GANGTOK, TSOMGO, LACHUNG & YUMTHANG

On arrival at Bagdogra Airport / Siliguri Junction  you will be received by our office executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok. Gangtok is the Capital of Sikkim. On arrival Check-into hotel & rest of the day at leisure.Overnight stay at Gangtok.

After Breakfast proceed for Excursion to Tsomgo Lake (commonly known as Changu Lake) & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours’ drive - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all – Back to Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

After breakfast check out you hotel and drive to Lachung via Chungthang – Lachung is 125 kilometers, 5 to 6 hours’ drive –Chungthang nearly 3 hours of drive from Gangtok – Lachung situated at an altitude of 8600 feet - On the way enjoy a few wonderful locations like Seven sister waterfalls, Naga Waterfalls and the confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang - The road leads through Rhododendron plants of the Singha Forest Reserve extended up to the Tibetan Plateau - Picturesque landscape, snow peaked mountains, flowing rivers blooming Rhododendrons - During April / May / June one can find the riot of colors as Rhododendrons, Primulas and many other Alpine Flowers are in full bloom Check into hotel – Evening free to stroll up to Lachung monastery – Night stay at 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 Primulas, 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 Hotel at Lachung for Lunch – Reach Gangtok in the evening – Night stay at Gangtok.

After Breakfast proceed for full day local sightseeing of Gangtok visit Ranka Monastery, Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, Tashi View Point, Barthang waterfalls, Nam Nang view point, Ropeway, Flower Show, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology & Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), etc. (All depends on time) – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Overnight stay at Gangtok.

After breakfast Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfers to Siliguri Junction / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey. As you go home let the everlasting memory of the radiant Himalayas and this beautiful serene kingdom linger in your mind and prompt you now and again to revisit this place.