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6 Days, 5 Night
Description
North Sikkim Tour Highlights
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Unleash your inner wanderer with breathtaking landscapes composed of mountains, waterfalls, forests, lakes, and monasteries.
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Take back souvenirs in the form of Buddhist paintings (Thangkas), carpets and other colourful handicrafts from the markets of Gangtok
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Travel to the tinsel town of Lachen, famous for its natural beauty amidst the mountains of North Sikkim
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Get a chance to visit the “most lovely settlement of Sikkim” – Lachung iknown for housing the prettiest apple, peach and apricot orchards
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Get goosebumps as you stand tall on the NathuLa pass and try to locate the Chinese Troops on the other side of the border
North Sikkim Tour Overview
About the tour:
North Sikkim is where heaven meets earth, where elements dominate the landscape, where silence can be heard, where vision tends to travel beyond the horizon, where the soul begins to meditate—unknowingly, the mind is rejuvenated—and where you must bow.
Your journey to North Sikkim will be full of unfamiliar experiences. It will start from Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. As your road winds upwards to North Sikkim, the landscape changes rapidly on every curve, with the thick smell of wildflowers, mossy trees, mists coiling up from the deep gorges, a huge snow range embossed in the horizon, widespread valleys, a deep blue sky, and a lonely prayer flag-waving leisurely at the distant top.
Quick Info:
- Route: Gangtok – Nathu La – Lachen – Lachung – Gangtok
- Start Point/ End Point: IXB Airport/ NJP Railway Station
- Duration: 5 Nights & 6 Days
Note: The above rates would vary and wouldn’t be the same on special days such as Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas, and New Years. To get the best rates for these days, you can connect with us directly.
Inclusions:
- Breakfast (from Day 2 to Last Day as per itinerary)
- All meals in Lachen and Lachung
- Vehicle: Hatchback/ SUV (As per group Size)
- Accommodation in Standard Hotel (Customization Possible on Request)
- Permits, Tolls, Fuel charges, Parking charges
- Driver Allowances
- Highly experienced driver.
Things Not To Miss:
- River-rafting at the Teesta River
- Stroll through the MG Market and taste the famous momo and thukpa.
- Shop the famous Buddhist figurines and prayer flags at Peaceful Souvenirs.
- Walkthrough one of the highest lakes in the world, Gurudogmarg Lake.
How to Reach:
The easiest option to start this trip is by either reaching the Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) in Siliguri (West Bengal). Both are well connected to major cities across India, and it serves as a major gateway to the north-east.
Itinerary
Gangtok Upon arrival at the Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station, board a hassle-free transfer to Gangtok. Don’t forget to capture the picturesque views of the mighty Teesta River on the way. Upon reaching Gangtok, check in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, you can visit the MG Marg of Gangtok where you can collect souvenirs and treat your taste buds with authentic Sikkimese cuisine. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
Gangtok After a tasty breakfast in the morning, get ready to visit some beautiful locations around Gangtok. Begin by visiting the famous glaciated lake - Tsomgo Lake aka Changu Lake which was used to predict the future by the Buddhist monk depending upon its changing colours. Following this, you will visit the famous shrine of the Baba Mandir where it is believed that his spirit protects every soldier in the inhospitable high-altitude terrain of the Eastern Himalayas. Later, you can also visit Nathula Pass* (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) which is one of the most crucial passes on the crossroads of the India-China border (at an additional cost). Later, return back to Gangtok for an overnight stay. *Note: The cost to visit Nathula Pass is dynamic according to the season (4000/- to 9000/-) and has to be paid on the ground.
Lachen Wake up to a beautiful morning in the mountains and have a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Get ready and board your transfers to Lachen, a picturesque hamlet in North Sikkim. Pass a number of small waterfalls on the way as you drive on the North Sikkim Highway. The road to Lachen takes you through the beautiful Chungthang town, near Kanchenjunga National Park where you can see the confluence of 2 Rivers Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu. After arriving in Lachen, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure admiring the surroundings around you. Overnight stay and dinner in Lachen.
Lachung Start your day by waking around the snow capped mountains and have a hearty breakfast (at the stay or on the way at Thangu Village depending on the time you depart). Begin your day by visiting the glittering Gurudongmar lake - The Highest Altitude Accessible Lake named after guru Padmasambhava, who is believed to have traversed this region during his visit to Tibet. The lake is enclosed with snow clad mountains all around and is a major source of Teesta river. Spend some time admring the colours of the lake and then start your journey back to Lachen, where you will have your lunch. Further, hit the roads as you will start your journey to Lachung - one of the most pretty settlements of Sikkim. On the way you will pass by the Bhim Nala waterfalls - one of the highest waterfalls in Sikkim. If time permits stop by the holy rock at Chungthang that bears a footprint of Guru Padmasambhava. Reach Lachung and have your dinner. Overnight stay in Lachung.
Gangtok Wake to the sound of yak's bell and after an early breakfast, leave to explore Sikkim's Valley of Flowers - the Yumthang Valley. This valley is located at an elevation of 11,800 ft above sea level and showcases the colourful flowers of primula, rhododendron and other alpine flowers. On the way back, pay a visit to the Hot springs of Yumthang Valley which are considered to have medicinal properties. After your sightseeing return back to Lachung to have your lunch. Later, start your transfer back to Gangtok, where you will check-in to the hotel upon arrivel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
Gangtok After having a hearty breakfast, check out from the hotel and then board your vehicle to reach NJP Station/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB). Your tour concludes once you are dropped at the airport/ railway station for your onwards journey. It’s now time to head back home with a plethora of good memories.
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Original price was: ₹33,000.00.₹25,599.00Current price is: ₹25,599.00. / night
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