Taxi service to visit kalapathar north sikkim
Kala pathar means "black rock" in nepali, hindi and urdu language. The place is always fully covered with snow
with freezing cold temperature. It is situated above thangu valley and chopta valley.
The only colours you will see are black and white. The whole area is covered with white snow and some
black rocks. This place is under restricted by indian army and people are allowed to go until a certain place
but they need permit to visit this place.
The road service to this area is quite bad but the place is eye catching and memorable and its worths visiting.
Mostly the tourist visiting gurudongmar lake will visit kalapthar to view the snow. The place is less in altitude as
compare to gurudongmar lake so there is no problem for children to visit this place.
We provide taxi cab service for kala pathar sikkim. We also provide gangtok to kala pathar, gurudongmar lake taxi package.
Tour Itinerary
Tour Type 1 [ 2 Nights 3 Days ]
Taxi service from Gangtok to Lachen to kalapathar to lachung to yumthang valley to Gangtok = Rs. 11,999 *
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 - KALAPATHAR - LACHUNG (158 KMS / 10-11 HRS)
Pick up from Lachen hotel at around 6 am and transfer to kalapathar via Thangu valley ( breakfast point). Reach kalapathar by 9 am. Return to Lachen by 2-3 pm. After Lunch transfer to Lachung via Bhim Nala waterfalls. 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 Lachen to kalapathar to Gangtok = Rs. 8,999 *
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 - KALAPATHAR - GANGTOK (225 KMS / 11-12 HRS)
Pick up from Lachen hotel at around 6 am and transfer to kalapathar via Thangu valley ( breakfast point). Reach kalapathar 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.)
Places to visit near kala pathar
Lachen valley : book taxi services from kala pathar to lachen valley at price starting at Rs. 2,999 *. You can also cover Lachen, Thangu valley.
Gurudongmar Lake : book taxi services from kala pathar to Gurudongmar lake at price starting at Rs. 2,999 *. You can also cover Lachen, Thangu valley.
Lachung valley : book taxi services from kala pathar to lachung north sikkim at price starting at Rs. 5,999. You can also cover yumthang valley.
Yumthang valley : book taxi services from kala pathar to lachung north sikkim at price starting at Rs. 5,999. You can also cover lachung valley.
Yumesamdong / zero point : book taxi services from kala pathar to lachung north sikkim at price starting at Rs. 8,999. You can also cover lachen and yumthang valley.
Katao : book taxi services from kala pathar to katao north sikkim at price starting at Rs. 5,999. You can also cover yumthang valley and lachung valley.
Permit and Entry Rules to visit kala pathar north sikkim
Indian : Indian tourists visiting kala pathar north sikkim require special permit to visit.
This special permit are provided by Travel Agents in Sikkim, Goverment Authority.
There are two checkpost through which you can visit kala pathary. 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 allowed to visit kala pathar with special permit.
There should be atleast 2 foreigners to visit Lachen valley. This special permit are provided by Travel Agents in Sikkim, Goverment Authority.
Foreigner visiting lachen valley from Gangtok need to produce following documents:
Passport & Visa: 4 copies of Passport and visa is required.
Inner Line Permit (ILP) : 4 copies of ILP is required also required. This ILP is created in sikkim border either in Rangpho or Melli before entering sikkim.
Photo : 4 copies of passport size photo is required.
Route to kalapathar
There are two routes to reach kalapathar :
1. Gangtok to kalapathar via Mangan.
2. Lachung valley to kalapathar via Chumthang valley.
Distance
Gangtok to Lachen valley : 128 kms.
Lachen to Thangu valley : 30 kms.
Thangu valley to kalapathar : 22 kms.
Accomodation:
Toruists have stay at Lachen valley or Thangu valley on first day (the nearest village where accommodation is available).
Best time to visit kalapathar north sikkim
Best time to visit kalapathar 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.