Beautiful 9 nights 10 days EAST AND NORTH SIKKIM
After your arrival at the Bagdogra Airport/NJP railway station, you will meet our representative who will transfer you to the small village of Sillery Gaon.Located at the height of 6000 ft above sea level, the scenic village is situated in the middle of a forest with a beautiful view of the Kanchenjunga mountain.Overnight at Sillery Gaon.
Post breakfast Aritar - Aritar in East Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim is known for its natural and landscaped beauty - Known for lush forest, mountains and rivers - The Aritar Lake (Ghati-Tso) is a nearby attraction, Aritar under Rongli sub division of East Sikkim is a tiny village situated on the Himalayas. The Lampokhari Lake, emerald forests, the sweeping hills with deep gorge and occasional waterfalls, the mountain slopes strewn with terrace farming and overall the panoramic view of the mighty Khangchendzonga range cast an indelible imprint on the mind of the traveller never to be effaced with the passage of time. Overnight stay at Aritar.
Early morning breakfast & proceed to Rolep. Rolep is tucked on the slopes of the rolling green Himalayan foothills with panoramic views of the Rangpo Khola River valley. While in Rolep, you can hike along the hanging bridges over gushing rivers, get drenched under the 40-feet high waterfall and try angling trout’s in the river. Rolep is one of the new-found gems of East Sikkim, which gives a very authentic experience of village life and adventure. Here, guests are welcomed in traditional home stays where they can take part in the daily lives of the villagers and taste some sumptuous local cuisine. Evening free for individual activity. Overnight stay at Rolep.
Padamchen is a small village on the Silk Route circuit just 14 kms from Rongli and 4 kms from Zuluk. Padamchen experiences a very pleasant weather throughout the year and this is one of the main reasons for its popularity. Padamchen has some of the best views of the valleys and forests of this part of Sikkim and Himalayan foothills. Padamchen village is home to a huge bird population like Laughing thrushes, Fulvettas, Honey Buzzards, Steppe Eagles, Babblers, Tits, Wrens and others. Over Night stay at Padamchen/Nimachen
The drive is subjected to the condition of ice in road / Weather, etc. - Early morning breakfast – Zuluk - Lungthung - Nathang Valley – Kupup – The drive will be to a higher altitude – Travel onward to The Thambi View Point at 11000 feet - Next is Lungthung at about 13000 feet, Gnathang Valley, Tukla Valley (12500 feet), Jepepla Pass View and reach Kupup Lake - The Yak Golf Course is the highest golf course in the world at 13025 feet – Evening free for individual activity and leisure. Overnight stay at Nathang.
After breakfast transfer to gangtok and on the way visit Kalipokhri Lake, Old Baba Mandir, Nathang Valley, Tukla Valley, Menmecho Lake, Elephant Lake or Hati Lake, Kupup tshanu lake etc.and transfer to Gangtok. Overnight in Gangtok.
Early morning Breakfast – Drive 135 kilometers, 6 to 7 hours drive - Chungthang is 96 kilometers from Gangtok – Lachen is 35 kilometers from Chungthang Reach Lachen late afternoon / early evening - The snow capped peaks, Gurudongmar Lake are the major attraction – It’s a valley surrounded by gigantic and humbling snow peak mountains and the starting point of Green Lake Trek – In fact the village cradled between stern, tall rock faces standing like guards – A hamlet with very few people – It almost like this town is hidden from the outside – Like a Shangri - La – Check into a hotel - Evening free to stroll Around– Overnight stay at Hotel in Lachen
Early morning Breakfast – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometers, 2 ½ - 3 ½ hour’s drive - A valley at an altitude of 11, 800 feet through which Lachen Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the Holy / Sacred Lake - Back to hotel for lunch - After lunch proceed to Lachung – Nearly 50 kilometers and two hours’ drive – Check into hotel at Lachung Evening free to Stroll Around- Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung
Early Morning Breakfast – Visit to Yumthang i.e. 25 kilometers, 1 hour - A valley at an altitude of 11, 800 feet through which Lachung Chu flows, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more is known as the valley of flowers - Back to hotel for lunch – Afternoon drive to Gangtok 130 Kilometers, 6 to 7 hours - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road and the local market - Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey.