ITINERARY NO:  GVI ---   17       
DARJEELING/ GANGTOK/ LACHUNG – YUMTHANG
Darjeeling 02 Nights / Lachung 02 Nights / Gangtok 03 Nights.
Duration:    08 DAYS/ 07 NIGHTS.

Day 01 Arrive  NJP Rlw Station  / Bagdogra  airport, Transfer to Darjeeling, Enroute  Visit  Mirick  Lake  & Nepal   Border, o/n  stay at Darjeeling
Day 02 After breakfast at hotel, depart for the sight seeing Full Day city  tour of  Darjeeling. Parmesan Nadia Himalayan Zoological park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, ( Closed on Thursday),    Ropeway, Tensing  -- Gumbo  Rock, Tibetan  Refugee Self  Help Center ( Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Lebong Race Course , Peace Pagoda. & Rock Garden –   Gangamaya Park. o/n at  Darjeeling.
Day 03 Darjeeling Early Morning Excursion to Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop.   After breakfast at  hotel, transfer to the Gangtok   &  Same Day Half day   city  tour of  Gangtok  Directorate  of  Handicrafts and Handlooms, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, Chorten ( Stupa ), Orchid Sanctuary,  Rumtek  Monastery,   o/n at Gangtok.
Day 04 Pick- up from hotel at  Gangtok at about 10 a.m. proceed  to  Lachung (115 Km) at an altitude of  8,600 ft. On theway stop and enjoy a few  wonderful  locations  like  Tashi  Viewpoint, Kabi Lungstok, Naga Waterfalls, the  confluence  of  Lachen chu  and Lachung  Chu at Chungthang, Twin Waterfalls  and  Bhim Nala Waterfalls. Lunch will be served  at Namok. You are likely  to reack  Lachung at late  afternoon /in the  evening  and  will check in  our  hotel.
Day 05 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 06 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 o/n at  Gangtok.
Day 07 After breakfast at hotel, depart for the sight seeing full day  tour of Thshangu Lake & Baba Mander o/n at  Gangtok.
Day 08 After breakfast at  hotel, transfer to the NJP Rlw  Station / Bagdogra airport for your journey.

 We  are  using  the  following  Hotels:
 DARJEELING GANGTOK LACHUNG 
Luxury Mayfair   Resort       Royal Plaza / Nor khill.        Modern Residency/ Lecoxey/ Snow Lion  
Classic Hotel  Vice Roy Orange  Village  Resort  Modern Residency/ Lecoxey/ Snow Lion 
Deluxe  Fortune Resort / Anand  Palace / Gymkhana  Resort   New Caste / Golden  Height / The Sidlon           Sonam Palgey / Golden Fish 
Standard Mohit  /  Shambhu  / North Star  Sonam Palgey /Denzong Shangrila/  Asian  Heights / Golden Pagoda                    Sonam Palgey / Golden Fish 

Tour   Cost   Includes:-
• Assistance  on Arrival  &  Departure.
• Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis  as  per  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.