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Lachen is a high altitude town in North Sikkim. It is located at an elevation of 9100 ft above MSL. The word Lachen means “big pass”. The town is being promoted as a tourist destination by the Sikkimese government. The town forms the base to The Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake (17,300 ft). An annual Yak race, The Thangu is held here in summer
Lachen is about 129 km from Gangtok and can be reached via a six-hour road journey. A short two-day-long trekking route also connects Yumthang Valley to Lachen. It has a population of around 1000. Lachen has its own system of rules and regulations called Dzumsa. The heads of the Dzumsa are known as Pipon & Gyenbos
To the north, there is the old town of Thangu. In Thangu, the daytime temperature varies from 4 to 10 degrees even in the months of June and July. Gurudongmar Lake (17,300 ft) can be reached from Lachen, a sacred lake in the Great Himalayas Region.
The best time to visit Lachen is from October to June
Lachung is a small high altitude village in the North district of Sikkim and is near the border with Tibet. Lachung is at an elevation of about 9,600 ft or 3,000 m. The word Lachung means “small pass”. The town is approximately 125 kms from the capital Gangtok
Before the annexation of Tibet in 1950, Lachung was a trading post between Sikkim and Tibet, after which it was closed down. The town’s economy has been boosted by tourism in recent years as the region has been opened up by the Sikkimese government. Tourist come from all over the world to visit the town between October and May, mostly on their way to the Yumthang Valley and the Lachung Monastery.
During winter, the town is usually covered in snow. Lachung is also the base camp for Rhododendron Valley Trek which starts from Yumthang Valley and ends at Lachen Valley. Yumesamdong and Yumthang valley are places to visit from Lachung.
Dzongu is a triangular region in North Sikkim. It is bounded by the Teesta River in the south-east, Tholung Chu River in the north-east and by mighty mountains in the west. It borders the Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve.
Dzongu is a village in North Sikkim which is about 70 kms from Gangtok and has been established as an official reserve for the Lepcha people, the aborginal inhabitants of Sikkim. The Lepchas have strong ties with nature and have lived here for centuries. An understanding of their culture, customs and language helps to foster an appreciation of the beautiful mountains, deep forests and the emerald-colored Teesta River.
The region sees little tourist activity and hence seems almost untouched. It is sparsely populated and most of it is covered with dense vegetation. Rice fields and Cardamom plantations can be seen near the villages. Now the Sikkim government has been promoting homestays in this region and a lot of nature lovers visit this place for a relaxing trip.
Gangtok is the capital and the largest town of the state of Sikkim. It also is the headquarters of the East Sikkim district. Gangtok is located in the eastern Himalayan range, at an elevation of around 6000 ft. The town has a population of around 100,000 and belongs to different ethnicities such as Nepali, Lepchas and Bhutia. Nestled within higher peaks of the Himalaya and enjoying a year-round mild temperate climate, Gangtok is at the centre of Sikkim’s tourism industry. Gangtok features a monsoon-influenced subtropical highland climate
Because of its elevation and sheltered environment, Gangtok enjoys a mild, temperate climate all year round. Like most Himalayan towns, Gangtok has five seasons: summer, monsoons, autumn, winter and spring.
Temperatures range from an average maximum of 22 °C (72 °F) in summer to an average minimum of 4 °C (39 °F) in winter. The connectivity with rest of India is through the Bagdogra Airport and NJP Railway Station, both of which are around 135 kms / 4.5 hrs drive from Gangtok.
Places to visit in and around Gangtok include the Ganesh Tok, the Orchid Garden, Bakthang and Banjhakri Waterfalls, take the Ropeway Ride, the Rumtek Monastery, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology to name a few.
