Day

Trip Details

1

On arrival at New Jalpaiguri Rly station/ Bagdogra Airport, you will be received by our representative and commuted to the beautiful hill Gangtok in Sikkim along the river Teesta( 4 – 5 hours).  Overnight stay in Hotel in Gangtok. 

2

After breakfast, we shall go for a City Tour of Gangtok covering the famous Rumtek Monastery, Do-Dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology, Flower show and Cottage industry. Evening free to explore local markets at the popular Mall Road. Overnight stay in Hotel in Gangtok. 

3

 After breakfast, we go on an excursion trip to Tsomgo Lake/Changu Lake. The tranquil water of this beautiful lake harmonizes with the picturesque scenery around. We shall also visit Baba Mandir, built in the honor of an Indian Army soldier, Captain ‘Baba’ Harbhajan Singh and the Nathula Pass, located near the Indo-China border. Nathula was once an offshoot of ancient silk route connecting Lhasa in Tibet to plains of Bengal. But the pass was closed after the war between India and China in 1962 and was reopened only in 2006. Later, we drive back to our hotel. Overnight stay in Hotel in Gangtok. 

4

After breakfast, we head to North Sikkim wherein we shall drive to the beautiful hamlet of Lachen (altitude 2,750 metres / 6 hours). The town commands a panoramic view of the Himalayan mountains and is abundant in wildlife.  Enroute,we shall visit Singhik View point, Seven Sisters Water Falls and Naga Water Falls. Stop on way for lunch. We end our journey at Lachen and check into our Hotel. Overnight stay at Lachen.

5

Early morning after breakfast, we go for a sightseeing tour wherein we shall visit the beautiful Gurudongmar Lake and Chopta valley located near the Chinese border.  The journey takes us through Thangu and Chopta valley. The road to Gurudongmar from Thangu passes through the high alpine pastures carpeted with thick rhododendron bushes.  Located at an attitude of 16890 ft, the spectacular Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world. The waters of this lake are said to have curative properties and is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists.  Later, we drive back to our hotel for lunch. Evening free to explore. Overnight stay at Lachen.

6

 Today, after breakfast, we leave Lachen and proceed towards the beautiful village of Lachung. Evening free to explore. Overnight stay at Lachung.

7

Early morning, we shall drive to Yumthang Valley (known as Valley of Flowers). Yumthang is a beautiful destination, covered with Rhododendron and Primula flowers and is the summer grazing ground of the Yaks.  A number of sacred Hot springs are scattered in the valley providing an unexpected opportunity to feel the warmth of the water even in freezing temperature.  On the way back to our hotel for lunch and rest. Later, we drive back to the town of Gangtok. Overnight at hotel in Gangtok. 

8

Today, after breakfast, we drive to New Jaipalguri Rly station/Bagdogra airport (4-5 hours) for our onward journey with memories of a Lifetime!