Sikkim Scenic Drive: Old Silk Route & Mountain Pass Photo Tour | 4 Nights and 5 Days Sikkim Package

Name: Sikkim Scenic Drive: Old Silk Route & Mountain Pass Photo Tour | 4 Nights and 5 Days Sikkim Package
Brand: TourGrids
Price: 14100.00 INR
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4 Nights and 5 Days

Gangtok - 2N Lachen - 1N Lachung - 1N

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Transfer Included
Stay Included
Meals Included
Sightseeing Included

Overview

Sikkim Scenic Drive: Old Silk Route & Mountain Pass Photo Tour — a 4 nights / 5 days Sikkim tour package designed for photographers and adventure travelers. This Sikkim Adventure tour package combines high-altitude lakes, historic mountain passes along the Old Silk Route, and panoramic Himalayan vistas. You will explore Gangtok, the Old Silk Route viewpoints, Lachen (for Gurudongmar Lake) and Lachung (for Yumthang Valley & Zero Point) with comfortable transfers and guided photo stops.

Highlights:

Scenic drives along the Old Silk Route
Tsomgo (Changu) Lake & Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple
Gurudongmar Lake (high-altitude photographic location)
Yumthang Valley & Zero Point snow and alpine meadows
MG Marg, Hanuman Tok, Tashi Viewpoint in Gangtok

This 4 and 5 Sikkim Adventure tour package is optimized for photography windows and acclimatization. Early starts and weather-dependent access to high passes are expected.

Itinerary

Day1

Arrival, Transfer to Gangtok & Evening at Leisure

Arrive at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station. Meet and assist on arrival and drive to Gangtok (approx. 4–5 hours) with scenic mountain and river views. Check-in at your hotel.

Afternoon/evening: Short orientation walk at MG Marg and a gentle stroll to nearby viewpoints. Capture dusk shots of Gangtok town and surrounding ridgelines.

Important: Travel time depends on road and weather conditions. Keep warm layers handy for evenings.

Day2

Tsomgo (Changu) Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion

Full-day excursion to Tsomgo (Changu) Lake (approx. 40 km, 1.5–2 hours each way) with a stop at Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple. Photograph the pristine alpine lake, yak herds, and surrounding snow-capped peaks. Optionally visit Gurudongmar/Gangtok photo stops en route back.

Return to Gangtok in the evening. Time permitting explore local markets for handicrafts and local Sikkim tea.

Tip: Altitude here is moderate; carry sunscreen and water. Permits may be required for certain excursions.

Day3

Gangtok to Lachen — Old Silk Route Scenic Drive

Early morning departure from Gangtok to Lachen, following stretches of the historic Old Silk Route and high mountain passes. En route enjoy multiple photo stops: cascading rivers, long mountain vistas, alpine villages, and waterfalls.

Check-in at Lachen. Short village walk and sunset photo shoot of surrounding peaks.

Note: Road conditions can be rugged on some stretches. Expect a long drive (6–8 hours) with several scenic halts.

Day4

Gurudongmar Lake Excursion (Lachen)

Pre-dawn transfer to Gurudongmar Lake — one of India's highest motorable lakes and a spectacular photographic location. Capture sunrise on icy-blue waters with dramatic mountain backdrops. Return to Lachen for brunch, then drive to Lachung in the afternoon.

Evening at leisure in Lachung; short walk to explore the alpine village.

Important: Very high-altitude excursion — ensure proper acclimatization, carry warm clothing and consult on any medical conditions. Vehicle and permit restrictions apply.

Day5

Yumthang Valley, Zero Point & Return to Gangtok

Morning visit to Yumthang Valley (the 'Valley of Flowers') — photographic meadows, rhododendron forests (seasonal), and streams. Continue to Zero Point (weather and permit dependent) for snow views and expansive panoramas.

Drive back to Gangtok in the afternoon/evening for drop-off at Bagdogra Airport / NJP or overnight stay in Gangtok depending on departure timing.

Tip: Carry packed snacks and warm layers; mountain weather can change rapidly.

Inclusions

Accommodation for 4 nights in twin/double rooms (category as selected)
All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle as per itinerary
Experienced local driver and guide
Permits for restricted areas (subject to government rules)
Daily breakfast and 3 dinners (as per hotel plan)
Inner-line permits and vehicle permits for Lachen/Lachung excursions
Emergency assistance and basic first-aid kit

This Sikkim Adventure package price is subject to seasonal changes and permit fees.

Exclusions

Airfare or train fare to Bagdogra / NJP
Monument / park entry fees, optional activities and charges at high-altitude sites
Personal expenses, tips, insurance, and alcoholic beverages
Any additional stays, transfers or services not specified in inclusions
Medical costs for altitude-related illnesses

Note: Some high-altitude locations like Gurudongmar and Zero Point require early starts and may be inaccessible in bad weather; any extra nights or changes caused by weather are not included.