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Sikkim Itinerary DD - 12 -  07 Nights / 08 Days – Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri – GANGTOK (01  NIGHT) – LACHEN (01 NIGHT) – LACHUNG (02 NIGHTS) - GANGTOK (01  NIGHT) - PELLING (02 NIGHTS)  – Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri

Day – 01 – Arrival 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 kilometres 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day - 02 – Transfer to Lachen from Gangtok - Early morning breakfast – Drive 135 kilometres, 5 – 6 hours drive - Chungthang is 96 kilometres from Gangtok – Lunch at Chungthang – Lachen is 35 kilometres 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 - 03 – Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake -
Early morning breakfast – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometres, 2 ½  - 3 ½  hour’s 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 as the other places of interest - Back to hotel for lunch -  After lunch proceed to Lachung – Nearly 50 kilometres and two hours’ drive – Check into hotel at Lachung -  Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery - Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung

Day – 04 – Sight Seeing at Yumthang - Early morning breakfast – After  breakfast  drive towards  Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly  11800 feet – 26 kilometres and 1 ½ hour’s drive - On the way back one  can visit  the famous  hot  spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases - 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 - During winter Yumthang is somber  with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adding to the beauty - Return to Lachung - Evening free to stroll up to Lachung monastery and the Lepcha village – Night halt at Lachung

Day – 05 – Lachung Sight Seeing (optional) and Transfer to Gangtok – Early morning breakfast - After breakfast leave for Yumesomdong or Katao as per the program or drive to Gangtok after breakfast  - Yumesamdong is a large  valley  surrounded  by  mountains and Katao  is a snow clad peak close to Lachung – The scenic beauty of both are nice – Return journey to Gangtok is 125 kilometres, 5 – 6 hours – Lunch on the way – If the weather is good and sky is  clear  one can  get  to see the Himalayan range - The location on the way offers  majestic  view of mount Pandim, mount Kabru, mount Simvo, mount Jopuno, mount Khanchendzonga, mount Sinolchu and other peaks and the road side is wooded Rhododendron forest generally blooms during spring -  Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day – 06 – Transfer to Pelling - Transfer to Pelling via road – This is a drive of 140 kilometres 3 ½ - 4 hours  through scenic road –  Check in to the hotel – Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters / 6800 feet - On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc - It is one of the exotic destinations with historical sites, short trek routes and wildlife – Its botanical and zoological richness is  inspiring and the scenic view is something to be seen to be believed - Yuksom, Ravangla, Rinchenpong and Namchi are some of the tourist spot nearby – Check into hotel - Evening free to roam around the small settlement - Over Night stay at Pelling

Day - 07 – Pelling Local sightseeing - After breakfast at hotel – Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing of Pelling and its surroundings - The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring - Places of visit are Rimbi  water  Falls, Rimbi  Rock  Garden, Kechopalri   Lake, it is one of the holy Buddhist lake and it is believed that any wish in front of the lake comes true - Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Kechopalri  Monastery, Kanchenjunga  water  Falls, Pemayangtse  Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Pelling

Day - 08 – Departure – Pelling to Siliguri Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)  - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)  - Nearly 135 kilometres 3 ½ - 4 hours drive – Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey

Tags: Lachung Stay, Yumesamdong, Zero Point visit, Yumthang Visit, Lachung Tour Packahge, Lachung transfer, katao, Pelling transfer, Pelling sightseeing
Package : Sikkim Tour Package of 7 N 8 D
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