Gangtok, South Sikkim & Pelling Monastery Route
Skip North Sikkim and connect Gangtok, the pilgrimage sites of Namchi, and the ancient ruins of Pelling.
Bypass the long drives and permit uncertainties of North Sikkim, and dedicate your time to monasteries, tea gardens, and Kanchenjunga views. Stay three nights in Gangtok, and split your stays between Namchi and Pelling. The daily driving times are relatively manageable, making this ideal for first-time visitors, those traveling with seniors, or those who want to avoid high altitudes. Tsomgo Lake is the highest point of the trip and can be skipped if you feel unwell.
October to December offers the best visibility. The rainy season is not recommended due to frequent landslides on mountain roads.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrive in Gangtok
Charter a car from Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok, taking about 4.5 hours. Stroll along MG Marg in the evening.
住宿:MG路周邊
第 2 天 · Tsomgo Lake Day Trip
Charter a car from Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake and back, taking about 2 hours one way. Return to the city in the afternoon.
A permit is required and should be arranged in advance by your travel agency.
住宿:MG路周邊
第 3 天 · Gangtok Monasteries and Tibetology
甘托克(隆德寺、林敦寺(蘭卡寺)、德朱佛塔、納姆吉爾藏學研究所、恩切寺)
Charter a car for a half-day or full-day city tour. Rumtek Monastery is about a 1.5-hour round trip, while other points are within the city.
住宿:MG路周邊
第 4 天 · Tea Gardens to Namchi Pilgrimage Sites
Drive from Gangtok via Temi to Namchi, taking about 3 to 4 hours by chartered car, stopping at tea gardens along the way.
住宿:南奇鎮區
第 5 天 · Ravangla Buddha Park to Pelling
Drive north from Namchi to Ravangla for about 1 hour, then continue to Pelling for about 3 hours.
住宿:上佩林直升機場一帶
第 6 天 · Pelling Monasteries and Sacred Lake
佩林(佩馬揚奇寺、觀音像與天空步道、干城章嘉瀑布、卡切巴利聖湖)
Take a one-day chartered loop tour around Pelling. The sacred lake is about 1 hour each way. Return to Upper Pelling in the evening.
住宿:上佩林直升機場一帶
第 7 天 · Sunrise and Descend the Mountain
Watch the sunrise over the snow-capped mountains from Upper Pelling in the early morning, then charter a car to Bagdogra, taking about 6 to 7 hours.
It is advisable to book an evening flight or stay overnight in Siliguri.