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6-Day Sikkim Winter Snow Trip

December to February, when Lachung is under snow, Tsomgo is frozen at the edges and Zero Point is white in every direction. Rooms with heating, and chains on the tyres where the road needs them.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Bagdogra to Gangtok
Pick up and the drive up. Permit paperwork the same evening.
Meals
Dinner
Stay
Gangtok
Day 2: Tsomgo Lake
Up the Nathu La road to a half-frozen Tsomgo and Baba Mandir.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Gangtok
Day 3: Gangtok to Lachung
North into the snow line. Chungthang and the waterfalls on the way.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Lachung
Day 4: Yumthang and Zero Point
Yumthang Valley under snow and Zero Point if the road holds. Back to Gangtok.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Gangtok
Day 5: Gangtok
Rumtek, the Namgyal Institute and an afternoon on MG Marg.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Stay
Gangtok
Day 6: Departure
Drive down to Bagdogra.
Meals
Breakfast

Trip Highlights

Snow at Lachung, Yumthang and Zero Point
Frozen Tsomgo Lake
Heated rooms throughout
Snow chains and an experienced winter driver
Losar celebrations if your dates fall right

What's included

Accommodation as per the itinerary, on twin sharing
Daily breakfast and dinner
All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle with a Sikkim-registered driver
Protected Area Permits and Restricted Area Permits where required
Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking

What's not included

Airfare or train fare to Bagdogra / NJP
Lunch throughout
Nathu La Pass permit, which is issued only to Indian nationals at extra cost
Cable car, yak rides and entry tickets at monasteries and viewpoints
Anything the itinerary does not name

Pickup point

Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station

Cancellation policy

Cancel 30 days or more before departure — full refund minus a ₹2,000 processing fee.

Cancel 15 to 29 days before departure — 50% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel 7 to 14 days before departure — 25% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel within 7 days of departure — no refund.

North Sikkim permits are issued against a fixed vehicle and date and cannot be transferred. Gurudongmar and Nathu La close without notice for snow or army movement; when that happens we refund the unused portion and reroute the day.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for North Sikkim?

Yes. Lachen, Lachung, Gurudongmar and Yumthang are all in protected areas and need a permit issued at Gangtok against your ID and a registered vehicle. We arrange it — carry a voter ID or passport plus two passport photographs. Aadhaar alone is not accepted for Nathu La.

Can foreign nationals visit North Sikkim?

Foreign nationals can visit Lachung and Yumthang with a Protected Area Permit arranged through a registered operator, but Gurudongmar and Nathu La are closed to them. If you hold a foreign passport, tell us at booking so we route you correctly.

When does Gurudongmar Lake stay open?

Roughly March to early June and late September to November. It sits at 17,800 ft and freezes hard in deep winter; the army closes the road on short notice for snow. No operator can guarantee it, and any who does is guessing.

Will I get altitude sickness?

Gurudongmar and Nathu La are high enough to matter. We keep the Gangtok nights first so you acclimatise, go up and come back the same day, and carry oxygen in the vehicle. Anyone with a heart or lung condition should skip the Gurudongmar day.

When is the best time to visit?

March to May for rhododendrons and clear Kanchenjunga views, October to November for the sharpest skies. December to February is cold and beautiful with snow at Lachung. Avoid July and August — the Sikkim monsoon brings landslides and road closures.

Ready to book Sikkim Winter Snow Trip?

Tell us your dates and group size and our team will confirm availability, hold the rooms and send you the invoice and vouchers.

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₹25,999₹30,000

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+ tax as applicable

Runs on any date you choose — tell us when and we will confirm availability.

Tour Option

Twin Sharing₹25,999

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Kanchenjunga from your window.

Know Before You Go

Do I need a permit for North Sikkim?Yes. Lachen, Lachung, Gurudongmar and Yumthang are all in protected areas and need a permit issued at Gangtok against your ID and a registered vehicle. We arrange it — carry a voter ID or passport plus two passport photographs. Aadhaar alone is not accepted for Nathu La.
Can foreign nationals visit North Sikkim?Foreign nationals can visit Lachung and Yumthang with a Protected Area Permit arranged through a registered operator, but Gurudongmar and Nathu La are closed to them. If you hold a foreign passport, tell us at booking so we route you correctly.
When does Gurudongmar Lake stay open?Roughly March to early June and late September to November. It sits at 17,800 ft and freezes hard in deep winter; the army closes the road on short notice for snow. No operator can guarantee it, and any who does is guessing.

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