Itinerary
Meet & greet with our representative at NJP Railway station /Bagdogra Airport & transfer to Gangtok, (5,480 ft.)The capital of the state of Sikkim, Gangtok is an attractive tourist destination, reflecting a unique ambience which derives from its happy blend of tradition and modernity. Alongside the deeply felt presence of stupas and monasteries, Gangtok also bustles like any other thriving town. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the evening you can visit local market or nearby area (at your own). Overnight at Gangtok.
After breakfast drive to Tsomgo Lake (Alt 12000ft/3600M), a high altitude alpine lake close to Indo-China Border. Enjoy playing in snow and try Yak Ride and proceed further to Legendary Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir. Back to Hotel. Night stay at Gangtok hotel.
Optional Tour to Nathula Pass (14000 ft/4200 M) on China Border can be arranged (except Monday, Tuesday) for Indians only at an additional cost. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Note: (In case of Land slide or any other reason Tshango Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing)
Early morning breakfast – Next the vehicle will report for North Sikkim with permit -Drive to Lachen – Chungthang is nearly 96 kilometers from Gangtok - On the way stop at Chungthang – Next drive for 29 kilometers from Chungthang to Lachen - Reach Lachung late afternoon / early evening - The snow capped peaks, the Shingbha wild life sanctuary, Gurudongmar, Thangu, Chopta Valley and Green Lake are the major attractions of the region – It is almost like this town is hidden from the outside Overnight stay atLachen.
Early morning breakfast – The route is Lachen – Thangu – Chopta Valley - Gurudongmar lake – Lachen - Drive 55 kilometers from Lachen stop at 15000 feet for permit to be signed – Drive the rest and visit to Gurudongmar Lake - 3 hour - A valley at an altitude of nearly 15 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows – This is a holy Lake and is one of the most sacred place of worship for the Buddhist – The Lake gets frozen during winter barring a stretch which remains as water even at - 20 C – The region is generally covered with snow from December to April - This is a stretch of cold desert till Tibet / China - While returning have lunch at Lachen – After Lunch drive to Lachung–Overnight stay at Lachung..
Early morning breakfast – Visit to Yumthang i.e. 25 kilometers, 2 hour - A valley at an altitude of 11800 feet through which Lachung Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the valley of flowers – Guest can spend a few hours at Yumthang – The vast Valley stretches and is a cold desert till Tibet / China - While returning visit to hot water spring if time permits (Optional) - The region is fully covered with snow and Rhododendron forest - Back to hotel for lunch / Packed Lunch – Proceed to Gangtok - Afternoon drive to Gangtok 130 Kilometers, 5 hours - Evening free to stroll around M G Road( own expenses.Overnight stay at Gangtok.
After Breakfast check out from Hotel&transfer to Darjeeling (6,710 ft.) "The Queen of Hills", situated in West Bengal, provides a perfect gateway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite).On arrival check in to the hotel. In the evening you can visit local market or nearby area (at your own).OvernightStay at Darjeeling.
Early Morning (at 04.00 am) visit Tiger hill ( (Subject to availability of Permit / Token) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. worlds third highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop....
This morning if Time Permit you can Enjoy the Himalayan Heritage Joy Ride (Additional cost)
After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P. N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed),Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre , Tea Garden, Peace Pagoda, Japanese Temple. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
After B/Fast leisure time free for packing and personal activity, Transfer to Bagdogra airport / NJP Railway station & proceed journey with sweet memory of North East along with Roamkaro.