Booking for : Gangtok Lachung with Yumthang Valley tour
Gangtok Lachung with Yumthang Valley tour
Tour Details
Introduction:
Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is a city that was a part of the 17th century Namgyal dynasty of Ladakh. Located at an altitude of 5,410 ft, it is a unique city dipped in culture and traditions, infused with vivid sceneries and a dash of subtle life, that makes it one of the most favorable tourist spots in India. Also, this city is known for its amazing vistas of the Mt Kanchenjunga (3rd highest mountain peak in the world), a couple of prestigious Buddhist monasteries and rich Tibetan culture, that attracts a huge number of tourists every year. Your Gangtok sightseeing tour also covers a visit to the Lachung city, a scenic mountain village situated at a height of 8,610 ft and the Yumthang valley, popularly known as the Sikkim Valley of Flowers.
Inclusions
- 05 nights accommodation
- Transport by private, air-conditioned car
- Car Type: for two people, three-seater sedan
- Car Type: for three to five people, six-seater wagon
- Car Type: for six to 10 people, ten-seater van
- All sightseeing with private local guides
- Daily hotel breakfast
- Fuel surcharge
- All taxes and service charges
- All applicable hotel taxes
- Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off
- Bottles of mineral water and soft drinks during journeys
- Personal care and attention
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees
- Flight Charges
- Gratuities (optional)
- Train tickets
Additional info
- The tour price given above is per person. If yours is a group of 05 or more, it will get discounted. Reach us to know the discounted offer.
- All the overnight tours need to be confirmed a week before the tour commencement date, as it involves hotel and flight reservations.
- You may get the internal flight tickets booked on your own. However, we can always assist you provided that we receive the airfare payment in advance. Any increase in fare at the time of actual reservation will be charged extra on actual.
- Flight tickets booking closer to the travel dates usually result in higher airfares.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- For Language guide
- Children below 5 years old are complementary (sharing the same bed)
- Supplement charges Mandatory for Christmas and New year Gala Dinner applicable on 24th and 31st Night
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
The accommodation room type (single room, double room or triple room) will depend on the availability of the hotels and the room configurations available, especially for odd-numbered groups of traveler
Day 01: NJP Rly Station / Bagdogra Airport – Gangtok ,NJP Rly Station / Bagdogra Airport
Upon arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to Gangtok (5,500 ft.) On reaching, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Gangtok Sightseeing,Gangtok
After breakfast, head for a full-day Gangtok sightseeing tour that incldes visit is to the Ridge Park & Flower Exhibition Center, an absolute treat to eyes with its spectacular display of a wide variety of flowers, especially orchids that are in full bloom during the spring season. Later, visit the Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, an ideal spot for souvenir shopping. Here you will see local artisans involved in wood carvings, paintings and weaving inspired from the traditional Sikkamese style.
Lunch at hotel. Next visit Dro-dul Chorten, a huge Budddhist religious stupa topped with a golden dome and one of the most important chortens (a Buddhist shrine) of Sikkim. Gangtok sightseeing ends with visit to the Enchey Monastery, located around 6 kms away from Gangtok. It is a 200-year old monastery blessed by Lama Druptob Karpo, a tantric master in Buddhism. Every year, this monastery hosts the popular masked dance called “Chham” in January.
Rest of the day at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Gangtok – Lachung , Lachung
After breakfast, check-out at the hotel and proceed to Lachung. Enroute, soak in the mesmerizing vistas of the valleys and halt at Chungthang to view the confluence of rivers Lachen Chu & Lachung Chu. Also, visit the Bhimnala waterfalls that symbolizes huge size and strength. It is popularly called Amitabh falls due to its massive height.
On reaching Lachung, you will check-in at the hotel followed by dinner & overnight stay.
Day 04: Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion ,Yumthang Valley Excursion
After breakfast, proceed to Yumthang Valley known as the Valley of Flowers. This valley is a spectacular paradise of rich flora and fauna amidst green meadows and abundant pine and silver fir trees. During the spring season, it displays rare wildflowers like primulas and rhododendrons. The Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary located in this valley showcases more than 24 kinds of rhododendrons, you won’t find anywhere else in India. Close to the Yumthang river is a hot water spring whose water is rich in sulphur and is believed to have miraculous healing powers.
You will then return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05: Lachung – Gangtok , Gangtok
After breakfast, you will head back to Gangtok (5,500 ft.) and enroute, you will take in the mesmerizing view of the Mt. Kanchenjunga from Singhik view point. On reaching Gangtok, you will check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure followed by overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06: Gangtok – New Jalpaiguri Rly Station / Bagdogra Airport, New Jalpaiguri Rly Station / Bagdogra Airport
Post breakfast, check-out at the hotel and get transferred to NJP Railway Station/Bagdogra Airport for your onward destination.
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