Sikkim is located in the northeastern part of India, in the eastern Himalayas. It is one of the smallest states in India - Clean, green and 'all organic' since 2016. Sikkim is mostly a maze of plunging, super-steep valleys thick with lush subtropical woodlands and rhododendron groves, rising in the north to the spectacular white-top peaks of the eastern Himalaya.
Explore the lush green alpine valleys, majestic waterfalls and old-fashioned bridges. Gurudongmar Lake, situated at an elevation of 17,100 feet (5148 meters), rests on the northern side of the Khangchengyao Range, in a high plateau area next to the Tibetan Plateau. No words can describe the pristine beauty of this Lake. This makes Sikkim a must-do travel destination.
It is definitely an adventure of a lifetime!
(The costing is prepared for a minimum of 4 members and above. We customise the itinerary and activities as per the interest of the travellers)
What is included in the tour
- Comfortable Guesthouse and Hotels
- Breakfast & Dinner
- Inner Line Permits
- Transportation from Gangtok to Gangtok
What is NOT included in the tour
- GST- 5% extra
- Transportation till Starting point and back from End Point
- Lunch & Snacks / Beverages
- Items of personal nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees etc
- Anything other than above mention inclusions
- Feast your eyes on fertile green alpine valleys, magnificent waterfalls and old-fashioned bridges.
- Get the rich feel of travelling along the ancient silk route makes Sikkim a must-do travel destination.
- Witness the natural grandeur of Gurudongmar Lake, Yumthang, Chunthang region along the expedition
Day 1 - Arrive at Bagdogra Airport. Transit to Siliguri to Gangtok.
Day 2 - Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake to Elephant Lake to Gangtok via Nathula
Day 3 - Gangtok to Lachung via Mangan
Day 4 - Lachung to Yumthang to Lachen
Day 5 - Lachen to Gurudongmar Lake to Gangtok
Day 6 - Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport via Siliguri
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive at Bagdogra Airport
Arrive at Bagdogra and reach Siliguri, 10 km far from Airport. You will begin your tour from Siliguri to Gangtok along Teesta River and get first sight of the Himalayas. Post check-in at hotel in Gangtok, rest for a while and explore the beautiful city. Stay at Hotel in Gangtok.
Day 2 - Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake to Elephant Lake to Gangtok via Nathula
On the second day of the journey, you will visit Tsomgo Lake at a height of 12, 400 ft. from the sea level on the Gangtok-Nathula highway. Covered in snow-capped steep mountains and hovering between dazzling green alpine forests, the charm of this lake is beyond imagination. You drive through Nathula pass and Baba Mandir on the way to Elephant Lake. The Elephant lake nestles at an altitude of 13,066 feet, bordering area with China and India. It bears an interesting shape of an elephant and is indeed spectacular and consider it a holy lake. Reach Gangtok by evening and go for souvenirs shopping at MG Road for your loved ones. Overnight in guesthouse at Gangtok
Day 3 - Gangtok to Lachung via Mangan
Post breakfast, your third day of the drive will lead us to High Altitude village Lachung through Mangan, which is the gateway to North Sikkim. Lachung offers stunning landscapes of glaciers and the majestic snow-covered Himalayas. Overnight stay at Lachung
Day 4 - Lachung to Yumthang to Lachen
From Lachung, situated at an altitude of 11800 feet, head to Yumthang Valley (also known as Valley of Flowers). The journey between the Lachung and Yumthang Village is breathtaking and rhododendron sanctuary and sulphur spring come on the way. Driving further, reach Yumthang viewpoint at an altitude of 15,300 feet. After spending a leisure time there, then drive back and head to one of the most beautiful offbeat villages - Lachen. The name Lachen means "big pass" and the town is the base for Yumthang Valley and the famed Gurudongmar Lake. Overnight stay at Lachen
Day 5 - Lachen to Gurdongmar Lake to Gangtok
Today is undoubtedly the best Sikkim has to offer in terms of landscape. Start extremely early this morning, and have breakfast at Thangu before you proceed for an excursion trip through the Kanchenjunga National park, to Gurudongmar Lake. No words can describe the pristine beauty you will witness this day. Situated at an elevation of 17,100 feet (5148 meters), Gurudongmar Lake rests on the northern side of the Khangchengyao Range, in a high plateau area next to the Tibetan Plateau.
The lake is very close to the Indo - Tibet border and is considered special because a part of it never freezes even in the peak of winter. Head back to Gangtok from Gurudonmar Lake and reach Gangtok for the night.
Day 6 – Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport via Siliguri
After breakfast, start driving to Bagdogra Airport via Siliguri to reach your onward destination.
Thus your Sikkim Odyssey comes to an end with lots of new memories and experiences to take back. You can also find reviews of our participants on our Facebook Page.
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