Majestic Northeast

Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction). He will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok – Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals and festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India. It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies. Check into hotel. Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local shopping center. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

After breakfast start for excursion to Tsongmo Lake and through Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary and Baba Mandir. No entry for foreigner national, they are allowed to visit till Tsongmo Lake with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 and above in number to visit Tsongmo Lake. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and overnight stay at hotel. (In case of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided). Optional tour to Nathula and Baba Mandir. One can opt for Nathula excursion by paying a supplement cost which varies from month to month. Nathula permit gets confirmed 24 hrs prior to the journey date and it is subjected to permit availability as it is allotted as per lottery. Nathula is closed on Monday and Tuesday for tourist. Organizing the permit at the last moment is not possible and a clear window of 72 Hrs with proper documents is required to process the permit.

After breakfast drive 135 kilometers, 5 to 6 hours drive. Chungthang is 96 kilometers from Gangtok. Lunch at Chungthang. Lachen is 35 kilometers from Chungthang. Reach Lachen late afternoon or early evening. The snow capped peaks, the Shingba Wildlife Sanctuary, Gurudongmar Lake, Chopta Valley, Thangu are the major attraction. It’s a valley surrounded by gigantic and humbling snow peak mountains and the starting point of Green Lake Trek. In fact the village cradled between stern, tall rock faces standing like guards. A hamlet with very few people. Check into hotel. Evening free to stroll and visit the Lepcha Village. Overnight stay at hotel in Lachen.

After breakfast visit Gurudongmar Lake, 55 kilometers drive. A valley at an altitude of 11, 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the Holy or Sacred Lake. Next drive through the cold desert till Tibet / China. Back to resort for lunch. After lunch drive to Lachung. The region is fully covered with Rhododendron forest with Chopta Valley and Thangu are the other places of interest. Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery. Overnight stay at hotel in Lachung.

After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet. On the way you may visit the famous hot spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases. Yumthang is a valley near the river Lachung Chu surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends. In spring the valley erupts in riots of colors as Primulae, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow covered valley except in autumn. During winter Yumthang is somber with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adding to the ethereal beauty. Return to resort at Lachung for lunch. Reach Gangtok in the evening and check into hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction).