6-Day North Sikkim Budget Tour - East India Exploration

6-Day North Sikkim Budget Tour - East India Exploration

Sikkim, bordered by Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet, and located in the higher Himalayas, is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the country and has gained its popularity owed to the naturally serene Himalayan beauty. Home to many majestic peaks like the second highest mountain in the world, Kanchenjunga (8586 m above sea level), valleys like the Yumthang Valley, rivers like the Lachung Chu and Lachen Chu, lakes like the Gurudongmar Lake and many waterfalls, Sikkim is one paradise of a state to visit.

For over a week, you will find yourself falling in love over and over again with the valleys, peaks, meadows, waterfalls, confluences and all the colours of this beautiful state. You be visiting the Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, Tashi viewpoint, Seven Sister waterfalls, Gurudongmar Lake, Yumthang Valley, Buddha Park, Rimbi Falls, Kanchenjunga falls, and Khecheopalri Lake (which is also known as the wish fulfilling lake.

Explore and experience the beauty of sikking with us.
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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Gangtok

Stop At: Gangtok Market, Indira Bypass Rd, Sungava, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101, India
Our local representative will meet you at the airport/station as they will provide a transfer to the hotel in Gangtok. Being the capital of Sikkim, Gangtok has a lot of places to explore. Check in at the hotel/resort.
The Evening is free to go & discover the local beauty of Gangtok. Do visit the beautiful M. G. Marg (on your own).
The M. G. Marg is the town centre of Gangtok. It is lined up with glittering shops, restaurants, bars and cafes on both sides. All the buildings on this road are painted green.
Overnight stay in hotel at Gangtok.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Stay in Hotel in Gangtok

Day 2: Tsomgo Lake - Baba Mandir

Stop At: Tsomgo Lake, Jawaharlal Nehru Road Tathangchen Area, Gangtok 737101 India
After breakfast, go for a day excursion to the beautiful Tsomgo Lake. Tsomgo Lake is an oval shaped glacial lake. It is home to brahminy ducks & several migratory birds.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple, East Sikkim, Sikkim 737131, India
Travel to Baba Mandir, another 17 km beyond Tsomgo Lake. Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple is popularly known as Baba Mandir. This temple was made in the memory of an Indian Army soldier, Baba Harbhajan Singh.

You can also go for an optional visit to Nathula Pass.

Head back to Gangtok.
Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Stay in Hotel in Gangtok

Day 3: Gangtok To Lachen

Stop At: Lachen Market, Lachen, Sikkim 737120, India
Drive to Lachen (9500 ft.) via Chungthang town. Lachen is a village in North Sikkim surrounded by snow capped peaks and beautiful alpine meadows. Its natural beauty and serene vegetation are worth commending and it is believed to be one of the most noteworthy and popular places for Buddhist pilgrims & tourists.

Have your lunch in the mid-way. You will be transfer to the hotel after reaching Lachen.
Have dinner & enjoy your stay at Lachen.

Overnight stay in Lachen
Duration: 18 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay in Hotel in Lachen

Day 4: Lachen - Gurudongmar Lake - Lachung

Stop At: Gurudongmar Lake, India
Start early at 5 am, morning breakfast at Thangu. Proceed for excursion trip through the Kanchenjunga National Park (admission
non-permissible) to Gurudongmar Lake. Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world. It is considered as a sacred lake and is encircled by snow covered mountains.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: lachung, Unnamed Road, Lachung, Sikkim 737120, India
Witness the beauty of the lake & then return to Lachen. Post lunch, transfer to Lachung. Enjoy your dinner & stay at Lachung.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay in hotel in Lachung

Day 5: Lachung - Yumthang Valley - Ganngtok

Stop At: Yumthang Valley, Lachung India
After breakfast, start off for Yumthang Valley (valley of flowers). Yumthang Valley is the summer gazing the ground of Yaks and winter playgrounds for Yetis.
On the way back from the valley, visit Hot Spring. Back to resort for lunch & then transfer to Gangtok.
Enjoy your stay at Gangtok.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay in hotel in Gangtok

Day 6: End of the trip

Stop At: Gangtok Market, Indira Bypass Rd, Sungava, Gangtok, Sikkim 737101, India
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and end your trip.
You will be dropped to airport/railway station as per your demand.
Say goodbye with unforgettable memories.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.