Important Permit Requirements
Allowed only with registered travel agency
Mandatory documents:
2 passport-size photos
Valid government ID (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID)
Foreign nationals are not allowed beyond Lachung/Lachen
Best Time to Visit
April–May: Flowers at Yumthang, pleasant climate
Oct–Dec: Clear mountain views
Jan–Mar: Heavy snow, road closures possible
Jun–Sept: Avoid monsoon (landslide risk)
What to Carry
Heavy winter jacket, gloves, thermals
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Personal medicines (especially for altitude)
Waterproof shoes
Snacks & water (limited shops en route)
Gangtok ➝ Lachen (Approx. 120 km / 6–7 hrs)
Altitude: 8,900 ft
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, Dinner at Lachen
Plan:
10:00 AM – Start from Gangtok after permit clearance
Scenic stops:
Seven Sisters Waterfall
Naga Waterfall
Singhik Viewpoint (Kanchenjunga views)
Arrival:
Reach Lachen by evening
Check-in at hotel / homestay
Early dinner & rest (for next day high-altitude travel)
Overnight: Lachen
Activities : Mountaineering
Lachen ➝ Gurudongmar Lake ➝ Lachung
Altitude:
Gurudongmar Lake – 17,800 ft
Lachung – 8,600 ft
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Plan:
Start 4:00–4:30 AM
Drive to Thangu village (breakfast stop, 13,000 ft)
Continue to Gurudongmar Lake
Gurudongmar Highlights:
One of the world's highest lakes
Stay max 30–45 mins due to oxygen level
Not allowed for children below 5 years or heart patients
Return journey:
Come back to Lachen, drive onwards to Lachung (2–3 hrs)
Overnight: Lachung
Activities : Mountaineering
Lachung ➝ Yumthang Valley ➝ Zero Point (optional) ➝ Gangtok
Altitude:
Yumthang – 11,800 ft
Zero Point – 15,300 ft
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Plan:
6:00–7:00 AM – Depart for Yumthang Valley (Valley of Flowers)
Visit Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary (Apr–May)
Enjoy hot springs near Yumthang
Optional Add-on:
Zero Point (Yumesamdong)
Requires additional permit (driver arranges locally)
Snow most of the year
Not included for infants, elderly with breathing issues
Return:
Back to Lachung for lunch (if timing fits)
Drive back to Gangtok (≈ 6 hrs)
Overnight: Gangtok
Activities : Mountaineering
Departure from Gangtok
Transfer to NJP/Bagdogra/Gangtok local stay
Tour ends with memories
Activities : Mountaineering
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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