Gangtok Lachen Lachung 4 Nights 5 Days Tour in North Sikkim

Tour Package : Gangtok Lachen Lachung (North Sikkim) Tour in India 4N 5D
Itinerary Code : M2A-GNGLCN-45
Places Covered : Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Baba Mandir Memorial - Nathu La Pass - Lachen  - Gurudongmar Lake - Lachung - Yumthang Valley - Zero Point (Yumesamdong)
Duration : 4 Nights / 5 Days

Itinerary Gist : Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Gangtok (01 Night) - Lachen (01 Night) - Lachung (01 Night) - Gangtok (01 Night) - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri

Day 1 Arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) / Siliguri and Transfer to Gangtok - Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok – 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 135 kilometers 04 ½ - 05 hours drive – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day 2 Transfer from 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 wild life 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 - Welcome Tea – Evening free to stroll and visit the Lepcha Village – Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachen

Day 3 Gurudongmar Lake Excursion & Lachung Transfer - Early morning breakfast – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometers, 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 - 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 - Back to hotel for lunch - After lunch proceed to Lachung – Nearly 50 kilometers and two hours drive – Check into hotel at Lachung - Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery - Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung

Day 4 Yumthang Excursion & Gangtok Transfer - Early morning breakfast - Guest will drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet and is nearly 25 kilometers and is maximum 01½ hour’s drive - Its will be covered with snow most of the time - On the way you may visit the famous hot spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases due to its sulphur content - 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 - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day 5 Departure to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Early morning breakfast - Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - It is approximately 130 kilometers and 4 ½ to 5 hours’ drive - The road will be bit busy and traffic will be heavy from 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM - The drive will be along the River Teesta and is scenic - Stoppage at Rangpo / Chitrey or Melli for a cup of Tea and some refreshment – One can stop at Coronation bridge if time permits – One will travel through the area of natural beauty - Rafting on the way is an optional (Most operators are not Registered with any Government organisation hence try to avoid the same) – Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey