Gangtok is the capital of the mountainous northern Indian state of Sikkim. Established as a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the 1840s, the city became capital of an independent monarchy after British rule ended, but joined India in 1975. Today, it remains a Tibetan Buddhist center and a base for hikers organizing permits and transport for treks through Sikkim’s Himalayan mountain ranges.
Lachen is a town in Mangan District in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is located at an elevation of 2,750 metres. The name Lachen means "big pass". The town is being promoted as a tourist destination by the Sikkimese government. The town forms the base to the Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake.
Lachung is a mountain village close to the Tibetan border, in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. It's divided by the Lachung River. The village is home to the 19th-century Buddhist Lachung Monastery, surrounded by apple orchards. Nearby, the Yumthang Valley's Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary protects many species of rhododendron. The valley is also known for its waterfalls, pine forests and hot springs.
The Yumthang Valley or Sikkim Valley of Flowers sanctuary, is a nature sanctuary with river, hot springs, yaks and grazing pasture on rolling meadows surrounded by the Himalayan mountains in the North Sikkim district of Sikkim state in India.
TOUR DESTINATION-:
GANGTOK - LACHEN - LACHUNG - YUMTHAND VALLEY - GANGTOK
TOUR DURATION-:
2 Nights & 3 Days
ITINERARY-:
DAY 01: GANGTOK TO LACHEN
Morning meets our SYPL Executive & drive to Lachen - Chungthang is nearly 96 kilometers from Gangtok - On the way stop at Chungthang - Next drive for 29 kilometers from Chungthang to Lachen - Reach Lachung late afternoon / early evening - The infrastructure is not good due to the remoteness and the snowfall / Rainfall - The place is worth visiting – check- into a hotel - Welcome Tea - Evening free to stroll - Overnight stay at hotel in Lachen.
DAY 2: LACHEN TO LACHUNG
The route is Lachen - Gurudongmar lake - Lachen - Drive 55 kilometers from Lachen stop at 15000 feet for permit to be signed - Drive the rest and visit to Gurudongmar Lake - 3 hour - A valley at an altitude of nearly 15 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows - This is a holy Lake and is one of the most sacred place of worship for the Buddhist - The Lake gets frozen during winter barring a stretch which remains as water even at - 20 C - The region is generally covered with snow from December to April - This is a stretch of cold desert till Tibet / China - While returning have lunch at Lachen - After Lunch drive to Lachung - Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachung.
DAY 3: LACHUNG – YUMTHANG VALLEY - GANGTOK
Early morning breakfast - Visit to Yumthang i.e. 25 kilometers, 2 hour - A valley at an altitude of 11800 feet through which Lachung Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the valley of flowers - Guest can spend a few hours at Yumthang - The vast Valley stretches and is a cold desert till Tibet / China - The region is fully covered with snow and Rhododendron forest - Back to hotel & Proceed to Gangtok - Afternoon drive to Gangtok 130 Kilometers, 5 hours - Drop at Vajra stand.
COST INCLUDES-:
⦁ Meeting and assistance on arrival.
⦁ Accommodations in deluxe room at hotel.
⦁ Daily fixed Menu breakfast & dinner.
⦁ Air-conditioned Vehicle for sightseeing and excursions.
⦁ Driver Bata, Toll tax and parking.
⦁ AC will not work in hill area.
COST EXCLUDE-:
⦁ Air fare / train fare.
⦁ Coolie / porter charges.
⦁ Camera charges.
⦁ Donations at temples.
⦁ Extended stay or travelling due to any reason.
⦁ Any meals other then those specified in Tour Cost Includes.
⦁ Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
⦁ Any other item not specified in ‘Tour cost includes.
⦁ Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing.
| S.No. | No. of Pax | Cab | Cost/Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Ertiga | 14999 |
| 2 | 4 | Wagonr | 15999 |
| 3 | 2 | Wagonr | 19999 |
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