Grand North East Tour 7 Nights 8 Days Tour Package

Day 1:

NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport- Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 135 Kms / 41⁄2
-5 Hrs).
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport you will be received by our office executive
who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok. Upon arrival proceed to the hotel for
check-in; the evening is free for leisure.Over night stay at hotel in Gangtok.

Day 2:

Excursion to Tshangu Lake and Baba Mandir (12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms / 3Hrs)
After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake (12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms
in 3Hrs one way from Gangtok) & through Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary and Baba Mandir
(13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) (no entry for foreigner
national, they are allowed to visit till Tshangu Lake, with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 &
above is the number to visit Tshangu Lake). Situated at a height of 12400 Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms
in 3Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned
with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at the Hotel. (Incase of Landslide
or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be
provided) Optional Nathula(14140 Ft / 4310 Mts / 20 Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake)
Baba Mandir (13100Ft / 3994 Mts / 16Kms in 1Hrs one way from Tshangu Lake) is an Indo China
border, controlled by the Indian Army & is situated approx 20 Kms ahead of Tshangu Lake at an
height of 14140 Ft / 4310. The journey to Nathula & Baba Mandir is the same up to 16 Kms. At
this point the right arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Baba Mandir & left arm of the “V”
which is 4 Kms takes one to Nathula.

Day 3:

Transfer to Lachen from Gangtok
Early morning breakfast – Drive 135 kilometers, 5 – 6 hours drive - Chungthang is 96 kilometers
from Gangtok – Lunch at Chungthang – Lachen is 35 kilometers from Chungthang Reach
Lachen late afternoon / early evening - The snow capped peaks, the Shingba wildlife sanctuary,
Gurudongmar Lake, Chopta Valley, Thangu 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 - Welcome Tea – Evening free to stroll and visit the Lepcha Village – Overnight stay at
Hotel in Lachen.

Day 4:

Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake and Transfer to Lachung
Early morning breakfast – Visit to Gurudongmar Lake 55 kilometers, 21⁄2 - 31⁄2 hours 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 - Next drive
through the cold desert till Tibet / China back to Resort for Lunch – After lunch drive to Lachung -
The region is fully covered with Rhododendron forest with Chopta Valley and Thangu are the

other places of interest - 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 visit Lachung
Monastery - Overnight stay at Hotel at Lachung.

Day 5:

Yumthang Excursion - Gangtok Drop
After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet - On the
way you may visit the famous hot spring which is known for its curative properties of skin
diseases - Yumthang is a valley near the river Lachung Chu surrounded by mountains where the
tree line ends - In spring the valley erupts in riots of colors as Primulae, Rhododendrons and
many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow covered valley except in autumn - During
winter Yumthang is somber with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adding to the
ethereal beauty - Return to resort at Lachung for Lunch – Transfer to Gangtok – Reach Gangtok
in the evening – Check into hotel – Night stay at Gangtok.

Day 6:

Gangtok Sightseeing- Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts/135 Km/3-31⁄2 Hrs)
After breakfast you will be taken to a half day city Tour of Gangtok. Half day sightseeing which
includes Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday & govt. Holidays), Do-Drul Chorten,
Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (Closed on Sunday & Govt. Holidays), Flower Show. In
the evening you will be transferred to Darjeeling for an overnight stay at a hotel in Darjeeling.

Day 7:

Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early Morning at 04:00 AM visit Tiger Hill, famous for sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga, on the
way back, visited Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and back to the hotel. After breakfast,
proceed to visit The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PNZ Zoological Park (closed on
Thursday) , Tenzing Rock, Tibetans Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer
view), Rope way, Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 8:

Darjeeling- NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport (105 Kms / 31⁄2-4 Hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward
journey. As you go home let the everlasting memory of the radiant Himalayas and this beautiful
serene place linger in your mind and prompt you now and again to revisit this place.