ITINERARY NO: GVI --- 26
NORTH SIKKIM TOURS.
Lachen / Thangu / Chopta Valley / Lachung / Yumthang PACKAGE .
Duration : 4 DAYS / 3 Nights.
Months : January/ February/ March/ April/May/ October/ November/ December.

Day 01 Pick- up from hotel at Gangtok at about 10a.m. Proceed to Lachen ( 120k.m.) at an altitude of 9,800 ft. On the way stop for sightseeing at Tsahi Viewpoint, Kabi Lungstok, Naga Waterfalls,the confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang. Lunch will be served at Namok. You are likely to reach Lachen at late afternoon/in the evening. Night halt at Gurudongmar Lodge, surrounded by fir – clad mountain peaks, overwhelming peace and solitude.

Day 02 After breakfast leave for Thangu ( 13,000 ft.) and Chopta Valley ( 13,200 ft.) . Thangu Valley is a broad valley at the junction of Thangu Chu,Chopta Chu and Lassur Chu. In the spring end / summer months you will be fascinated by many hues all around as Rhododendrons, primulae and many other Alpine flowers are in full bloom. In the winter months you can play in the snow or even walk over frozen rivers. The unspoilt beauty of the area will take your breath away. Come back to Lachen for Lunch. After lunch proceed to Lachung. On the way see the beautiful Twin Waterfalls and Bhim Nala Waterfalls. You are likely to reach Lachung at late afternoon /in the evening and will check in our hotel.

Day 03 After breakfast leave for Yumthang ( 11,800 ft. ) On the way you may visit the famous hot spring. Yumthang is a large valley surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends. In April/ May /June the valley erupts in a riot of colours as Rhododendrons, Primulae and many other Alpine Flowers are in full bloom. In the winter months, Yumthang is somber with snow all around, and the anow clad mountains adding to the ethereal beauty. Return to Lachung for Lunch. After lunch visit Lachung Monastery, Cottage Industry and Waterfalls. Dinner will be served at about 8p.m.

Day 04 After breakfast leave for Gangtok. On the way stop between Singhik , Mangan and if the weather is clear you may get to see the Khangchendzonga Range. This location offers a majestic view of Mt. Pandim, Mt. Kabru, Mt. Simvo, Mt. Jopuno, Mt. Khangchendzonga and Mt. Siniolchu. After lunch at Namok, visit Phodong Monastery on the way. The tour ends at Gangtok.

Note: Travel to Gurudongmar Lake ( 17,200ft.) can also be arranged subject availability of permits/ road and weather conditions. Vehicle charges extra.
Note: Travel to Katao (snow point ) can also be arranged subject to availability of permits/ road and weather conditions. Vehicle charges extra.

We are using the following Hotels:

LACHUNG
Deluxe Modern Residency/ Lecoxey/ Snow Lion
StandardSonam Palgey / Golden Fish

Tour Cost Includes:-
• Assistance on Arrival & Departure.
• Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis as A.P. Plan
• Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sight seeing. Please brief to guest that vehicle will not be at disposable it will available to guest as per itinerary only.

Tour Cost Excludes:-
• Air Fare/Train fare.
• Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips. Liquor, boating & joy rides.
• Guide Charges & Entrance Fees.
• Service Tax. 4.90 %
• Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals only.