Circuit · Sikkim
West Sikkim
Pelling, Yuksom and the Dzongri and Goechala treks.
- Places
- 4
- Altitude
- 1,780–4,600 m
- Fly / train to
- Bagdogra / NJP
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,800
When to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
Best for most places here: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Each place here needs 4–11 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Dzongri
A shorter trek from Yuksom to the Dzongri meadow and its sunrise over Kanchenjunga and Pandim.
Goechala
The classic trek to a viewpoint at the foot of Kanchenjunga, through rhododendron forest and Dzongri.
Pelling
A ridge town facing Kanchenjunga, with Pemayangtse monastery, Rabdentse ruins and a glass skywalk.
Yuksom
Sikkim's first capital — a quiet village of prayer flags, Dubdi monastery and the Khecheopalri lake nearby.
What to pack for West Sikkim
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Sun cap or hat
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- Power bank
- Light travel tripod
- Spare memory card and camera battery
- Thermal inner wear (top and bottom)
- Down or padded jacket
- Woollen cap that covers the ears
- Woollen socks, 2–3 pairs
- Waterproof gloves
- Neck gaiter or balaclava
- Hand warmers
- Quick-dry trekking pants, 2 pairs
- Quick-dry T-shirts, 2–3
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West Sikkim: questions people ask
Which places are in the West Sikkim circuit?
The West Sikkim circuit in Sikkim covers Dzongri, Goechala, Pelling and Yuksom. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit West Sikkim?
March to May and October and November suit most places in West Sikkim. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach West Sikkim?
Travel to Bagdogra / NJP, then continue by road.
How much does a West Sikkim trip cost per day?
About ₹2,800 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in West Sikkim, and which is the highest?
Yuksom is the easiest (easy). Goechala is the highest at 4,600 m.