Refreshment on the foothills of Himalayas
Down the valleys, climbing the mountains crossing the meadows gives a serine beauty to the calm atmosphere. Streaming water down the glaciers, frothing smoothly as boiling milk and clear blue sky miraculously holding cloud like cotton puffy ball.
The zigzag passes, rugged road between the hills takes you to the place of unimaginable and unjustified beauty. Sikkim is a small state nestled in the North- eastern part of the country. Its indefinite beauty is beyond anyone's limit. People from different part of the world visit this place for gathering pleasure. All gorgeous sight in different parts of Sikkim makes one’s heart dance with joy. If you want to visit such an attractive area in your vacation then be quick to know all about the trip and spend some fruitful time out of your customary calendar. Here we planned 5 nights 6 days awesome package with famous attractions.
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Day 1, Bagdogra to Gangtok (123 km)
After you arrive at the terminal you will be welcomed by our driver who will help You o reach Gangtok (Sikkim’s capital). The city was established in the mid 19th century as a Buddhist pilgrimage site. Bhutias, Lepchas and Indian Gorkhas are the main dwellers. It will take near about four and half hours to reach Gangtok. After reaching check-in to the hotel. At the evening you can visit the local town. Night stay at Gangtok hotel.
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Day 2, -Gangtok– Tsomgu, Nathula, Baba mandir
You are on the second day, today you will visit Tsomgu, Nathula, Baba mandir after departing from Gangtok. As you complete the breakfast, by 8 am you will leave for Tsomgu Lake also called Chhangu lake and it will take one hour 30 min to cover 45 km. This is located at an elevation of 12400 feet and 15 meters deep. The chilled water in the lake drives down after the melting of snow. This lake is considered to be a sacred lake by the local people. In the ancient period, the future could be predicted by the Lamas after looking at the colour of the lake.
Over here you can experience the joy ride and the ropeway. Later that visit Baba mandir located on the way to Nathula pass at a height of 15,000 ft. This Baba mandir carries a very heart touching story about an Indian soldier. Later that if a permit is available then visit the Nathula pass, Nathula pass is subject to permit a system where you need to pay extra cost.
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Day 3, Gangtok to Lachen (120 km)
After breakfast normally drives to Lachen by 8 am. It is a small village with delightful pictures in lower Himalayas. On the way, you will be visiting some sightseeing like Lachen monastery, Seven sister waterfalls and Naga falls. This places will surely give internal peace. Arrive Lachen by evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachen
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Day 4, Lachen to Gurudongmar lake - Lachung (117 km)
Early morning after you have your breakfast by 8 am you will set to drive for
Gurudongmar Lake, which is at a distance of 66 km from Lachen and will take 2
hrs and 30 mins. It is the highest lake in the world at an altitude of 5430. Lake is
surrounded by snowcapped Himalayans mountains and believed to be scared bythe Sikhs and Buddhists. But you must be cautious before going to Gurudongmar
lake as the amount of oxygen is low so infant below 2 years, senior citizens, as
well as people with a breathing problem, are not allowed Then you will be driven
to Lachung, the small tribal village with waterfalls, hills. Dinner and night stay at
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Day 5, Lachung – Yumthang valley -Zero point- Gangtok
Early Morning, breakfast will be served to you and will drive to Yumthang-valley
(known as Valley of Flowers, with variety of wildflowers and alpine meadows and
high coniferous pine trees and over 24 species of rhododendron, the state flower.
Yumthang is the summer grazing ground of the Yaks and winter playgrounds of
Yetis. On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered having medicinal properties
rich in sulphur. Then visit Zero point which is at an altitude of 15,300 ft above sea
level and from here you will get a picturesque view of snowclad mountains and
meeting point of three rivers. Back to resort for lunch. After lunch departure for
Gangtok. Night stay at Gangtok. -
Day 6.Gangtok to Bagdogra
Early morning, get ready to view the incredible look of Himalayan mountains. Get
back to hotel have your breakfast and back to Bagdogra. Tour ends