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Best of Sikkim with Lachung

₹36,590

OVERVIEW

Our Best of Sikkim With Lachung tour takes you to the popular destinations of Sikkim, i.e., Gangtok and Pelling along with North Sikkim for a rugged and remote Himalayan experience. Visit the mountainous village of Lachung and the exotic Yumthang Valley, ‘Sikkim Valley of Flowers’.

7
Nights
Gangtok (2), Lachung (2), Gangtok (1), Pelling (2)
Arrival (Bagdogra), Departure (Bagdogra)
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ITINERARY

DAY 1

Arrival at Bagdogra Airport – Gangtok

Arrive at Bagdogra Airport, where you will meet our Holxo Holidays representative who will assist you and transfer you to Gangtok (130 kms, 4-5 hrs), the capital city of Sikkim.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 2

Tsongmo Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion

After breakfast, proceed towards Tsongmo Lake (43 kms, 2 hrs) and Baba Mandir (16 kms, 1 hr from Tsongmo Lake). A must-visit place in Sikkim, Tsongmo Lake, on the Gangtok - Nathu La Highway, at an altitude of 12,400 ft and depth of 50 ft is surrounded by mountains. The lake is host to a number of migratory birds such as Brahmini Ducks. Then, visit Baba Mandir, between Jelep La and Nathu La Pass.

Return to Gangtok by the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Note: You can opt to visit Nathu La Pass - Indo - Tibetan border checkpost.

DAY 3

Gangtok – Lachung

Today, proceed to Lachung (124 kms, 5.5-6.5 hrs). Enroute, visit Tashi View Point to view the Kanchenjunga peak and the beautiful Seven Sisters Waterfall.

Reach Lachung and stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4

Yumthang Valley Excursion

Today, proceed towards Yumthang Valley (25 kms, 1.5 hrs). Enroute, visit the hot spring believed to cure diseases. The Valley is known for its Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, which is blooming with Rhododendron flowers between April and June. Marvel at the snow-capped peaks and wandering yaks while here.

Return to Lachung for your overnight stay.

Note: You can opt to visit Yumesamdong (Zero Point at 15,300 ft)

DAY 5

Lachung – Gangtok

After breakfast, drive to Gangtok (124 kms, 5.5-6.5 hrs).

On arrival, check in to the hotel and stay overnight.

DAY 6

Gangtok – Pelling

After breakfast, proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of Gangtok. Visit Banjhakri Falls along with an important stupa, Do-rul Chhorten, (Namgyal Institute of Tibetology), Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom and Flower Exhibition Center, where the Flower Show is held.

Later, transfer to Pelling (116 kms, 5-6 hrs). Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 7

Pelling

After breakfast, proceed for a Pelling sightseeing tour covering one of the oldest and famous monasteries of Sikkim, Pemayangste Monastery, Chenrezig Statue and Skywalk. After lunch, proceed to the scenic Rimbi Waterfalls, the sacred Khecheolpalri Lake and the perennial Kanchenjunga Falls.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 8

Pelling – Bagdogra; Departure from Bagdogra

After breakfast, transfer to NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport (100 kms, 3-4 hrs) for your journey back home.

INCLUSIONS

What is included

  • Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis
  • Transport will use 1 AC Luxury Vehicle (Xylo / Similar). Vehicles on point-to-point basis only & AC will not operate in Hills.
  • Daily Breakfast & Dinner at hotels
  • Extra Person / Child with Bed (CWB) sharing the Room on mattress
  • All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Currently applicable taxes

EXCLUSIONS

What is excluded

  • Lunch
  • Flight / Train Fare
  • English speaking local guide during sightseeing at all cities
  • Entrance Fees at monuments / museums/ temples etc.

WHEN TO GO

Yumthang Valley is closed during December-March due to heavy snowfall. Therefore, October-November and April-May are the best times to travel to this mesmeric location.