North – Sikkim – Tour – 8 Nights

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8 nights 9 daysDuration
Gangtok-Lachen-Lachung-Gangtok-Ravangladestination
October-November, March-MayBest Time To Visit

Bagdogra Airport (IXB)tour starts at
Bagdogra Airport (IXB)tour ends at

Summary

Sikkim is always a very happy hunting tourist destination for every tourist from all across the country. The least populated state of India is blessed by the beauty of Himalaya. The mother nature has gifted all her treasures to this north-eastern state which attracts the tourists. In this tour, you will explore Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung, Ravangla. You will also visit the Gurudongmar lake, which is the second highest altitude lake in India. Thangu valley, Chopta valley, Yumthang Valley and numbers of Monasteries will welcome you with all their beauty and sanity.

Highlights

Visit Gurudongmar Lake
Trip to Yumthang Valley
Visit Seven Sisters Waterfall
Trip to Nathula Pass
Visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir
Visit Changu Lake

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Itinerary

Day 1Bagdogra - Gangtok

Pickup from Bagdogra Airport.
Drive to Gangtok. [128 km, 4 hr]
Relax at Gangtok hotel.
Overnight at Gangtok.

Day 2Gangtok - Changu - Nathula Pass - Gangtok

After breakfast, drive to Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake), Nathula Pass (Nathula Lake), Old Baba Mandir (Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple).
[Trip to Nathula Pass depends on the weather conditions.]
Evening drop at Gangtok.
Overnight at Gangtok.

Day 3Gangtok - Lachen

After breakfast checkout from Gangtok and drive to Lachen. [110 km, 5hr]
On the way visit Seven Sisters Waterfall.
Lachen is a remote Sikkimese village located at an altitude of 2,750 m.
Overnight at Lachen.

Day 4Lachen - Lachung

Early in the morning at around 3.30 am start the journey for Gurudongmar Lake.
On the way, breakfast at Thangu Valley.
Gurudongmar Lake is located at an altitude of 5,430 m.
During the return journey, visit the Chopta Valley.
[Trip to Gurudongmar Lake depends on the weather conditions.]
After lunch, proceed to Lachung.
Overnight at Lachung.

Day 5Lachung - Yumthang Valley - Zero Point - Lachung

After breakfast, start the journey toward Yumthang Valley. [52km, 1.5 hr]
Drive up to the Zero Point.
Enjoy the magnificent view of the mountains from Zero Point.
Return to Lachung.
Overnight at Lachung.

Day 6Lachung - Gangtok

After breakfast, start the journey toward Gangtok. [116 km, 4.5 hr]
In the evening visit: Gangtok Ropeway /Cable-car ride and MG Marg.
Overnight at Gangtok.

Day 7Gangtok sightseeings

Full-day sightseeing at Gangtok.
In the morning visit: Rumtek Monastery, Banjhakri Falls.
After lunch visit: Hanuman Tok, Flower Exhibition Center, Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology.
Overnight at Gangtok.

Day 8Gangtok - Ravangla

After breakfast drive from Gangtok to Ravangla. [68 km, 3 hr]
Sightseeing at Ravangla.
Visit: Namchi Monastery, Ralong Monastery, Buddha Park.
Overnight at Ravangla.

Day 9Ravangla - Bagdogra

Drive from Ravangla to Bagdogra. [125 km, 4hr]
Drop at Bagdogra Airport.

FAQ

Which is the best time to visit North Sikkim?

The best time to visit North Sikkim is October, November and between March and May.

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