About this Gangtok with Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir 3 Nights / 4 Days Package
This Gangtok with Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir 3 Nights / 4 Days tour covers Gangtok (3 nights) – the Tsomgo lake, Baba Mandir (Nathu La optional), Rumtek and the Gangtok ropeway.
Pickup and drop are at Bagdogra airport / NJP railway station. You stay in 3-star hotels with breakfast and dinner and the same private cab stays with you (Sikkim / Arunachal permit taxis where required). The calculator below shows the complete package amount for your date – with permits, safaris and boat rides as options.
Day-wise plan – Day 1: Bagdogra / NJP Pickup → Teesta Valley → Gangtok · MG Marg; Day 2: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion (Nathu La optional); Day 3: Gangtok Sightseeing · Rumtek · Ropeway · Banjhakri Falls; Day 4: Gangtok → Bagdogra / NJP Drop.
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Gangtok with Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir 3 Nights / 4 Days – Quick Facts
| 🗓️ Duration | 3 Nights / 4 Days |
|---|---|
| 💰 Price | ₹24,500 for 2 adults (about ₹12,200 per person) – complete package for your date in the calculator |
| 📍 Pickup / Drop | Bagdogra airport / NJP railway station |
| 🏨 Night stay | Gangtok × 3 |
| ⛰️ Highest point | Nathu La – 4,310 m |
| 🌤️ Best time | March – June: pleasant weather; July – September: monsoon – Meghalaya waterfalls at their best |
Gangtok with Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir 3 Nights / 4 Days – Short Itinerary
- DAY 1Bagdogra / NJP Pickup → Teesta Valley → Gangtok · MG Margapprox. 125 km4–5 hrs
- DAY 2Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion (Nathu La optional)approx. 80 km6–7 hrs
- DAY 3Gangtok Sightseeing · Rumtek · Ropeway · Banjhakri Fallsapprox. 50 km6 hrs
- DAY 4Gangtok → Bagdogra / NJP Dropapprox. 125 km4–5 hrs
Route Map – Gangtok with Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir 3 Nights / 4 Days
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🧭 Map drawn from real map coordinates (north is up). 📏 km = approx. distance from the nearest night stay. Red dots = night stay. Lines join the stops of each day – mountain roads curve a lot more. Tap a day to highlight its route.
Day-wise Detail Itinerary with Distance & Time
DAY 1Bagdogra / NJP Pickup → Teesta Valley → Gangtok · MG Marg
approx. 125 km4–5 hrs▼
Pickup from Bagdogra airport or NJP station and drive along the Teesta river into Sikkim. Evening walk on MG Marg:
- MG Marg · Gangtok
Car-free promenade – shops, cafés and evening walk.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bagdogra → Siliguri → Rangpo | approx. 90 km | 3 hrs |
| Rangpo → Gangtok | approx. 40 km | 1.5 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| MG Marg | Free | Free |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Gangtok
DAY 2Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion (Nathu La optional)
approx. 80 km6–7 hrs▼
Morning drive with the permit to the glacial Tsomgo lake at 3,753 m and the Baba Harbhajan Singh mandir. Nathu La on the India – China border can be added (Wednesday – Sunday):
- Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir · 3,753 m · permit area
Glacial lake on the Nathu La road and the shrine of Baba Harbhajan Singh – yak rides by the lake. - Nathu La Pass · 4,310 m · India – China border
Border pass on the old silk route – open Wednesday to Sunday for Indians (add it in the price calculator).
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gangtok → Tsomgo lake | approx. 38 km | 2 hrs |
| Baba Mandir / Nathu La (optional) | approx. 18 km | 2 hrs |
| Back to Gangtok | approx. 56 km | 2.5 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandirprotected area – Indians only, ID + photos | Permit incl. | — |
| Nathu La Passper vehicle incl. permit, Wed – Sun – in the calculator | approx. ₹3,000 | — |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Gangtok
DAY 3Gangtok Sightseeing · Rumtek · Ropeway · Banjhakri Falls
approx. 50 km6 hrs▼
Half-day tour to the Rumtek monastery, the ropeway, Banjhakri falls and the viewpoints of Gangtok:
- Rumtek Monastery · Dharma Chakra Centre
Seat of the Karmapa – the largest monastery of Sikkim. - Gangtok Ropeway · Deorali – Tashiling
Cable car with a view over Gangtok. - Banjhakri Falls · Gangtok
Waterfall in a landscaped park with shaman statues.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gangtok → Rumtek → Gangtok | approx. 48 km | 3 hrs |
| Ropeway & Banjhakri falls | Gangtok | 2 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| Rumtek Monastery | approx. ₹20 | approx. ₹20 |
| Gangtok Ropewayreturn | approx. ₹170 | approx. ₹170 |
| Banjhakri Falls | approx. ₹50 | approx. ₹50 |
🌙 Overnight stay at hotel in Gangtok
DAY 4Gangtok → Bagdogra / NJP Drop
approx. 125 km4–5 hrs▼
After breakfast, drive down to Bagdogra airport or NJP station for your drop:
- MG Marg · Gangtok
Car-free promenade – shops, cafés and evening walk.
| Route | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gangtok → Rangpo | approx. 40 km | 1.5 hrs |
| Rangpo → Siliguri → Bagdogra | approx. 90 km | 3 hrs |
🎟️ Monument entry fees today (per person, not included in the package)
| Monument | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🌍 Foreigner |
|---|---|---|
| MG Marg | Free | Free |
Tour ends with happy memories.