Tsongmo Lake, also known as Tsomgo Lake or Changu Lake, is a glacial lake and is around 40 kms away from Gangtok. It is at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft). During the winter season the lake remains frozen. The lake surface reflects different colours with change of seasons. The colours of the lake also change with seasons. The lake is about 40 kilometres away from Gangtok on the Gangtok-Nathula Highway. A valid Permit issued by the Sikkim Police Department is required to visit the lake. The lake is oval in shape and is around 1 km in length and the width is around 500 mtrs
The lake is the venue for the Guru Purnima festival which is also the Raksha Bandhan festival when the faith healers known as Jhakris of Sikkim assemble at the lake area to derive benefits from the healing qualities of the lake waters.
Nathu La is a mountain pass which connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The pass is at 4,310 m (14,140 ft) above mean sea level. Nathu means “listening ears” and La means “pass” in Tibetan. The pass is 54 kms east of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Only citizens of India can visit the pass, and that only after obtaining a permit in Gangtok which is to be obtained in rotation basis through travel agencies registered with the Government of Sikkim.
The vegetation graduates from sub-tropical forest at its base, to a temperate region, to a wet and dry alpine climate, and finally to cold tundra desert devoid of vegetation. Around Nathu La and the Tibetan side, the region has little vegetation besides scattered shrubs. The Area will be covered with snow from October end to April-May.
Namchi is situated at an altitude of 1,675 m (5,500 ft) above sea level. It is situated at a distance of 92 kms from the state capital Gangtok and 90 kms from the town of Siliguri, the nearest railhead and airport. Namchi commands panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains and vast stretches of valley. It is also headquarters of South Sikkim district. The area is fast growing into a tourist destination with its enormous potential for all round tourist activities.
Namchi is fast becoming a major tourist spot and pilgrimage centre. The Namchi Monastery, Ralong Monastery and Tendong Hill are important Buddhist pilgrimage centres.
The world’s largest statue (at 118 ft) of the Buddhist Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, the patron saint of Sikkim, is on the Samdruptse hill (8 kms from Namchi).
Siddhesvara Dhaam is a unique pilgrimage project developed as “Pilgrim cum Cultural Centre” having a 100 ft statue of Lord Shiva and replicas of four Dhaams of the country the Hindus Jagannath, Dwarika, Rameshawaram, Badrinath in a hilltop called Solophok Hill overlooking Namchi town.
Ravangla is a small tourist town situated at an elevation of 7,000 ft in South Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is connected by state highway to other major towns in the state and lies between Pelling and Gangtok.
It acts as the starting point for the trek to Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary.
Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Pandim, Mt. Siniolchu, Mt. Kabru are just a few of the major peaks that are clearly visible from Ravangla. Ralang Monastery, a Buddhist monastery of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism is located six kilometres from Ravangla.
Ravangla attracts a lot of Himalayan birds and is a bird watcher’s paradise. Birds like verditer flycatchers, blue-fronted redstarts, grey bushchats, dark-throated thrush, blue whistling-thrush, green-backed tit and white-browed fantails can be easily spotted.
The forests around Ravangla have other birds like laughingthrushes, babblers, cuckoos and hill partridges. The rare satyr tragopan can also be spotted in Ravangla.
The Temi Tea Garden in Ravangla, established in 1969 by the Government of Sikkim, is located in South Sikkim in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. It is the only tea garden in Sikkim and considered one of the best in India and in the world.
Top quality tea is produced, which is in demand in the international market. The garden is laid over a gradually sloping hill. The tea produced in this garden is also partly marketed under the trade name “Temi Tea”.
The Tea Board of India awarded the ‘All India Quality Award’ to the Temi Tea Garden for two consecutive years of 1994 and 1995.
Pelling is a small town in West Sikkim. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of around 7,200 ft. The town is located at a distance of 10 kms from the district headquarters of Geyzing. With the influx of tourists over the years , the region is undergoing a metamorphosis, with the roads being repaired and hotels being set up.
