Sikkim
PROGRAMME – SIKKIM 05 NIGHT / 06 DAYS
DAY 1
• Pick up from Bagdhogra airport / New Jalpaiguri railway Station.
Proceed to Gangtok about 125 km/4hrs drive.
Enroute if interested can go for river rafting.Wreathed in clouds, Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim is located on a ridge at a height of 5500 feet. With a spectacular view of the Khangchendzonga, the town provides the perfect base for travel through the state. Once an important transit point for traders traveling between Tibet and India, it is today a busy administrative and business centre and presents an interesting mix of cultures and communities.
• M G Marg, Gangtok :
Evening free, visit M G Marg The country’s first litter and spit free zone. Night stay Gangtok.
Inclusion of Dinner
DAY 2
Gangtok city tour, Gangtok Rope way:
• It takes the passenger to the highest point of the city of Gangtok, covering the distance of about 1 km in only seven minutes. Each cabin accommodates 24 passengers.
Ganesh Tok:
• It is situated on a ridge at a distance of 7 kms from Gangtok. From this Spot one can get birds eye view of sprawling Gangtok town, while across the hills Mt. Khang-chen-Dzonga and Mt. Siniolchu loom over the horizon.
Hanuman Tok:
• The temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman is situated at an altitude of 7200 feet at a distance of about nine kilometres uphill from Gangtok on a blissfully calm and quiet hilltop
Tashi View Point:
• From this point one gets a breath taking view of Mt. Khangchendzonga, one of the most graceful peaks in the world.
• Night stay Gangtok
Inclusion of Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 3
Natula Pass
• Visit to Changu Lake & Natula PassOn tour Guests are requested to carry 6 passport sized photographs per person along with them. (Required for Tsomgo Lake.)
Tsmogo Lake also known as Changu Lake
• 38 km from Gangtok and at an altitude of 12,400 ft, the ethereally beautiful Tsomgo Lake is a must on every visitors itinerary. A winding road through rugged mountain terrain and sharp cliffs takes you to Tsomgo, which means source of the water in Bhutia language. The lake derives its water from the melting snows of the mountains surrounding the lake. Of legendary beauty, the lake looks different at different seasons. In winter the placid lake remains frozen with the area around it covered in snow while in late spring the profusion of flowers in bloom adds a riot of colours around the lake.
Natula Pass
• Nathula Pass was a major corridor of passage between India and Tibet before it was closed in 1962. Located around 56 kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 14450 ft, the road to Nathula passes through the Tsomgo lake. It is one of the highest motorable roads in the world and is richly surrounded by alpine flora. On a clear day you can even see the road winding down the Chumbi valley. Tourists are allowed to go close to the international border from where you can see Chinese soldiers on the other side of the barbed wire.
• Night stay Gangtok
Inclusion of Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 4
• After breakfast proceed to Lachung about 4 – 5 hrs drive.The picturesque mountain village of Lachung, at a height of 8610 ft, embraced by snow capped mountain peaks, breathtaking waterfalls, sparkling streams and apple orchards is the perfect holiday destination. Sprawled across the banks of the Lachung Chu `{`river`}` which slices the village in two, Lachung is famous for its apples, peaches and apricots.. But despite throwing its doors open to tourists Lachung still retains its distinctive culture and tradition, including the unique system of self governance called the Zumsa where all local disputes are settled by a totally representative body of the village which is headed by an elected Pipon.You can also visit the Shingba Rhododendron sanctuary through which flows the Yumthang Chu. The sanctuary is known for its abundance of Rhododendron trees and shrubs. Lachung is perfect for an overnight halt before you visit the spectacular Yumthang valley.
Notes for Lachung :
* Lachung is a very scenic place but roads and accommodation are under development.
* The hotels are of very basic category and the journey is hectic.
* Only BSNL Network coverage is available, No landlines – Only military booths available for contact.
* Electricity supply is irregular, due to which hot water supply can also be a constraint.
Inclusion of Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 5
Yumtang Valley :
• In addition to a vast green meadow, lush green forest abounding in Pine and silver fir trees throngs the place. While driving towards the valley, one can see cascading waterfalls and streams.Six kms away further North is Shiv Mandir. A drive or trek to this place can be very refreshing and exhilerating. Situated further up at a distance of 16 kms, at an altitude of about 16,000 feet is Yumesamdong. The rugged vegetation- free mountains, especially in the months of November-December and February¬March over here present a breathtaking scenario. The approach to Yumthang is from Lachung valley, situated at a height of 8000 feet. It is at a distance of 120 kms from Gangtok. It has a unique self-governing body called the Dzumsa, which substitutes the modern Gram Panchyat. The village, spread out on the either side of Lachung Chu, has managed to retain its unique culture and tradition.Yumthang Valley is closed between December and March due to heavy snowfall.Night stay in Lachung.After Lunch proceed to Gangtok.
• Night stay Gangtok
Inclusion of Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 6
• After breakfast proceed to Baghdogra/NJP Rly Stn to board your train/flight to your home town.
Inclusion of breakfast.
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