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Gangtok – Lachung – Darjeeling

 

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Gangtok – Lachung – Darjeeling

| Tour Code: 125

DAY 01: ARRIVAL NJP RAILWAY / IXB AIRPORT GANGTOK

On arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mtrs) will be received by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mtrs, 130 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs). Check in and overnight at Hotel.

DAY 02: GANGTOK

After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake (12400Ft / 3780 Mtrs / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way from Gangtok) and Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) (no entry for foreigner national, they are allowed to visit till Tshangu Lake, with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 and above is number to visit Tshangu Lake). Situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mtrs / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel. (In case of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided) Optional Nathula(14140 Ft / 4310 Mtrs / 20 Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mtrs / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) is an Indo-China border, controlled by the Indian Army and is situated approx 20 Kms ahead of Tshangu Lake at a height of 14140 Ft / 4310. The journey to Nathula and Baba Mandir is same up to 16 Kms. At this point the right arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Baba Mandir and left arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Nathula.  One can opt for Nathula Excursion by paying a supplement cost which varies from month to month. Nathula permit gets confirmed 24 hrs prior to the journey date and it is subjected to permit availability as it is allotted as per lottery. Nathula is closed on Monday and Tuesday for tourist. Organising the permit at the last moment is not possible and a clear window of 72 Hrs with proper documents is required to process the permit. To process the permit we would require 04 Passport Size Photograph and photo proof identity card such as Voter Id / Passport / Driving License. Pan card and Aadhaar card is not accepted as identity proof by authorities. There is no refund, incase the permit is confirmed by Sikkim tourism and due to whatsoever reason (Land slide, Heavy rain fall, VIP Movement, Health issue etc) one is not able to visit.

DAY 03: GANGTOK – LACHUNG

Pick from Gangtok Hotel and transfer to Lachung (8000 Ft / 2439 Mts / 124 Kms / 05 ½ to 06 ½ Hrs). On the way visit Tashi view point, Seven sister’s water fall (Subjected the vehicle take the normal route). Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 04: LACHUNG – YUMTHANG – GANGTOK

After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake (12400Ft / 3780 Mtrs / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way from Gangtok) and Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) (no entry for foreigner national, they are allowed to visit till Tshangu Lake, with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 and above is number to visit Tshangu Lake). Situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mtrs / 43Kms in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel. (In case of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided) Optional Nathula(14140 Ft / 4310 Mtrs / 20 Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mtrs / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) is an Indo-China border, controlled by the Indian Army and is situated approx 20 Kms ahead of Tshangu Lake at a height of 14140 Ft / 4310. The journey to Nathula and Baba Mandir is same up to 16 Kms. At this point the right arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Baba Mandir and left arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Nathula.  One can opt for Nathula Excursion by paying a supplement cost which varies from month to month. Nathula permit gets confirmed 24 hrs prior to the journey date and it is subjected to permit availability as it is allotted as per lottery. Nathula is closed on Monday and Tuesday for tourist. Organising the permit at the last moment is not possible and a clear window of 72 Hrs with proper documents is required to process the permit. To process the permit we would require 04 Passport Size Photograph and photo proof identity card such as Voter Id / Passport / Driving License. Pan card and Aadhaar card is not accepted as identity proof by authorities. There is no refund, incase the permit is confirmed by Sikkim tourism and due to whatsoever reason (Land slide, Heavy rain fall, VIP Movement, Health issue etc) one is not able to visit.

DAY 05: GANGTOK – DARJEELING

Morning Go for a half day (04 hrs) sightseeing covering Jhakri Water Falls along with Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom (Closed on Sunday) and Flower Show. Afternoon transfer to Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mtrs, 115 Km / 04 to 05 Hrs.). Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 06: DARJEELING

Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mtrs at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sightseeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Darjeeling Ropeway Ride (Ticket cost not included and will be approx INR 180.00 per person) Tenzing and Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) and panoramic view of Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 07: DARJEELING – NJP RAILWAY / IXB AIRPORT

Transfer to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (100 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs) for onward connection.