Overview
Discover the breathtaking landscapes of North Sikkim on this immersive journey. Begin at NJP and travel to Gangtok, where you can enjoy local sightseeing or visit Changu Lake and Baba Mandir. Head to Lachen and experience the stunning Gurudongmar Lake and Kala Patthar before moving to Lachung. Explore the beauty of Yumthang Valley and Zero Point. Depending on your preference, either stay overnight at Mangan or return to Gangtok. The final day offers a scenic drive back to NJP from Mangan or Gangtok, concluding a soulful trip through Sikkim’s high-altitude marvels and serene mountain villages.
Itinerary
FAQs
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.



