North Sikkim is the high-Himalayan journey for travellers seeking dramatic valleys, waterfalls, alpine landscapes and remote mountain settlements. Most itineraries begin from Gangtok and travel through Mangan towards Lachen or Lachung, with excursions planned according to season, permits and current road conditions.
Popular routes include Gurudongmar Lake from Lachen and Yumthang Valley from Lachung. Zero Point may be added when local access and weather permit. The right itinerary depends on available nights, traveller comfort, altitude considerations and the condition of mountain roads, so a realistic schedule is more valuable than rushing through too many stops.
Compare our North Sikkim tour package and Lachung and Yumthang itinerary. SikkimYatra can also combine North Sikkim with Tsomgo Lake, the Silk Route, Pelling or Darjeeling while assisting with permits, transport and stays.