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After being received by our representative at the Railway station, Airport or Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) proceed to your exciting journey to Gangtok(Switzerland of the east)-It is a bustling, friendly hill station & the capital of the Himalayan State of Sikkim. Gangtok is the Tibetan word for 'hills'. It was once an important transit point for traders traveling between Tibet and India.
Approx Distance: 120 Km
Est. Travel Time: 8 hours
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and the Baba Mandir (New). The oval-shaped lake is nearly 50 ft deep. Brahmini ducks & lot of migratory birds find shelter at the Lake. Sacred Baba Mandir that is known as a very holy site will mesmerise you with the faith of localites. (If Tshangu Lake is closed, owing to Landslide or any other reasons then an alternate sightseeing will be provided). Nathu La Pass to the Southern part of Republic of China (another 20 km) is optional tour at additional cost to be discussed directly with the driver.
Est. Travel Time: 6 hours
Visit Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Stupa (Do Drul Chorten), Flower Show, Research Institute of Tibetology, Gunjan Monastery, Ganesh Tok, Tashi View Point, Ropeway, Banjhakri Falls & Hanuman Tok- Legend has it, when Hanuman was flying with the mythological life saving herb called Sanjeevani to save Lakshmana(Rama's brother) he rested at the spot where temple has been built in his name.
Transfer from Gangtok to Lachen. On the way visit Seven Sisters Water Fall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) & Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang, Naga Waterfall. Lunch(at own cost) at Mangan or Miyang Chu.
Drive from Lachen to Thangu (13500 ft - 31Kms). Witness the alpine vegetation in Chopta Valley (13200 ft). Proceed to one of the highest lakes in Northern state of Sikkim, Gurudongmar Lake (17000ft) where only Indian Citizens are allowed. The altitude and lack of oxygen in the air can lead to breathing issues. After lunch proceed to Lachung.
You leave for Yumthang valley(11800 ft), which is nearly 26 km & is an hour's drive from Lachung. Places of interest in & around Yumthang valley are hot spring(which is known for its curative properties), Yumey Samdong & Katao(at extra expense). It is covered in snow during winter or has blooming Rhododendron covering the whole place. Post lunch, you are transferred from Lachung to Gangtok.
Approx Distance: 125 Km
Est. Travel Time: 5 hours
Check out from hotel and proceed towards Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station / Siliguri.
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COSTING NOTES
Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof to be produced at the hotel on request.