North Sikkim is the most beautiful hill station in the Indian State Sikkim bordering Nepal and China.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station | ||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight. | ||||
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Day 1: NJP RAILWAY STATION / BAGDOGRA AIRPORT TO GANGTOK
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport & transfer to Gangtok. Gangtok is the Capital of Sikkim. On arrival Check-into hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 2: GANGTOK TO LACHEN
Early morning breakfast – Drive 135 kilometers, 5 – 6 hours drive – Chungthang is 96 kilometers from Gangtok – Lunch at Chungthang – Lachen is 35 kilometers from Chungthang . Reach Lachen late afternoon / early evening – The snow capped peaks, the Shingbha wildlife sanctuary, Gurudongmar Lake, Chopta Valley, Thangu are the major attraction – 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 – Evening free to stroll and visit the Lepcha Village – Overnight stay at Lachen.
Day 3: EXCURSION TO GURUDONGMAR LAKE AND TRANSFER TO LACHUNG
Early morning breakfast – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometers, 3 hours drive – Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world, located at an altitude of 17,100 ft (5,210 m). It lies in the district of North Sikkim in the state of Sikkim in India, only some 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) south of Chinese border. 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 (Optional visit to Chopta Valley at extra charge) – Back to hotel for lunch – After lunch proceed to Lachung – Nearly 50 kilometers and 2.5 hours drive – Check into hotel at Lachung – Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery – Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung.
Day 4: SIGHTSEEING AT YUMTHANG VALLEY AND TRANSFER TO GANGTOK
After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet – On the way you may 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 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 (Optional visit to Zero Point at extra charge). Return to Hotel at Lachung for Lunch – Reach Gangtok in the evening – Night stay at Gangtok.
Day 5: EXCURSION TO TSOMGO LAKE & BABA MANDIR
Morning Breakfast – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake (commonly known as Changu Lake) & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometres and 2 hours drive – Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet – The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep – Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all (Optional visit to Nathula Pass at extra charge) – Back to Gangtok. Over Night stay at Gangtok.
Day 6: GANGTOK TO NJP RAILWAY STATION / BAGDOGRA AIRPORT
After breakfast Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfers to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.
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