6 Days North Sikkim: Lachung and Gangtok
6 Days North Sikkim: Lachung and GangtokDetailed DescriptionThe package covers the popular North Sikkim Places like Lachung, Yumthang and Gangtok with private cars for all days along with sight seeing and adventourous activities 6 Days Package
Cities Covered : Gangtok,(blank) Itinerary OverviewDay 1:"Arrival and Transfer to Gangtok" Day 2:"Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir & Optional Nathula Pass" Hotels Overview"Green Retreat or similar" NACity: "Gangtok" "Crown de Cruz Residency or Greendale Residence or Similar" NACity: "Gangtok" Detailed ItineraryDay 1: Arrival and Transfer to GangtokArrive at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) & we will pick you up and transfer to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India. It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies - Nearly 120 kilometers 4 hours drive – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok. Meals Included: Breakfast Night Stay: Gangtok Day 2: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir & Optional Nathula PassMorning breakfast at hotel – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees - 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 - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok. Optional Excursion to Nathula Pass – Extra Charge applicable for this but dependent on Permit Obtained, if Permit denied on the Day of Travel, the Extra Charge will be Refunded Nathula Pass excursion will be charged extra at Rs. 500 to Rs. 800 per person depending on Group Size Meals Included: Breakfast Night Stay: Gangtok Day 3: Gangtok to Lachung via ChungthangMorning breakfast then around 10 AM drive to Lachung via Chungthang – Lachung is 125 kilometers, 5 – 6 hours – Lunch at Chungthang nearly 2 Ѕ – 3 hours of drive from Gangtok - Lachung situated at an altitude of 8600 feet - On the way enjoy a few wonderful locations like Tashi View point, Kabi Lungstok, Naga Waterfalls, Twin Waterfalls, Bhim Nala Waterfalls and the confluence of Lachen chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang - Lunch will be served at Namok - The road leads through Rhododendron plants of the Singha Forest Reserve extended up to the Tibetan Plateau - Picturesque landscape, snow peaked mountains, flowing rivers blooming rhododendrons - During April / May / June one can find the riot of colours as Rhododendrons, Primulae and many other Alpine Flowers are in full bloom – Guest are expected to reach Lachung at late afternoon or early evening – Check into hotel – Evening free to stroll up to Lachung monastery – Night halt at Lachung. Meals Included: Breakfast Night Stay: (blank) Day 4: Lachung to Yumthang & back to Gangtok (Optional Visit to Zero Point)Morning breakfast - After breakfast leave for Yumthang nearly 26 kilometers and is an hour drive - Yumthang valley is situated at an altitude of nearly 11800 feet with the river Lachung Chu flowing through the valley - Yumthang valley, hot spring, Yumey Samdong are nearby places of tourist Interest - Lachung is most sought after by tourist and the valley is either snow covered or the blooming Rhododendron always enhance the beauty of the place - On the way from Yumthang one may visit the famous hot spring known for its curative properties - Yumthang is a large valley surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends and the cold desert starts – In the winter months there is snow all around and the snow clad mountains adds to the beauty. After lunch leave for Gangtok - Overnight stay at Gangtok Please Note: If Zero Point is to be visited then there would extra Taxi charge and ideally Extra Night is recommended for stay at Lachung Meals Included: Breakfast Night Stay: Gangtok Day 5: Gangtok Local Sight-seeingAfter breakfast at your Hotel you will depart for full day city tour of Gangtok. This includes Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, Dro-drul Chorten (Stupa, built by the venerable Trulshi Rimpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism, in 1945), Rumtek Monastery (the seat of the Karmapa Rimpoche, head of the Karmapa sub-sect of the Kargyudpa order of Tibetan Buddhism), White Hall, Banjakri Water Falls, Botanical garden, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok and Tashi View Point. Overnight stay at Gangtok. Meals Included: Breakfast Night Stay: Gangtok Day 6: Gangtok – NJP Station / Bagdogra Airport DropAfter breakfast transfer to NJP Station or Bagdogra airport for your onward journey with some extremely beautiful memories of this unique state “ Sikkim “ Meals Included: Breakfast Night Stay: (blank) Hotel DetailsHotel:Green Retreat or similar City: Gangtok Category of Hotel: NA Hotel:Crown de Cruz Residency or Greendale Residence or Similar City: Gangtok Category of Hotel: NA Hotel:Tenzing Retreat or Similar City: (blank) Category of Hotel: NA Hotel:Tashi Yankel Residency or Dikling Resort City: (blank) Category of Hotel: NA Inclusions & ExclusionsInclusions•Accommodation on Triple / Twin Sharing Basis in Standard or 3 Star Hotels as per selection Exclusions•Air Fare/Train fare. Pricing & ValidityPrice Per PersonRS. 9900, Min 8Standard RS. 11500, Min 83 Star RS. 10750, Min 6Standard RS. 12250, Min 63 Star RS. 13500, Min 4Standard RS. 15000, Min 43 Star |
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