Cost : INR 10000 (CP)
Places Covered : Lachen, Lachung, Gurudongmar Lake, Yumthang Valley, Katao, Zero Point etc.
Best Time to Go : Mid March-May & October-Mid December.
Snow Time : January to March.
Duration : 5 Days.
Gangtok is the capital city of the state Sikkim in India. The state is nestled amongst peaks and the snow-clad Himalayan ranges tower over the towns. Gangtok is the center of tourism activity now. Lachen, Lachung, Mangan, Chungthang, Yumthang, Gurudongmar Lake, Chopta Valley, Tsomgo Lake or Changu Lake, Nathula Pass are accessible from Gangtok. Chopper service, Local sightseeing, North Sikkim Tour are arranged from here. Gurudongmar Lake, at an altitude of 17,800 ft. in North Sikkim, is a spiritual and sacred place to both Hindus and Buddhists. It is one of the highest lakes in the world. This lake freezes throughout the year except at one spot which the devotees believe has been specially blessed. Absolute silence reign here. The snow – fed water of the lake is one of the major sources of Teesta. The whole area is encircled by mountains. The beautiful greenery of the virgin forests, serpentine, roads, wooded hills, flooded by multi colored flowers such as Primula, Rhododendron – the moment you attain these views, you will definitely say “yes, yes ……. This is what I longed for …….” This is all about Yumthang the ‘Valley of Flowers’ where you travel at’ your own free will. It is situated in North Sikkim, at an attitude of 11,800 ft. In winter one also can enjoy the snow-covered valleys and mountain peaks which will remind you the scenic charm of Switzerland. The beauty and calm of its natural scenery make a everlasting impression on your mind.