Overview
DAY 1 – NJP Railway station /Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok (125 Kms | 4 Hours)
DAY 2 – Gangtok Local Sightseeing: Tsongmo Lake | Baba Mandir | Nathu La (Optional)
DAY 3 – Gangtok to Lachen (118 Kms | 6 hours)
DAY 4 – Lachen – Gurudongmar Lake (40 km each side) – Lachung (44 km/2 hours)
DAY 5 – Lachung – Yumthang Valley (26 km/1.5 hours) – Gangtok (130 km/4 to 5 hours)
DAY 6 – Gangtok – NJP Railway station /Bagdogra Airport (125 Kms | 4 Hours)
Itinerary
Upon arrival at the Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station, our representative will meet you and get you transferred to Gangtok. Once you reach Gangtok, check-in to the hotel. Rest of the evening is free for you to spend on your leisure. You can visit the famous M G Marg in this time. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast in the morning, you will leave for a visit to the famous Tsongmo Lake. Shaped like an oval, the lake is located 40 km away from the city of Gangtok and has an elevation of about 3,780 m above sea level. Apart from its breathtaking scenic beauty, the lake is also famous for housing the Brahminy Ducks and many other migratory birds. Following this will be a visit to the shrine of the famous Baba Harbhajan Singh, a war hero. The shrine is popularly called the Baba Mandir. After this experience, you will return to Gangtok. Overnight at Hotel.
Drive to Lachen (9500ft), a village surrounded by snow-capped peaks and beautiful alpine meadows via Chungthang, another quiet and picturesque hamlet on the higher Himalayas famous for its proximity to the Kanchenjunga National park. Chungthang is a sub-divisional town and the gateway to Northern Sikkim. Also, visit Tashi view point, naga falls falling on the way. Arrive at the beautiful Lachen and check-in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
The day starts pretty early as you take your breakfast at Thangu and make your way through the Kanchenjunga National park. You will be arriving at the scenic Gurudongmar Lake and after spending an amazing time at the glacial lake, you will return to Lachen for transfer to Lachung. En-route visit the Confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang. Arrive at Lachung and check-in to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Early Morning after breakfast, you will be visiting Yumthang valley also known as Valley of Flowers. Located at a height of approx. 11,800 ft above sea level. Yumthang is located some 26 km away from Lachung. Where the tree line ends, the valley erupts in multi-colored meadows of flowers of Primula, Rhododendron, other alpine flowers. You will then return back to Lachung for lunch and take a transfer to Gangtok. Arrive at Gangtok and check-in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel
After your breakfast this morning, you will leave for the NJP station/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB). Return with lots of memories
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Includes
- Departure Taxes
- Entry Fees
- Personal Guide
- Airport Transfers
- Breakfast
Excludes
- 5 Star Accommodation