Gangtok Lachen Lachung Tour 5 Nights – 6 Ddays
Code: GLLT56
Description
Gangtok is a popular tourist destination known for its scenic beauty, religious sites, and proximity to Himalayan treks. Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim, a mountainous state in northern India. Nicknamed “the Hill Top”, Gangtok offers stunning views of the Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain. This vibrant town was once a Buddhist pilgrimage center and today remains an important center for Tibetan Buddhism.
Lachen and Lachung are two small villages nestled in the North Sikkim district of India, known for their breathtaking Himalayan beauty. Both locations offer stunning scenery, remote charm, and access to other natural wonders of the region.
Lachen is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and dense forests. It’s the starting point for exploring Gurudongmar Lake, a high-altitude lake considered sacred, and the scenic Chopta Valley.
Lachung boasts the Yumthang Valley, a “Valley of Flowers” carpeted with vibrant rhododendrons during spring. Lachung is also known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning waterfalls.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Bagdogra Airport, N.J.P | ||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight. | ||||
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Itinerary
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Day 1: NJP/IXB TO GANGTOK
Once you arrive at Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station, you will meet your travel coordinator and then head towards Gangtok (5,800 ft), which is the capital of the state of Sikkim. The drive is about 4 hrs depending on the road conditions passing through some very scenic roads along the river Teesta. The vehicle shall drop you off at your destination/hotel in the evening. If you happen to arrive early in the day, a stroll along MG Marg in the evenings is a recommended activity.
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Day 2: GANGTOK TO LACHEN TRANSFER
Early morning breakfast – Drive 135 kilometers, 5 – 6 hours drive – Chungthang is 96 kilometers from Gangtok – Lunch at Chungthang – Lachen is 35 kilometers 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.
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Day 3: LACHEN TO LACHUNG ( GURUDONGMAR LAKE )
Early morning breakfast – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometers, 2 ½ – 3 ½ hours 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 are the other places of interest – Back to hotel for lunch – After lunch proceed to Lachung – Nearly 50 kilometers and two hours drive – Check into hotel at Lachung – Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery – Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung.
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Day 4: LACHUNG TO GANGTOK ( YUMTHANG VALLEY )
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 – Return to resort at Lachung for Lunch – Transfer to Gangtok – Reach Gangtok in the evening – Check into hotel – Night stay at Gangtok.
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Day 5: TSUNGO LAKE & BABA MANDIR
Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion Nathula Pass (China Border) to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir ( New ) nearly 40 kilometers – 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 – Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional – Back to Gangtok – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – Over Night stay at Gangtok (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided.
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Day 6: GANGTOK TO NJP/IXB
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel and the vehicle drops you to Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station for return journey.
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