Breathless Whiteout Hills

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 01 – NJP/ Bagdogra – Gangtok (4.5 to 5 Hrs. Driving)
Meet & greet with our representative at NJP Railway station /Bagdogra Airport & transfer to Gangtok. On arrival check in to the hotel. In the evening you can visit local market or nearby area (at your own). Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 – Gangtok Local Sightseeing
After Breakfast Proceed for Gangtok local Sightseeing Ganesh Tok, Tashi View Point, Enchey Monastery, Bakthang waterfalls, Nam Nang view point, Ropeway, Flower Show, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology & Do Drul Chorten (Stupa).etc Evening Free for leisure and Shopping (By Own). Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 03 – Gangtok – Lachen
Early morning breakfast – Next the vehicle will report for North Sikkim with permit -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 snow capped peaks, the Shingbha wild life sanctuary, Gurudongmar, Thangu, Chopta Valley and Green Lake are the major attractions of the region – It is almost like this town is hidden from the outside – 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 or visit the Lachen Monastery and visit the Lepcha Village – Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachen.

Day 04 – Gurudongmar Lake visit and Transfer to Lachung
Early morning breakfast – The route is Lachen – Thangu – Chopta Valley – 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 05 – Yumthang Visit and Transfer to Gangtok (Optional tour to Zero Point, In Additional Cost)
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 – While returning visit to hot water spring if time permits (Optional) – 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 – Evening free to stroll around M G Road( own expenses) – Overnight stay at Hotel in Gangtok.

Day 06 – Full day Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion Trip, (Nathula Optional, Depend on Permit)
After breakfast drive to Tsomgo Lake (Alt 12000ft/3600M), a high altitude alpine lake close to Indo-China Border. Enjoy playing in snow and try Yak Ride and proceed further to Legendary Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir. Back to Hotel. Night stay at Gangtok hotel.
Optional Tour to Nathula Pass (14000 ft/4200 M) on China Border can be arranged (except Monday, Tuesday) for Indians only with 30 days advance request at an additional cost. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
(In case of Land slide or any other reason Tshango Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing)

Day 07 – Departure from Gangtok
After Breakfast leisure time free for packing and personal activity, Transfer to Bagdogra airport / Njp Railway station & precede journey with sweet memory of North East along with Chitnis Holidays

Inclusion
  • Deluxe / 3 Star Basic Accommodation. (Equivalent)
  • Daily Breakfast & Dinner at hotel.
  • Sightseeing and all transfers (Point to Point), As per Tour by Exclusive Non Ac Vehicle- 1 no. 4 Seater / Sumo/ Bolero/ Similar…
  • Toll tax, Permit, Parking, Driver’s allowances.

All applicable taxes

Exclusions
  • Any Airfare or Train Ticket
  • Personal Expenses like Entry charges, Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, etc.
  • Any Extra Meals.
  • Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary or run by union vehicle…
  • Any entry fees for museum, park, Jeep safari, Elephant Safari or anything else.
  • Anything is not mentioned in the inclusion