Planning a Sikkim trip with my fiancée — confused about cabs, packages and stays.
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Hi everyone,
I don’t have a lot of travel experience, especially in the mountains, so I wanted some advice from people who’ve been to Sikkim before.
I’ve done a couple of solo trips earlier, but I ended up spending way more than I should have because I didn’t plan properly. This time I’m planning a trip with my fiancée, so I want things to go a bit smoother.
We’ll both be reaching Siliguri in the morning from different places, and this is the rough plan I made after reading online guides and using ChatGPT:
Day 1 – Reach Gangtok, relax and explore nearby areas. Also plan to book a Nathula day-trip cab locally for Day 3.
Day 2 – Explore Gangtok properly.
Day 3 – Nathula Pass + Tsomgo Lake day trip, then back to Gangtok.
Day 4 & 5 – Travel to Lachung, relax, explore nearby places, and celebrate her birthday there.
Day 6 – Return to Siliguri.
I had a few doubts and would really appreciate some guidance from experienced travellers:
Are private cabs easily available in Gangtok for routes like Gangtok ↔ Lachung, or should I arrange everything beforehand?
Are stays/hotels in Lachung generally available on the spot if needed? I’ll probably pre-book an Airbnb, but just wondering about backup options.
Are tour packages actually worth taking for Sikkim, especially for first-time travellers? If yes, are there any trusted websites/agencies for cabs or packages?
Would really appreciate any suggestions, tips, or things I should avoid. Thanks a lot!