get a personalised quote, usually the same day.

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Sikkim tour packages

Sikkim offers Himalayan views without long treks — Gangtok's easy comfort, Lachung's snow valleys and Pelling's Kanchenjunga sunrises.

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Suggested duration

6 Days

Best time to visit

March to June and October to December

Trip type

Private & customised

Known for

Himalayan calm

Overview

Why travellers love Sikkim

Sikkim offers Himalayan views without long treks — Gangtok's easy comfort, Lachung's snow valleys and Pelling's Kanchenjunga sunrises.

Our suggested 6-day route runs Gangtok (3N) · Lachung (1N) · Pelling (1N). Nothing here is fixed — we design every Sikkim holiday privately, so you travel with your own vehicle, your own pace and an itinerary shaped around the way you like to travel. No group departures, no forced shopping stops.

Best time to visit Sikkim

March to June and October to December.

Things to do in Sikkim

Cable car over Gangtok
Day trip to Nathula (permit required)
Yumthang valley of flowers
Monastery hopping in Pelling

Must-see

Top places in Sikkim

1Tsomgo Lake
2Nathula Pass
3Yumthang Valley
4Rumtek Monastery
5MG Marg, Gangtok

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Sample Plan

6-day Sikkim itinerary

A starting point, not a fixed package. Add nights, swap cities or slow it down — we rebuild it around you.

Day 1
Arrive in Gangtok
Private airport pickup, hotel check-in and a relaxed first evening. Your trip coordinator shares the day-by-day plan and local contact numbers.
Day 2–4
Gangtok — sightseeing at your pace
3 nights in Gangtok. Explore Tsomgo Lake with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 5
Lachung — sightseeing at your pace
1 night in Lachung. Explore Nathula Pass with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 6
Pelling — sightseeing at your pace
1 night in Pelling. Explore Yumthang Valley with private transport, plus free time built in rather than a packed group schedule.
Day 6
Departure
Breakfast, checkout and a private transfer to the airport, timed around your flight.

What's Included

Everything handled, end to end.

Stays we'd book ourselves

Handpicked hotels and resorts in Sikkim, matched to your budget band — from comfortable 3-star to luxury.

Private transport

Airport pickups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers in a private vehicle. No sharing, no waiting for a group.

Experiences, pre-booked

Tickets and slots for the Sikkim experiences you pick, so you're not queuing on holiday.

Trains & domestic flights

We can add train or domestic flight bookings and airport assistance where useful.

A real person on WhatsApp

One coordinator who knows your trip, reachable before and during travel — not a call-centre queue.

Transparent pricing

A clear quote showing what's in and what's not, so you can compare properly before you decide.

FAQ

Sikkim travel FAQs

Common questions we get asked about planning a Sikkim holiday.

March to June and October to December. Because every Axplorar trip is planned privately, we also adjust the route to suit the season you can travel in.