Gangtok, Lachen and Lachung
8D
Itinerary
Bagdogra airport to Gangtok
Bagdogra airport to Gangtok (5,500 ft),
Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
Distance:
Bagdogra airport: 5 hrs / 128 km
Gangtok to Lachen - New road
Gangtok to Lachen
08:30: Breakfast at the hotel
09:30: Proceed to Lachen (8838 ft, 110 km).
17:00: Check In at Hotel. Overnight stay at Lachen.
Lachen to Gurudongmar lake - Lachung
06: 00: Drive towards Gurudongmar lake (17,800 ft / 67 km).
On the way, visit Thangu & Chopta valley.
14:00: Return to Lachen hotel for Lunch and proceed towards Lachung
17: Check-In at Hotel. Overnight stay at Lachung.
Note: Children 5 years and below are not allowed to visit Lake due to altitude.
Lachung to Yumthang Valley & night stay at Lachung
07:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:30: Drive to Yumthang Valley (Alt 11,800 ft), 24kms an Alpine flower valley. Enjoy the scenic landscape and Hot spring.
NOTE: Optional tour to Yumesamdong Valley or Zero Point close to Tibet Border (Alt 15,000 ft, 23 km from Yumthang) for Indian tourists only (at extra cost 4000/- per vehicle on prior notice).
14:00: Drive back to Lachung. Overnight stay at Lachung.
Lachung to Gangtok
Drive towards Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok
Gangtok to Tsmogo Lake and Nathula pass
07:00: Breakfast at the hotel
07:30: Excursion to Tsmogo Lake (12,400 ft, 34km). Lake is 1 km long, oval in shape and 50 ft deep. Here you can find snowfall & Yak Riding. Visit legendary Baba Mandir & Nathula Pass (14,400 ft) Indo-China Border.
NOTE: Nathula Pass depends upon permit availability on the additional cost of Rs. 3,000/- per vehicle including permit fee. The permit is issued on the same day of travel.
17:00: Back to Hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
Gangtok local tour
08:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00: Proceed for half day sightseeing covering Ropeway, Do-Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Sunday Closed), Bhaktam Waterfalls, Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Plant Conservatory & Himalayan Zoo.
Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Namchi - Siliguri
07:30: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00: Drive towards Namchi 4314 ft. Visit Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse and Siddheswar Dham.
Post Lunch drive towards Siliguri. Overnight stay in Siliguri.
Drop to Bagdogra airport
Drop to Bagdogra airport according to schedule. Tour Ends.
