North Sikkim & Pelling Package 07 Nights 08 Days (Lachung & lachen)

Day- 01

Arrival at Pakyong Airport (PYG) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)  and Transfer to Gangtok - You will be received by our official at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – He will assist you for the forwarding journey to Gangtok  - The drive is approximately 120 Kilometers and is nearly 04 - 05 hours drive by road – If picked from Pakyong Airport (PYG)  the distance is 30 Kilometers and nearly 01½ hours drive  by road -  Gangtok - It is a perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure. Land of monastery, mystic rituals / festivals at an elevation of 1,437 meters / 4,715 feet is the most often visited spot of India - It is known for its rare Orchids, Butterflies and Organic food - In the evening one is free to stroll around M.G.Marg, Visit local Market or can visit Discotheque - Back to Hotel / Resort - Over night stay at Gangtok

Day- 02

Gangtok Local Sightseeing - Morning breakfast at ease - After breakfast drive for the  city tour of Gangtok – Sightseeing will be for full day hence the drive will be bit fast from each point –  It is not possible to visit all the places hence some of the important places are selected for the guest – Guest are require to maintain the time with the driver - Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, Ranka / Rumtek Monastery and Tashi View point are some more places of tourist interest – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center or visit any of the discotheque in central Gangtok - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day- 03

Transfer to Lachen - Early morning breakfast – Drive is approximately 130 kilometers and nearly 05 – 06 hours drive - Chungthang is 96 kilometers from Gangtok – Lunch at Chungthang – Lachen is 35 kilometers from Chungthang Reach Lachen late afternoon / early evening - The snow capped peaks, the Shingbha wild life sanctuary, Gurudongmar Lake, Chopta Valley, Thangu are the major attraction – It’s a valley surrounded by gigantic and humbling snow peak mountains and the starting point of Green Lake Trek – In fact the village cradled between stern, tall rock faces standing like guards – A hamlet with very few people – It almost like this town is hidden from the outside – Like a Shangri - La – Check into a hotel - Welcome Tea – Evening free to stroll and visit the Lepcha Village – Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachen

Day- 04

Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake and Transfer to Lachung - Early morning breakfast – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake – It is approximately 75 kilometers and is nearly 04 - 04½ hour’s drive by road – Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world and in India, located at an altitude of 17,800 feet / 5,430 meters – The road passes through Chopta Valley and Thangu - It is considered sacred by Buddhists, Sikhs and Hindus - The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, founder of Tibetan Buddhism, the lake was blessed in the 15th century by Guru Nanak – Next Transfer back to Hotel for Lunch – Post Lunch transfer to Lachung – Nearly 50 kilometers and nearly 02 hours’ drive - Lachung is a valley at an altitude of 11, 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April - Check into hotel at Lachung -  Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery - Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung

Day- 05

Sightseeing at Yumthang and transfer to Gangtok - Early morning breakfast – After  breakfast  drive towards  Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly  11800 feet – It is approximately 26 kilometers and is nearly 01½ hour’s drive - On the way back one  can visit  the famous  hot  spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases - Yumthang  is a  valley near the river Lachung Chu surrounded  by  mountains where  the  tree line  ends - In spring the  valley  erupts  in riots  of  colors as Primulae, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow covered valley except in autumn - During winter Yumthang is somber  with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adding to the beauty - Yumesamdong (Zero Point) is optional tour - Return to Lachung for lunch - After lunch drive to Gangtok – It is approximately  130 kilometers and is nearly 05 to 06 hours drive by rough road – Reach Gangtok & Check into hotel -  Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day- 06

Transfer to Pelling - Transfer to Pelling via road – This is a drive of 140 kilometers 03½ - 04 hours  through scenic road – On the way one can have view of Temi Tea Estate and stop for a cup of Tea – Pelling is situated at an altitude of 2072 meters / 6800 feet - On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow-capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Nursing, Sinolchu etc - It is one of the exotic destinations with historical sites, short trek routes and wildlife – Its botanical and zoological richness is  inspiring and the scenic view is something to be seen to be believed - Yuksom, Ravangla, Rinchenpong and Namchi are some of the tourist spots nearby – Check into hotel - Evening free to roam around the small settlement - Over Night stay at Pelling

Day- 07

Pelling Local sightseeing - After breakfast at hotel – Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing of Pelling and its surroundings - The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring - Places of visit are Rimbi  water  Falls, Rimbi  Rock  Garden, Kechopalri   Lake, it is one of the holy Buddhist lake and it is believed that any wish in front of the lake comes true - Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Kechopalri  Monastery, Kanchenjunga  water  Falls, Pemayangtse  Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center - Over Night stay at Pelling

Day- 08

Departure transfer to Pakyong Airport (PYG) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) - Early morning breakfast - Next transfer drive to  Pakyong Airport (PYG) /  Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)  - Pakyong Airport (PYG) is approximately 120 kilometers and is 04 hours drive by road  - Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) drive will be approximately 140 kilometers and is nearly 04 - 05 hours drive road - The drive is along the River Rangit and next along the River Teesta - Stop at Mellin or Chitrey for Tea - One more stop if time permits will be at Coronation bridge - Continue to drive  to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction)  - Reach Airport or Station  – Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey