Sikkim, the abode of valleys and passes and is called as brother of all seven sisters states in India. The highland is the smallest state after Goa yet shelters the highest peak of India & third highest peak in world-Mt. Kanchenjunga and one of the highest Mountain Passes in India-Nathu La. The land of Lepchas is totally vibrant for culture, people, food and adventure activities. Talk about Sikkim and Western Rock music plays in your mind! Sikkim is the birthplace of numerous Rock bands who introduced Western Rock Music in India.
Duration : 07 Nights/08 Days
Destination: NJP-Gangtok- Lachung- Lachen- Gangtok- Darjeeling-NJP
Trip Highlights:
1. Snow clad Mountains in Sikkim
2. Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple- Legendary dead soldier still on duty
3. Breathtaking view of Panoramic Tsmogo Lake, Gurudongmar lake & Yumthang Valley
4. Detour to Lachen and Lachung
5. Sunrise view Kanchenjunga
Day 01 – Welcome aboard !
Arrival by 9:00 am. Proceed to Gangtok (120 kms/4 hours). Check in on arrival and acclimatization. Evening free for M.G Marg. the popular shopping area in Gangtok. Back to the hotel and dinner.
Day 02 – Baba Mandir and Tsomgo Lake
Post breakfast, visit Tsomgo Lake and witness the enthralling yet breathtaking views of steep snow-capped mountains and lush carpet of alpine- emerald lakes.
You may enjoy Yak ride(at own cost) then proceed towards Baba Mandir, a pair of shrines in the memory of brave Indian Soldier ‘Baba Harbhajan Singh’ who bravely sacrificed his life for the country. Back to the hotel, overnight.
Day 3 – Seven Sisters Waterfall and Lachen !
Check out and proceed to visit higher altitude and abode of the beauty-Lachen. On the way visit Seven Sister Waterfall, Naga Waterfall, Bhim Nala Waterfall and Singhik View Point. Lunch will be offered at a local restaurant on the way, Evening reach at Lachen. Check in into the Hotel, Overnight stay..
Day 4 – Lachen – Gurudongmar Lake- Lachung
Just start to drive up for an unforgettable excursion tour to Gurudongmar Lake (17,200 ft. /56 kms.)-a sacred lake, the waters are believed to possess the miraculous powers of granting issues to barren couples. The lake freezes during the winter except at one spot believed to be specially blessed by Guru Rimpoche.
Back to lachen and drive for Lachung (8610 ft./135km/6 hours). it has been described as the ‘most picturesque village of Sikkim’ by Joseph Dalton in his ‘Himalayan Journal’(1855)
Lachung is an exquisite valley town resplendent in its crown of snow capped mountain, breathtaking waterfalls and sparkling streams. Arrival at lachung, check in at the hotel.
Day 5 – Lachung to Gangtok
After an early breakfast drive up to Yumthang valley (11,800 ft./24 km / 2 hours) excursion tour. Yumthang, where the tree line ends and the rhododendron groves cover the landscape in a surreal shade. Yumthang is also called the valley of flowers as in spring wild alpine flowers carpet the land. Yumthang is also known for its hot springs, which have healing medicinal properties. Back to Lachung and Departure for Gangtok.
Day 6 – Gangtok to Darjeeling
The Queen of Hills is 6 hours drive away from Gangtok. Post check out, arrival at Darjeeling. Check in at your hotel. Evening free for walk in the Mall, where you will get curio and handicraft shop Overnight halt
Day 7 – Darjeeling – TIGER HILL SUNRISE TOUR ( 4 AM TO 08 AM )
Wake up at 3:30 am and visit to Tiger Hill to see the beautiful view of sunrise and color changing view of Kanchenjunga peak, the third highest mountain on earth. Enroute back to the hotel. Visit Peace Pagoda and Batasia Loop, a war memorial and a better place to get a 360 degree view of Darjeeling’s landscape including the hill town and the snow covered peaks of the Eastern Himalayas with the majestic Kanchenjunga.
After breakfast check out and visit Ghoom monastery; one of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. Following Monasteries, visit Padmaja Naidu mountaineering institute and zoological park where you will get knowledge about Mountain climbing and also get to see different animals after that visit Tibetian refugee self help centre, a place where you will find handmade traditional products.
Day 8: Darjeeling to NJP; bid adieu
After breakfast, check out with many wonderful memories, drive down to (IXB)Bagdogra Airport / (NJP) New Jalpaiguri Rly Station (124 km/ 4 hours) for onward Destination
Trip Price: Rs.18,999/- per person
Inclusions:
1. Accommodation on double and triple sharing basis
2. Breakfast and dinner throughout the trip
3. All transfer and transportation as per sightseeing
4. Entry tickets, tolls and parking
5. Inner line permits
6. First aid medical kit
7. Assistance for bus/flight/train booking
8. An happening trip leader throughout the tour
Exclusions :
1. Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered. Any item of personal requirement, such as drinks, laundry, telephone, tips, heater, Mineral water etc. Any medical or evacuation expenses.
2. Rafting, Sports activities, Ropeway rides, Cable rides, Paragliding, Boat rides, etc.
3. Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘Inclusion’ column.
4. Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary / stay on account of train cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks or any factors beyond control. Any expenses caused by reason beyond our control such as road block due to natural climates and accidents etc
5. Other places in North Sikkim Like – Zero Point, Nathula Pass, Katao, Yumesamdong or any other are not included, you have to negotiate with the driver on the spot by your own risk / responsibility.
6. If a regular vehicle is used in the tour by a guest in Gangtok it will be Stand – Stand,local taxi to Pick up – drop at hotel will be paid by guest directly on the spot.
*As per Gangtok (Sikkim) local traffic rules, vehicles are not allowed (No Entry) inside Gangtok city. All transfer will provide from stand to stand. So between stand to hotel and to stand has to take a small car by tourist directly on spot, which is very easy available at stand.
Entry Permit: An offline permit will be issued at the entry point on production of a Passport or Voter ID and 04 +4 Passport size photographs.