Darjeeling-Gangtok-Lachung-Yumthang [7N / 8D]

Darjeeling-Gangtok-Lachung-Yumthang
7 Nights / 8 Days

Darjeeling 02 Nights / Lachung 02 Nights / Gangtok 03 Nights

Darjeeling is the legendary British hill station perched in the foothills of the Himalayas. Located in the northern extreme of the Indian state of West Bengal, Darjeeling is just east of Nepal, just south of Sikkim, and a bit west and south of Bhutan. It is most famous for its once magnificent tea estates. Despite a steady and inexorable decline since independence, roughly a half century ago, these estates still produce a substantial portion of the world's tea.

Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim with a population of approximately 50,000  has emerged into the mainstream of the Tourism Industry, with more and more tourist visiting this little Himalayan state every year. Gangtok has developed into a cosmopolitan flavour where old-world charm and hospitality exist along with the Internet Age. 

Lachung (small pass) Distance - 116 km ( from Gangtok )
Lachung is a very small town with scattered settlements, dominated mostly by Bhutias. There is also an army cantonment for the border protection. You can visit monastery, handicraft centre, go around for village. If you are interested then you can do trout fishing. A Bhutia village has a unique local self-governing body called the Zumsa which substitutes the Panchayat. It is located about 25 kms from Yumthang Valley. To get a glimpse of Lachung Monastery you have to come to the opposite slope of the highway.

Yumthang Valley Distance -  145 km ( from Gangtok )
At 24 kms from Lachung lies Yumthang, the rightfully called the Valley of Flowers as in Flowering season there blossoms vivid colours of variety of Rhododendrons, chimals and blue poppies. Yumthang is located on a flat valley and is near the tree line, the surrounding mountains seems to kiss the heavens. The journey from Lachung to Yumthang has a very picturesque landscape and is lined with Rhododendrons & 108 other types of Orchids which bloom in different colours from April to May. "Come as a visitor for a life-time experience." April and May promises colourful flowers, where as November end to March usually sees snows. Simple village folks spread scarcely admit the virgin landscapes is a food forever. Another peculiar feature of the valley is that, the valley totally covered with snow during the winter. Hence, while you see the flower bed in summer, you see snow bed in the winter. A natural hotspring is another attraction of the tourist who are said to have had relief of their skin ailment after having bath there. The visit is on the passing of Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary. Yumthang valley is a mesmerizing scene with yaks grazing on flower - carpeted meadows against a backdrop of towering peaks.  It has breathtaking views where one can become a part of a timeless scene without any kind of intrusion. Hot springs, crystal clear streams, water falls, soaring mountains and natures bounty, you name it, you will find it here.
Note :  It is a restricted area and special permits are required. 
 

Arrive  NJP Rlw Station  / Bagdogra  airport, Transfer to Darjeeling, Enroute  Visit  Mirick  Lake  & Nepal   Border, o/n  stay at Darjeeling

Day 02

After breakfast at hotel, depart for the sight seeing Full Day city  tour of  Darjeeling. Parmesan Nadia Himalayan Zoological park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, ( Closed on Thursday),    Ropeway, Tensing  -- Gumbo  Rock, Tibetan  Refugee Self  Help Center ( Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Lebong Race Course , Peace Pagoda. & Rock Garden -   Gangamaya Park. o/n at  Darjeeling.

Day 03

Darjeeling Early Morning Excursion to Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop.   After breakfast at  hotel, transfer to the Gangtok   &  Same Day Half day   city  tour of  Gangtok  Directorate  of  Handicrafts and Handlooms, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, Chorten ( Stupa ), Orchid Sanctuary,  Rumtek  Monastery,   o/n at Gangtok.

Day 04

Pick- up from hotel at  Gangtok at about 10 a.m. proceed  to  Lachung (115 Km) at an altitude of  8,600 ft. On theway stop and enjoy a few  wonderful  locations  like  Tashi  Viewpoint, Kabi Lungstok, Naga Waterfalls, the  confluence  of  Lachen chu  and Lachung  Chu at Chungthang, Twin Waterfalls  and  Bhim Nala Waterfalls. Lunch will be served  at Namok. You are likely  to reack  Lachung at late  afternoon /in the  evening  and  will check in  our  hotel.

Day 05

After  breakfast  leave  for  Yumthang ( 11,800 ft. ) On the way you  may visit  the famous  hot  spring. Yumthang  is a large  valley  surrounded  by  mountains where  the  tree line  ends. In April/ May /June  the  valley  erupts  in a riot  of  colours as Rhododendrons, Primulae and many other Alpine Flowers  are  in full bloom. In the winter months, Yumthang is somber  with snow all around, and the anow clad mountains  adding to the ethereal  beauty. Return to  Lachung for Lunch. After lunch  visit Lachung Monastery, Cottage Industry  and Waterfalls.  Dinner  will be  served  at about  8p.m.

Day 06

After breakfast leave  for Gangtok. On the way stop between  singhik , Mangan and if the weather is clear  you may get  to see the Khangchendzonga  Range. This location  offers  a   majestic  view of Mt. Pandim, Mt. Kabru, Mt. Simvo, Mt. Jopuno, Mt. Khangchendzonga  and Mt. Siniolchu.  After  lunch  at Namok, visit  Phodong  Monastery on the  way o/n at  Gangtok.

Day 07

After breakfast at hotel, depart for the sight seeing full day  tour of Thshangu Lake & Baba Mander o/n at  Gangtok.

Day 08

After breakfast at  hotel, transfer to the NJP Rlw  Station / Bagdogra airport for your journey.

Tour Cost Includes:-

• Assistance on Arrival & Departure.
• Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis as Per Plan.
• Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sight seeing. Please brief to guest that vehicle will not be at disposable it will available to guest as per itinerary only.
• All permit fees & hotel taxes.

Tour  Cost Excludes:-

TOUR  COST : Per Person ( In Rupees ) only for Indian Nationals 

Note:  One  Tata   Sumo  Only  08  Pax  are  Allowed   Including  Child, If  No  Of  Pax  Traveling   More  Than  08  , then   Extra   Sumo  Cost   will  Be  Rs. 17,050/-   Net.   As  Per  Above  Itinerary .

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