The Himalayas and the Kanchenjunga may be viewed at close quarters from Pelling. Pelling also forms the base from where trekkers and other peripatetic adventurers undertake the strenuous and arduous treks in West Sikkim. The land around Pelling is still a virgin territory and is bathed with alpine vegetation, with numerous waterfalls lining the hillside.
Pelling is around 135 kms from the state capital Gangtok and about 150 kms from Siliguri, the nearest railhead and airport. Regular jeeps connect Pelling to the towns of Jorethang, Kalimpong and Namchi. The nearest airport is Bagdogra airport.
Places to visit in and around Pelling include the Local Monastery, the Rock Garden and Waterfall at nearby Rimbi, the imposing double-pronged Kanchenjunga Falls, the archaic quaint Singshore Bridge, the Changey Waterfall, the Khecheopalri Lake holy to Buddhists and the ancient Pemayangtse Monastery.
Yuksom is a historical town in Geyzing subdivision of West Sikkim district in the Northeast Indian state of Sikkim. It was the first capital of Sikkim established in 1642 AD by Phuntsog Namgyal who was the first Chogyal (temporal and religious king) of Sikkim.
Yuksom is where there is the Norbugang Chorten near the Norbugang throne, the place Namgyal was crowned and several monasteries and a lake. The dynastic rule of the Chogyals lasted for 333 years.
The Chogyal established the first monastery at Yuksom in Sikkim known as the Dubdi Monastery in 1701, which is part of Buddhist religious pilgrimage circuit involving the Norbugang Chorten, Pemayangtse Monastery, the Rabdentse ruins, the Sanga Choeling Monastery, the Khecheopalri Lake, and the Tashiding Monastery.
The Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Dubdi Monastery, is located in the area and also the smaller Mallu Monastery. Established in 1701, Dubdi Monastery professes to be the oldest monastery in Sikkim and is located at the top of a hill about an hour’s walk from Yuksom. It was also known as the Hermit’s Cell after its reclusive founder Lhatsun Namkha Jigme.
Kaluk is the small village located in the Himalayan foothills of West Sikkim, near the West Sikkim capital of Gyalshing in North India. It is a tourist destination due to the natural beauty of the village and its surroundings, such as the town of Rinchenpong.
Kangchenjunga, the world’s third highest peak, is visible from Kaluk
It is one of the windiest places in Sikkim and noted for destinations like the Durga Mandir, Rinchenpong Gumba and Megi Dara. The people of this area are dependent on agriculture and horticulture for their livelihood. Of late, tourism is playing a role in this region and many are now dependent on tourism.
Rinchenpong is a town in West Sikkim, India. It is situated in West Sikkim, about 40 km west of Gangtok, 10 km due south of Gyalshing, close to the village of Kaluk. It sits at an altitude of 5,576 ft (1,700 m) above sea level amidst a heavily forested area. It is famous for the Rigsum Monastery and trekking routes.
Once you arrive at Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station, you will meet your travel coordinator and then head towards Gangtok (5,800 ft), which is the capital of the state of Sikkim. The drive is about 4 hrs depending on the road conditions passing through some very scenic roads along the river Teesta.
The vehicle shall drop you off at your destination/hotel in the evening. If you happen to arrive early in the day, a stroll along MG Marg in the evenings is a recommended activity.
The travel partner meets you in the morning at your hotel and post breakfast you shall head towards the scenic Tsongmo Lake and Nathula Pass (check for permits).
The drive takes you to an altitude above 14,000 ft covering just a distance of 50 kms from Gangtok.
The vehicle shall drop you off at your hotel or MG Marg, based on your preferences.
Day 3 starts off post breakfast as you commence your drive towards Lachung. The drive takes you through some amazingly scenic valleys and viewpoints, some breath-taking waterfalls and some amazing Himalayan roads ending at your destination at Lachung Village (8,900 ft) in the evening.
The drive is covered in about 6 hrs including breaks. Some notable points en-route includes Rakdong Falls, Singhik Viewpoint and Toong Waterfall.
