Day 01
: Pick- up from hotel at Gangtok at about 10a.m.
Proceed to Lachen ( 120k.m.) at an altitude of 9,800
ft. On the way stop for sightseeing at Tsahi
Viewpoint, Kabi Lungstok, Naga Waterfalls,the
confluence of Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang.
Lunch will be served at Namok. You are likely to
reach Lachen at late afternoon/in the evening. Night
halt at Gurudongmar Lodge, surrounded by fir – clad
mountain peaks, overwhelming peace and solitude.
Day 02
: After breakfast leave for Thangu (
13,000 ft.) and Chopta Valley ( 13,200 ft.) . Thangu
Valley is a broad valley at the junction of Thangu
Chu,Chopta Chu and Lassur Chu. In the spring end /
summer months you will be fascinated by many hues
all around as Rhododendrons, primulae and many other
Alpine flowers are in full bloom. In the winter months
you can play in the snow or even walk over frozen
rivers. The unspoilt beauty of the area will take
your breath away. Come back to Lachen for Lunch. After
lunch proceed to Lachung. On the way see the
beautiful Twin Waterfalls and Bhim Nala Waterfalls. You
are likely to reach Lachung at late afternoon /in the
evening and will check in our hotel.
Day 03
: After breakfast leave for Yumthang ( 11,800 ft. )
On the way you may visit the famous hot spring.
Yumthang is a large valley surrounded by mountains
where the tree line ends. 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 months, Yumthang is somber with
snow all around, and the anow clad mountains adding to
the ethereal beauty. Return to Lachung for Lunch.
After lunch visit Lachung Monastery, Cottage Industry
and Waterfalls. Dinner will be served at about
8p.m.
Day 04
:
After breakfast leave for Gangtok. On
the way stop between Singhik , Mangan and 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.
The tour ends at Gangtok.