Booking for : Gangtok with Tsomgo Lake
Gangtok with Tsomgo Lake
Tour Details
Overview:
Every nature and culture lover would definitely enjoy this 3 Nights tour of Gangtok, situated picturesquely in the lap of the eastern Himalayas. This tour takes you on a comprehensive vacation in and around Gangtok with opportunities to discover and explore some of the best features of this charming place in India. Sight some of the tallest snow clad peaks including Mount Khanchendzonga, pass through beautiful valleys and gorges, visit temples with a scenic view, understand Sikkimese and Tibetan culture, pick exquisite handicrafts from the Handicrafts centre, and take an excursion to nature’s wonder at high altitude lake that is the spectacular Tsomgo lake. Embark on a captivating journey to Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim, and gather wonderful experiences like nowhere else.
Highlights:
- 3 Nights Tour of Gangtok
- Your own private driver with an AC vehicle
- Your own personal guide
- Visit popular summits of Gangtok, which gives way to spectacular view of snow capped Himalayas
- Witness local hand-made handicrafts at Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre
- Soak in the peaceful ambiance and take in the aroma of exotic flowers at Flower exhibition centre
- Spend undisturbed time at the stunningly placid Tsomgo lake
Inclusions
- 3 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 / IXB Airport-Gangtok (120 km / 5 hrs),Chandigarh
Arrival at Railway Station / Airport. Our representative will meet you on your arrival and assist you in your transfer to Gangtok and hotel accommodation. On arrival, check-in to hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 02: Gangtok Local Sightseeing,Gangtok
Enjoy early morning breakfast before starting for a full-day sightseeing in Gangtok (at 5,500 ft.) at 7:00 hrs. Your sightseeing starts at Tashi view point, which offers spectacular view of the majestic Mount Kanchenjunga also called Mt. Khanchendzonga (world’s third highest peak at 28,208 ft).
Then you’ll be visiting two temples Ganesh Tok, dedicated to Hindu God Ganesha and then Hanuman Tok, dedicated to monkey God Hanuman. Both the temples are located amidst a serene and pleasant ambiance offering spectacular panoramic view of the Gangtok town and of the snow capped peaks.
Next, proceed to Flower Exhibition center in Gangtok. Variety of Orchids, flowering plants and shrubs can be seen in this park. Later, visit Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, a unit to preserve and promote the ethnic arts and crafts of the state. Watch local artisans at work creating hand-woven carpets, paintings, hand-painted masks among other handicrafts.
Afterward, visit Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, whose foundation stone was laid by the 14th Dalai Lama in 1957. It’s a research centre to study on all things Tibetan. There is a museum, and a library which has one of the largest collections of Tibetan work after Tibet. Next, visit Dro-dul Chorten Stupa, a huge Buddhist monument marked by a golden top dome. Later go to Enchey Monastery, famous for its Chinese Pagoda style design,and is one of the most recognized monastery in entire Sikkim. The famous masked dance Chaam is performed here every year, usually in December.
Break for lunch at 1:00 hrs. After lunch, proceed for sightseeing at Banjakhri Falls, a scenic waterfall set amidst a beautiful landscaped garden reflecting Sikkim’s exotic flora and rich culture. Relax and soak in the peaceful ambiance amidst greenery.
After finishing for the day, at 4:00 hrs, return to your hotel in Gangtok. Overnight Stay.
Day 03: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake, Excursion to Tsomgo Lake
Post breakfast, proceed for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake, situated 34 km from Gangtok. Tsomgo Lake, also known as Changu Lake is considered sacred by the locals of Sikkim. Located at an elevation of 12,400 ft, this lake is a visual delight for every visitor owing to its picturesque surroundings. While during winter the lake becomes frozen; in summer it turns into a beautiful canvas of blossoming flowers.
Return to Gangtok. Overnight stay at hotel.
(In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)
Day 04: Gangtok-NJP Rly Station / IXB airport (120 kms / 5 hrs),Chandigarh
After breakfast, check-out from hotel and get transferred to Railway Station / Airport for your onward journey.
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