Journey into the mystical borderlands where India meets Tibet, discovering the legendary Yumthang Valley’s technicolor blooms. Stay with local families, explore ancient monasteries, and witness a Himalayan paradise few travellers ever get to experience in this intimate exploration of North Sikkim.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 MONDAY 5 MAY 2025
- Check-in at Karma Martam Retreat
- 19:30 Tour briefing & welcome cocktails
- Traditional Sikkimese dinner by Chef Karma Lepcha
DAY 2 TUESDAY 6 MAY 2025
- 07:00 Depart for Lachung village, enjoying a picnic breakfast on the way
- Journey through spectacular Himalayan landscapes
- 16:00 Arrive at a local homestay
- 20:00 Home-cooked dinner with our hosts
DAY 3 WEDNESDAY 7 MAY 2025
- 07:00 Depart for Yumthang Valley to experience:
- Rhododendron forests
- Snow-capped vistas
- Traditional yak herders
- 12:00 Return to Lachung
- Lunch at a traditional Tibetan restaurant
- Visit 19th-century Lachung Monastery
- 19:30 Homestay dinner
DAY 4 THURSDAY 8 MAY 2025
- 07:00 Return to Karma Martam Retreat
- Evening: Quiz night & farewell dinner at Karma Martam
DAY 5 FRIDAY 9 MAY 2025