Best Time to Visit Sikkim

This tour has two ideal windows in 2026. March to May is the most popular — Yumthang Valley is in full bloom, mountain skies are crystal clear, and the high-altitude roads to Gurudongmar are fully open. October to mid-December is the second golden window, with clear post-monsoon skies and comfortable daytime temperatures across Gangtok and Darjeeling.

Gurudongmar Lake sits at 17,100 ft — which makes it one of the highest points accessible by road in India. Most healthy adults visit without any serious issues, but altitude sickness is a real possibility, especially for travellers coming from sea-level cities without a night or two to acclimatise first. We recommend spending a night in Lachen before the drive up, staying hydrated, and telling your guide immediately if you feel unwell.

Yes — all permits required for this itinerary are arranged by Tripjyada as part of your package. The key permits include the Sikkim Inner Line Permit (ILP), the Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for North Sikkim covering Lachen and Lachung, and the Protected Area Permit (PAP) needed for Gurudongmar Lake. You'll just need to share your ID documents and passport-size photos in advance.

For the most part, yes — this tour is designed to be comfortable and accessible. Gangtok, Lachung, Pelling, and Darjeeling are all very family-friendly and well-suited for travellers of all ages. The Pelling Skywalk involves some walking but is not physically demanding, and the North Sikkim leg to Gurudongmar is the only stretch we'd flag for very young children or travellers with heart or breathing conditions, given the altitude.

Absolutely — every Tripjyada package is fully customisable. If you'd like to add an extra night in Pelling to explore the surrounding villages and trails at a slower pace, we can do that. If you'd prefer to skip a destination and add more time in North Sikkim instead, or upgrade to a higher hotel category, just let us know when you enquire and we'll rework the plan around it.

Included in your package: 8 nights accommodation at your chosen hotel category (Deluxe, Premium, Luxury, or Elite), daily breakfast at the hotel, a private commercial-plate vehicle exclusively for your group for all transfers and sightseeing throughout the trip, all permits, and a local guide. Airfare/train tickets, lunch and dinner, entry fees and personal expenses are excluded.