Taxi service to visit gurudongmar lake north sikkim
Gurudongmar Lake also known as Gurudogmar Lake is at an attitude of 17,000 ft, Gurudongmar is one of the highest lakes in the world. This lake is considered sacred by both Buddhists and Sikhs. Gurudongmar Lake lies in the North side of the Khangchengyao Range and is encircled all around by snow-covered mountains, the sacred lake freezes during the winters except at one spot, which the devout believe has been specially blessed. The Chinese Tibetan boarder is just a few kilometres away from the lake.
Best way to reach gurudongmar lake is from lachen or thangu valley. You will get plenty of taxi services from gangtok to gurudongmar lake but you should have permit to visit this place. We provide taxi cab service for gurudongmar lake sikkim. We also provide gangtok to gurudongmar lake taxi package. Contact us to book taxi services from gangtok to gurudongmar lake, lachen, lachung, yumthang valley at best price.
Tour Itinerary
Tour Type 1 [ 2 Nights 3 Days ]
Taxi service from gangtok to gurudongmar lake taxi fare starting at Rs. 12,499 *
Day 1 : GANGTOK - LACHEN (128 KMS / 6-8 HRS)
Pick up from Gangtok hotel at around 9.00 am – 10.30 am [ after permit is created] and transfer to Lachen via Tashi view point, Butterfly or Seven Sister waterfalls [depending on road opened], Mangan Valley [lunch Point], Singhik waterfalls, Naga waterfalls, Toong Check post, Chumthang valley [Tea/Snacks Point]. Reach Lachen by 5 pm. Halt at lachen.
Day 2 : LACHEN - GURUDONGMAR LAKE - LACHUNG (158 KMS / 10-11 HRS)
Pick up from Lachen hotel at around 4.30 am and transfer to Gurudongmar lake via Thangu valley ( breakfast point). Reach lake by 9 am. Return to Lachen by 2-3 pm. After Lunch transfer to Lachung via Bhim Nala waterfalls and chumthang valley. Halt at lachung.
Day 3 : LACHUNG - YUMTHANG VALLEY - GANGTOK (172 KMS / 8-10 HRS)
Pick up from Lachung hotel at around 7.00 am and transfer to Yumthang valley. On the way visit Singhba Rhododendron Sanctuary and Hot Waterspot. Return to Lachung by 12 noon. After Lunch transfer to Gangtok hotel. Reach Gangtok by 6-7 pm. Evening free to visit Gangtok market at your own.
(In case of Land slide or any other reason lachen valley is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)
Tour Type 2 [ 1 Night 2 Days ]
Gangtok to gurudongmar lake taxi fare starting at Rs. 9,499 *
Day 1 : GANGTOK - LACHEN (128 KMS / 6-8 HRS)
Pick up from Gangtok hotel at around 9.00 am – 10.30 am [ after permit is created] and transfer to Lachen via Tashi view point, Butterfly or Seven Sister waterfalls [depending on road opened], Mangan Valley [lunch Point], Singhik waterfalls, Naga waterfalls, Toong Check post, Chumthang valley [Tea/Snacks Point]. Reach Lachen by 5 pm. Halt at lachen.
Day 2 : LACHEN - GURUDONGMAR LAKE - GANGTOK (225 KMS / 12-13 HRS)
Pick up from Lachen hotel at around 4.30 am and transfer to Gurudongmar lake via Thangu valley ( breakfast point). Reach lake by 9 am. Return to Lachen by 2-3 pm. After Lunch transfer to Gangtok. Reach Gangtok by 8 pm.
(In case of Land slide or any other reason lachen valley is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)
Permit and Entry Rules to visit gurudongmar lake north sikkim
Indian : Indian tourists visiting gurudongmar lake north sikkim require special permit to visit.
This special permit are provided by Travel Agents in Sikkim, Goverment Authority.
There are two permit office through which you can get permit to visit gurudongmar lake north sikkim. They are either through
Gangtok or Mangan. To create permit the visiter has to provide below documents:
Passport Size Photo : Two Passport Size photo for each members above 5 years.
ID with Address Proof : An ID with valid ID proof xerox copy is require to create permit.
for each members above 5 years. (for eg. Voter ID, Passport, Driving License with Address part)
Foreigner : Foreigners are strictly not allowed to visit gurudongmar lake.
Route to gurudongmar lake
There are two routes to reach lachen valley :
1. Gangtok to gurudongmar lake via lachen.
2. Lachung valley to gurudongmar lake via Chumthang valley and lachen.
Places to visit nearby Lachen valley
Lachen valley : book taxi services from gangtok sikkim to lachen valley at price starting at Rs. 5,999 *.
Kala pathar : book taxi services from gurudongmar lake to Kala pathar at price starting at Rs. 2,999 *. You can also cover Lachen, Thangu valley.
Lachung valley : book taxi services from gurudongmar lake to lachung north sikkim at price starting at Rs. 6,499. You can also cover yumthang valley.
Yumthang valley : book taxi services from gurudongmar lake to lachung north sikkim at price starting at Rs. 6,999. You can also cover lachung valley.
Yumesamdong / zero point : book taxi services from gurudongmar lake to lachung north sikkim at price starting at Rs. 8,999. You can also cover lachen and yumthang valley.
Katao : book taxi services from gurudongmar lake to katao north sikkim at price starting at Rs. 5,999. You can also cover yumthang valley and lachung valley.
Distance
Gangtok to gurudongmar lake north sikkim : 95 kms.
Lachung valley to gurudongmar lake north sikkim :
Accomodation:
Toruists have stay at Lachen valley or Thangu valley on first day (the nearest village where accommodation is available).
Best time to visit gurudongmar lake north sikkim
Best time to visit gurudongmar lake north sikkim is during the months of March, April, May, June, October, Nov. Most of the roads remains closed during the month of July, August due to heavy rainfall and landslides. Also some of the tourists don't prefer to visit Lachen valley north sikkim in the months of December, January and Febrary due to cold climates.