"Starry Nights & Snowy Heights: Lachung’s Magic"
Day 1: Siliguri → Gangtok (120km/4.5hrs)
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Morning: Pickup from NJP/Bagdogra/Siliguri
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Enroute: Teesta River viewpoints, Rangpo (Sikkim entry permit)
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Check-in: Gangtok hotel (elevation 1,650m)
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Evening: MG Marg exploration
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Overnight in Gangtok
Day 2: Gangtok → Lachung (100km/6hrs)
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Early departure via Mangan (packed breakfast)
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Key Stops:
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Singhik viewpoint (Kanchenjunga views)
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Chungthang (confluence of Lachen/Lachung rivers)
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Afternoon: Reach Lachung (2,750m), check-in at hotel
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Evening: Visit Lachung Monastery
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Overnight in Lachung
Day 3: Lachung → Yumthang Valley → Zero Point → Lachung
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6:00 AM: Depart for Yumthang "Valley of Flowers" (25km)
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Highlights:
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Hot springs (3,640m)
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Rhododendron forests (blooming Apr-May)
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Yak sightings in meadows
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Continue to Zero Point (Yumesemdong, 4,900m) - snow paradise
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Return to Lachung by afternoon
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Overnight in Lachung
Day 4: Lachung → Gangtok
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Morning: Leisure time in Lachung village
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Afternoon: Return drive to Gangtok
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Optional: Stop at Seven Sisters Waterfall
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Overnight in Gangtok
Day 5: Gangtok → Siliguri
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Morning: Local sightseeing (Ganesh Tok, Bakthang Falls)
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Afternoon: Drop at NJP/Bagdogra
Package Inclusions:
✓ Accommodation:
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2 nights Gangtok (3★/4★)
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2 nights Lachung (best available)
✓ Transport:
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All transfers in 4WD Bolero/Similar (mandatory for North Sikkim)
✓ Permits:
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Sikkim ILP + Protected Area Permit (PAP) for North Sikkim
✓ Meals:
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Daily breakfast
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Dinner at Lachung hotels
✓ Sightseeing:
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All mentioned locations with entry fees
Pricing (Per Person):
| Category | 5D/4N (Double Sharing) |
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| Budget | ₹20,000 - ₹22,000 |
| Mid-Range | ₹25,000 - ₹32,000 |
| Luxury | ₹40,000+ |
Essential Information:
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Permits Required:
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Indians: ILP + North Sikkim PAP
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Foreigners: Special permit (only through registered agents)
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Best Season:
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Flowers: April-May
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Snow: December-February
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Packing List:
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Woolens (even summers are chilly)
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Sunglasses & sunscreen (high UV)
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Medicines for altitude
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Road Conditions:
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Last 30km to Lachung is steep, bumpy
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No private vehicles allowed beyond Mangan
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Why Choose This Package?
✅ All-inclusive - No hidden costs
✅ Expert drivers for mountain roads
✅ Guaranteed permits for restricted areas
✅ Customizable - Add Lachen/Gurudongmar Lake