Altitude first
Every itinerary shows where you sleep and how high it is. Nobody sleeps above 3,000 m on the first night of our trips.
About us
We plan Sikkim, and only Sikkim
A small travel desk for one corner of the Himalaya. We know which counter issues the Nathula permit, which bend on the Lachen road slips after rain, and which Pelling rooms actually face Kanchenjunga.
Why a Sikkim-only desk
Small state, big consequences
Sikkim is small, but it doesn’t forgive bad planning. Permits need a day’s notice. Roads close after rain and reopen on no fixed schedule. A Gurudongmar trip that skips a night in Lachen is a trip that makes people ill.
Big travel portals sell the same five packages to everyone. We would rather know every valley well: the drive times that are true in July, the hotels worth the upgrade, the homestay where the soup is worth the detour. That knowledge is the product.
The My Sikkim Tour Packages travel desk
What we promise
Six things we don’t compromise on
Honest road reports
North Sikkim and the Silk Route change week to week. We tell you when a road is closed, and what we’ll do instead.
Everything in writing
Hotels, vehicle type, permits, meals and what’s not included, all on paper before you pay a rupee.
Local people on the road
Local drivers who know the bends and the checkpost timings, and village homestays where they add to the trip.
Quick changes
Swap a town, add a night or slow the pace. You get a revised plan and price, not a lecture about package rules.
Credit where it’s due
Our photos come from Wikimedia Commons photographers, and every one is credited by name.
The story in our logo
Five treasures of the snow
Kangchenjunga, the mountain that watches over Sikkim, takes its name from the Tibetan for “five treasures of the snow”, one for each of its five peaks. Our emblem carries those five peaks, and beneath them a string of lungta, the prayer flags you will see on every pass: blue, white, red, green and yellow, sky, air, fire, water and earth.
It is a reminder of what we are here to do. Get people safely up to the high places, and home with a story.
How it works
How your trip comes together
- 01
You message us
Dates, who’s travelling, how active you want to be and a rough budget. WhatsApp is fine.
- 02
We send a real plan
Day-by-day routing with overnight altitudes, three hotel options and a written price.
- 03
We shape it together
Change anything. When it’s right, a deposit confirms it.
- 04
We sort the paperwork
Permits filed through registered channels, hotels confirmed, driver assigned.
- 05
We stay on call
Road updates each morning and someone to ring if plans need to change.
Where we work
From tea gardens to 5,183 m
All four districts of Sikkim, from Gangtok and the Silk Route to Lachen, Pelling and Namchi, plus Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Mirik, Lava and the Sandakphu ridge across the border in West Bengal.
- Gangtok & East SikkimThe capital, the high lakes and the old trade route to Tibet. Most trips start here.
- North SikkimTwo valleys, one permit system and the highest lake most travellers will ever stand beside.
- West SikkimKanchenjunga from your window, the first capital of Sikkim and the start of the big treks.
- South SikkimGiant statues, Sikkim’s only tea estate and easy roads. The gentlest part of the state.
- Darjeeling & KalimpongTea, the toy train and Tiger Hill sunrise, a short drive from the Sikkim border.
Permits and road status last checked
Travelling well
How we try to leave Sikkim better
Sikkim became India’s first fully organic state in 2016 and restricts single-use plastics. We plan with that spirit.
- Local first. Sikkim-registered vehicles and local drivers, and family-run homestays in Dzongu, Aritar, Rinchenpong and Uttarey where they suit the trip.
- Refill, don’t buy. We brief every traveller on the plastic rules and suggest a refillable bottle; most hotels offer filtered water.
- Respect sacred places. Tsomgo, Khecheopalri and Gurudongmar are holy lakes; we explain how to behave at lakes and monasteries before you get there.
- Slow is safer. Fewer, better stops mean less time on the road, fewer altitude problems and more money spent in each town.
Do you only plan trips in Sikkim?
We plan Sikkim, plus Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Mirik, Lava and the Sandakphu ridge in West Bengal, because most travellers combine them. We do not sell trips elsewhere. Staying in one small region is what lets us know road conditions, permit counters and hotels well enough to plan them properly.
Can you change one of your itineraries?
Yes, almost every trip we run is adjusted before booking. You can change the pace, swap towns, add nights, upgrade hotels or move North Sikkim earlier or later. Tell us what you want to change and we send a revised day-by-day plan and a new price.
Do you arrange permits?
Yes. We apply for Protected Area Permits for Tsomgo, Nathula, North Sikkim and the Silk Route, and guide foreign nationals through the online Restricted Area Permit. You send clear photos of ID and passport photos; we handle the filing through registered channels and keep you updated.
What happens if a road closes during my trip?
We tell you as soon as we know and offer the best alternative, for example Lachung instead of Lachen or an extra day in Pelling. If nothing similar is possible, we refund unused ground services that suppliers release. Our cancellation and refund policy sets out exactly how this works.
How do payments work?
You pay a deposit, usually 25% to 30%, to confirm the booking, and the balance about 15 days before arrival (30 days for peak dates). Pay only to the bank account or payment link given in your written quote. We never ask for payment to a personal account over a call.
Can you book flights and trains too?
We focus on the ground arrangements: hotels, vehicles, permits and guides. We can suggest the best flights into Bagdogra and trains into New Jalpaiguri for your dates, and time your pickups around them, but we recommend you book tickets directly.
Do you plan trips for foreign travellers?
Yes. We plan routes that respect the rules for non-Indian passport holders, who cannot visit Nathula, Gurudongmar or Zuluk. Our tour pages mark which trips are open to foreign nationals, and we help with the online Restricted Area Permit and group Protected Area Permits.
Is Sikkim safe for older travellers and children?
Yes, with sensible planning. We keep first nights below about 2,000 m, avoid long drives on arrival day and treat the high lakes and passes as short visits. Children under 5 are not permitted in some North Sikkim areas, so we suggest alternatives for families with toddlers.
How quickly do you reply?
We usually reply within one working day with a first plan and price. In peak weeks (October, late December and May) it can take a little longer, so WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach us. We will never pressure you to book on the spot.
Start with a message
Tell us your dates and who’s travelling. You’ll get a day-by-day plan and a written price, with no obligation.