Sikkim Cultural Trail: Handicrafts, Local Markets & Monasteries | 4 Nights and 5 Days Sikkim Package

4 Nights and 5 Days
Gangtok - 2NPelling - 2N
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  • Transfer Included
  • Stay Included
  • Meals Included
  • Sightseeing Included

Overview

Sikkim Cultural Trail: Handicrafts, Local Markets & Monasteries — A thoughtfully curated 4 nights / 5 days Sikkim tour package blending spiritual visits, local shopping, and traditional arts. This Sikkim Pilgrimage tour package focuses on serene monasteries, sacred lakes, and bustling local markets where authentic Sikkimese handicrafts are crafted and sold.

Highlights:

  • Rumtek Monastery — Iconic Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Gangtok
  • Pemayangtse Monastery — One of Sikkim's oldest and holiest monasteries
  • Khecheopalri Lake — A sacred, wish-fulfilling lake surrounded by rhododendrons
  • MG Marg & Lal Bazaar, Gangtok — Best local markets for handicrafts, weaving, and souvenirs
  • Pelling viewpoints & Singshore Bridge — Panoramic mountain vistas and cultural stops

This 4 and 5 Sikkim Pilgrimage tour package is ideal for travelers seeking a mix of spiritual exploration and cultural immersion. Comfortable stays, local guides, and curated market visits make this Sikkim Pilgrimage package both authentic and convenient.

Itinerary

Day1

Arrival, Transfer to Gangtok & Evening Market Walk

Arrive at Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station. Drive to Gangtok (approx. 4–5 hours) with scenic views of the Himalayan foothills. Check in at your hotel and relax. In the evening take a leisurely stroll on MG Marg and explore Lal Bazaar and nearby handicraft stalls — perfect for picking up hand-knitted woolens, thangka paintings, and traditional jewelry.

Important: Travel time may vary due to mountain roads. Keep a light jacket for the evening walk.

Day2

Gangtok Cultural & Pilgrimage Circuit

Full-day sightseeing around Gangtok focusing on spiritual and cultural landmarks. Visit Enchey Monastery and the serene Do Drul Chorten (Stupa) with its surrounding prayer wheels. Explore the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology to learn about Tibetan-Buddhist culture and visit the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom to see local weaving and handicraft demonstrations. Afternoon excursion to Rumtek Monastery (subject to local timings and permits) — a major pilgrimage site famed for its ceremonial art and relics.

Tip: Carry modest clothing for monastery visits and respect photography rules inside sacred precincts.

Day3

Drive to Pelling with Cultural Stops

After breakfast depart for Pelling (approx. 4–5 hours). En route stop at scenic and historic points such as the Rabdentse Ruins (old capital ruins) and local village craft stalls. Check in to your Pelling hotel and spend the evening exploring the small local markets, shops selling carpentry, handloom items and traditional Sikkimese snacks.

Note: Roads may be winding; allow flexibility in schedule for photo stops and local interactions.

Day4

Pelling: Monasteries, Sacred Lake & Handicraft Shopping

Explore Pelling's cultural highlights: visit Pemayangtse Monastery, one of Sikkim’s holiest monasteries with ancient murals and rituals. Proceed to Khecheopalri Lake, a sacred lake revered by Buddhists and Hindus — a serene spot for reflection and photography. See Singshore Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in Sikkim, and nearby local artisans working on woodcraft and woven goods. Evening free to shop for authentic souvenirs.

Important: Khecheopalri is treated as a sacred site; maintain silence and avoid littering. Carry comfortable walking shoes.

Day5

Return to Bagdogra / NJP — Departure

After breakfast check out and drive back to Bagdogra Airport / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station for your onward journey. En route, if time permits, stop at a roadside bazaar or a local monastery for last-minute shopping and blessings. Transfer to your departure point and conclude the Sikkim Cultural Trail.

Note: Plan your onward travel times carefully; mountain traffic and weather can affect arrival times at the airport/railway station.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation for 4 nights in 3★/4★ hotels (as per package choice)
  • Daily breakfast (check package specifics for other meals)
  • All ground transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle (pickup & drop-off at Bagdogra / NJP)
  • Experienced local driver and English-speaking local guide for sightseeing days
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Inner-line permits or local permits for domestic travelers (wherever applicable)
  • All applicable hotel taxes

This Sikkim tour package / Sikkim Pilgrimage tour package includes curated visits to major monasteries and local handicraft centers.

Exclusions

  • Airfare / Train fare to Bagdogra or NJP
  • GST (taxes) if not mentioned separately
  • Meals other than breakfast unless specified
  • Personal expenses, tips, laundry, telephone calls
  • Entry fees for attractions not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Permit fees for international travelers (PAP/Special permits) — these are not included and must be arranged by the traveler or can be coordinated at extra cost
  • Travel insurance and medical expenses
  • Any increase in taxes, fuel surcharge, or other unforeseen surcharges

Note: Seasonal road closures, weather conditions, or local events may affect itinerary. Optional activities and extra sightseeing can be arranged at additional cost.

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