North Sikkim on a budget

Chopta Valley add-on, if allowedChopta Valley

≈ ₹1,500–2,500 per vehicle

Shared 2N/3D Lachen–Lachung packageChopta Valley

≈ ₹7,000–9,500 per person

Breakfast at ThanguChopta Valley

≈ ₹100–250

Comfort room in LachenChopta Valley

≈ ₹5,000–8,000 a night

Shared 2N/3D North Sikkim packageChungthang

≈ ₹6,500–9,000 per person

Private SUV, 2N/3D, car onlyChungthang

≈ ₹16,000–22,000 per vehicle

Tea and snacksChungthang

≈ ₹50–150

Meal (thali)Chungthang

≈ ₹150–250

PermitChungthang

Arranged by your registered agent

Homestay with all mealsDzongu

≈ ₹1,500–2,500 per person a night

Shared jeep Gangtok–ManganDzongu

≈ ₹250–350 a seat

Host pickup Mangan–DzonguDzongu

≈ ₹800–1,500 per vehicle

Reserved car Gangtok–DzonguDzongu

≈ ₹4,000–5,500 one way

Village guide for a day walkDzongu

≈ ₹800–1,500

Dzongu permitDzongu

Small fee or free; arranged by your host

Lake visitGurudongmar Lake

Included in Lachen–Lachung packages

Shared 2N/3D Lachen–Lachung package from GangtokGurudongmar Lake

≈ ₹7,000–9,500 per person

Private SUV, 2N/3D, car onlyGurudongmar Lake

≈ ₹18,000–24,000 per vehicle

Breakfast at ThanguGurudongmar Lake

≈ ₹100–250

Portable oxygen can (optional)Gurudongmar Lake

≈ ₹500–1,000, from Gangtok pharmacies

Shared jeep Gangtok to Mangan (passes the site)Kabi Lungchok

≈ ₹300–450 a seat

Half-day reserved small car with Tashi View PointKabi Lungchok

≈ ₹1,800–2,500 a car

EntryKabi Lungchok

Free, as far as we know

Budget room in GangtokKabi Lungchok

≈ ₹1,500–3,000

Meal (thali)Kabi Lungchok

≈ ₹150–250

Shared jeep Gangtok to PhodongLabrang

≈ ₹250–400 a seat

Phodong to Labrang by local taxiLabrang

≈ ₹300–500 (indicative)

Day loop by small carLabrang

≈ ₹3,000–4,500 a car

EntryLabrang

Free or a small donation, as far as we know

Meal (thali) at PhodongLabrang

≈ ₹150–250

Shared 2N/3D Lachen–Lachung package from GangtokLachen

≈ ₹7,000–9,500 per person

Private SUV, 2N/3D Lachen–Lachung, car onlyLachen

≈ ₹18,000–24,000 per vehicle

Budget room or homestayLachen

≈ ₹1,500–3,000 a room, or ₹1,200–2,000 pp with meals

Comfort hotelLachen

≈ ₹5,000–8,000 a room

Chopta Valley add-on, if allowedLachen

≈ ₹1,500–2,500 per vehicle

Meal (thali)Lachen

≈ ₹200–350

Shared 2N/3D North Sikkim package from GangtokLachung

≈ ₹6,500–9,000 per person

Private SUV, 2N/3D, car onlyLachung

≈ ₹16,000–22,000 per vehicle

Zero Point add-onLachung

≈ ₹3,000–4,000 per vehicle

Budget roomLachung

≈ ₹1,500–3,000 a night

Snow boots and coat hireLachung

≈ ₹100–300 a set

Meal (thali)Lachung

≈ ₹200–350

Shared jeep Gangtok–ManganMangan

≈ ₹250–350 a seat

Reserved car Gangtok–ManganMangan

≈ ₹3,500–5,000 one way

Budget room in ManganMangan

≈ ₹1,500–2,500 a night

Dzongu permitMangan

Small fee or free; check with your host

Meal (thali)Mangan

≈ ₹150–250

Shared 2N/3D North Sikkim packageNaga Waterfall

≈ ₹6,500–9,000 per person

Private SUV, 2N/3D, car onlyNaga Waterfall

≈ ₹16,000–22,000 per vehicle

EntryNaga Waterfall

Free, as far as we know

Tea and snacksNaga Waterfall

≈ ₹50–150

Meal (thali)Naga Waterfall

≈ ₹150–250

Shared jeep Gangtok to Mangan (via Phodong)Phodong

≈ ₹300–450 a seat

Day loop by small carPhodong

≈ ₹3,000–4,500 a car

Monastery entryPhodong

Free or a small donation, as far as we know

Budget room in GangtokPhodong

≈ ₹1,500–3,000

Meal (thali)Phodong

≈ ₹150–250

Shared jeep Gangtok to Mangan (passes the falls)Seven Sisters Waterfall

≈ ₹300–450 a seat

Day loop by small carSeven Sisters Waterfall

≈ ₹3,000–4,500 a car

EntrySeven Sisters Waterfall

Free, as far as we know

Tea at a roadside stallSeven Sisters Waterfall

≈ ₹20–50

Meal (thali) at PhodongSeven Sisters Waterfall

≈ ₹150–250

Sanctuary visitShingba Rhododendron Sanctuary

Included with the Yumthang trip

Local naturalist or birding guideShingba Rhododendron Sanctuary

≈ ₹1,500–3,000 a morning, by arrangement

Shared 2N/3D North Sikkim packageShingba Rhododendron Sanctuary

≈ ₹6,500–9,000 per person

Budget room in LachungShingba Rhododendron Sanctuary

≈ ₹1,500–3,000 a night

Shared jeep Gangtok–ManganSinghik

≈ ₹250–350 a seat

Local taxi Mangan–Singhik returnSinghik

≈ ₹500–800

Reserved car Gangtok–SinghikSinghik

≈ ₹3,500–5,000 one way

Tea and snacksSinghik

≈ ₹50–150

Budget room in Mangan nearbySinghik

≈ ₹1,500–2,500 a night

Thangu stopThangu

Included in Lachen packages

Breakfast at an eateryThangu

≈ ₹100–250

TeaThangu

≈ ₹30–50

Chopta Valley add-on, if allowedThangu

≈ ₹1,500–2,500 per vehicle

Shared 2N/3D Lachen–Lachung packageThangu

≈ ₹7,000–9,500 per person

Reserved car Gangtok–Upper DzonguTholung Monastery

≈ ₹4,500–6,000 one way

Local 4x4 to the road-headTholung Monastery

≈ ₹2,000–3,500 per vehicle

Local guide for the walkTholung Monastery

≈ ₹1,000–2,000 a day

Homestay in Upper DzonguTholung Monastery

≈ ₹1,500–2,500 per person with meals

Monastery entryTholung Monastery

Free; offerings welcome

Yumthang visitYumthang Valley

Included in Lachung packages

Zero Point add-onYumthang Valley

≈ ₹3,000–4,000 per vehicle

Snow boots and coat hireYumthang Valley

≈ ₹100–300 a set

Tea and noodles at stallsYumthang Valley

≈ ₹50–150

Shared 2N/3D North Sikkim packageYumthang Valley

≈ ₹6,500–9,000 per person

Zero Point add-onZero Point (Yumesamdong)

≈ ₹3,000–4,000 per vehicle

Boots and coat hire in LachungZero Point (Yumesamdong)

≈ ₹100–300 a set

Tea or noodles at a stallZero Point (Yumesamdong)

≈ ₹50–150

Shared 2N/3D North Sikkim packageZero Point (Yumesamdong)

≈ ₹6,500–9,000 per person

Work out your own trip cost