7 Night 8 Day Northeast Tour

Pickup from NJP/Bagdogra and drive to Gangtok. Arrival at Gangtok, complete check-in formalities at the hotel and relax for a while.Spend the remaining day of your adventurous Sikkim tour by strolling at the nearby shopping streets of MG Marg or try out some delectable Tibetan delicacies like Thukpa and momos. After an entertaining day, come back to your hotel and stay for the night.

Early morning, post breakfast. Get ready for an invigorating full day excursion tour of Gangtok. Firstly, drive to visit the pristine Tsomgo Lake (40 kms) - Oval shaped Sacred Lake enroute Nathula Pass (Indo - Chinese Border) and soak in the sheer beauty of this water body surrounded by the snow-capped mountains.

Drive to Nathula Pass (15 kms further) and explore around the pass enroute visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir and seek blessings as it is believed that the spirit of the late soldier wanders here every night, guarding the borders.

Towards the end of the day, return to the hotel in Gangtok and overnight stay.

Highlights: Yak Ride at Tsomgo lake and rope way.

P.S.:Nathula pass can be done by clubbing vehicles with other tourists from Tsomgu lake. if Tsomgo lake is not open for sightseeing due to heavy snowfall, we will arrange an alternative place for you.

Post breakfast & check out from the hotel. Get ready for an exhilarating trip to Lachen (9000 fts/127 kms/5-6 hrs.), a tiny hamlet and a quaint village located amidst the magnificent Himalayas in North Sikkim and is the gateway to some of the most popular tourist hotspots in Sikkim.

During journey after 3 hours’ drive from Gangtok to Lachen you will enjoy a short break at Mangan for lunch. Enroute visit the picturesque Singhik View Point.

The next attraction that you will visit on your way to Lachen will be the Seven Sister Water Falls. Also, visit the Chungthang confluence where the Teesta River meets with the gushing Lachung River and the Lachen River, casting a spell over you.

Upon reaching this remote town, check-in at the hotel / homestay and de-stress for a while. Evening exploring this mesmerizing town thoroughly. Enjoy your comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.

Early morning at 7 am. Drive to Gurudongmar Lake (65 kms/3 hrs.) Stop by Thangu Police Outpost (Permit formalities) and have a breakfast. Drive further to Gurudongmar Lake (which is considered as sacred by Buddhists.The best about this lake is it is one of the most beautiful and largest pristine sacred lakes in Sikkim, Gurudongmar lake sits in close proximity to the Tibetan and Chinese border in the north. Nested amidst the mountains at 5,183 meters, the freezing alpine lake is amongst the major sources of the river Teesta. The lake takes its name after the eminent guru Padmasambhava, who is believed to have traversed this region during his visit to Tibet.

Drive back to Thangu a nomadic village and hike around the valley (2 hrs.) which is famous for the traditional wooden houses built on the alpine meadows and Teesta River flowing through the lush valley visit the unexplored Chopta Valley a heaven for the adventure emerald green alpine forests and meandering rivers on the other side. Back to Lachen.

Lunch at Hotel/Homestay. After Lunch transfer to Lachung and check-in into hotel.

Evening free to walk around the town. Overnight stay at Hotel/Homestay.

NOTE: If you wish to visit Kalapatthar which is an offbeat and two road bifurcates from Thangu Village, last village en-route to Gurudongmar. One road goes to Gurudongmar and other goes to Kalapatthar. You need pay Rs: 3000/- extra directly to driver.

Morning after Breakfast at Hotel / Homestay. Drive to Yumthang Valley (Valley of flowers in summer and valley of snow in winter) Short Hike (40 minutes) to Hot spring through Pine Trees and Rhododendron bushes of Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary. The colorful picture of the beautiful rhododendrons covering large stretches of the valley is an extremely beautiful sight to behold. After that drive further to visit Yumesamdong which is situated at an elevation of 15,300 ft. and often know as zero point because there is no motorable road after this place and visitors are not permitted to go beyond this point due to its proximity to the Chinese border.

Drive back to Lachung for Lunch. After Lunch Proceed back towards capital city of Sikkim Gangtok late afternoon. Check-in to the hotel and overnight stay.

NOTE: To visit Yumesamdong which is a last NH10 highway of North Sikkim you need to pay Rs: 3500/- extra directly to driver.

After Early breakfast, proceed towards Ravangla to visit Buddha Park and enjoy the view of Mt. Kanchenjunga the world third highest mountain and a guardiandeity of Sikkimese people.On your journey you will drive past around the aromatic tea gardens, beautiful surroundings, and majestic mountains. On the way our representative will take a diversion leading to Namchi, meaning ‘top of the sky’ where you can catch great views of the mountains and the valley. Visit the sacred Namchi ‘Char Dham’ which is home to 108 feet tall statue of Lord Shiva and replicas of 12 Jyotirlingas. Head to Samdruptse Hill where stands the 118 feet, world’s largest statue of the Buddhist Padmasambhava, the patron saint of Sikkim. This hill is called the wish-fulfilling and Sai mandir at Namchi.

Continue your journey to Pelling check in to hotel / homestay and overnight stay.

Morning post breakfast take a trip to beautiful Sacred Lake Khecheopalri(according to folklore legend related to Sikkim topography, the Khecheopalri is said to represent one of the four plexuses of the human body namely, the thorax; the other three plexus are said to be represented by Yuksom (the third eye), Tashiding (head) and Pemayangtse (the heart)).

Visit Rabdentse Ruins - a popular tourist attraction at Pelling (Your Pelling sightseeing is incomplete without a visit to these ruins with history dating back to way before 1800s.) visit Sangachoeling Monastery which was built in 17th century. The most popular among many places to visit in Pelling and Pemayangtse monastery. Go for a walk on Chenrezig Skywalk (Glass Bridge). Visit Chenrezig statue. "Chenrezig" is a manifestation of all the Buddha's compassion. His name means "One Who Looks with an Unwavering Eye."

After break in between and having lunch proceed towards Yuksom and visit the Norbugang chorten asit was constructed after the crowning of the first Chogyal of Sikkim in 1642 at Narbugang Coronation Throne near Yuksom. A holy lake known as Kathok Lake is also associated with this place. The Chorten was the place where Lama Lhutsun Chempo created the time capsule by burying all the gifts to mark the occasion. Many Buddhist pilgrims visit Norbugang Chorten and the Norbugang throne as part of their pilgrimage tour. After visiting proceed towards Tashiding check in at hotel/homestay and overnight stay.

Post breakfast complete all your check-out formalities as this is the last day of your Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung, Pelling and Tashiding tour package. You will be transferred to the Bagdogra Airport or NJP to reach your onward destination.

Your tour and service ends!