7 Night 8 Days Gangtok, Lachung , Lachen & Darjeeling plan

After breakfast day excursion to the oval shaped [Thangu]Tsomgo Lake (40 kms from Gangtok

departure in the morning) - situated at a height of 3,780 mts. with an average depth of 50 ft and home to the Brahminy duck and several migratory birds. On the way stop at Kyongnosla The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Travel to Baba Mandir another 17 kms beyond Tsomgo lake. Return to Gangtok. Overnight halt at Gangtok Hotel.

Optional Nathula (Additional Cost) (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 same up to 16 Kms. At this point the right arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Baba Mandir & lef t arm of the “V” which is 4 Kms takes one to Nathula.

One can opt for Nathula Excursion by paying a supplement cost which varies from month to month. Nathula permit gets confirmed 24 hrs prior to the journey date & it is subjected to permit availability as it is allotted as per lottery. Nathula is closed on Monday & Tuesday for tourist. Organizing the permit at the last moment is not possible & a clear window of 72 Hrs

with proper documents is required to process the permit. There is no refund, in case the permit is confirmed by Sikkim tourism & due to whatsoever reason (Land slide, Heavy rain fall, VIP

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Movement, Health issue etc) one is not able to visit. pickup and drop from north Sikkim stand for sumo/maxx 8am to 8pm) Nathula extra Rs 6000 per Cab (Nathula Monday Tuesday Closed).

Start early at 4 am drive to Gurudongmar lake Gurudongmar Lake, also known as Gurudogmar

After breakfast Drive to Darjeeling. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure.