Sikkim Majestic Package
Duration : 7 Nights / 8 days
Package Code : SIKP010
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Tsomgo Lake
Near Gangtok | Sikkim | India
Rumtek Monastery
Gangtok | Sikkim | India
Chungthang valley
Lachung | Sikkim | India
Yumthang Valley of Flowers
Lachung | Sikkim | India
Khecheopalri Lake
Pelling | Sikkim | India
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Gangtok Overview
Gangtok is a bustling, friendly hill station, and the capital of the Himalayan state of Sikkim. The name Gangtok is derived from the Tibetan word for 'hillside,' and the city currently has a population of around 80,000 - a mixture of indigenous Sikkimese and people of Nepalese and Tibetan ancestry.Gangtok is a popular place with tourists heading for spending their holiday.. The city is a fascinating place to spend a few nights, the winding side alleys hide some unexpected gems, and the main street (MG Marg) is pedestrianized and a pleasant place to take a stroll.
Lachung Overview
Lachung is a beautiful little town located in the valley of same name, surrounded by tall snookered mountains. It's the most popular destination in North Sikkim, many more tourists visit here than Lachen. Most tourists stay in their hotels for 1 night and also eat there since there are not many restaurants or even shacks outside of hotels.It is the town of Sikkim which consists of various snow capped mountains, sparkling streams, peaks, breathtaking waterfalls and much more. It is the perfect destination which offers you pleasant holidays.
Lachen Overview
Lachen is a town in North Sikkim district in the Indian state of Sikkim. It is located at an elevation of 2,750 metres. The name Lachen means "big pass". Lachen is the sister village of Lachung in North Sikkim and is the base for tours to Gurudongmar lake and Chopta valley.you visit the Lachen Monastery. The Ngodub Choling monastery overlooking the village is one of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim being constructed in 1858. The monastery follows Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism. There is a large ground in front of the monastery which offers panoramic view of Lachen village and surrounding hills.
Itinerary Detail
Day 01: Arrival at Njp railway station / Bagdogra Airport(IXB) and transfer to Gangtok
Arrive at the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB) where our representative will come to receive you. 4 hour drive to Gangtok where you will check in at the Hotel and spend the rest of the day at ease. Overnight stay at Gangtok Hotel.
Day 02:Gangtok to Lachen Transfer
After breakfast, Excursion to Lachen , On the way Visit Mangan,is the capital of the district of North Sikkim in the Indian state of Sikkim.Chungthang valley, it stands at the confluence of the rivers Lachen chu and Lachung chu. Chungthang valleyis considered to be a holy place which has been blessed by Guru Padmasambhava, the patron saint of Sikkim. There is a rock here which to this day bears the hand and footprints of Padmasambhava.There is a small patch of land here from which grows paddy every year. The nature defying miracle is believed to be the blessing of Guru Padmasambhava who sprinkled a handful of grain on the spot which has sprouted paddy ever since. Overnight stay at Lachen.
DAY 03:Lachen local sightseeing and transfer to Lachung
After breakfast, Visit Chopta valley is famous as the valley of flowers, the Chopta Valley is popular for its riot of colors during summer months.This valley is unexplored and untouched, as a very few tourists travel to this destination despite its popularity.Gurudongmar lake is a high altitude lake close to Tibet boarder in North Sikkim. It is the land of Yaks, blue ships and other high altitude animals of Sikkim and Tibet. It is believed that believed to posses the miraculous power of granting children to issueless couples.Thangu valley,due to its high altitude located of around 3962 m, it is covered in the blanket of snow almost all the time. The valley comprises alpine meadows that are flanked by shimmering water of River Teesta and wooden houses, offering a picturesque sight to witness. and transfer to Lachung , Overnight stay at Lachung.
DAY 04:Visit Yumthang Valley and Yumesamdong or Zero Point
After breakfast ,Visit Yumthang Valley, this beautiful valley situated in north Sikkim. It sits at an elevation of 3,500 metres above sea-level, so naturally home to many beautiful Himalayan flowers. It is rightfully called a valley of flowers. Yumthang Valley is extremely picturesque, with green slopes covered with trees, yaks grazing in the flower-spangled grassy plains below, and a river flowing right through the valley. A single visit there can leave the visitor in an enchanted state for weeks.After visiting Yumthang valley,move straight to Zero Point or Yumesamdong,a place very close to the Indo Chinese border.The road leading to Yumesamdong is a passage through natural grandeur filled with the delicate scent of Azalea flowers pervading the atmosphere.Yumesamdong is a land of perennial snow but this valley is also used as a grazing ground for nomadic shepherds. Heady, invigorating and exhilarating, words would fail to explain the experience of being at Yumesamdong.Overnight stay at Lachung
DAY 05:Transfer to Gangtok from Lachung
After breakfast ,start 5 hour drive to Gangtok.Check in into hotel.Evening free from local exploration on Gangtok.Make sure you visit Mg Marg located at the heart of the Gangtok City. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 06: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.
Day 07:Gangtok Full Sightseeing
After breakfast , Start for full Gangtok local sightseeing which includes visit to Enchey Monastery , Chorten Stupa , Institute of Tibetology , Ropeway (Cable Car) , Ban Jhakri Waterfall , Ganesh Tok , Tashi View Point , Nehru Botanical Garden , Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 08:Gangtok to Njp Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport Drop
After breakfast check out of your hotel and drive to Siliguri for either Njp Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport Drop.Your Tour Ends Here.
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Itinerary Plan
Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake,Nathula Pass,Baba Mandir are top four tourist attraction of Sikkim.This itinerary combines best of Gangtok and Short excursions near Gangtok that are more mainstream and renowned destinations of Near Gangtok. It offers most stunning close range views and very rustic remote Himalaya experience. Gangtok is premium destination for a short weeekend tour to a exotic hill station.
Peak Season: | Apr - Jun,Sept - Jan |
Off Season | Jul, Aug,Feb, Mar |
Gangtok - 4 Night Lachung - 2 Night Lachen 1 Night |
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Gangtok Enchey Monastery , Chorten Stupa , Institute of Tibetology , Ropeway (Cable Car) , Ban Jhakri Waterfall , Ganesh Tok , Tashi View Point , Nehru Botanical Garden,Baba Mandir,Tsomgo Lake & More.. | |
Lachung Seven sister waterfall , Bhimnala waterfall , Yumthang valley ,Zero point,on way visit to Mangan , Chungthang valley | |
Lachen Chopta valley , Gurudomgar lake , Thangu valley | |
Pre-planned itineraries with fixed transport (departure / return), stay & sightseeing, with changes allowed as per requirement. |
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