Gurudongmar Lake|Zero Point North Sikkim|Lachen Yumthang tour Package|North Sikkim Tour Package from Gangtok
Brief Itinerary: Lachen, Gurudongmar Lake, Lachung, Yumthang Valley Tour Package :: 4N 5D
Day
01: Gangtok to Lachen
Day
02:Lachen to Thangu & Chopta Valley Exursion. Weather permitting, visit the Gurudongmar Lake. Overnight at Lachen.
Day
03:Lachen to Lachung. Relaxing day at Lachung
Day
04:Lachung Yumthang Valley Excursion. Overnight at Lachung
Day
05:Lachung to Gangtok
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 01: Gangtok to Lachen
Pick-up from the Bajra Taxi Stand at Gangtok at about 10 a.m. and start for Lachen.
On the way stop for
sightseeing spots like Tashi View Point, Kabi Lungtsok, Naga Waterfall,
the Confluence of Lachen Chu & Lachung Chu at Chungthang.
Lunch
will be served at Namok. The whole journey is about 6-7 hours’ drive.
By evening reach Lachen and your trip for the first day ends.
Lachen
is a remote village in North Sikkim and the winter home for Tibetan
nomadic tribes against the backdrop of towering snow peaks, alpine
flower valleys, and vast plateau. This is the base for exploring the
high altitude Gurudongmar Lake and trekking to Green Lake (Depending
upon prior permission).
Check in at a hotel/Lodge. Overnight stay will be at Lachen.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast (No) Lunch (Yes at Wayside Eatery) Dinner (Yes)
Day 02: Lachen to Thangu & Chopta Valley Excursion
Have
early breakfast (At times Packed breakfast) and leave for Thangu
Village (4100m / 13450ft), a remote high altitude village of Tibetan
Nomads & Chopta Valley on your way to the Gurudongmar Lake.
Thangu valley occupies a
very broad valley at the junction of Thangu Chu, Chopta Chu, &
Lassur Chu. It is situated at an altitude of 14000ft.
Chopta
Valley is situated at a height of 14,500 ft. This Valley is also known
for its flowers. This is the second valley of flowers in North Sikkim
after the more famous one at Yumthang.
Both the valleys erupt in a riot of colours in the month of May, June
& July. Also in the month of Dec & Jan you can play in the snow
or even walk across the meandering frozen Chopta River.
From
Chopta Valley drive for another 30kms in 1.5hr to Gurudongmar Lake
(5225m / 17143ft) close to Tibet Border. This lake is the Second highest
lake in India after the Tso Lhamu Lake. If weather permits and
permission is availed, proceed for Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 ft).
Gurudongmar
Lake is considered as one of the sacred lakes of Sikkim both by the
Buddhist and the Hindus. The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava, the
Indian tantric Buddhist who conducted rituals there. The lake remains
milky in colour throughout the year and it is believed that Guru
Padmasambhava had touched the lake whilst he visited Tibet from this
area. Hence, a portion of the lake never freezes.
After spending half an hour to one hour there, drive back to Lachen.
After
lunch, visit the Lachen Monastery on your own and enjoy the beauty of the place
Evening is free at leisure and overnight stay would be at Lachen.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast (Yes) Lunch (Yes) Dinner (Yes)
Day 03: Lachen to Lachung. Relaxing Day at Lachung
After breakfast leave
for your journey to Lachung via Chungthang. Visit the Bhim Nala
Waterfalls and reach Lachung by late afternoon.
Lachung is yet another remote high altitude village of Tibetan and
Bhutia people in North Sikkim with towering rocky snow peaks, vibrant
rhododendron valley, lush green yak pastures, perennial waterfalls, hot
springs and the base for exploring alpine valley of Yumthang and
Yumesamdong close to the Tibetan plateau.
Evening is free at leisure and overnight stay would be at Lachung.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast (Yes) Lunch (Yes) Dinner (Yes)
Day 04: Lachung Yumthang Valley Excursion. Overnight at Lachung
After breakfast leave
for Yumthang (11,800 ft.), the “Valley of flowers”. Yumthang is a lush
green valley surrounded by snow peaks on all sides where the tree line
ends. You will be travelling across the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
which has more than 120 species of Rhododendron trees and is also the
home to the endemic Rhododendron Niveum, the State Tree of Sikkim.
In April / May / June the valley erupts in a riot of colours as
Rhododendrons, Primulae and many other Alpine Flowers are in full bloom.
In the winter, Yumthang is sombre with snow all around, and the snow clad mountains add to the ethereal beauty of this place.
Note: Visitors may also want to visit Yumesamdong. Zero point is
close to Yumesamdong, although contrary to popular belief they are not
the same places. After reaching Yumesamdong, you need to walk a little
to reach Zero point. Officially one is not allowed to visit
Yumesamdong/Zero Point.
On the way back, you may visit the hot spring across the Lachung
River, although it is mainly used for bathing purposes by the army
personnel.
Return to Lachung for lunch. After lunch, visit Lachung Monastery,
Cottage Industry and Waterfalls. All these are within walking distance
and can be visited while taking a stroll through Lachung. Overnight stay
will be at Lachung.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast (Yes) Lunch (Yes after returning to hotel) Dinner (Yes)
Day 05: Lachung to Gangtok
After breakfast leave
for Gangtok. On the way, stop at Singhik for a cup of hot tea or
steaming Momos. From Mangan, if the weather is clear, you may get to see
the Khangchendzonga Range. This location offers a majestic view of Mt.
Pandim, Mt. Kabru, Mt. Simvo, Mt. Jopuno, Mt. Khangchendzonga and Mt.
Siniolchu.
After lunch at Namok, visit Phodong Monastery on the way. Return to
Gangtok by evening. Your tour ends with sweet memories upon return to
Gangtok. Meal Plan:
Breakfast (Yes) Lunch (No) Dinner (No)
Lachung Yumthang Valley Tour package highlight :: |
- Panoramic view of the Teesta Valley at Singhik.
- Experience a relaxed evening on banks of river at Lachung
- Experiencing sub-zero temperature and 360 degree snow clad
mountains at Yumesamdong / Zero-point (15000+ feet)
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