5 Nights 6 Days Tour Package to Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung

Itinerary

On arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station, you will be received by our office executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok. Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous state of Sikkim. Gangtok is located in the eastern Himalayan range, at an elevation of 1,650 m (5,410 ft). Nestled within higher peaks of the Himalaya and enjoying a year-round mild temperate climate. Upon arrival proceed to hotel for check-in – overnight stay at Gangtok.

After morning breakfast – Drive 135 kilometers, 5 – 6 hours drive to Lachen via Chungthang. On the way to Lachen, enjoy the beautiful snow-capped mountain & waterfalls like Seven Sisters Wayerfalls, Naga Waterfalls. Bheem Nala Waterfalls, Singik View Points or Kanchanzonga view point etc. You will likely to reach Lachen late afternoon / early evening - The snow-capped peaks, Gurudongmar Lake – 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 – Overnight stay in Lachen.

Early morning breakfast – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometres, 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. The region is fully covered with Rhododendron forest. On the way back guest can also visit Kalapatthar & Chopta Valley at an extra cost payable to the driver. Back to hotel for lunch - After lunch proceed to Lachung – Nearly 50 kilometres and two hours drive – Check into hotel at Lachung - Overnight stay in Lachung.

After breakfast drive towards Yumthang Valley situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet - On the way you visit the famous hot spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases - Yumthang is a valley near the river Lachung Chu surrounded by mountains where the tree line. Guest can also visit Zero Point & Katao at an extra cost payable to the driver. Back to hotel have lunch & proceed to Gangtok. On arrival check in to hotel – overnight stay at Gangtok

After breakfast, start for excursion to Tsongmo Lake or Tshangu Lake (12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way from Gangtok) the cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around and Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) (no entry for foreigner national, they are allowed to visit till Tshangu Lake, with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 & above number to visit Tshangu Lake). Guest can also visit Nathula Pass at an extra cost which is payable to the driver subject to the permit received. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel.

*If Tshangu Lake is closed due to any other reasons, then an alternate sightseeing will be provided

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Bagdogra Airport / NJP station for your onwards 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.

Price & Validity

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Accommodation on 2 Dbl sharing (4 Adults)
Exclusive vehicle for transfers & sightseeing
Non AC Innova / Honda BRV / Xylo for all transfer & sightseeing
Meal Plan: CP (Gangtok) AP (Lachen & Lachung)
Transportation on non-sharing basis.
Vehicle will be available as per itinerary only.
All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.

Interstate Flight, Train & Bus Tickets
Personal Expenses such as Room Heaters, Laundry Service, Telephone Calls, Tips & Gratuity. Mineral Water / Soft / Hard drinks.
Additional adventurous activities like River rafting, Paragliding, Yak / Horse riding, Boating, Rope Way etc. needs to be paid directly by guest itself on the spot.
Extra sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
Camera fees, Guide / tour escort charges & Entrance Fees.
Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc. to be borne by the guest, which is directly payable on the spot.
Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
Anything which is not include in the inclusion.
GST 5%

Other Details

NATHULA PASS: (Indo- China border) is always kept as optional tour from every travel agency. As maximum time the roads get closed due to bad weather or road blockage. If you like to visit Nathula Pass. This will be added as last moment if everything is fine & post permit received. Extra cost is payable to the driver on the spot. *Note: Nathula Pass remains closed on Monday & Tuesday & Permit once issued cannot be cancelled / returned & Guest has to pay the extra amount to the driver. Vehicle will be provided either Sharing or Non Sharing basis depending on the permit issued.

Other points at North Sikkim like, ZERO POINT, KATAO, KALAPATHAR are not a part of this itinerary as many times guest are unable to cover these places because of health condition due to freezing cold & lack of oxygen. But if you wish to visit these points, it will be added by driver in last moments and extra cost per vehicle per points needs to pay to driver on the spot.