Gurudongmar Lake tour, 05 Nights / 06 Days
Itinerary Details
DAY 2 : Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir (Full Day)
Morning breakfast at hotel.Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the red panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees along the road which is Situated at an elevation of 12310 feet.The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep. Generally covered in snow for most of the year .This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds also visit the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all .Back to Gangtok .Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center. Over Night stay at Gangtok.
DAY 3 : Gangtok to Lachen
After breakfast drive to Lachen in North Sikkim (Alt 9175Ft / 2750M). On the way visit Singhik, Seven Sister Water Falls, Chungthang Confluence. Check in at hotel. Free evening and Overnight at Lachen.
DAY 4 : Lachen to Thangu, Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake
Early morning drive to Thangu Village (Alt 13625Ft / 4100M), a remote high altitude village of Tibetan Nomads and also proceed further to Chopta Valley (Alt 13325Ft / 4000M) to get some breathtaking view of alpine valley of frozen rivers. From Chopta Valley drive for another 30kms in 1.5hr to Gurudongmar Lake (Alt 17375Ft / 5225M) close to Tibet Border, the one of the Highest and biggest fresh water lakes in Sikkim. Back to Lachen for Lunch. Lachen to Lachung, 50kms in 2.5hrs.Check out from Lachen and drive further to Lachung (Alt 8075Ft / 2425M) via Chungthang. En route visit Chungthang Confluence and Vimnala Water Falls. Check in at hotel. Free evening. Overnight at Lachung.
DAY 5 : Sight Seeing at Yumthang & Transfer to Gangtok
After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet on the way you may visit the famous hot spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases. Yumthang is a valley near the river Lachung Chu surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends.In spring the valley erupts in riots of colors as Primulae, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow covered valley except in autumn return to resort at Lachung for Lunch.Back to Gangtok 125 km 5 hours drive. On the way stops at Singhik and Mangan - Back to Gangtok Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok
DAY 6 : Departure
Gangtok drive to Bagdogra or NJP Railway station nearly 125 kms 4 hours drive forwarding Journey.
DAY 1 : Arrival and Transfer to Gangtok
Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB).He will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok. It is the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India. It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies Roughly 125 km 4 to 5 hours drive.Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center.Check into hotel. Over Night stay at Gangtok.