If you only have 5 days in Sikkim, here is how you should spend them to maximize your experience:
Day 1: Arrival in Gangtok
Land at Bagdogra and drive 4-5 hours to Gangtok. Spend the evening walking around MG Marg and enjoying the vibrant cafes.
Day 2: The High Altitude Wonder
Head to Tsomgo Lake at 12,400 ft and visit the Baba Mandir. If you secure a permit, continue to Nathu La Pass at the Indo-China border.
Day 3: Monasteries & Drive to Pelling
After breakfast, visit the Rumtek Monastery before embarking on a beautiful scenic drive to Pelling in West Sikkim.
Day 4: Exploring Pelling
Visit the Pemayangtse Monastery, the Rabdentse Ruins, and stop by the Singshore Bridge and Kanchenjunga Waterfalls.
Day 5: Farewell
Drive back to the airport with incredible memories of the Himalayas.
