Gangtok is a city, municipality, the capital and the most populous city of the Indian state of Sikkim and also the headquarters of Gangtok District. Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayan range, at an elevation of 1,650 m (5,410 ft). Within the higher peaks of the Himalayas and with a year-round mild temperate climate, Gangtok is at the centre of Sikkim’s tourism industry. Gangtok rose to prominence as a popular Buddhist pilgrimage site after the construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840. In 1894, the ruling Sikkimese Chogyal, Thutob Namgyal, transferred the capital to Gangtok.
Lachung is a town and hill station in northeast Sikkim, India. It is located in the North Sikkim district near the border with Tibet. Lachung is at an elevation of about 9,600 feet (2,900 m). During winter the town is usually covered in snow. Lachung is the base camp for Rhododendron Valley Trek which starts from Yumthang Valley and ends at Lachen Valley. Lachung has been described as the “most picturesque village of Sikkim” by British explorer Joseph Dalton Hooker in his definitive, The Himalayan Journal (1855).
Itinerary
The Itinerary is given below –
Day 1
DHAKA – SILIGURI TO GANGTOK Transfer
Start Journey From Dhaka By Bus from Kollanpur Station. . Over Night Journey. Morning arrival Border. Morning Breakfast at Local Restaurant. when Open Customs we self present immigration complete both immigration by Self. (If need any tips pay by self). After complete Indian Immigration arrival at Siliguri and drive to Gangtok. Check-in to your hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Gangtok. ( Dinner)
Day 2
GANGTOK TO LACHUNG -125 KMS IN 7 HRS APPROX
Morning drive to Lachung (Alt 8075Ft / 2425M) in North Sikkim. On the way visit Seven Sister Waterfalls and Bhim Nala Waterfalls. Lunch at on the way. Check in at Hotel in the late afternoon. Overnight at Lachung. (Breakfast + Dinner)
Day 3
LACHUNG TO YUMTHANG VALLEY EXCURSION
Lachung to Yumthang Valley Excursion 25kms in 1.5hrs (One Way) – Early morning drive to Yumthang Valley (Alt 11925Ft / 3575M), an Alpine flower valley in North Sikkim. Enjoy the scenic landscape and drive back to Lachung for Lunch. LACHUNG TO GANGTOK, 125 KMS IN 5HRS Check out from Lachung and drive back to Gangtok (Alt 5550Ft / 1675M) via Chungthang. Check in at the hotel by late afternoon. Free evening Overnight at Gangtok. (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Day 4
Gangtok
Tsomgo Lake, After Breakfast Proceed to Tsomgo lake, Whole day excursion to Tsomgo Lake, (depend on Climatic condition). Return Back to Gangtok. Overnight is on Gangtok.
Day 5
Departure
Check out from Gangtok hotel at 7 am drive back to Siliguri and 2hrs free time shopping & self lunch. Drive to border (Breakfast+dinner)
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Important Information
Price Includes
- Hotel Accommodation (Twin Basis)
- Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner at Hotel
- Sightseeing as per our itinerary
- Meal Included as per our itinerary
- Dhaka – Shiligur – Dhaka AC Bus Ticket
- Premium service of an Musafir Tours’ Tour Representative
- A/C Bus tickets
Price Excludes
- Visa Fee
- Personal Tips
- Personal Cost
- Lunch
- Any entry fees
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”;
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