Gangtok with Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir 3 Nights / 4 Days – Package Price 2026
| 🏨 3 nights hotels (breakfast & dinner) | |
| 🚗 Private cab for the whole trip (4 days) | |
| 🇮🇳 Nathu La – permit & extra drive (per vehicle, Wed – Sun) |
💡 The amount is the complete package cost for your whole group (not per person). 3-star hotels per person per night with breakfast & dinner – off season / season / peak: Gangtok ₹1,750 / ₹2,500 / ₹3,500. 3rd person on an extra bed: 40% of the double-room rate. Single person: 80% of the double-room rate. Children below 5 years are complimentary in the hotel. Cab per day: Sedan ₹3,500 · Ertiga / Xylo ₹4,500 · Toyota Innova ₹5,500 · Toyota Innova Crysta ₹6,500 · Mahindra Scorpio N ₹6,500 · Tempo Traveller 12 Seater ₹7,500. 🔒 Fixed rates – no bargaining please 😊. 20% advance confirms booking, balance on arrival.
Hotels in Gangtok
| Category | Gangtok (3N) | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Hotel name | MAP |
| Deluxe (3★) | Hotel name | MAP |
| Super Deluxe | Hotel name | MAP |
| Premium (4★) | Hotel name | MAP |
MAP = Breakfast + Dinner. Hotels shown are "or similar". 3-star hotels with a mountain view where available; simple homestay-style hotels at Lachung and Dirang. Check-in 12 noon, check-out 10 AM. Early check-in subject to availability. Hotel photos and options shared on WhatsApp.
Inclusions – What the Package Includes
- Pickup and drop at Bagdogra airport / NJP railway station
- 3 nights in 3-star hotels on twin / triple sharing – Gangtok 3 nights
- Daily breakfast & dinner (all meals at Lachung)
- Private cab as per itinerary & vehicle selected (Sikkim / Arunachal registered where required)
- Fuel, toll, parking, state tax & driver allowance
- Tsomgo / North Sikkim permits (Sikkim tours)
Exclusions – Not Included
- Nathu La, Zero Point, Bum La, safaris, toy train and boating – unless added in the price calculator.
- Arunachal eILP fee (₹300 – 500 per person).
- Entry tickets and camera fees.
- Flights / trains to Bagdogra or Guwahati.
- Lunch, drinks, tips and personal expenses.
- Extra cost due to landslides, snow or road closures.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the pickup and drop?
Pickup and drop are at Bagdogra airport / NJP railway station.
Which permits are needed?
Sikkim: Tsomgo, Nathu La and North Sikkim need permits (we arrange them with your ID and photos; Nathu La and Zero Point for Indians only). Arunachal: the eILP for Indians and the Bum La permit at Tawang.
What is the cost of the Gangtok with Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir 3 Nights / 4 Days package?
The Gangtok with Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir 3 Nights / 4 Days package starts at ₹24,500 for 2 adults (about ₹12,200 per person) in the off season with the smallest vehicle. The price calculator on this page shows the complete amount for your date, group size and vehicle – hotels, cab and taxes included.
Is the price different in season?
Hotels are higher in the season (1 March – 15 June, 1 October – 15 November) and in the Christmas – New Year week. The cab rate is the same all year.
Are entry fees included?
Permits for Tsomgo, North Sikkim and the Arunachal eILP are arranged by us (eILP ₹300 – 500 per person extra). Nathu La, Zero Point, Bum La, safaris, toy train and Dawki boating can be added in the price calculator.
Which vehicles are available?
Sedan up to 4, Ertiga / Xylo, Innova, Innova Crysta and Scorpio up to 6, and Tempo Traveller for 12. For Tawang and North Sikkim we recommend an SUV.
Do children pay for the hotel?
Children below 5 years stay free. A 3rd person on an extra bed pays 40% of the double-room rate and a single person 80%.
How much advance is needed?
20% advance confirms the booking and the balance is paid on arrival. 5% GST is added only if you need a GST bill.
What is the best time for this trip?
March – June: pleasant weather, rhododendrons in Sikkim, Kaziranga open till April. July – September: monsoon – Meghalaya waterfalls at their best, landslides in Sikkim and Arunachal, Kaziranga closed. October – December: clear Kanchenjunga views, Kaziranga opens in November, snow at Tsomgo and Sela.
How do I reach Bagdogra airport / NJP railway station?
By air – Bagdogra (IXB) for Sikkim & Darjeeling, Guwahati (GAU) for Meghalaya, Assam and Tawang. By train – New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and Guwahati stations. By road – Siliguri – Gangtok 115 km; Guwahati – Shillong 100 km; Guwahati – Tawang 480 km.
What should I carry?
Woollens and rain jacket; Comfortable shoes; Original photo ID and 2 photos for permits; Cash – ATMs are few in North Sikkim and Tawang.