You need to start the day early today and head towards the amazing Yumthang Valley. The drive can be further extended towards Zero Point from where the views of the snow covered high Himalayan peaks can be viewed and the glory of the Yumthang Valley can be further appreciated.
The drive further to Zero Point includes additional charges. Post the visit to Yumthang/Zero Point, you shall return to Lachung for lunch and head back to Gangtok for the night stay.
This Day has been reserved so that you get to further appreciate this quaint little Himalayan town, so the day is for Gangtok sightseeing for the day.
After breakfast at your hotel and visit Bakthang Falls, Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Dodrul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Flower Show, Directorate of Handloom & Handicrafts Centre, Ropeway Ride, Banjhakri Waterfalls and Enchey Monastery.
The vehicle shall drop you off at either MG Marg or your hotel based on your preference. You might also want to add the Paragliding to your list for the more adventurous ones among you.
Post breakfast you shall be driving to Darjeeling, passing through some wonderful River Valleys and Tea Gardens with great views all along the way.
You shall visit Peshok tea estate along the route. You might also want to try out the river rafting experience at Melli. Check in at your hotel late evening.
The Day is set for sights in and around Darjeeling. It starts with an early pick up at 4 am from your hotel and visit to Tiger Hill for sunrise.
Upon return, visit Batasey Loop and Ghoom Monastery. The vehicle then drops you at your hotel for breakfast.
Post breakfast, Darjeeling sightseeing for the full day. Visits include Samco Ropeway, Tea Gardens, Peace Pagoda, The Art Gallery, Himalayan Zoo, Tenzing Norgay Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute are few of the highlights of this day.
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel and the vehicle drops you to Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station for return journey and bring your Himalayan Odyssey to a close.
Once you arrive at Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station, you will meet your travel coordinator and then head towards Gangtok (5,800 ft), which is the capital of the state of Sikkim. The drive is about 4 hrs depending on the road conditions passing through some very scenic roads along the river Teesta.
The vehicle shall drop you off at your destination/hotel in the evening. If you happen to arrive early in the day, a stroll along MG Marg in the evenings is a recommended activity.
The travel partner meets you in the morning at your hotel and post breakfast you shall head towards the scenic Tsongmo Lake and Nathula Pass (check for permits).
The drive takes you to an altitude above 14,000 ft covering just a distance of 50 kms from Gangtok.
The vehicle shall drop you off at your hotel or MG Marg, based on your preferences.
This Day has been reserved so that you get to further appreciate this quaint little Himalayan town, so the day is for Gangtok sightseeing for the day.
After breakfast at your hotel and visit Bakthang Falls, Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Dodrul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Flower Show, Directorate of Handloom & Handicrafts Centre, Ropeway Ride, Banjhakri Waterfalls and Enchey Monastery.
The vehicle shall drop you off at either MG Marg or your hotel based on your preference. You might also want to add the Paragliding to your list for the more adventurous ones among you.
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel and take the drive to Pelling via Namchi, Samdruptse, Char Dham and the Sai Mandir. You shall be reaching Pelling late in the afternoon
This day is for Pelling sightseeing. Visit the Khechepeori Lake, Kanchenjunga Waterfalls, Darap Village, Rimbi Waterfalls, Sunrise/Sunset Point, Pemayangtse Monastery and Rhabdentse Ruins. You can also trek to Dubdi Monastery (approx 3 kms from Pelling) which is the oldest monastery in Sikkim.
Post breakfast you shall be driving to Darjeeling, passing through some wonderful River Valleys and Tea Gardens with great views all along the way.
You shall visit Peshok tea estate along the route. You might also want to try out the river rafting experience at Melli. Check in at your hotel late evening.
The Day is set for sights in and around Darjeeling. It starts with an early pick up at 4 am from your hotel and visit to Tiger Hill for sunrise.
Upon return, visit Batasey Loop and Ghoom Monastery. The vehicle then drops you at your hotel for breakfast.
