Sikkim – The Garden of God: Your Ultimate 8 Nights 9 Days Deluxe Tour Package in 2026
Gangtok | Tsomgo Lake | Lachung | Yumthang Valley | Darjeeling | Starting ₹41,999/- Per Person
Some places don't just impress you. They change you.
Sikkim is one of those places. Tucked between the mighty Himalayas, this little gem of northeastern India delivers snow-capped peaks, sacred monasteries, turquoise lakes, and carpets of wildflowers — all in one single journey. If you've been scrolling through travel reels wondering where to go in 2026, stop right there. Sikkim and Darjeeling together are calling your name.
NFTT World's Deluxe Sikkim Tour Package — 08 Nights / 09 Days covers it all. From the buzzing streets of Gangtok to the raw, soul-stirring silence of Yumthang Valley, and then south to the misty tea gardens of Darjeeling — this is the Himalayan road trip you've always dreamed of.
Why Sikkim in May 2026?
Timing matters. May is arguably the best time to visit Sikkim. The famous Yumthang Valley — India's very own Valley of Flowers — blooms in full glory from late February through mid-June. You'll see rhododendrons, primulas, and alpine flowers painting the valley in shades of pink, violet, and crimson.
The weather stays pleasant in Gangtok and Darjeeling. The roads are largely clear. Crowds are manageable. It's that sweet spot before the monsoon turns everything muddy and unpredictable.
Three departure dates are available for 2026:
🗓️ 10 May 2026
🗓️ 18 May 2026
🗓️ 26 May 2026
Seats are limited. So if one of these dates works for you, don't wait too long.
Tour Highlights at a Glance
Before we dive into the day-by-day details, here's a quick snapshot of what this package covers:
Package Pricing – All Age Groups Covered
This tour isn't just for solo adventurers or couples. Families with young children will find great value here too.
Note: 5% GST is charged additionally. Air and train fares are not included.
Where You'll Stay
Good rest fuels great travel. NFTT World ensures you stay in comfortable, well-located properties throughout the journey.
Quick heads-up: Lachung sits in the remote heart of North Sikkim. It's raw, it's real, and it's unforgettable. Don't expect five-star luxury — expect an adventure. Basic comforts are provided. The reward? Waking up to snow peaks you can almost touch.
Day-by-Day Itinerary: The Full Sikkim–Darjeeling Journey
Day 1 — Arrival at NJP / IXB → Gangtok
Your adventure begins the moment you step off the train at NJP (New Jalpaiguri) Railway Station or land at IXB (Bagdogra) Airport. The NFTT World team picks you up and starts the scenic ~120 km drive to Gangtok — a journey of roughly 4 hours through winding mountain roads and lush green valleys.
By evening, you're in Gangtok. The capital city of Sikkim has this wonderful energy — part hill station calm, part vibrant cultural hub. Settle into your hotel, freshen up, and take a slow walk through the local market if you feel like it. Dinner is on us.
Meals: Dinner ✅
Day 2 — Tsomgo Lake & Baba Harbajan Singh Temple
Day two is the kind of day travel memories are made of. After breakfast, you head out for the most iconic sightseeing excursion in Gangtok — Tsomgo Lake (also spelled Changu Lake).
Sitting at an altitude of about 3,780 metres above sea level, Tsomgo Lake is a glacial high-altitude lake wrapped in myth and mountain beauty. The water shimmers in shades of deep blue and green depending on the season. In May, the surrounding hillsides are starting to bloom. You can even ride a yak along the banks — a quintessential Sikkim experience.
From there, you'll visit the revered Baba Harbajan Singh Temple, a spiritual site dedicated to a soldier believed to still guard the Indo-China border. It's not just a tourist stop. Locals and army personnel treat it as a living shrine.
⚠️ Note: Ropeway ride over the lake and Nathula Pass are not included in this package. Special permits are required for Nathula Pass and need to be arranged at least 10 days before arrival.
One-way distance: ~80 km | ~3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ✅
Day 3 — Gangtok City Sightseeing: Culture, Views & Waterfalls
This is your full city day in Gangtok. And Gangtok delivers. You'll cover a sweeping range of attractions that reveal the city's cultural depth, spiritual heart, and natural charm.
Places you'll visit:
🏛️ Chorten Stupa – A magnificent stupa built in memory of the late Chogyal of Sikkim
📚 Institute of Tibetology Museum – A treasure trove of Tibetan scripts, thangkas, and religious artefacts (Closed Sundays)
🚡 Gangtok Ropeway (Gondola Ride) – ✅ Included! Glide over Gangtok's ridgeline for jaw-dropping aerial views
🌸 Flower Exhibition Centre – Perfect for the nature lover in you
🙏 Ganesh Tok – A small but charming temple perched on a hilltop with panoramic mountain views
🌄 Tashi Viewpoint – Sunrise here is the kind of thing poets write about
🏯 Gunzang Monastery – Peaceful, ancient, and utterly serene
🧶 Handicraft & Handloom Exhibition Centre – (Closed Sundays) Pick up authentic Sikkimese crafts
💦 Banjhakri Waterfall – A roaring cascade set in a landscaped park
That's a packed day. But it never feels rushed. The NFTT World team knows how to pace it just right.
