Trip Description
Lachen and Lachung are tranquil North Sikkim villages renowned for their breathtaking landscapes and vibrant local culture. Lachen offers serene high-altitude beauty and traditional mountain life. Lachung is famous for its colorful valleys and peaceful, untouched environment.
Highlights
- Serene high-altitude villages with stunning mountain views.
- Rich Tibetan Buddhist culture and peaceful monasteries.
- Vibrant local festivals and traditional lifestyles.
- Access to pristine valleys, diverse flora, and tranquil nature.
Itinerary
NJP/Bagrogra – Gangtok –(1N)–Lachen–(1N)– Lachung–(1N)– Gangtok–(1N)– NJP/Bagdogra
Upon arrival at NJP railway station or Bagdogra airport, you will be warmly received and transferred to Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. Enjoy the scenic drive through winding mountain roads and lush greenery as you ascend to this charming hill station. Check into your hotel and relax, soaking in the fresh Himalayan air and tranquil surroundings.
Morning proceeds to Lachen from Gangtok. While the journey visit other tourist attractions like Twin Waterfalls, Seven Sisters Waterfall, Singhik View Point and others. Lunch at a local restaurant on the way to the destination. Check in at the hotel during late afternoon. Overnight stay at Lachen.
Early Morning drive to Early morning ride to Thangu (13,500ft, 31kms from Lachen). Visit Chopta Valley (13,200ft) which is very rich in alpine vegetation. Drive towards Gurudongmar Lake (17,800ft) (applicable only for Indian Nationality people). Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highe stsituated lakes in North Sikkim. Remember the altitude here may cause breathing problem. After the trip return back to hotel & leave for Lachung(8,610ft, 60kms from Lachen). After reaching Lachung check in a hotel and an overnight stay at Lachung.
Note:
The optimal time to visit Lachen is from March to June and October to December, when the weather is mild and skies are clear, providing spectacular views of the snow-capped Himalayas. These months offer ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities, with crisp air and picturesque landscapes that showcase the region’s natural beauty at its finest.
Early morning drive to Yumthang Valley, which is an Alpine flower valley in North Sikkim. Enjoy the scenic landscape and Hot spring and drive back to Lachung for Lunch. (Optional tour to Yumesamdong Valley or Zero Point close to Tibet Border (15,000ft, 23kms from Yumthang) for Indian tourists only (Extra Cost)). After lunch head back to Gangtok for second leg of the tour. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Today after breakfast, Check-out from the hotel and proceed from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)/NJP (Railway Station)/Siliguri (for onward journey.End of Tour with Memorable Moments….
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Pick up drop services from NJP Station or Bagdogra .
- Hotel accommodation for 4 persons in 2 DBL Room for 04 Nights.
- MAP Meal Plan- breakfast and dinner.
- Transfers sightseeing by Non AC vehicle ( Xylo/Innova ) as per the itinerary.
- Note A/C will not be operated in hilly areas; still the guest wants to use AC in hilly.
- areas, supplement cost payable directly to the driver.
- Transfer taxes, parking, fuel & driver charges.
Excludes
- Flights, Trains, Ferries etc.
- Monument Entrance Fees & Camera Fees.
- Personal Expenses - Laundry, Shopping, Telephone bills, tips etc.
- Adventure Activities - Safari, Rides, Surfing, Paragliding etc.
- Any Extra services - Permits, Volvo Luggage Charges, Heater, Meals etc
- Anything else not listed in above details.
- 5% GST (Goods & Services Tax).
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made 20 or more days before check-in date will be free.
- Credit not is applicable for 2 years for postponed the trip full advance amount applicable
- Cancellations made more than 10 days in advance but less than 20 days will incur a cancellation charge of 1 nights tariff.
- No shows and cancellations made 0 to 10 days in advance will incur 100% charge of the booking.
- In case of a full refund on cancellation, there will be a deduction of approximately 5.7% as payment processing charges.
- Cancellation due to train or flight delay/ flight cancellation/ missed or due to any personal, health or family issues, 100% amount would be charged.
- Date changes or itinerary changes are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