Post breakfast, Darjeeling sightseeing for the full day. Visits include Samco Ropeway, Tea Gardens, Peace Pagoda, The Art Gallery, Himalayan Zoo, Tenzing Norgay Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute are few of the highlights of this day.
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel and the vehicle drops you to Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station for return journey and bring your Himalayan Odyssey to a close.
You shall visit Peshok tea estate along the route. You might also want to try out the river rafting experience at Melli. Check in at your hotel late evening.
This day is for Pelling sightseeing. Visit the Khechepeori Lake, Kanchenjunga Waterfalls, Darap Village, Rimbi Waterfalls, Sunrise/Sunset Point, Pemayangtse Monastery and Rhabdentse Ruins. You can also trek to Dubdi Monastery (approx 3 kms from Pelling) which is the oldest monastery in Sikkim.
Post breakfast you shall be driving to Darjeeling, passing through some wonderful River Valleys and Tea Gardens with great views all along the way.
You shall visit Peshok tea estate along the route. You might also want to try out the river rafting experience at Melli. Check in at your hotel late evening.
Once you arrive at Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station, you will meet your travel coordinator and then head towards Gangtok (5,800 ft), which is the capital of the state of Sikkim. The drive is about 4 hrs depending on the road conditions passing through some very scenic roads along the river Teesta.
The vehicle shall drop you off at your destination/hotel in the evening. If you happen to arrive early in the day, a stroll along MG Marg in the evenings is a recommended activity.
The travel partner meets you in the morning at your hotel and post breakfast you shall head towards the scenic Tsongmo Lake and Nathula Pass (check for permits).
The drive takes you to an altitude above 14,000 ft covering just a distance of 50 kms from Gangtok
The vehicle shall drop you off at your hotel or MG Marg, based on your preferences.
Day 3 starts off post breakfast as you commence your drive towards Lachen. The drive takes you through some amazingly scenic valleys and viewpoints, some breath-taking waterfalls and some amazing Himalayan roads ending at your destination at Lachen Village in the evening.
The drive is covered in about 6 hrs including breaks. Some notable points en-route includes Rakdong Falls, Singhik Viewpoint and Toong Waterfall.
Day 4 starts off early as you commence your drive towards Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft) at the very edge of the Tibetan Plateau and perhaps the highest altitude most of us shall ever travel to.
The drive takes you through some amazingly scenic valleys ending in the Tibetan Plateau, some breath-taking Himalayan roads also bring you back to Lachen and then take you to Lachung ending at your destination at Lachung Village in the evening.
You need to start the day early today and head towards the amazing Yumthang Valley. The drive can be further extended towards Zero Point from where the views of the snow covered high Himalayan peaks can be viewed and the glory of the Yumthang Valley can be further appreciated.
The drive further to Zero Point includes additional charges. Post the visit to Yumthang/Zero Point, you shall return to Lachung for lunch and head back to Mangan/Gangtok for the night stay.
This Day has been reserved so that you get to further appreciate this quaint little Himalayan town, so the day is for Gangtok sightseeing for the day.
After breakfast at your hotel and visit Bakthang Falls, Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Dodrul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Flower Show, Directorate of Handloom & Handicrafts Centre, Ropeway Ride, Banjhakri Waterfalls and Enchey Monastery.
The vehicle shall drop you off at either MG Marg or your hotel based on your preference. You might also want to add the Paragliding to your list for the more adventurous ones among you.
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel and take the drive to Pelling via Namchi, Samdruptse, Char Dham and the Sai Mandir. You shall be reaching Pelling late in the afternoon.
This day is for Pelling sightseeing. Visit the Khechepeori Lake, Kanchenjunga Waterfalls, Darap Village, Rimbi Waterfalls, Sunrise/Sunset Point, Pemayangtse Monastery and Rhabdentse Ruins. You can also trek to Dubdi Monastery (approx 3 kms from Pelling) which is the oldest monastery in Sikkim.
