High altitude in North East India
Leh sits at about 3,500 m, and the passes beyond it go above 5,000 m. Flying straight into that height asks the body to adjust fast, so our routes start with 48 hours of rest and rise slowly.
We carry oxygen on high drives and plan nights at lower camps where we can. If you have heart or lung conditions, speak to your doctor before booking any route on this page.
Places
Where to go
A Monpa river valley halfway to Tawang
Sikkim's ridge-top capital, facing the Kanchenjunga range
A high Sikkim valley of rhododendrons near the Tibetan frontier
India's largest monastery, high in the eastern Himalaya
Shape your own journey Tell us your dates and what you hope to feel. We draw the route around you. Begin Not sure where to start? We match the land to your month, your pace and the people travelling with you. Begin Talk to a planner A first route and an indicative price within one working day. No payment to start. BeginJourneys
Routes to start from
Experiences
Hours that fit the style
Stays
Where we would book
A recent Taj resort and spa in the hills around Gangtok, named after the guras, Sikkim's rhododendron. It brings Taj service to Sikkim, with mountain-facing rooms, …
A large resort on the hillside below Gangtok, built in Sikkimese style with a monastery-inspired main building, a spa, an indoor pool and a casino. Rooms …
Gangtok's heritage hotel, built in 1932 as a guest house for the Chogyal, the former king of Sikkim, and now run by the Elgin group. Rooms …
Shape your own journey Tell us your dates and what you hope to feel. We draw the route around you. Begin Not sure where to start? We match the land to your month, your pace and the people travelling with you. Begin Talk to a planner A first route and an indicative price within one working day. No payment to start. Begin