West Sikkim Tour Packages

West Sikkim is a favorite destination with trekkers, nature and adventure lovers due to the high elevations and has diverse flora and fauna. Pelling is the most popular visited town of West Sikkim as it is in most tourist itineraries. Yuksom and Tashiding are nearest town to Kunchenjunga National Park from where the Dzongri(Kunchenjunga Base Camp) Trek begins. Rinchenpong, Kaluk, Chayatal, Okhrey are near the vicinity of Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary. Biguney is a river side village location on Rangit riverside which is slowly gaining prominence among tourist. Most of higher altitudes of West Sikkim houses rhododendron forests due to altitudes above 12000 ft. Yuksom, is a beautiful and quaint town and was previously the capital of Sikkim, a 300 year-old Dubdi Gompa (Buddhist temple), perched on a hill, is reason for the town being considered holy.

Pelling, located near District head quarter Geyzing is the hot spot of tourist arrivals with lot of unique sightseeing places as well as the first Sky walk in India. Resorts and hotels offering breath taking views of Kanchenjunga from their balconies are all over the town. Rinchenpong, Kaluk, Chayatal, Okhrey are near the vicinity of Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary have accommodation in resorts and hotels which offers great view of Mt Kanchenjunga and are most visited during March to May season due to the Rhododendron bloom season.  

The Barsey (Varsey) Rhododendron Sanctuary is a rhododendron sanctuary in West Sikkim and draw lot of tourists during the flowers bloom season during March and April months. There are treks inside the sanctuary which can be for single day to 4-5 days depending upon tourists interests. It has a good population of Red Panda which can be spotted if you are lucky. Barsey can be explored staying at places like Hilley, Dentam, Okhrey, Rinchenpong and Soreng. There are trekkers hut inside the sanctuary where people can stay overnight. Day trek, overnight trek and even longer duration treks are undertaken depending upon interest of travelers. We organize customized trek packages for our guests along with guides, trek & camping equipment, transportation & hotel/resort accommodation. Call us on 9038055530 for more imformation.

Even if you are interested for adventure or trekking you can spend 2-3 days stay in these places exploring Hilley, Chayatal, Rinchenpong Monastery, Poison Lake, the cardamom plantations and the road side Rhododendron trees along the way. 

Reaching West Sikkim is relatively easy, with Pelling being the main entry point.

Nearest Airport is Bagdogra Airport (IXB) near Siliguri (approximately 160 km from Pelling). You can also arrive at Pakyung Airport and reach Pelling.

Nearest Railway Station: New Jalpaiguri (NJP) near Siliguri, West Bengal (around 150 km from Pelling). From NJP, you can hire a taxi or take shared cabs to Pelling. The drive takes about 5-6 hours.

By Road: West Sikkim is well-connected by road from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. The distance from Gangtok to Pelling is about 130 km and takes 4-5 hours by car.

You can either hire a private taxi or take shared cabs from Gangtok's taxi stand.

From Siliguri: Direct cabs are available from Siliguri to Pelling. The journey from Siliguri to Pelling takes about 5-6 hours. From Darjeeling you can reach Pelling, which is about 73 km from Darjeeling and takes 3-4 hours by road.

If you are arriving at Siliguri you can take shared jeeeps and reach upto Jorethang and then take shared vehicles to places like Rinchenpong, Pelling, Okhrey, Barsey or Yuksam but, the vehicles are few and you need to reach Jorethang early to get tickets. In that case you may have to stay over night or Jorethang.

From Pelling you can either hire a taxi or check if shared cars are available with local taxi stands and there timinigs.

Spring (March to May)- The weather is pleasant, with blooming flowers, especially rhododendrons, which add vibrant colors to the landscape. It's an ideal time for trekking and sightseeing. Temperature: Between 10°C to 20°C, offering comfortable conditions. Clear views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, green valleys, and blooming flora.

Autumn (September to November) after monsoon, the skies are clear, making it the best time for viewing the Himalayan ranges and engaging in outdoor activities. Temperature: Mild, ranging from 8°C to 18°C. This time is excellent for trekking, with colorful autumn foliage and crisp mountain air.

Winter (December to February) are for those who enjoy cold weather and wish to see snow-capped peaks and experience peaceful surroundings. Temperature is cold, ranging from -5°C to 10°C, especially in high-altitude areas.  Snow-covered landscapes and fewer tourists.

Monsoon (June to August): The region experiences heavy rainfall during this period, which can lead to landslides and roadblocks.

The ideal times to visit are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is perfect for exploring West Sikkim’s beauty and adventure activities.