Where you stay
4 nights in 2 cities, 1 room with 1 extra bed. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Pickup and drop
- Sightseeing
- Meals
Trip details
Day by day
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Day 1 Gangtok
Arrival and Transfer to Gangtok
Our representative will receive you at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) . He will then assist you for your onward journey to Gangtok. Approximately 135 Kilometers 4 – 5 hours drive, Gangtok the state capital is the perfect destination for tourists in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure. Gangtok is not only popular as the land of monasteries but also is a blend of modern culture and ethnic traditions. At an elevation of 1,437 meters / 4,715 feet, Gangtok is the most often visited spot of India for its rare Orchids and Butterflies. In the evening one is free to stroll around M G Marg for a leisurely walk, a cup of hot tea or some shopping, another famous local market known as Lal Bazaar is also a good shopping hub where one gets to experience the local vegetable market and sinful shopping of clothes, bags, shoes and accessories in the same building. Over night stay at Gangtok.
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Day 2 Gangtok
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir (Nathulla optional)
After your early morning breakfast you are ready to visit the beautiful and pious Tsomgo Lake. Permits are made on the very same day. Nearly a 48 kilometers drive, it takes around 2 hours to reach Tsomgo / Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, witness the cool, serene holy water and the picturesque beauty. Tsomgo Lake is one of the holy lake of the region and a temple of Lord Shiva is also built on the lakeside. Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place. This place remains snow clad till April and lays frozen.Once you are arrive from Tsomgo, you are free to enjoy a stroll around M G Road or Lal bazaar (Local Market). Over night stay at Gangtok.
Children below the age of 5, guests suffering from asthma and aged guests who has difficulty in breathing are strictly not recommended to visit Nathulla Pass. EXTRA 5500/- -
Day 3 Lachung
Transfer to Lachung
After breakfast, start drive to Lachung around 10 am via Chungthang .Lachung is 125 kilometers or 5 – 6 hoursdrive from Gangtok . Stop for lunch at RangRang which takes nearly 3 -3 ½ hours of drive from Gangtok . Lachung is situated at an altitude of 8600 feet . On the way enjoy a few scenic beauties like Tashi View point , Naga Waterfalls, 7 sister Waterfalls, and the confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang . The road leads through Rhododendron plants of the Singha Forest Reserve extended up to the Tibetan Plateau . Picturesque landscape, snow peaked mountains, flowing rivers blooming Rhododendrons . During April / May / June one can find the riot of colours as Rhododendrons, Primulae and many other Alpine Flowers are in full bloom . Guest are expected to reach Lachung late in the afternoon or early evening . Check in to hotel . Evening will be free to take a stroll toLachung Monastery . Night stay in Lachung .
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Day 4 Gangtok
Lachung Sight Seeing and Gangtok Transfer ( Mt . Katao & zero point optional )
After breakfast leave for Yumthang which is nearly 26 kilometers and is an hours drive . Yumthang valley is situated at an altitude of nearly 11,800 feet with the river Lachung Chu flowing through the valley . Yumthang valley is also very popular for it’s hot spring which is known for it’s curative properties. Lachung is most sought after by tourist and the valley is either snow covered or the blooming Rhododendron always enhances the beauty of the place . Yumthang is a large valley surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends and the cold breeze starts in the winter months there as there is snow all around and the snow clad mountains adds to the beauty . After the sightseeing return to Gangtok. Check into hotel . Night stay in Gangtok . Zero Point extra charges = 4000/- Mt Katao extra charges = 4000/-
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Day 5
Departure to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)
Check out from the hotel and transfer to IXB Airport/NJP railway Station for your onward journey taking along beautiful memories of Sikkim .