Lachung Tours

Lachung Tours

Over the past few years, north eastern states of India have found favour with travellers. Even small towns in Sikkim are becoming very popular and Lachung is one of the front runners. Located near the borders of Nepal and China, this sleepy little town is fast changing into one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lachung is nestled not just at the foot of a stunning mountain, but also right next to the spectacular Yumthang Valley, which offers some fantastic views.

Located at a distance of 148 kms from Lachung, the nearest inhabited centre. A long motorable drive to Yumthang Valley through the beautiful and enchanting mountain streams, lush slopes on the sides, and dazzling Himalayan yellow poppy and blooming rhododendron on sloped hills will make your spirit thrilled with excitement. During April to May most of the Rhododendrons are on full bloom and makes the hilly forest looks like - Forest on Floral Fire. Yumthang is a valley with breathtaking beauty. A flat greeny grassy land in the lap of mountains covered with trees and vegetation on both sides and an icy river merges with the Teesta River, flowing through it is enough to make you speechless. Every year thousands of tourists across the world throng in this paradise due to its breathtaking scenic beauty it offers in summer. Yumthang is very popular among foreign travellers for Camping, Trekking, Snowboarding, Skiing and Ice Skating.

Day 01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Darjeeling (98 kms / 3 hrs)
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Darjeeling (6,710 ft.). On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 02: Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Day 03: Darjeeling – Gangtok (115 kms / 4 hrs) Local Sightseeing
After breakfast proceeds to picturesque drive to Gangtok (5,480 ft.). On arrival check-in to your hotel. Afternoon proceed for a city tour visiting Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 3-4 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.  

Day 04: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) Which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
(In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)

Day 05: Gangtok – Lachung (116 kms / 6 hrs)
After breakfast pick up from hotel & transfer to Lachung (8,800 ft). Enroute visit Singhik View point, Seven Sister Water Fall, Naga Water Fall, Arrive Lachung by evening. Overnight stay at Lachung.

Day 06: Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion
After breakfast proceed to Yumthang Valley which is Known as Valley of Flowers (11800 Ft / 3598 Mts / 25 Kms / 1 ½ hours one way). On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort. Overnight stay at Lachung.

Day 07: Lachung – Gangtok (116 kms / 6 hrs)
After breakfast departure for Gangtok, enroute witness the wonderful Bheema & Twin water falls. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 08: Gangtok – NJP Rly Station / IXB airport (125 kms / 4 hrs) 
After breakfast Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.

•     Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis. 
•     Meal Plan (as per mentioned above).
•     Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. Please brief to guest that vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis).
•     All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary). 
•     Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.
   

•     Air Fare / Train fare. 
•     Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), porterage.
•     Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary. 
•     Entrance Fees & Guide charges. 
•     Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot). 
•     Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. 
•     Room Heater Charges.
•     Service Tax. 
•     Insurance.  
•     Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
   

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

 

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air

Gangtok airport is one of the nearest airports to the city from where you can get regular flights to different destinations.

By Train

The nearest rail is New Jalpaiguri. This is well connected to most of the major cities in India.