Post breakfast you shall be driving to Darjeeling, passing through some wonderful River Valleys and Tea Gardens with great views all along the way.
You shall visit Peshok tea estate along the route. You might also want to try out the river rafting experience at Melli. Check in at your hotel late evening.
The Day is set for sights in and around Darjeeling. It starts with an early pick up at 4 am from your hotel and visit to Tiger Hill for sunrise.
Upon return, visit Batasey Loop and Ghoom Monastery. The vehicle then drops you at your hotel for breakfast.
Post breakfast, Darjeeling sightseeing for the full day. Visits include Samco Ropeway, Tea Gardens, Peace Pagoda, The Art Gallery, Himalayan Zoo, Tenzing Norgay Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute are few of the highlights of this day.
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel and the vehicle drops you to Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station for return journey and bring your Himalayan Odyssey to a close.
Once you arrive at Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station, you will meet your travel coordinator and then head towards Yuksom (150 kms – approx 6 hrs drive). Foreigners will need Inner Line Permit (ILP) to enter Sikkim, which will be procured from Melli Check Post with the help of our travel coordinator. This procedure takes about half-an-hour.
You will reach Yuksom late in the evening and will stay the night. Dinner and accomodation is provided.
Altitude: 7,300 ft | Distance: 8 kms | Time: 5 hrs (approx)
After breakfast, start your trek through dense forests, with frequent ascent and descent. After an hours walk from Yuksom, you can see Tshokha.
Pass through the trek trail and lunch will be served enroute in the afternoon. There are adequate natural streams for water. Reach Saichen and rest. Accomodation will be set up in tents.
Altitude: 9,700 ft | Distance: 7 kms | Time: 5 hrs (approx)
Initially the walk is decent but suddenly after an hours walk or so, there is a steep ascent till the Bankhim Top. From here you can get a glimpse of Mt. Pandim. Tea will be served here.
After some rest, you get the trail lined with Alpine and Rhododendrons. Reach the campsite and lunch will be served here and have an overnight stay.
Altitude: 12,800 ft | Distance: 9 kms | Time: 7 hrs (approx)
The trail on this day is going be the best and will test the trekker within you. Initially the trail is rocky and then again it changes to a decent wooden trail. But this is just the half of it.
The second half of the day’s trail is a rocky zig-zag one till you reach the Dzongri medows. Once you get here, you’ll feel that the pain you have gone through is nothing in front of the beauty of the place.
Altitude: 13,600 ft | Distance: 5 kms | Time: 1 hr (approx)
Trek to Dzongri Top in the wee hours and spot the peaks like the Frey Peak, Kumbakarana, Kangchenddzonga, Jupono, Pandim, Simro, Rathong, Kabru South, Kabru North and Kabru Dome.
Altitude: 12,900 ft | Distance: 10 kms | Time: 6 hrs (approx)
Start the days walk through meadows and head to a slight descend to reach Kokcharang. Then start the walk to cross the Prekchu river. Once the river is passed, then start the ascent for around the next 2 kms to reach Thansing, which is the campsite for the night.
Altitude: 13,650 ft | Distance: 4 kms | Time: 2.5 hrs (approx)
After breakfast, start for the easiest day of the trek. The trail is almost 4 kms, which can be easily covered in about 2-3 hrs. After you reach the campsite, you can further trek till Samiti lake.
Altitude: 12,000 ft | Distance: 15 kms | Time: 9-10 hrs (approx)
Early morning at 3 am, start your trek to Goechela. The initial trail till Samiti lake is an easy one and you can cover it within an hour. Then with dawn breaking in, you have a steep ascent for about 2.5 hrs to reach the 1st view point.
After the breath taking views from here, there is a slow descent of an hour to reach the other view point from where the peaks are to be spotted. After enjoying breathtaking views of the peaks like Kabru South, Kabru North, Kabru Dome, Kangchendzonga, Gocha Jupno, Pandim and Simvo, trek back to Lamuney which is going to be a descent downhill. After lunch at campsite, trek back to Kokcharang.
