North Sikkim Tour – Lachen, Lachung & Yumthang Valley

Day 1

Arrival in Gangtok
Travel Distance: 125 km | Travel Time: 4-5 hours

Highlights:
▸ Meet & greet on arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport & transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft), the Capital of the state of Sikkim.
▸ On arrival check-in to homestay & rest of the day at leisure.

Stay: Overnight in Gangtok.

Day 2

Gangtok – Local Sightseeing: Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
Travel Distance: 120 km | Travel Time: 4-5 hours

Highlights:
▸ Post breakfast check-out from the hotel.
▸ Tsomgo Lake (also known as Changu Lake): A glacial lake surrounded by snow-covered mountains.
▸ Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir: Pay homage at this legendary shrine.
▸ Return to Gangtok: Rest and enjoy your evening.
Stay: Overnight in Gangtok.

Day 3

Gangtok to Lachen
Travel Distance: 107 km | Travel Time: 7 hours

Highlights:
▸ Start Early: After breakfast check out from the hotel with limited luggage and proceed to Lachen (8,500 ft.), North Sikkim.
▸On arrival at Lachen check into your hotel.
Stay: Overnight in Lachen.

Day 4

Gurudongmar Lake & Transfer to Lachung
Travel Distance: 180 km | Travel Time: 7-8 hours

Highlights:
▸ Start Early: Visit Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft). Enjoy the ethereal beauty of one of the world’s highest lakes.
▸ Then proceed towards Lachung village .
▸ Check-in and enjoy the evening in the charming Lachung village at 8,600 ft.
Stay: Overnight in Lachung.

Day 5

Yumthang Valley & Back to Gangtok
Travel Distance: 178 km | Travel Time: 7-8 hours

Highlights:
▸ Start Early: Visit Yumthang Valley
▸ Yumthang Valley: Known as the “Valley of Flowers,” marvel at its scenic beauty (flowers bloom from March to June).
▸ On the way back, visit Hot Spring, which is considered to have medicinal properties.
▸ Drive Back to Gangtok: Enjoy the return journey.
Stay: Overnight in Gangtok.

Day 6

Drop at Bagdogra Airport/New Jalpaiguri Railway Station
Travel Distance: 125 km | Travel Time: 4-5 hours

Highlights:
▸ Drive Back to Bagdogra Airport/New Jalpaiguri Railway Station for departure with memories of a lifetime.