Amazing North Sikkim 2 Nights 3 Days

Amazing North Sikkim 2 Nights 3 Days

North-Sikkim is the best destination for those who are looking for a natural gateway to spend a few days amidst the pure nature away from the crowded city life. The weather of the North Sikkim is usually frosty cold in the winter season and pleasantly cold during the summer season. The Khangchendzonga National Park and the Shingba Wildlife Sanctuary are the major wildlife attractions in the North Sikkim. The Red Panda which is the state animal of the Sikkim is a native animal of the North region. It is the State Animal of Sikkim. The region is the heaven on Earth for the trekkers and adventure seekers with the hypnotic beauty of raw mountains, valleys, and forests. Most tourist places of the North Sikkim are restricted to the Indian citizens only due to the proximity of the India-China border and required permits to visit here.

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Lachen from Gangtok

Stop At: Seven Sisters Waterfalls, National Highway North Sikkim, Gangtok India
Pick up from Gangtok – Drive 135 kilometers, 6 hours drive - En-route Seven Sisters Water Fall, Miyang Chu, Naga Water Fall, Taram Chu sightseeing - Chungthang is 96 kilometers from Gangtok – Lunch at Chungthang – Lachen is 35 kilometers from Chungthang - Reach Lachen late afternoon / early evening -– It’s a valley surrounded by gigantic and humbling snow peak mountains and the starting point of Green Lake Trek – In fact the village cradled between stern, tall rock faces standing like guards – A hamlet with very few people – It almost like this town is hidden from the outside – Like a Shangri - La – Check into a hotel - Evening free to stroll and visit the Lepcha Village – Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachen.
Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Gurudwara Nanak Lama Chungthang, Gangtok - Chungthang Road, Chuntang 737120 India
On the way to Lachen.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Lachen

Day 2: Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake & Transfer to Lachung

Stop At: Gurudongmar Lake, India
Early morning breakfast – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometers, 2 Ѕ - 3 Ѕ hours drive - A valley at an altitude of 11, 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the Holy / Sacred Lake - The region is fully covered with Rhododendron forest with Chopta Valley and Thangu are the other places of interest - Back to hotel for lunch - After lunch proceed to Lachung – Nearly 50 kilometers and two hours’ drive – Check into hotel at Lachung - Evening free to visit Lachung Monastery - Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Lachung

Day 3: Sight Seeing at Yumthang & Transfer to Gangtok

Stop At: Yumthang Valley, Lachung India
After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet - On the way you may visit the famous hot spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases - Yumthang is a valley near the river Lachung Chu surrounded by mountains where the tree line ends - In spring the valley erupts in riots of colors as Primula, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow-covered valley except in autumn - During winter Yumthang is somber with snow all around and the snow-clad mountains adding to the eternal beauty –Return to hotel – After that transfer to Gangtok – Bhim Nala & Twin Water Fall sightseeing on the way – Drop to Gangtok
Duration: 2 hours

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