TOUR OUTLINE: Spectacular Sikkim – 1

DAY 1: PICK UP FROM NJP TO GANGTOK (120 KM-5hrs)
DAY 2: GANGTOK TO LACHEN (107 KM-6HRS)
DAY 3: LACHEN TO LACHUNG
DAY 4: LACHUNG TO GANGTOK (96 KM-5HRS)
DAY 5: TSOMGO LAKE, BABA MANDIR [NATHULA OPTIONAL]
DAY 6: GANGTOK TO PELLING
DAY 7: PELLING SIGHTSEING
DAY 8: GANGTOK TO NJP DROP (120 KM-5hrs)

ITINERARY

DAY 1: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Gangtok (120 kms / 5 hrs)
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 2: Gangtok – Lachen (107 kms / 6 hrs)
After breakfast check out from hotel with limited luggage and proceed to Lachen (8,500 ft.), North Sikkim. On the way take a break for some beautiful spots which are worth seeing and visiting like Naga Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) & Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. On arrival at Lachen check into your hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachen.

Day 3: Lachen – Chopta Valley – Gurudongmar Lake – Lachung
Early Morning drive to Chopta Valley (13,200 ft.) & Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft.). Back to hotel. After lunch & drive to Lachung (8,700 ft.). Arrive by evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachung.

Day 4: Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion – Gangtok
Early Morning drive to Yumthang Valley (12,000 ft. Known as Valley of Flowers). On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort for lunch and transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On the way if the weather is clear you may get to see Mighty Khangchendzonga from Singhik view point. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Rest of the evening free for your own activities. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
 (Optional tour of Zero Point @ 3500 extra per vehicle.)

Day 5: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
(Optional tour of Nathula Pass. Nathula remains closed on Monday. Nathula trip is subject to availability of permit. We require 72 hours prior notice to process the permit.)

Day 6: Gangtok – Pelling (150 kms / 5 hrs) via Ravangla
After breakfast start for Pelling (6,300 ft.). Enroute visit Buddha Park. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.
 (Optional tour of Namchi @ 2000 extra per vehicle.)

Day 7: Pelling Sightseeing
After breakfast start for full day sightseeing covering Khecheopalri Lake, Khangchendzongha waterfalls, Rimbi Waterfalls, Helipad, Bird sanctuary, Rabdentse Ruins & Pemayangtse Monastery. Overnight stay at Pelling.

DAY 8: Gangtok – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (125 kms / 5 hrs)
After breakfast Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfers to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.