Lachung & Yumthang Valley vs Gangtok
Pick Lachung & Yumthang Valley for
nature, road trips, photography, fewer people
Pick Gangtok for
family trips, first-timers, culture and heritage, fewer days
| Lachung & Yumthang Valley | Gangtok | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Sikkim, North Sikkim | Sikkim, East Sikkim |
| Highest point | 4,700 m | 2,100 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 5–6 | 3–4 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Bagdogra / NJP | Bagdogra / NJP |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Possible | Great |
| Permits | North Sikkim protected-area permit through a registered agent. | None for Indian citizens. Foreign nationals need a Sikkim Restricted Area Permit. |
Lachung & Yumthang Valley: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Gangtok: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely