North Sikkim Wonders | FREE Kanchenjunga National Park Ticket

Itineries Details of North Sikkim Wonders | FREE Kanchenjunga National Park Ticket

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  1

  NJP Railway station /Bagdogra Airport to Gangtok | Welcome to the Capital City of Sikkim

  • Upon arrival at the Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station, board a hassle-free transfer to Gangtok.
  • Don’t forget to capture the picturesque views of the mighty Teesta River on the way.
  • Upon reaching Gangtok, check in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
  • In the evening, you can visit the MG Marg of Gangtok where you can collect souvenirs and treat your taste buds with authentic Sikkimese cuisine.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.

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  2

  Gangtok to Lachen | Drive towards North Sikkim

  • Wake up, have a delicious breakfast and start your journey to the small town of Lachen.
  • The road to Lachen takes you through the beautiful Chungthang town, near Kanchenjunga where you will see the confluence of two rivers Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu.
  • Travel towards the village perched at 9500 ft. and enjoy the views of the snow-capped peaks and beautiful alpine meadows.
  • You will travel along the Kanchenjunga National Park, passing various picturesque hamlets.
  • Upon arrival in Lachen, check in to the hotel and enjoy your dinner.
  • Overnight stay at Lachen.

  
  

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  3

  Lachen - Gurudongmar Lake - Lachung | Visit the pristine high altitude lake of Sikkim

  • Start your day by waking around the snow capped mountains and have a hearty breakfast (at the stay or on the way at Thangu Village depending on the time you depart). Begin your day by visiting the glittering Gurudongmar lake - The Highest Altitude Accessible Lake named after guru Padmasambhava, who is believed to have traversed this region during his visit to Tibet.
  • The lake is enclosed with snow clad mountains all around and is a major source of Teesta river.
  • Spend some time admring the colours of the lake and then start your journey back to Lachen, where you will have your lunch.
  • Further, hit the roads as you will start your journey to Lachung - one of the most pretty settlements of Sikkim.
  • On the way you will pass by the Bhim Nala waterfalls - one of the highest waterfalls in Sikkim.
  • If time permits stop by the holy rock at Chungthang that bears a footprint of Guru Padmasambhava.
  • Reach Lachung and have your dinner.
  • Overnight stay in Lachung.

  
  

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  4

  Lachung - Yumthang Valley - Gangtok | Witness the Sikkim's Valley of Flowers

  • Wake to the sound of yak's bell and after an early breakfast, leave to explore Sikkim's Valley of Flowers - the Yumthang Valley.
  • This valley is located at an elevation of 11,800 ft above sea level and showcases the colourful flowers of primula, rhododendron and other alpine flowers.
  • On the way back, pay a visit to the Hot springs of Yumthang Valley which are considered to have medicinal properties.
  • After your sightseeing return back to Lachung to have your lunch.
  • Later, start your transfr back to Gangtok, where you will check-in to the hotel upon arrivel.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.

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  5

  Gangtok – NJP Railway station /Bagdogra Airport | Goodbye with Lots of Memories

  • After having a hearty breakfast, check out from the hotel and then board your vehicle to reach NJP Station/ Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
  • Your tour concludes once you are dropped at the airport/ railway station for your onwards journey.
  • It’s now time to head back home with a plethora of good memories.