East Sikkim on a budget

Reserved SUV, Tsomgo + Baba MandirBaba Harbhajan Singh Mandir

≈ ₹4,500–6,500 a car

With Nathu La added (Indians only)Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir

≈ ₹6,500–9,000 a car

Shared seat, Tsomgo + Baba MandirBaba Harbhajan Singh Mandir

≈ ₹800–1,200 a person

Permit and conservation feesBaba Harbhajan Singh Mandir

≈ ₹200–400 a person

Tea at the shrineBaba Harbhajan Singh Mandir

≈ ₹20–50

Cho La permitCho La

≈ ₹1,120 a person (2025 rate)

Vehicle permit, two daysCho La

≈ ₹11,000–12,000 a vehicle (2025 rate)

Silk Route homestay with mealsCho La

≈ ₹1,500–2,500 a person

2N/3D package from Gangtok, small groupCho La

≈ ₹12,000–18,000 a person

EntryEnchey Monastery

Free; a small offering is welcome

Taxi from MG Marg, one wayEnchey Monastery

≈ ₹200–300

Half-day Gangtok points tour, small carEnchey Monastery

≈ ₹1,500–2,500 a car

Tea and snacks near the gateEnchey Monastery

≈ ₹50–150

Reserved small car, day tripFambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary

≈ ₹2,500–3,500

Local guide or bird guide, dayFambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary

≈ ₹2,000–3,500

Sanctuary entry and permissionFambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary

Small fee; ask us for the current rate

Packed lunch from GangtokFambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary

≈ ₹200–400 a person

Entry to Ganesh TokGanesh Tok

Free

Taxi from MG Marg, return with waitingGanesh Tok

≈ ₹500–800 a car

Himalayan Zoological Park entryGanesh Tok

≈ ₹50–100 per adult, plus vehicle fee (indicative)

Three-point tour, small carGanesh Tok

≈ ₹1,200–1,800 a car

Tea and snacks at the kioskGanesh Tok

≈ ₹50–150

Shared jeep Siliguri–GangtokGangtok

≈ ₹350–500 a seat

Gangtok sightseeing, small car (7 or 10 points)Gangtok

≈ ₹2,500–4,000 a car

Tsomgo + Baba Mandir day trip, reserved carGangtok

≈ ₹4,500–6,500 a car

Budget room in townGangtok

≈ ₹1,500–3,000

Ropeway return ticketGangtok

≈ ₹110–150

Momos or thali on MG MargGangtok

≈ ₹120–350

EntryHanuman Tok

Free

Taxi from MG Marg, return with waitingHanuman Tok

≈ ₹600–900 a car

Three-point tour (Tashi, Ganesh, Hanuman Tok)Hanuman Tok

≈ ₹1,200–1,800 a car

Full-day Gangtok sightseeing, small carHanuman Tok

≈ ₹3,000–4,000 a car

Reserved car, Tsomgo road dayKyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary

≈ ₹4,500–6,500 a car

Shared seat, Tsomgo + Baba MandirKyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary

≈ ₹800–1,200 a person

Tsomgo permit and feesKyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary

≈ ₹200–400 a person

Local birding guide, half dayKyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary

≈ ₹2,000–3,500

Homestay with dinner and breakfastMartam

≈ ₹1,500–2,500 per person a night

Reserved small car from Gangtok, one wayMartam

≈ ₹1,500–2,000

Shared jeep towards Rumtek or SangMartam

≈ ₹80–150 a seat

Local guide for the Rumtek–Martam walkMartam

≈ ₹800–1,500 a group

Direct car from Bagdogra / NJPMartam

≈ ₹3,500–4,500

Reserved SUV, Tsomgo + Baba Mandir + Nathu LaNathu La

≈ ₹6,500–9,000 a car

Shared seat, same circuitNathu La

≈ ₹1,200–1,800 a person

Nathu La permitNathu La

≈ ₹200 a person (Indians only)

Tsomgo permit and conservation feesNathu La

≈ ₹200–400 a person

Snow boots and coat hireNathu La

≈ ₹100–300

Shared taxi Gangtok–RanipoolRanipool and Saramsa Garden

≈ ₹40–80 a seat

Taxi to Saramsa and back with waitingRanipool and Saramsa Garden

≈ ₹1,000–1,500

Saramsa Garden entryRanipool and Saramsa Garden

≈ ₹10–30 a person

Science centre entryRanipool and Saramsa Garden

≈ ₹20–50 a person

Momos or chowmein in Ranipool marketRanipool and Saramsa Garden

≈ ₹80–150

Lingdum entryRanka and Lingdum

Free or a small fee; offering welcome

Banjhakri Falls entryRanka and Lingdum

≈ ₹50–100 per adult (indicative)

Reserved small car, Lingdum returnRanka and Lingdum

≈ ₹1,500–2,500

Lingdum + Rumtek + Banjhakri half dayRanka and Lingdum

≈ ₹2,500–3,500 a car

Shared jeep towards RankaRanka and Lingdum

≈ ₹50–100 a seat

Shared jeep from GangtokRumtek

≈ ₹80–120 a seat

Reserved small car, Rumtek returnRumtek

≈ ₹1,500–2,500

Rumtek + Ranka + Lingdum half-day carRumtek

≈ ₹2,500–3,500

Monastery entryRumtek

≈ ₹10–20

Tea and momos at the gate stallsRumtek

≈ ₹100–200

Reserved car, Gangtok–Sang day with RumtekSang

≈ ₹3,000–4,000

Shared jeep from GangtokSang

≈ ₹100–150 a seat

Monastery entrySang

Free; offering welcome

Local guide to the caveSang

≈ ₹500–1,000

Tea and snacks in the bazaarSang

≈ ₹50–150

EntryTashi View Point

Free

Dawn taxi from MG Marg, returnTashi View Point

≈ ₹500–800 a car

Three-point tour, small carTashi View Point

≈ ₹1,200–1,800 a car

Tea or coffee at the stallsTashi View Point

≈ ₹30–60

Reserved car, Tsomgo + Baba MandirTsomgo Lake

≈ ₹4,500–6,500 a car

Shared seat, Tsomgo + Baba MandirTsomgo Lake

≈ ₹800–1,200 a person

Permit and conservation feesTsomgo Lake

≈ ₹200–400 a person, via agent

Yak ride or photoTsomgo Lake

≈ ₹300–600

Snow boots and coat hire (winter)Tsomgo Lake

≈ ₹100–300

Tea and noodles at the lakeTsomgo Lake

≈ ₹80–200

Work out your own trip cost