Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung & Namchi Tour
8 Nights - 9 Days
Itinerary
Pick up from nearest Airport/ Railway Station
Bagdogra Airport / Pakyong Airport / NJP Station Gangtok (5,500 ft),
Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
Distance:
Bagdogra airport / NJP Station: 5 hrs / 128 km
Pakyong Airport: 1.5 hrs / 29 km - Direct flight from Kolkata and Delhi operated by Spice Jet
Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake and Nathula pass.
7:00: 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.
Gangtok to Lachen
08:30: Breakfast at the hotel
09:30: Proceed to Lachen (8838 ft, 110 km).
On the way visit Seven sister waterfalls, Naga waterfalls, Twin waterfalls, & Singhik viewpoint. On the way to Mangan & Chungthang.
17:00: Check-In at Hotel. Overnight stay at Lachen.
Lachen to Gurudomgmar lake
04: 30: Drive towards Gurudongmar lake (17,800 ft / 67 km).
On the way visit Thangu & Chopta Valley.
13:00: 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.
Lachung to Yumthang Valley - Gangtok
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.
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 3500/- per vehicle on prior notice).
14:00: Drive back to Lachung for lunch. Drive towards Gangtok.
20:00: Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Gangtok local tour
08:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00: Proceed for a full day sightseeing covering Rumtek Monastery, Ropeway, Do-Drul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Sunday Closed) & Flower Show (Orchid), Bhaktam Waterfalls, Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok.
16:00: Free for shopping and personal activities.
Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Gangtok to Namchi-Turuk village
07:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:30: Drive towards Namchi 80 km / 4314 ft on the way visit Temi tea garden. Its organic tea estate is maintained by the Government of Sikkim and guests can experience Tea tasting & Zipline. Visit Samdruptse and Siddheswar Dham.
13:30: After lunch proceeds towards Turuk Village.
14:30: Reach Turuk. Overnight stay at Turuk.
Distance to the major destination from Turuk:
Kalimpong: 35 km / 1.5 hrs Darjeeling: 60 km / 2 hrs Gangtok: 80 km/ 2.5 hrs Bagdogra airport/ NJP station: 80 kms / 3 hrs.
Leisure day
Go for a guided village hike or learn to prepare 1-2 local dishes or go for riverside lunch. Evening bonfire. Overnight stay at Turuk.
Drop at nearest Airport/Railway Station
Drop to Bagdogra Airport / NJP station according to schedule. Tour Ends.
Only Vehicle cost:
- Toyota Innova/ Xylo: Rs. 57,000/-
- Wagonr for lower area and Toyota Innova/Xylo for Lachen & Lachung: Rs. 50,000/-
- Accommodation on double occupancy
- Meals:
- Breakfast in all the hotels.
- All 3 meals in Lachen and Lachung
- Exclusive transport facilities for all days
- 2pax: Wagonr / Etios
- 4 people to 6 people: Toyota Innova/ Xylo
- 5% GST
- Airfare and train tickets charges
- Entrance fees and guide charges
- Activities charges
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc. In the above case, the alternative itinerary will be provided with guest approval. If the cost varies then the guest has to bear it.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- All transfers and sightseeing will be as per the Itinerary and not on disposal (Point to Point basis as per sightseeing points and not on km basis or Time limit per day basis)
- Once the booking is done and if the guest asks for changes or amendments in the itinerary along with hotel reservation then Rs. 5000 will be charged as an amendment fee. There will be no charges for adding group members, but it will be charged as per our cancellation policy for removing members.
Vehicle + Accommodation
| No. of people | COMFORT | LUXURY | PREMIUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 pax | 77000 | 96000 | 139000 |
| 4 pax | 113000 | 151000 | 237000 |
| 6 pax | 145000 | 202000 | 331000 |
| Extra-person above 12 years | 12000 | 20000 | 32000 |
| Child without bed below 12y | 9000 | 15000 | 26000 |
We have categorized the hotels in the below categories as hotels in our region don’t have star classification.
| Comfort | 3-star equivalent |
|---|---|
| Luxury | 3-4 star equivalent |
| Premium | Best hotels/resorts |
