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Darjeeling Gangtok Lachung Yumthang Tour
Darjeeling Gangtok Lachung Yumthang Tour
Duration: 7N/8D
Circuit- Siliguri/Bagdogra –Darjeeling –Gangtok –Lachung –Yumthang Valley –Gangtok –Siliguri/Bagdogra
Mirik Lake on the way to Darjeeling
Day 01: Siliguri/Bagdogra to Darjeeling via Mirik (104 Km / approx 3.30 hrs)
Welcome to ‘Darjeeling Gangtok Lachung Yumthang Tour’ . On arrival at the Bagdogra airport or New Jalpaiguri railway station (own cost), you will be transferred to Darjeeling. Enroute you will visit MirikLake, an ideal place for boating where on arrival you will check into your hotel.
Day 02: Darjeeling sight seeing
Early morning (around 4.00 am), you will drive to Tiger Hill to enjoy the magnificent view of sunrise and the effect of sun light over the Eastern Himalayan peaks like Mt. Kanchendzonga (28,208 ft), Kabru, Pandim etc (subject to clear weather conditions). On return to your hotel visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
After breakfast there will be Darjeeling city tour including HMI, Darjeeling Zoo, tea garden, Tenzing Rock Tibetan Self Help Refugee Centre etc.
Day 03: Darjeeling to Gangtok (120 km / 4 hrs.)
Today you will proceed on a picturesque drive to Gangtok. Enroute visit Peshok view point- the confluence of river Tista & Rangit. Check into your hotel in Gangtok. The rest of the afternoon is free.
Day 04: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Tsomgo Lake – Gangtok
Early in the morning (7.30 am) drive for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir. Enjoy yak ride around the lake (own cost). Lunch in hotel. Evening free for shopping in famous MG Road/ Lal Market in Gangtok.
Day 05: Gangtok to Lachung (124 km./ 5 hrs / Alt-8600ft.)
In the morning drive to Lachung. Enroute you will visit Tashi View Point, Kabi Lungchok, Namok, Mangan, Singhik, Chungthang & numerous water false & mountain streams.
Day 06: Excursion to Yumthang (24 km./ Alt.- 11,800ft.)
North Sikkim on the way
Early morning proceed to YumthangValley. The valley of flowers is covered with rhododendrons during April & May. On the way back you will visit Sulphur Hot Spring having medicinal values. Lunch at Lachung. After lunch visit Lachung Monastery & Handicraft Centre.
Day 07: Lachung to Gangtok
After breakfast you will proceed to Gangtok. Enroute enjoy the natural beauty of North Sikkim.
Day 08: Gangtok to NJP/IXB (135 km. / 4 hrs.)
Drive back to BagdograAirport/ New Jalpaiguri railway station for your return journey. ‘Darjeeling Gangtok Lachung Yumthang Tour‘ ends.
Accommodation:
| Category | Darjeeling | Gangtok | Lachung |
| Economy | New Sathi/ Reddhi Siddhi Residency | Tashi Thendup/ Renam | Sunflower |
| Standard | Sailung/ Travellers’ Inn | Rendezvous/ Juniper Tree | Fortuna/ Himalayan Residency |
| Deluxe | Villa Everest/ Swiss Hotel/ Golden Heights | Sikkim Retreat/ Sai Residency/ Sidlon Residency | Fortuna/ Himalayan Residency |
| Sup.Deluxe | New Elgin/ Little Tibet | Denzong Regency/ Mt. Siniolchu/ Orange Village | Fortuna/ Himalayan Residency |
