Photographer's Sikkim: Sunrise Kanchenjunga & Mountain Vistas | 5 Nights and 6 Days Sikkim Package
- Transfer Included
- Stay Included
- Meals Included
- Sightseeing Included
Overview
Photographer's Sikkim: Sunrise Kanchenjunga & Mountain Vistas — A focused 6-day, 5-night Sikkim adventure tailored for photographers and nature lovers. Capture dawn over the Kangchenjunga range, alpine lakes, and high-altitude valleys while traveling through classic Sikkim landscapes. This Sikkim tour package blends comfortable stays with early-morning shoots at iconic viewpoints and off-the-beaten-track vistas.
Highlights:
- Sunrise at Gurudongmar Lake and panoramic shots of **Kang...
Itinerary
Arrival at Bagdogra/NJP — Transfer to Gangtok & Evening Orientation
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station and transfer (approx. 4–5 hours) to Gangtok. Settle into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed orientation with the guide. Evening walk along MG Marg for street photography, local life, and panoramic hill views. Rest early — the schedule includes several pre-dawn starts.
Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir — High-Altitude Photo Ops
Full-day excursion to Tsomgo (Changu) Lake and Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir. Capture reflective alpine-lake compositions, dramatic skies and high-altitude flora. Optionally (subject to permits and road-opening), visit Nathu La Pass for higher-altitude mountain vistas. Return to Gangtok in the evening. Carry warm layers, sunscreen and high-altitude medication if needed.
Drive to Lachen — Scenic Valley Transit & Village Frames
Early drive north to Lachen (approx. 6–7 hours) through terraced landscapes and the confluence town of Chungthang. The road offers multiple roadside stops for landscape and cultural photography — bridges, mountain streams, pine forests and traditional Sikkimese villages. Arrive in Lachen and prepare for next-day high-altitude shoot. Limited connectivity; carry spare batteries and memory cards.
Gurudongmar Sunrise — Transfer to Lachung
Very early morning drive (pre-dawn) to Gurudongmar Lake for a spectacular sunrise shoot with the Kangchenjunga massif and mirror-like lake surfaces (weather permitting). Return to Lachen for breakfast and then drive to Lachung via scenic gorges and waterfalls. Evening at leisure in Lachung — practice night/astrophotography if skies are clear. Gurudongmar is at very high altitude — acclimatization and permit documentation are mandatory.
Yumthang Valley & Zero Point — Flower Valleys and Snow Fields
Sunrise photography at Yumthang Valley (the Valley of Flowers) — meadows, streams and seasonal blooms with ridgelines as backdrop. Continue to Zero Point (subject to road status and permits) for expansive snowfields and crisp mountain panoramas. Afternoon transfer to Pelling with an evening photo stop at a viewpoint en route to capture sunset over the Kanchenjunga range. Yumthang bloom season (spring) is prime for floral photography; winter offers stark monochrome landscapes.
Pelling Exploration — Pemayangtse & Rabdentse, Departure
Early visit to Pemayangtse Monastery and Rabdentse Ruins for sunrise compositions of prayer flags, monastery rooftops and mountain backdrops. Explore Khecheopalri Lake (sacred wishing lake) and Pelling Skywalk / viewpoint for final wide-angle shots of the Kangchenjunga panorama. Transfer to Bagdogra/NJP for onward journey. Departure times depend on your onward flight/train schedule; allow 6–7 hours for transfer to Bagdogra/NJP.
Inclusions
- 5 nights accommodation in standard / boutique hotels (twin/double basis)
- Daily breakfast (5) and 2 dinners (local cuisine option)
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle (as per itinerary)
- Inner Line Permits / North Sikkim permits (arranged by operator)
- Experienced local guide and driver
- Dedicated photography briefing and local location assistance
- All tolls, parking and driver allowances
Exclusions
- Train/flight fare to Bagdogra / NJP
- Nathu La special permit fees (if applicable) and Gurudongmar lake entrance fee where levied
- Meals other than specified, alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- Camera drone permits (drones restricted in many areas) and fines
- Travel insurance, emergency evacuation costs
- Entry fees, porterage, tips and gratuities
- Any services not mentioned in inclusions
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