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Adventure in East Sikkim

Treks, rivers and high roads

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Adventure in East Sikkim

Active days graded honestly by hours, height and terrain, with the right gear and guides. 7 experiences below, each with its time, cost and the best hour to go.

Cho La and Doklam on one trip Adventure

Cho La and Doklam on one trip

Cho La and Doklam (Doka La) opened together in autumn 2025 on two-day vehicle permits. With a night on the Old Silk …

2–3 days from GangtokCho La≈ ₹12,000–18,000 per person in a small group
Climb towards Tinjure ridge Adventure

Climb towards Tinjure ridge

A longer, harder walk up through Fambong Lho to the area of Tinjure, at about 2,749 m the sanctuary's highest point. For …

Full dayFambong Lho Wildlife SanctuaryGuide ≈ ₹2,500–3,500; car ≈ ₹3,000–3,500
Walking down from Ganesh Tok to MG Marg Adventure

Walking down from Ganesh Tok to MG Marg

After the zoo, skip the taxi and walk back down the ridge to town, passing Enchey Monastery on the way. About 5 …

1.5 hoursGanesh TokFree
Visit the border at Nathu La Adventure

Visit the border at Nathu La

Climb the last steps at 4,310 m to the viewing area where India and China face each other across the pass. A …

30–45 minutes at the topNathu LaPermit ≈ ₹200; included in circuit car fare
Tsomgo, Baba Mandir and Nathu La in a day Adventure

Tsomgo, Baba Mandir and Nathu La in a day

The full high-road day from Gangtok: Tsomgo Lake at 3,753 m, Nathu La at 4,310 m and the Baba Harbhajan Singh shrine, …

7–9 hoursNathu LaReserved SUV ≈ ₹6,500–9,000; shared seat ≈ ₹1,200–1,800
Guided walk to Phaya Lama's cave Adventure

Guided walk to Phaya Lama's cave

With a local guide, follow a steep path down into the ravine near Sang to the cave where Phaya Lama is said …

2–3 hoursSang≈ ₹500–1,000 for a local guide
Tsomgo and Baba Mandir day trip Adventure

Tsomgo and Baba Mandir day trip

The classic Gangtok day trip: up through Kyongnosla to Tsomgo Lake at 3,753 m, on to the Baba Harbhajan Singh shrine, and …

6–7 hoursTsomgo LakeReserved car ≈ ₹4,500–6,500; shared seat ≈ ₹800–1,200

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