Gangtok Lachung & Darjeeling Tour

Gangtok Lachung & Darjeeling Tour

Day 01 :

BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / NJP RAILWAY STATION TO GANGTOK
Meet & greet on arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station & transfer to Gangtok.
Gangtok is the Capital of Sikkim. On arrival Check-into hotel & rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 02 :

EXCURSION TO TSOMGO LAKE & BABA MANDIR

Morning Breakfast – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake (commonly known as Changu Lake) & Baba
Mandir nearly 40 kilometres and 2 hours’ drive – Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters /
12310 feet – The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep – Generally covered in snow
for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory
birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all (Optional visit
to Nathula Pass at extra charge) – Back to Gangtok. Over Night stay at Gangtok.
Day 03 :

GANGTOK TO LACHUNG

Morning breakfast then around 10 AM drive to Lachung via Chungthang – Lachung is 125
kilometers, 5 to 6 hours’ drive –Chungthang nearly 3 hours of drive from Gangtok – Lachung
situated at an altitude of 8600 feet – On the way enjoy a few wonderful locations like Seven
sister waterfalls, Naga Waterfalls and the confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu at
Chungthang – The road leads through Rhododendron plants of the Singha Forest Reserve
extended up to the Tibetan Plateau – Picturesque landscape, snow peaked mountains,
flowing rivers blooming Rhododendrons – During April / May / June one can find the riot of
colours as Rhododendrons, Primulae and many other Alpine Flowers are in full bloom –
Guest are expected to reach Lachung at late afternoon or early evening – Check into hotel –
Evening free to stroll up to Lachung monastery – Night stay at Lachung.
Day 04 :

SIGHTSEEING AT YUMTHANG VALLEY AND TRANSFER TO GANGTOK

After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet – On
the way you may 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 ethereal beauty. (Optional visit to Zero Point / Katao at extra charge)
Return to Hotel at Lachung for Lunch – Reach Gangtok in the evening – Night stay at
Gangtok.
Day 05 :

GANGTOK TO DARJEELING TOUR

This morning after breakfast transfer to Destination Darjeeling, the Queen of the Hills. Nearly 100
kilometres 3:30 hour’s drive –On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 06 :

DARJEELING SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt.
Kanchendzonga (World’s 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and
Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park
(Closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed),

Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple (All depends on time). Back to
hotel – Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 07 :

DARJEELING TO NJP RAILWAY STATION / BAGDOGRA AIRPORT

After breakfast Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfers to NJP Railway Station
/ Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.
3 STAR ACCOMMODATION :
 Gangtok – The Royal Heritage / Alpine Hills Retreat or Similar

 Lachung – Delight Lachung Heritage / Rufina Lachung's Pride & spa or Similar
 Darjeeling – Anutri Hill Resort / Zambala Retreat or Similar