SCINTILLATING NORTH SIKKIM

Arrival

• After arriving at Bagdogra airport/NJP railway station, you will drive towards Gangtok.

• The distance is approx. 125 km and is roughly a 5-hour drive. You will pass many beautiful places and historical landmarks like the 'Coronation Bridge'.

• When you reach Gangtok, you can check in at your hotel. Rest for a while and then walk around the main town and indulge in some shopping or just enjoy the pleasant weather.

• Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Excursion Trip to Tsomgo Lake - Baba Mandir - Nathula Pass

• After an early breakfast, you will be driven about 32 km outside Gangtok.

• You will be travelling to Tsomgo Lake, which is located at an altitude of 3,753 m (12,313 ft) above sea level. 

• Tsomgo Lake is an oval-shaped lake spanning 1 km long and 15 m deep. This lake is very sacred to the local people. You can also enjoy the mesmerizing view of the lake from the ropeway. The best time to visit Sikkim and see snow is between December and April. Tsomgo Lake is the most accessible place to enjoy the snow.

• You will also visit Baba Mandir, which is a distinguished sightseeing place in Sikkim. This “mandir” or shrine is dedicated to “Baba” Harbhajan Singh, a soldier of the Indian Army who died near Nathula Pass.

• If the weather allows and permits are available, travel to the Indo-China border of Nathula Pass. This area is heavily protected by the Army and border forces.

• The evening will be at leisure.

• Overnight stay in Gangtok.

Gangtok - Lachen

• Early morning after breakfast, depart for North Sikkim. You will be travelling up north to the small pristine hamlet of Lachen.

• En route, you will be stopping at a few more sightseeing points like Naga Falls and the Seven Sister Falls. You will also pass by Kabi Lungchok, 17 km from Gangtok, the commemorative pillar of the brotherhood pact between the Lepchas and Bhutias.

• Check into your hotel/homestay at Lachen. The evening will be at leisure.

• Overnight stay in Lachen.

• Early morning get ready to visit Gurudongmar Lake, the most famous of landmarks in Sikkim. Sacred to both the Buddhists and Sikhs, this high-altitude lake (at 17000 feet above sea level) is the most visited tourist spot in Sikkim.

• Next, you will pass through the Chopta Valley, a tranquil viewpoint.

• Drive back to Lachen for lunch and continue to Lachung.

• Overnight stay in Lachung.

Lachung - Yumthang Valley - Gangtok

• After early morning breakfast, you will be visiting Yumthang Valley, which remains covered with snow in winter.

• Visit hotsprings en route.

• You have a choice to drive further to Zero Point, a highly recommended destination that will need to be arranged locally. If you are traveling during spring-summer (Mar-May), then you must surely visit here for an excellent view of the valley covered with a carpet of rhododendron flowers. This is truly the best time to visit Sikkim.

• Drive back to Lachung for lunch and proceed to Gangtok.

• Overnight stay in Gangtok. 

Gangtok – Bagdogra

• You will proceed toward Bagdogra, according to your train/ flight schedule.

• Your trip concludes. Head back home with lots of pictures and awesome memories.