Where you stay

Gangtok

4 nights

The Sikkim Retreat OR The Sikkim Retreat OR (Deluxe)

Lachen

1 night

Basic Hotels / Home Hotels OR (Deluxe)

Pelling

2 nights

Dewachen Pelling OR Pelling Dewachen OR (Super-Deluxe)

7 nights in 3 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.

What's included

• Accommodation
• Sightseeing
• Meals
• Pickup and drop

Trip details

Day by day

1. Day 1 Gangtok

   NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra – Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 135 Kms / 4½ -5 Hrs).

   On arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport you will be received by our office executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok. Upon arrival proceed to the hotel for check-in; the evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok. Non sharing.

   Night in Gangtok · The Sikkim Retreat OR The Sikkim Retreat OR (Deluxe)
2. Day 2 Gangtok

   Transfer to Lachen from Gangtok

   Early morning breakfast and drive towards lachen enroute you will enjoy green hills and mountain, reach Lachen late afternoon / early evening - The snow capped peaks, It’s a valley surrounded by gigantic and humbling snow peak mountains and the starting point of Green Lake Trek – In fact the village cradled between stern, tall rock faces standing like guards – A hamlet with very few people – It almost like this town is hidden from the outside – Like a Shangri - La – Check into a hotel - Welcome Tea – Evening free to stroll and visit the Lepcha Village – Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachen.On sharing cab with all meals and Hotels

   Night in Gangtok · The Sikkim Retreat OR The Sikkim Retreat OR (Deluxe)
3. Day 3 Gangtok

   Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake and Transfer to Lachung

   Early morning breakfast – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometers, 2½ - 3½ hours drive - A valley at an altitude of 11, 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the Holy / Sacred Lake - Next drive through the cold desert till Tibet / China back to Resort for Lunch – After lunch drive to Lachung - The region is fully covered with Rhododendron forest with Chopta Valley and Thangu are the other places of interest - Back to hotel for lunch - After lunch proceed to Lachung – Nearly 50 kilometers and two hours drive – Check into hotel at Lachung - Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery - Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung. On sharing cab with all meals and Hotels

   Night in Gangtok · The Sikkim Retreat OR The Sikkim Retreat OR (Deluxe)
4. Day 4 Lachen

   Sight Seeing at Yumthang Transfer to Gangtok

   After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet - - Yumthang is a valley near the river Lachung Chu surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends - In spring the valley erupts in riots of colors as Primulae, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow covered valley except in autumn - During winter Yumthang is somber with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adding to the ethereal beauty - Return to resort at Lachung for Lunch – Transfer to Gangtok – Reach Gangtok in the evening – Check into hotel – Night stay at Gangtok. On sharing Cab

   Night in Lachen · Basic Hotels / Home Hotels OR (Deluxe)
5. Day 5 Gangtok

   Excursion to Tshangu lake and Baba Mandir

   After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake and Baba Mandir , The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel.
   (In Case of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided)
   Nathula pass tour is optional tour not included in the package, Foreighner not allowed ) Non Sharing

   Night in Gangtok · The Sikkim Retreat OR The Sikkim Retreat OR (Deluxe)
6. Day 6 Pelling

   Gangtok Transfer to Pelling

   After breakfast transfer to pelling via ravangla Buddha park sightseeing later transfer to Pelling.Overnight stay at Pelling. Non sharing

   Night in Pelling · Dewachen Pelling OR Pelling Dewachen OR (Super-Deluxe)
7. Day 7 Pelling

   Pelling Sight seen

   After breakfast visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake, Sky Walk rock Garden rimbi waterfalls O/n stay at Hotel Pelling . Evening is free to roam around the locals markets .Pelling - located at a distance of 120 kms from Gangtok is another serene, mountain village which lies in the western districts of Sikkim. This village is situated at an altitude of approximately 2000 metres and commands a spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Non sharing

   Night in Pelling · Dewachen Pelling OR Pelling Dewachen OR (Super-Deluxe)
8. Day 8

   Drop To NJp / Air port

   After breakfast at hotel transfer to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey. As you go home let the everlasting memory of the radiant Himalayas and this beautiful serene place linger in your mind and prompt you now and again to revisit this place.. On Sharing Cab

Notes from the tour operator