Altitude: 9,700 ft | Distance: 15 kms | Time: 7 hrs (approx)
Todays trail is a gradual ascent and descent in the Rhododendron forest. Start early by 8 am and reach Tshokha by 3 pm.
Altitude: 5,670 ft | Distance: 15 kms | Time: 6 hrs (approx)
The trail is a complete descent one and the same path which had been followed on day 2 and 3.
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel and the vehicle drops you to Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station for return journey and bring your Himalayan Odyssey to a close.
If your drop is to the airport, then we will transfer you to Jorethang on day 10 in case of early flight.
Once you arrive at Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station, you will meet your travel coordinator and then head towards Gangtok (5,800 ft), which is the capital of the state of Sikkim. The drive is about 4 hrs depending on the road conditions passing through some very scenic roads along the river Teesta.
The vehicle shall drop you off at your destination/hotel in the evening. If you happen to arrive early in the day, a stroll along MG Marg in the evenings is a recommended activity.
The travel partner meets you in the morning at your hotel and post breakfast you shall head towards the scenic Tsongmo Lake and Nathula Pass (check for permits).
The drive takes you to an altitude above 14,000 ft covering just a distance of 50 kms from Gangtok.
The vehicle shall drop you off at your hotel or MG Marg, based on your preferences.
Day 3 starts off post breakfast as you commence your drive towards Lachen. The drive takes you through some amazingly scenic valleys and viewpoints, some breath-taking waterfalls and some amazing Himalayan roads ending at your destination at Lachen Village in the evening.
The drive is covered in about 6 hrs including breaks. Some notable points en-route includes Rakdong Falls, Singhik Viewpoint and Toong Waterfall.
Day 4 starts off early as you commence your drive towards Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft) at the very edge of the Tibetan Plateau and perhaps the highest altitude most of us shall ever travel to.
The drive takes you through some amazingly scenic valleys ending in the Tibetan Plateau, some breath-taking Himalayan roads also bring you back to Lachen and then take you to Lachung ending at your destination at Lachung Village in the evening.
You need to start the day early today and head towards the amazing Yumthang Valley. The drive can be further extended towards Zero Point from where the views of the snow covered high Himalayan peaks can be viewed and the glory of the Yumthang Valley can be further appreciated.
The drive further to Zero Point includes additional charges. Post the visit to Yumthang/Zero Point, you shall return to Lachung for lunch and head back to Mangan/Gangtok for the night stay.
After breakfast, the journey back to Siliguri starts via Melli. Melli also has Whitewater Rafting facilities which can be undertaken under the supervision o
Once you arrive at Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station, you will meet your travel coordinator and then head towards Gangtok (5,800 ft), which is the capital of the state of Sikkim. The drive is about 4 hrs depending on the road conditions passing through some very scenic roads along the river Teesta.
The vehicle shall drop you off at your destination/hotel in the evening. If you happen to arrive early in the day, a stroll along MG Marg in the evenings is a recommended activity.
The travel partner meets you in the morning at your hotel and post breakfast you shall head towards the scenic Tsongmo Lake and Nathula Pass (check for permits).
The drive takes you to an altitude above 14,000 ft covering just a distance of 50 kms from Gangtok.
The vehicle shall drop you off at your hotel or MG Marg, based on your preferences.
Day 3 starts off post breakfast as you commence your drive towards Lachen. The drive takes you through some amazingly scenic valleys and viewpoints, some breath-taking waterfalls and some amazing Himalayan roads ending at your destination at Lachen Village in the evening.
The drive is covered in about 6 hrs including breaks. Some notable points en-route includes Rakdong Falls, Singhik Viewpoint and Toong Waterfall.
