Most Sikkim itineraries stop at Lachung. The northern circuits Lachen, Gurudongmar Lake, and Gurudong Ghar at 17,800 feet reward agents willing to build in altitude, permits, and weather contingency.
Beyond the Standard East Sikkim Loop
North Sikkim demands longer drives, stricter permit windows, and realistic acclimatisation. Done well, it delivers landscapes and solitude that the busier routes cannot match.