Distance: ~40 km | ~3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ✅
Day 4 — Gangtok to Lachung: Into the Wild North
Leave Gangtok behind. Today you drive north — deep into North Sikkim — toward Lachung. The 120 km drive takes around 4 hours. Along the way, if the weather cooperates, you'll spot the stunning Seven Sister Waterfalls cascading down the green mountain face in multiple tiers. It's the kind of sight that makes you pull out your phone and forget to put it back.
Lachung is a small village nestled at roughly 2,700 metres. Life here moves slower. The air is sharper and cleaner. Evenings are cold. You'll be glad you packed that extra fleece.
Important: Reaching Lachung depends on permit timings issued by the Sikkim Tourism Department. Your tour manager handles all of this.
Distance: ~120 km | ~4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ✅
Day 5 — Yumthang Valley & Zero Point: India's Valley of Flowers
This is the day. The crown jewel of the entire trip.
Yumthang Valley sits at around 3,564 metres and earns its nickname — Valley of Flowers — honestly. In May, the valley transforms into a living painting. Thousands of rhododendron trees bloom together. Primulas carpet the ground in bright colours. The river Teesta runs cold and clear through the middle of it all. You simply stand there, breathe, and feel genuinely grateful.
And then there's Zero Point — included in your package. Zero Point sits at roughly 4,800 metres, right near the Indo-China border. Snow is everywhere. The cold bites. The view is absolutely otherworldly. It's one of the highest accessible points in Sikkim for civilians. Not many can say they've been there.
⚠️ NRIs and foreign nationals are not permitted to visit Yumthang Valley. All visits are subject to weather and road conditions.
Distance covered (round trip): ~100 km | ~4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ✅
Day 6 — Lachung back to Gangtok
The drive back to Gangtok from Lachung gives you one more chance to soak in North Sikkim's dramatic mountain scenery. Once you arrive, the evening is yours — rest, stroll through MG Marg (Gangtok's popular pedestrian boulevard), or pick up some last-minute souvenirs.
Distance: ~120 km | ~4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ✅
Day 7 — Gangtok to Darjeeling: The Tea Town Awaits
From misty mountain valleys to the legendary tea hills of West Bengal — today you cross into Darjeeling. En route, you have the option to visit Namchi Dham, a grand religious complex in South Sikkim known for its massive statue of Guru Padmasambhava. It's optional. Your tour manager will help you decide based on time.
There's also the possibility of white water rafting en route — thrilling, fast, and totally optional. It's not included in the package cost.
Darjeeling welcomes you with its signature colonial charm, crisp mountain air, and the intoxicating scent of tea leaves on the breeze.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ✅
Day 8 — Darjeeling Full Sightseeing: Tiger Hill to Tea Gardens
Set your alarm early. This day starts at 4:00 AM sharp.
Tiger Hill at dawn is a pilgrimage for every traveller. On a clear morning, you watch the sun rise over the Himalayan horizon and slowly light up the face of Kanchenjunga — the world's third highest peak. It's the kind of sunrise that makes grown people emotional. Worth every second of that early alarm.
After that, the day opens up beautifully with a full tour of Darjeeling's many highlights:
🌄 Tiger Hill – Sunrise viewpoint, altitude ~2,590 m (weather permitting)
🏯 Ghoom Monastery – One of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in the region
🚂 Batasia Loop – Watch the iconic Toy Train wind through its famous spiral loop
🪨 Rock Garden – Terraced gardens along a mountain stream
☮️ Peace Pagoda (Japanese Temple) – A serene white pagoda with panoramic Himalayan views
🐅 Darjeeling Zoo – Home to snow leopards, red pandas, and Himalayan wolves (Closed Thursdays)
🏔️ Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) – Where legends like Tenzing Norgay trained
⛰️ Tenzing Rock – A real rock face used by mountaineers for training
🍵 Tea Garden (Outer View) – Walk along the rolling green rows of the world's most famous tea
🧶 Tibetan Refugee Centre – Crafts, culture, and a moving story of resilience (Closed Sundays)
🛍️ Mall Road – Darjeeling's charming promenade, perfect for a slow evening stroll
Distance covered: ~40 km | ~3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ✅
Day 9 — Departure: NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport
All good things come to an end. But this one leaves a mark. After breakfast, the NFTT World team transfers you to NJP Railway Station or IXB Bagdogra Airport — a journey of roughly 70 km / 3 hours. You head home with 9 days of mountains, monasteries, flowers, and memories packed into your heart.
