North Sikkim
The breathtaking view of the mountains, the fragrance of exotic flowers, the silence of the sparkling lakes and the gurgling of Teesta river makes North Sikkim a destination that no nature lover can afford to miss. This North Sikkim Tour package is an absolute no brainer and a must visit.
Fast Facts
Total Days
6 Days, 7 Nights
Fitness Level
You will be doing minor hiking and walking. No physical preparations are required.
Package Inclusions :
• Transportation Good conditional luxury vehicle with an experienced driver.
• MAP meals (either Breakfast and lunch or dinner)
• All parking fees and toll fees
• Taxes & Permit fees
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Bagdogra To Gangtok
Arrive into Gangtok after pick up from the airport/train station.
Driving time approx. 4.5 hours.
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Day 2 - Gangtok To Lachen
Lachen is the last permanent settlement en-route to Gurudongmar. It’s is a sleepy village with simple and hospitable hotels stays within the village. There are some sights off interest one can visit as out drive out from Gangtok towards Lachen.
• Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner included
Approx. travel time 5 hours.
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Day 3 - Lachen To Lachung Via Gurudongmar Lake
A day excursion to Lake Gurudongmar and return onwards to the village of Lachung. Driving time Lachen to Gurudongmar 3 hours one way. The day starts early as Gurudongmar being located at close to 18,000 feet requires an early turn around to avoid getting caught in bad weather
Note: Departure time from Lachen early morning.
return to Lachen for lunch by noon and proceed towards Lachung for night halt. Arrive at Lachung by late evening.
Meal Plan: lunch and dinner
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Day 4 - Lachung To Yumthang Valley Return To Gangtok
This day also covers considerable ground exploring the famous Yumthang Valley situated at 12,000 feet in the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary.
Driving time from Lachung to Yumthang 2.5 hours one way
Places covered:
• Yumthang Valley
• • Yumthang hot-spring
• Yumesamdong/Zero Point (Optional. Additional cost of Rs 3000)
• Post lunch at Lachung, we drive down to Gangtok
• Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch at Lachung
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Day 5- Gangtok To Tsangu Lake/ Nathula Pass
This is a full day starting out from Gangtok in the morning and returning to the hotel by late afternoon/ Evening.
Driving time one way to Tsangu Lake/ Nathula approx. 3 hrs.
Highlights
• Tsangu lake. (a sacred high altitude lake, and most popular tourist site for its scenic splendour)
• Nathu-la (The actual line of border territory between India and Chinese occupied Tibet also known as Tibet Autonomous Region). Rs 3000 extra charge for Nathula
• Baba Mandir. (A sacred site for the Indian Army Soldiers and the generally beautiful landscape)
Meal Plan: Breakfast at the property
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Day 6- Gangtok To NJP/Bagdogra
Travel downhill the Himalayas to the plains of Siliguri/ NJP/ Bagdogra.
Driving time approx. 4.5 hrs.
Meal plan : Breakfast at the property.