Gangtok Lachen Lachung Darjeeling Tour

Day 1: NJP RLY STATION / IXB AIRPORT – GANGTOK

As you will arrive at New Jalpaiguri railway station (Siliguri) or Bagdogra Airport (Siliguri), our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On your journey to Gangtok (5,500 Feet), you will be passing through rolling tea plantations up and down the hill. Overnight dinner and stay at Gangtok hotel. 

Day 2: EXCURSION TO TSOMGO LAKE & BABA MANDIR

After breakfast in the morning, we will start an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) and Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.), which are about 55 km one way from Gangtok city. After exploring the lake and the temple, return back to your hotel in Gangtok for an overnight stay.

Day 3: GANGTOK TO LACHEN (118 KMS/6 HRS)

In the morning, we will drive to Lachen (9,400 ft, 118 km). On the way, we will visit the Seven Sister Waterfalls. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant on the way. Check in at the hotel in the late afternoon. An overnight stay at the hotel in Lachen.

Day 4: LACHEN – GURUDONGMAR LAKE – LACHUNG

Today morning, we will drive towards Gurudongmar Lake (17,000ft). Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest situated lakes in North Sikkim. The altitude here is may cause breathing problem so be careful. Later return back to the hotel and leave for Lachung. Enjoy an overnight stay at Lachung.

Day 5: LACHUNG – YUMTHANG VALLEY EXCURSION (21 KMS EACH SIDE) – GANGTOK

After breakfast in the morning, we will proceed to Yumthang Valley which is also known as the Valley of Flowers (11800 Ft / 3598 Mts / 25 Kms / 1 ½ hours one way). On the way back, we will visit the hot spring which is considered to have medicinal properties. Later return back to hotel & leave for Gangtok. An overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.

Day 6: GANGTOK  TO DARJEELING (105 KM)

After breakfast drive to Darjeeling, land of unspoiled natural beauty with alpine landscapes, thick luxuriant forests, rivers in torrent and peaceful lakes. On arrival, check into a hotel. For rest of the day you are free to explore the local area. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7: DARJEELING FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING 

Early in the morning, we will leave for Tiger Hill for witnessing sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga. Return to the hotel and en-route visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Later, after breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PNZ Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refuge Centre (closed on Sunday) and Tea Garden (outer view). Return to the hotel for lunch and spend rest of the day at leisure, followed by overnight stay.

Day 8: DARJEELING TO IXB/NJP DEPARTURE

In the morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel on time and get transferred to NJP Railway station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.