You need to start the day early today and head towards the amazing Yumthang Valley. The drive can be further extended towards Zero Point from where the views of the snow covered high Himalayan peaks can be viewed and the glory of the Yumthang Valley can be further appreciated.
The drive further to Zero Point includes additional charges. Post the visit to Yumthang/Zero Point, you shall return to Lachung for lunch and head back to Gangtok for the night stay.
This Day has been reserved so that you get to further appreciate this quaint little Himalayan town, so the day is for Gangtok sightseeing for the day and then drive to Ravangla.
After breakfast at your hotel and visit Bakthang Falls, Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Dodrul Chorten, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Flower Show, Directorate of Handloom & Handicrafts Centre, Ropeway Ride, Banjhakri Waterfalls and Enchey Monastery.
The vehicle shall drop you off at Ravangla in the evening. You might also want to add the Paragliding to your list for the more adventurous ones among you.
After breakfast (10 am), check-out from your hotel and take the drive to Pelling via Namchi, Samdruptse, Char Dham and the Sai Mandir. You shall reach Pelling in the evening.
This day is for Pelling sightseeing. Visit the Khechepeori Lake, Kanchenjunga Waterfalls, Darap Village, Rimbi Waterfalls, Sunrise/Sunset Point, Pemayangtse Monastery and Rhabdentse Ruins. You can also trek to Dubdi Monastery (approx 3 kms from Pelling) which is the oldest monastery in Sikkim.
Post breakfast you shall be driving to Darjeeling, passing through some wonderful River Valleys and Tea Gardens with great views all along the way.
You shall visit Peshok tea estate along the route. You might also want to try out the river rafting experience at Melli. Check in at your hotel late evening.
The Day is set for sights in and around Darjeeling. It starts with an early pick up at 4 am from your hotel and visit to Tiger Hill for sunrise.
Upon return, visit Batasey Loop and Ghoom Monastery. The vehicle then drops you at your hotel for breakfast.
Post breakfast, Darjeeling sightseeing for the full day. Visits include Samco Ropeway, Tea Gardens, Peace Pagoda, The Art Gallery, Himalayan Zoo, Tenzing Norgay Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute are few of the highlights of this day.
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel and the vehicle drops you to Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station for return journey and bring your Himalayan Odyssey to a close.
Once you arrive at Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station, you will meet your travel coordinator and then head towards to the border town of Phuntseoling.
The drive is about 5 Hours depending on the road conditions passing through some very scenic roads. The vehicle shall drop you off at your destination/hotel in the evening.
After breakfast, the documentation to procure the Innerline Permits is done and then journey to the capital of Bhutan, Thimpu (7,100 ft) which is about 160 kms and takes around 5 hrs. You would be passing through some wonderful Himalayan valleys during this journey.
This day is for the sightseeing in and around Thimpu. Post breakfast, visit to Dochula Pass (20 kms away), the highest point of Bhutan.
Upon return, visit the TashiDzong, Zorig Chisum, Sangay Ghang, Buddha Dordenma, National Institute for Zorig Chusum, National Folk Heritage Museum. Evenings are free for shopping and leisure activities.
After breakfast at your hotel, depart to Haa valley via Chunzom. The drive will give you the opportunity to drive you through deep pine forest and into the narrow valley of Haa.
Haa is made up of five counties and was closed to the outside world until 2002. There is a military camp by the Indian Army. Visit Wangchuk Dzong which dates back to 1915 and also visit Lhakhang Nakpo.
After lunch, drive to Paro via Chelela Pass (3,810 m) which takes 2 hrs to cover 68 kms. From the pass you will get a good view of the highest mountains of Bhutan and the Himalayan peaks. Dinner and stay overnight at a hotel in Paro.
This day is for the sightseeing in and around Paro.
After breakfast, trek to Takshang Monastery (famously called the Tigers Nest) and drive back to Phuntseolling in the afternoon.
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel and the vehicle drops you to Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station for return journey gives you a last glimpse into the Shangri La.
