North Sikkim (Lachung) Package 05 Nights & 06 Days

Day- 01

On arrival transfer to Gangtok - On arrival, guests will be representative will receive guests and assist them to forward journey to  Gangtok - The drive is approximately 120 Kilometres and is nearly 04½ - 05 hours drive along the River Teesta and National Highway 10 - Gangtok is a clean bustling, friendly hill station, and the capital of the Indian state of Sikkim - It is a perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure - It is a land of monastery, mystic rituals, and colourful festivals - It is popular Buddhist pilgrimage site after the construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840 - Situated at an elevation of 1,437 meters i.e. 4,715 feet is the most often visited spot of India for its rare Orchids and Butterflies - In the evening one is free to stroll around M.G.Marg or the local Market - One can also visit the local pub or Casinos - Overnight stay at Gangtok

Day- 02

Excursion to Changu / Tsomgo Lake [Nathu La  is Optional] - Early morning breakfast - After the arrival of permits the vehicle will report at hotel or Taxi Stand - After breakfast excursion start - This is nearly 52 kilometers drive and takes nearly 02 hours - Visit Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty - Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lakes of the region - A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside - Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place - Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen - Back to hotel for lunch or lunch on the way - The rest of the day is free - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market - Overnight stay at Gangtok

[Note: Nathu La Pass visit is an option and depends heavily on the permit issued -  Papers are collected the previous night [EPIC i.e. Voters ID & Passport] - Nathu La Pass once booked the amount is not refunded even if the trip get canceled - Nathula Pass supplement of INR 2500 - INR 4000  has to be paid on the spot as it is not included in the final costing] Foreign Nationals are not allowed to Nathula or Baba Mandir but with a guide, they are allowed only toll Tsomgo Lake]

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Gangtok Local Sightseeing - Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for the city tour of Gangtok – Sightseeing will be for full or half-day as per guests requirement to make it easy and comfortable – It is not possible to cover all the spot in a single day hence we make the program with points covering minimum distance traveled - Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre (Closed on Sunday and 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month), Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Dro-Dul Chorten, Gonjang Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours) - Back to Hotel - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center Or Casino - Overnight stay at Gangtok

Day- 03

Transfer to Lachung - Early morning breakfast - After the permit is issued for guests and vehicle - The vehicle will report at North Sikkim Stand [Hotel to Stand is Maruti Van] - Drive approximately 123 kilometres and is 05½ - 06 hours drive along the scenic road & through Rhododendron Sanctuary - Chungthang is 96 kilometres from Gangtok and stop for Lunch - Next drive 34 kilometres to Lachung Valley's through Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary and is known as Valley of Flowers - Reach late afternoon / early evening - This village is home to the 19th-century Buddhist Lachung Monastery, surrounded by apple orchards - It’s a valley surrounded by gigantic and humbling snow peak mountains - In fact, the village cradled between stern, tall rock faces standing like guards - Like a Shangri - La - Check into a hotel - Welcome Tea - Evening free to stroll and visit the Lepcha Village & Monastery - Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachung

Day- 04

Yumthang Sight Seeing - Early morning breakfast - Visit Yumthang i.e. 25 kilometers and is nearly 01½  - 02 hours drive [One Way] - A valley at an altitude of 11800 feet through which Lachung Chu flows, generally covered with snow from November to April -  It is known as the valley of flowers - Guest can spend an hour at Yumthang along with the hot water spring - The vast Valley stretches and is a cold desert till Tibet Autonomous Region / China border  - While returning visit to hot water spring if time permits - The region is fully covered with snow from November to April & Rhododendron during Spring - [Yumesandong or Zero Point & Katao are optional sightseeing] - Back to the hotel - In the evening guests can walk down the village and visit Lachung Monastery - Night halt at Lachung

Day- 05

Transfer to Gangtok [Optional Sightseeing] -  Early morning breakfast -  Lunch at Hotel or on the way - There is an option of visiting Yumesamdong (Zero Point)  but it's Optional - On the way, guest can stop between  Singhik and Mangan - Return journey is from Lachung via Chungthang - Gangtok is approximately 125 kilometers and is nearly 05 - 06 hours drive along the scenic road - If the weather is good and the sky is  clear  one can  get  to see the Himalayan range with the snow peak Mount Khangchendzonga -  The location on the way offers a majestic  view of Mount Pandim, Mount Kabru, Mount Simvo, Mount Jopuno, Mount Khangchendzonga, Mount Sinolchu, and other peaks - Rhododendron forest generally blooms during spring and the region is covered with snow from November to April -  Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day- 06

Departure transfer to Siliguri - Guests can walk in M G Road during early morning and return to the hotel for breakfast - After breakfast get ready for the transfer - Siliguri is at a distance of approximately 125 kilometers and is nearly 03½ - 04 hours drive along the scenic road via Rangpo & Sevoke - The drive is through hills and with scenic beauty - Stoppage at Rangpo / Chitrey or Melli for a cup of Tea is advisable if time permits - One stop at Coronation bridge for photography and Sevoke Kalimandir if time permits - The drive will be along National Highway 10 and River Teesta -  Drop at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri / Pakyong Airport (PYG) - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey