Gangtok Lachung Lachen Pelling Tour Package
Tour Package : Gangtok Lachung Lachen Tour 8N 9D
Itinerary Code : VNE/LT 008
Duration : 8 Nights / 9 Days
Itinerary Gist : New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) - Gangtok (02 Night) - Lachung (01 Night) - Lachen (02 Night) - Gangtok (01 Night) - Pelling (02 Night) - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Day 1
Arrival - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) - On arrival you will be received by our representative - He will assist you to board vehicle for Gangtok - Gangtok – It is a tranquil spot surrounded by fog - masked mountains, at an elevation of 1,780 meters / 5,480 feet is the capital of Sikkim. It enjoys a serene, pleasant climate all year round and a wonderful destination for tourist in search of delight and peace - One can go trekking or any other adventure. Gangtok is the most frequently visited spot of India for its varied and rare orchids, butterflies and wildlife - Lachen, Lachung, Chungthang and Mangan are the four most upcoming tourist spot of north Sikkim - Evening free to stroll around the market in Mahatma Gandhi Road for shopping - Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2
Tsomgo / Changu Lake excursion - This excursion is a drive of about 40 kilometers away, this serene lake is at an altitude of 12,400 feet near Nathu La Pass. The route is along Kyangosla wildlife and there are waterfalls but the biggest one is Kyangosla fall. The lake is nearly a kilometers in length, 4 ½ meters in depth and the lake remains frozen during the winter months up to mid - May. This lake is frozen most of the time. It is considered sacred by the local people. The area is scenic and a temple of lord Siva is constructed on the lakeside. Various species of birds can be spotted. One can get coffee or tea sold by the vendors in the vicinity of the lake. Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial and Nathu La Pass are nearby (18 Kilometers) - Evening free to stroll around the market for shopping - Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3
Early morning breakfast – Drive to Lachung via Chungthang - Lachung – 117 kilometers, 5 hours - A Paradise on earth with numerous waterfalls, hot springs, glaciers, and the majestic snow covered Himalayan range. In the remote Tibet / China border – is a very picturesque landscape of snow peaked mountains, flowing river and exotic of color from blooming rhododendrons - Evening free to stroll around the Lachung Monastery and the village - Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4
Early morning breakfast - Drive to Yumthang – 25 kilometers, 1 hour - Yumthang valley and Hot water spring, will please you – Back to hotel - Lunch in the hotel – Drive Lachung to Lachen - 48 kilometers / 2 hours - Lachen – A tranquil destination at an elevation of 8840 feet with panoramic view of Himalayan range, exotic flora, fauna, monastery and tribal villages. Situated on a grassy and bush flat from the periphery of which rise the pine clad mountains with there snowy peaks, black cliffs and rhododendron all around. It is known for Gurudongmar Lake, Chopta Valley and Tso Lhamu Lake - Evening free to stroll around Lachen Monastery - Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5
Early morning breakfast - Drive to Gurudongmar Lake, 5148 meters / 17 000 feet – 75 kilometers, 2 ½ hour – Coffee at Café 15000, an Indian Army outpost for travelers – Gurudongmar is in the north side of the Khangchendzonga Range in a high plateau area contiguous to the Tibetan Plateau - It is a full day excursion through one of the most picturesque drives - Evening at leisure - Evening free to stroll around the market and the local village - Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6
Early morning breakfast – Drive from Lachen to Gangtok – 121 kilometers / 5 ½ hours – The drive will pass through scenic route – Halt in the area between Singhik & Mangan and can enjoy the panoramic view of the mighty Khangchendzonga Range including mount Pandim, mount Kabru, mount Simvo, mount Jopuno, mount Khangchendzonga and mount Siniolchu - Lunch on the way and visit to the famous Phodong Monastery - Evening free to stroll around the market in Mahatma Gandhi Road for shopping - Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7
Early morning breakfast – Drive to Pelling via Ravangla - 116 kilometers / 5 hours – Lunch on the way or at hotel – Pelling is a pleasant, serene hamlet. It has magnificent snow peaks, the refreshing greenery, small stream, amazingly brilliant falls, terraced hillside fields of paddy and corn - At an elevation of 2073 meters / 6,800 feet, it offers the most spectacular views of Mount Kanchendzonga, Mount Makalu and Mount Pandim - Check into hotel in Pelling – Evening free to stroll around Pelling -Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8
Morning breakfast – Local sight seeing - Khecheopalri Lake, a sacred Buddhist lake and the monastery - Kanchenjunga falls – Back to hotel for lunch – second half one can visit the second oldest monastery of Sikkim, Sangachoeling Monastery can be reached by a 45 - minute walk up the forest, there is a flat stone lying on the side of the monastery, overlooking the panoramic view of country side and mountains - This is the best view point for early morning sunrise - Night stay in Pelling.
Day 9
Departure - Early morning breakfast – Drive from Pelling to Siliguri, 145 kilometers / 5 hours - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) - For your onward connection / journey.