Where you stay

Gangtok

4 nights

Singalila mingyur or Cardamom Residency (Deluxe) Deluxe room

Lachen

1 night

Klifton Crown Lachen (Cazareh Hotels) (Deluxe) Deluxe room

Lachung

1 night

Ayurlaya Mountain Retreat (Deluxe) Deluxe room

Darjelling

2 nights

Potala Palace or Salatrees Boutique Hotel (Deluxe) Deluxe room

8 nights in 4 cities, 2 rooms. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.

What's included

• Accommodation
• Sightseeing
• Pickup and drop

Trip details

Day by day

1. Day 1 Gangtok

   I XB Airport nIjp – Gangtok ( 4 / 5Hr)

   Welcome to the north eastern heaven on earth. Your Sikkim tour starts here
   Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Gangtok. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Evening free to go famous MG Road& Enjoy the local Beauty of Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

   Night in Gangtok · Singalila mingyur or Cardamom Residency (Deluxe)
2. Day 2 Gangtok

   Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir(Nathula pass optional)

   After breakfast day excursion to the oval shaped Tsomgo Lake (40 kms from Gangtok departure in the morning) - situated at a height of 3,780 mts. with an average depth of 50 ft and home to the Brahminy duck and several migratory birds. On the way stop at Kyongnosla The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Travel to Baba Mandir another 17 kms beyond Tsomgolake. Return to Gangtok. Overnight halt at Gangtok Hotel.
   Optional Nathula (Additional Cost) (14140 Ft / 4310 Mts / 20 Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) is an Indo China border, controlled by the Indian Army & is situated approx 20 Kms ahead of Tshangu Lake at an height of 14140 Ft / 4310. The journey to Nathula& Baba Mandir is same up to 16 Kms. At this point the right arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Baba Mandir& left arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Nathula.
   One can opt for Nathula Excursion by paying a supplement cost which varies from month to month. Nathula permit gets confirmed 24 hrs prior to the journey date & it is subjected to permit availability as it is allotted as per lottery. Nathula is closed on Monday & Tuesday for tourist. Organizing the permit at the last moment is not possible & a clear window of 72 Hrs with proper documents is required to process the permit. There is no refund, in case the permit is confirmed by Sikkim tourism & due to whatsoever reason (Land slide, Heavy rain fall, VIP Movement, Health issue etc) one is not able to visit.pickup and drop from north sikkim stand for sumo/maxx8am to 8pm) nathulaextaRs 6000 per Cab (Nathula Monday Tuesday Closed)

   Night in Gangtok · Singalila mingyur or Cardamom Residency (Deluxe)
3. Day 3 Gangtok

   Gangtok Local Sightseeing

   Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Flower show , Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dulChorten, Enchey Monastery & bathang Falls (maximum 6 hours). Over night stay at Gangtok.

   Night in Gangtok · Singalila mingyur or Cardamom Residency (Deluxe)
4. Day 4 Lachen

   Gangtok to lachen(about 125km/6hrs)

   After breakfast drive to lachen(altitude 8800ft) for about 6 hours, enroute visit singhik view point, seven sister water falls, naga water falls, stop on way for lunch. Reach lichen by evening . dinner at hotel . over night hat at lachen hotel. (pickup and drop from north sikkim stand for sumo/maxx / Bolero 8am to 8pm) .

   Night in Lachen · Klifton Crown Lachen (Cazareh Hotels) (Deluxe)
5. Day 5 Lachung

   lachen – Gurudongmar excursion – lachung

   Start early at 4 am drive to Gurudongmar lake Gurudongmar Lake, also known as Gurudogmar Lake, is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 17,800 ft in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is a lake which is considered sacred by both Buddhists and Sikhsvia chopta valley& thangu , back to hotel for lunch, after lunch transfer to lachung, overnight at hotel at lachung.

   Night in Lachung · Ayurlaya Mountain Retreat (Deluxe)
6. Day 6 Gangtok

   Lachung-Yumthang excursion –Gangtok (Zero Point Optional)

   Early morning visit yumthang valley(known as valley of flowers), yumthang is the summer grazing grounds of the yeks& winter play grounds of yetis. On the way back visit the spring considered to have medical properties. Back to resort for lunch, after lunch Drive to Gangtok. Overnight at Gangtok.69
   • Zero point Extra 3000 Depends On Army Permit & Weather Condition

   Night in Gangtok · Singalila mingyur or Cardamom Residency (Deluxe)
7. Day 7 Darjelling

   Gangtok to darjeeling and toy train ride (optional)

   After breakfast Drive to Darjeeling arrival .on check in to hotel .after Lunch you are free to go Darjeeling station for toy train ride.the Darjeeling Himalayan railway ,also known as the ‘Toy train’is a 2 ft (610mm)narrow …DHR was declared a world heritahe site by UNESCO in 1999,only te second railway to have honour.overnight stay at Darjeeling.

   Night in Darjelling · Potala Palace or Salatrees Boutique Hotel (Deluxe)
8. Day 8 Darjelling

   Tigerhill and Darjeeling local sightseeing

   Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
   After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Temple. Overnight at Darjeeling.

   Night in Darjelling · Potala Palace or Salatrees Boutique Hotel (Deluxe)
9. Day 9

   Darjeeling Njp/airport Drop

   After breakfast at your hotel and proceed for the NJP Station / Bagdogra (IXB). Board your train/flight for your onward destination with cheerful memories of your holiday.

Notes from the tour operator