5 Nights 6 Days Tour Package to Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung
Itinerary
Arrive at the NJP/Bagdogra, our representative will drive you to Gangtok (1437 m). Upon reaching the hotel, check in and relax. The rest of the day will be at your will to explore.
MG Marg is where you can take a stroll in the evening. It is a famous marketplace and you can shop for souvenirs and local artifacts. Make sure to add the religious paintings called Thankas, the Nepalese dresses, Tibetan carpets, stuff made from bamboo and cane, alpine cheese, hand-woven jackets, and also some electronics.
Return back to the hotel and enjoy spending the overnight in the comfort of the hotel room in Gangtok.
After having your breakfast, we will proceed to Namchi Char Dham. It is believed that a visit to this place is enough to wash away one’s sins. The 108 feet statue of Lord Shiva is encircled and supported by a girdle of twelve Jyotirlingams Chardham, which is situated in India in four different places East Jagannath, West as Dwarika, South as Rameshawaram, North as Badrinath Dham, where especially Hindus consider the main pilgrimage. This temple complex is also known as Siddheswar Dham. Char Dham is located about 84 km away from Gangtok and is accessible by a nice and smooth road all the way. After that, return to the hotel in Gangtok for a comfortable overnight stay.
Have your breakfast and start your day early by checking out from the hotel in Gangtok and proceeding towards Lachen. It is a valley that runs deep and is bounded by massive yet humbling snow-capped mountains. It is a peaceful hamlet with a mere population.
On arrival, check in at the hotel and head out for sightseeing.
Lepcha Village: Peep into the rich cultural heritage of Sikkim and meet with the indigenous people at Lepcha Village. You can get insights into the way of life in rural settings in the state. It is also a trekking destination and you can undertake hiking and angling here.
Return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay in Lachen.
After having an early morning breakfast, check out from the hotel in Lachen and head out for sightseeing.
Gurudongmar Lake: A 3 hours drive will take you to a valley that is perched at an altitude of 11, 800 feet. The lake set here is considered to be holy by Sikhs, Buddhists and Hindus and is one of the highest lakes in the world.
Cold desert: This is where the Himalayan rain-shadow zone merges with the Tibetan plateau.
After sightseeing in Lachen, continue your journey towards Lachung. It is a region that is fully covered with Rhododendron forest. Visit the Chopta Valley and Thangu Valley on your way.
The Lachung Monastery: It is an ancient Nyingma Buddhist gompa that is set at an astonishing height of 9,600 feet. The monastery hosts a famous mask dance each year and if you are around, you must behold its mesmerizing sights.
Spend the overnight at the hotel in Lachung.
After having your breakfast meal, check out from the hotel and drive to reach 11,800 feet above sea level to this valley. You may visit the famous hot spring that is popular owing to its curative properties for skin diseases.
After that, leave for Gangtok. On your way, cover a few sightseeing spots.
Singhik and Mangan: These are two scenic towns you will cross on your way to Gangtok. If the weather is suitable and the sky is clear, you can enjoy the stunning views of the Himalayan ranges.
Optional Tour to Zero Point / Additional Charges / Special Permit
An optional tour to Zero Point can be arranged on request. Set at an altitude of 15,300 feet, it is the last outpost of civilization. The international border of China lies a few meters ahead and hence civilians are restricted to go any further.
After sightseeing, continue your journey to Gangtok. On arrival, check in at the hotel and spend the night.
Today will be the last day of this tour. After having breakfast in the hotel, depending on your flight/train timing, you can visit the local market. After that, you will finally be dropped off at the airport/railway station. We hope that your journey will be a memorable one.
Price & Validity
Hotel Category | Price (Per Person) | Hotel Options |
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3 Star | Rs 11,500 | Revealed on Request |
Inclusions / Exclusions
Accommodation on a Twin/Double sharing basis in Deluxe hotels
Extra bed for the extra Adult, Child (above 12 yrs) Child without bed (5-11 Yrs) i.e. As Per tour cost paid.
Internal transfers & sightseeing by AC vehicle some sightseeing by Non AC small vehicle as per tour itinerary.
Food Plan As per tour Itinerary.
Porter charges except for the itinerary.
Complimentary breakfast.
Onward and return train/air ticket fare & food.
Optional sightseeing.
Any increase in any applicability of new taxes from the Government.
Entrance fees.
Any up-gradation in class or hotel room category.
Cost of Insurance.
Cost of Pre / Post tour hotel accommodation.
Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc. incurred due to unforeseen, unavoidable forced major circumstances during the tour.
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency.
Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary.
Porterage (coolie charges), laundry, telephone charges, shopping, or extra beverages mineral water, and items of personal nature.
Other Details
The above-mentioned cost is based on a minimum of 4 adults travelling together. Any increase/ decrease in the strength of the group would change the price