Dear Koustav Hatai sir ,
Greetings from Himalayan Sathi Tours & Travels! Our team has put together this quote for your upcoming North Sikkim trip. Please go through it and let us know if you’d like any changes to the services below. Our contact details are provided at the end of this document.
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport, you will be met by our driver who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok. On arrival check into the hotel and enjoy the day at leisure. GANGTOK: At an altitude of 1750 m, Gangtok became the state capital in the mid-19th century and has undergone rapid development since then — the downtown area is dominated by huge government buildings decorated with traditional Buddhist symbols. Gangtok is also a gateway for people travelling to North Sikkim. Surrounded by monasteries and orchids, Gangtok is truly a traveller's delight.
Breakfast at the hotel and drive north towards Lachen (approx. 9,000 ft), a scenic journey of around 5–6 hours via Mangan. Enjoy sightseeing en route, including Seven Sisters Waterfall, Naga Falls and Chungthang, where the Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu rivers meet to form the Teesta. Check in at Lachen on arrival and spend the evening at leisure. LACHEN: A quiet Himalayan village set amid pine forests and mountains, Lachen is the base for the trip to Gurudongmar Lake and Thangu Valley. Nights here can be very cold, so keep warm clothing handy.
Very early morning departure from Lachen via Thangu Valley to Gurudongmar Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world at approx. 17,800 ft. Set against snow-covered peaks and held sacred by Buddhists and Sikhs, the lake is a highlight of North Sikkim. After spending time at the lake, return to Lachen and continue to Lachung. Check in at the hotel on arrival.Note: Visit to Gurudongmar is subject to weather and road conditions.
Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for an excursion to Yumthang Valley (approx. 11,800 ft), about 25 km from Lachung. The valley is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, and has natural hot springs on the banks of the Lachung Chu. Return to Lachung in the afternoon and enjoy the evening at leisure.Extra Cost — Yume Samdong (Zero Point)
Breakfast at the hotel and drive back to Gangtok, with scenic stops en route as time permits. On arrival, check into the hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station in time for your flight/train to onward destination.
Inclusions
- Accommodation as mentioned in the Hotels section
- Meal plan as mentioned above
- Exclusive non-AC vehicle for transfers & sightseeing (point-to-point basis, not on disposal)
- All permit fees & hotel taxes as per itinerary
- Rates valid for Indian nationals only
Exclusions
- Air fare / train fare
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy rides (Toy Train), porterage
- Additional sightseeing or extra vehicle usage beyond the itinerary; entrance fees & guide charges
- Any cost from natural calamities (landslides, road blockage), political disturbances/strikes, etc. — payable directly by the guest
- Any increase in taxes or fuel prices affecting surface transport/land arrangements before departure
- Room heater charges
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions is excluded.