Gangtok – Lachen

Gangtok – Lachen 5 Nights 6 Days

Offering panoramic vistas of the stunning landscape and snow load peaks around Sikkim, Lachen is a great destination to soak in the hill station’s natural beauty. Beautiful hill station, picture-perfect view of the neatly sequenced alpine pastures, quaint monasteries and water streams gushing down from scenic valleys are some of the sights to look out for in Lachen. The literal meaning of Lachen is ‘Big Pass’ and in recent times it is turning into a popular tourist destination because of the fascinating adventure activities organized here.

Day 1- NJP-GANGTOK

Meet & Great on arrival from NJP to Gangtok 5, 500 ft. . On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure.. Night stay at Gangtok Hotel.

 DAY 2 – GANGTOK – LACHEN

Early morning  drive to Lachen awaits. The 135 kilometers journey makes a 5-6 hour drive. To ease the long ride for guests, a stop is made at Chungthang (96 kilometers from Gangtok). Lachen is a beautiful city of North Sikkim. Though population is handful, the natural beauty is abundant. You will have never witnessed such beauty. The scenic town is nestled in a valley in the midst of towering snowcapped peaks. During the drive do not remove your eyes from the window. Enroute sightseeing Mongon, NagaFalls.Enjoy some of the most beautiful views as you make your way on the treacherous mountain roads. Nightstay at Lachen.

DAY 3 – LACHEN

Early Morning Gurudongmar Lake which is 55 kilometers, from Lachen. The almost 4 hours’ drive takes you for an adventure. The views are exciting and as the day is starting, the first rays of sun colors everything in its splendid light. The Gurudongmar Lake is nestled in a valley at an altitude of 17, 800 feet. The Sarv Dharm Sthan is a place of importance for all religions. Though the lake waters are frozen from December to April, a part of the water remains in liquid form all throughout the year. The pious lake is a heart-warming beauty.

DAY 4 –LACHEN – GANGTOK

After breakfast proceed to Yumthang Valley 12, 000 ft. Known as Valley of Flowers. On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties after lunch transfer to Gangtok.Overnight stay at Gangtok.

NOTE:-( Optional tour is Zero point & Katao for Indian tourist only with extra cost)

DAY 5- GANGTOK-CHANGU LAKE-BABA MANDIR

 After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake 12, 400 ft. & Baba Mandir 13, 200 ft. which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok. 

NOTE: (Optional tour is, Nathula Pass the Indo-Chaina border is 20 kms. from Tsomgo lake (subject to availability of special permit for Indian tourist only with extra cost)

DAY 6 – GANGTOK-NJP DROP

After breakfast NJP to Gangtok drop with sweet vacation memory.

NOTE:- Each member should carry original VOTER CARD OR PASSPORT OR DRIVING LICENSE (Pan card // Adhar card are not valid) along with two copies of Xerox copy & 2 copy passport size photograph.

For child you can carry School Certificate & Birth Certificate along with two copies of Xerox & 2 copies passport size photograph.