Our service ends here — with sweet memories.
Meals: Breakfast ✅
What's Included in Your Package
NFTT World packs serious value into this price. Here's exactly what you get:
✅ 08 Nights accommodation in twin sharing rooms
✅ All meals — Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Pure Veg & Jain style)
✅ Pickup and Drop from NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport
✅ All transfers and sightseeing in Innova / Xylo / Sumo (private vehicle)
✅ Service of a dedicated, caring Tour Manager
✅ Mineral water during all travel
✅ Gangtok Ropeway (Gondola Ride) — Included
✅ Zero Point, Lachung — Included
✅ All necessary Inner Line Permits
What's NOT Included
No surprises here. Read this section carefully:
❌ Air tickets / train tickets
❌ Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, drinks, shopping)
❌ Room heater charges
❌ Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
❌ Any activity charges
❌ Areas where private vehicles are restricted (guests arrange local transport)
❌ AC on hill routes (doesn't work at altitude — completely normal)
❌ Early check-in or late check-out charges
❌ Nathula Pass (subject to permit availability)
❌ 5% GST (charged separately)
The Food Promise: Pure Veg & Jain All the Way
Travelling with a pure vegetarian or Jain diet can be stressful in remote mountain regions. NFTT World completely solves this.
Their Kitchen Caravan concept means they carry their own kitchen team — a Marwari Maharaj (chef) — specifically to prepare hygienic, pure vegetarian and Jain meals for the group. No compromise. No stress. You eat familiar, home-style food even at 3,500 metres above sea level. For groups of 25 or more, the dedicated kitchen caravan travels with you. For smaller groups, pure veg/Jain meals are arranged through vetted hotel kitchens.
Documents You'll Need
Before you pack your bags, gather these:
For Adults:
Voter ID (front and back) OR Driving License OR Passport (first and last page)
Passport-size photographs
(Aadhar Card and PAN Card are NOT accepted for Sikkim permits)
For Children (Below 18 years):
Aadhar Card (both sides) OR Passport (both sides)
Passport-size photographs
NRIs, OCI holders, and foreign nationals require special permits and must carry their passport, visa, OCI/PIO card, and 8 passport-size photographs. An additional authorized tour guide at ₹2,500/day applies.
Essential Travel Tips for Sikkim & Darjeeling
A little preparation goes a long way in the mountains. Pack smart:
🧥 Carry layers — Thermals, fleece jacket, windcheater, monkey cap, gloves
👟 Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes — You'll be walking on uneven mountain terrain
💊 Pack a basic first aid kit — Include altitude sickness tablets (consult your doctor)
📱 Use a postpaid SIM — Prepaid networks are largely non-functional in remote Sikkim. BSNL works best
🧴 Sunscreen is non-negotiable — High altitude UV is no joke
☔ Carry a light rain jacket — Mountain weather shifts without warning
🥾 Gum boots and gloves are available on rental at snow points — your tour manager will guide you
Booking Terms Made Simple
Here's everything you need to know before confirming your booking:
Booking Deposit: 40% of the total tour cost per person
Full Payment Deadline: 15 days before departure
Cancellation Policy:
Check-in: 2:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM (as per hotel policy)
Bank Details for Payment
You can make payment directly to:
ICICI Bank
Account Name: NFTT WORLD PVT LTD
Account No: 643405055558
IFSC Code: ICIC0006434
Branch: Goregaon
State Bank of India
Account Name: Nagfani Tours and Travels
Account No: 35701502325
IFSC Code: SBIN0001266
Branch: Goregaon
Book Your Sikkim Trip Now
Sikkim doesn't stay a secret for long. Every year, more travellers discover this paradise — and seats on well-managed group tours fill up fast. NFTT World's May 2026 departures are already drawing interest. Limited seats mean you need to act sooner rather than later.
📞 Call / WhatsApp: +91 77386 56421
📧 Email: info@nagfanitours.com
🌐 Website: www.nfttworld.com
📍 Office: 120 – Topiwala Mall, Next to Railway Station, Goregaon West, Mumbai – 400104
Final Thought: Is This Trip Worth It?
Eight nights. Nine days. Snow-capped Himalayan peaks at one end. Aromatic Darjeeling tea gardens at the other. A valley full of flowers in between. Meals cooked fresh for you every day. A dedicated guide who knows every mountain road and every permit requirement. All of that for ₹41,999 per person.
You'd spend more on a weekend in a city hotel and feel far less alive.
The mountains are waiting. Go answer the call. 🏔️
Organised by NFTT World Pvt. Ltd. (Nagfani Tours and Travels) — Your trusted travel partner from Mumbai.
Departure Dates: 10 May | 18 May | 26 May 2026
