Darjeeling – Tsomgo Tour
Duration: 5D/4N
*DAY 1: NJP TO GANGTOK*
Guest will be received by our official at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) – He will assist you for the forwarding journey to Gangtok – Nearly 135 Kilometers, 3 – 4 hours drive – A perfect destination for tourist in search of enchantment, tranquility, trekking or any other adventure – Land of monastery, mystic rituals / festivals at an elevation of 1,437 meters / 4,715 feet is the most often visited spot of India for its rare Orchids and Butterflies – In the evening one is free to stroll around M G Marg / Local Market – Over night stay at Gangtok
*DAY 2: GANGTOK TO LACHEN (SHARING TOUR)*
Next the vehicle will report for North Sikkim with permit FROM VAJRA STAND AT 10:30AM -Drive to Lachen – Chungthang is nearly 96 kilometers from Gangtok – On the way stop at Chungthang – Next drive for 29 kilometers from Chungthang to Lachen – Reach Lachung late afternoon / early evening – The infrastructure is not good due to the remoteness and the snowfall / Rainfall – The place is worth visiting – Check into a hotel – Welcome Tea – Evening free to stroll – Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachen
*DAY 3: GANGTOK TO LACHUNG (SHARING TOUR)*
The route is Lachen – Gurudongmar lake – Lachen – Drive 55 kilometers from Lachen stop at 15000 feet for permit to be signed – Drive the rest and visit to Gurudongmar Lake – 3 hour – A valley at an altitude of nearly 15 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows – This is a holy Lake and is one of the most sacred place of worship for the Buddhist – The Lake gets frozen during winter barring a stretch which remains as water even at – 20 C – The region is generally covered with snow from December to April – This is a stretch of cold desert till Tibet / China – While returning have lunch at Lachen – After Lunch drive to Lachung – Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachung.
*DAY 4: LACHUNG TO YUMTHANG GANGTOK (SHARING TOUR)*
Early morning breakfast – Visit to Yumthang i.e. 25 kilometers, 2 hour – A valley at an altitude of 11800 feet through which Lachung Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the valley of flowers – Guest can spend a few hours at Yumthang – The vast Valley stretches and is a cold desert till Tibet / China – The region is fully covered with snow and Rhododendron forest – Back to hotel for lunch / Packed Lunch – Proceed to Gangtok – Afternoon drive to Gangtok 130 Kilometers, 5 hours – Drop at Vajra stand. Check-in hotel at night.
*DAY 5: BACK TO NJP/IXB*
Early morning breakfast – Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – It is approximately 130 kilometers and 4 to 5 hours drive – The road will be bit busy and jam is frequent – The drive will be along the River Teesta – Stoppage at Jorethang / Chitrey or Melli for a cup of Tea is advisable – One stop at Coronation bridge if time permits – One will travel through the area of natural beauty – Rafting on the way is an optional (Most operators are not Registered with any Government wing hence try to avoid the same) – Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri – Guest are advised to start early and not to rush – Forwarding Journey.
*TOTAL COST Rs.23,500/- INR FOR 2 heads*
*INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:*
-Vehicle *WagonR private* for pick and drop & *North Sikkim sharing (10 heads in 1 vehicle)*
-Rooms 1 nos per night
-Meals only at Lachen and Lachung
-Stay at all places
-Driver’s food, accommodation & daily allowance
-Fuel charges-Pick up and drop-Sightseeings-Transfers
-Permit and Passes
*EXCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:*
• Air Fare / Train fare. Meals at Gangtok
• Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft &
hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), porterage.
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances
(strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land
arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
• Insurance.
• Anything which is not included in the inclusion