Gangtok, Lachen and Lachung 7N 8D

Day 1

Bagdogra airport to Gangtok

Bagdogra airport to Gangtok (5,500 ft),
Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.

Distance:
Bagdogra airport: 5 hrs / 128 km

Day 2

Gangtok to Lachen - New road

Gangtok to Lachen
08:30: Breakfast at the hotel
09:30: Proceed to Lachen (8838 ft, 110 km).
17:00: Check In at Hotel. Overnight stay at Lachen.

Day 3

Lachen to Gurudongmar lake - Lachung

06: 00: Drive towards Gurudongmar lake (17,800 ft / 67 km).
On the way, visit Thangu & Chopta valley.
14:00: Return to Lachen hotel for Lunch and proceed towards Lachung
17: Check-In at Hotel. Overnight stay at Lachung.

Note: Children 5 years and below are not allowed to visit Lake due to altitude.

Day 4

Lachung to Yumthang Valley & night stay at Lachung

07:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:30: Drive to Yumthang Valley (Alt 11,800 ft), 24kms an Alpine flower valley. Enjoy the scenic landscape and Hot spring.

NOTE: Optional tour to Yumesamdong Valley or Zero Point close to Tibet Border (Alt 15,000 ft, 23 km from Yumthang) for Indian tourists only (at extra cost 4000/- per vehicle on prior notice).
14:00: Drive back to Lachung. Overnight stay at Lachung.

Day 5

Lachung to Gangtok

Drive towards Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok

Day 6

Gangtok to Tsmogo Lake and Nathula pass

07:00: Breakfast at the hotel
07:30: Excursion to Tsmogo Lake (12,400 ft, 34km). Lake is 1 km long, oval in shape and 50 ft deep. Here you can find snowfall & Yak Riding. Visit legendary Baba Mandir & Nathula Pass (14,400 ft) Indo-China Border.

NOTE: Nathula Pass depends upon permit availability on the additional cost of Rs. 3,000/- per vehicle including permit fee. The permit is issued on the same day of travel.
17:00: Back to Hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.

Day 7

Gangtok local tour

08:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00: Proceed for sightseeing covering Orchidarium, Ropeway, Do-Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Sunday Closed), Bhaktam Waterfalls, Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, & Plant Conservatory.
Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Day 8