After being received by our representative at the Railway station, Airport or Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) proceed to your exciting journey to Gangtok(Switzerland of the east)-It is a bustling, friendly hill station & the capital of the Himalayan State of Sikkim. Gangtok is the Tibetan word for 'hills'. It was once an important transit point for traders traveling between Tibet and India.
Transfer from Gangtok to Lachen. On the way visit Seven Sisters Water Fall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) & Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang, Naga Waterfall. Lunch(at own cost) at Mangan or Miyang Chu.
Drive from Lachen to Thangu (13500 ft - 31Kms). Witness the alpine vegetation in Chopta Valley (13200 ft). Proceed to one of the highest lakes in Northern state of Sikkim, Gurudongmar Lake (17000ft) where only Indian Citizens are allowed. The altitude and lack of oxygen in the air can lead to breathing issues. After lunch proceed to Lachung.
You leave for Yumthang valley(11800 ft), which is nearly 26 km & is an hour's drive from Lachung. Places of interest in & around Yumthang valley are hot spring(which is known for its curative properties), Yumey Samdong & Katao(at extra expense). It is covered in snow during winter or has blooming Rhododendron covering the whole place. Post lunch, you are transferred from Lachung to Gangtok.
Approx Distance: 125 Km
Est. Travel Time: 5 hours
Check out from hotel and proceed towards Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station / Siliguri.
