Gangtok to lachung north sikkim taxi service for package tour.

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Lachung is a small town and exquisite villages in the valleys of North Sikkim at an altitude of 9600 ft is frequented by travellers intending to visit the Yumthang, Katao, Yumasamdong area of North Sikkim. Lachung with resplendent snow-capped mountains, dazzling waterfalls and sparkling streams has been described as the "most picturesque village of Sikkim" by British explorer Joseph Dalton Hooker in his definitive, The Himalayan Journal (1855). This valley gets a completely different look in winter when wrapped by thick layer of snow and in summer when bloomed with several species of flowers. Lachung has a small market and due to heavy tourist influx several small and medium hotels have come up.

Best way to reach Lachung valley is from Gangtok, you can also visit lachung from Bagdogra, NJP, Siliguri, Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Pelling etc but for this you must start your tour as early as possible. We are proven to be the best taxi service provide in lachung valley, north sikkim. We provide taxi service [ like innova, xylo, sumo, bolero, dzire ] from bagdogra airport, njp, siliguri, kalimpong, darjeeling, gangtok, pelling to lachung north sikkim reasonable price. We also provide taxi service for lachung to yumthang valley, yumesamdong zero point, katao etc sightseeing.


Tour Itinerary 1

Gangtok to lachung taxi or car fare starting at Rs. 5,999 * [ 1 night 2 days lachung package ].


Day 1 : GANGTOK - LACHUNG (122 KMS / 6-8 HRS)

Pick up from Gangtok hotel at around 9.30 – 10 am [ after permit is created] and transfer to Lachung 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], Bhim nala waterfalls. Reach Lachung by 5-6 pm. Rest at hotel or visit Lachung in the evening.

Day 2 : 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 lachung valley is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)


Tour Itinerary 2

Gangtok to lachung taxi service fare starting at Rs. 8,499 * [ 2 night 3 days lachung package ].


Day 1 : GANGTOK - LACHUNG (122 KMS / 6-8 HRS)

Pick up from Gangtok hotel at around 9.30 – 10 am [ after permit is created] and transfer to Lachung 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], Bhim nala waterfalls. Reach Lachung by 5-6 pm. Rest at hotel or visit Lachung in the evening.

Day 2 : LACHUNG - YUMTHANG VALLEY - LACHUNG [ FULL DAY TOUR]

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 2 pm. Evening free to visit lachung market and teesta river side.


Day 3 : LACHUNG - GANGTOK(122 KMS / 6-8 HRS)

Pick up from lachung hotel after breakfast and transfer to Gangtok via sightseeing on the way. Reach Lachung by 4-5 pm. Rest at hotel or visit Gangtok in the evening.
(In case of Land slide or any other reason lachung valley is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)

Places to visit near lachung valley

Lachen valley : book taxi services from lachung to lachen valley at price starting at Rs. 3,499 *. You can also cover bhim nala water falls, chumthang valley etc.

Gurudongmar Lake : book taxi services from lachung to Gurudongmar lake at price starting at Rs. 8,999 *. You can also cover Lachen, Thangu valley. Guest visiting gurudongmar lake from lachung are suggested to stay one night at lachen or thangu valley.

Kala pathar : book taxi services from lachung to Kala pathar at price starting at Rs. 8,999 *. You can also cover Lachen, Thangu valley.Guest visiting thangu valley from lachung are suggested to stay one night at lachen or thangu valley.

Yumthang valley : book taxi services from lachung to yumthang valley north sikkim at price starting at Rs. 3,499. You can also cover Singhba Rhododendron Sanctuary and Hot Waterspot on the way.

Yumesamdong / zero point : book taxi services from lachung to yumesamdong zero point sikkim at price starting at Rs. 6,499. You can also cover yumthang valley, Singhba Rhododendron Sanctuary and Hot Waterspot on the way.

Katao : book taxi services from lachung to katao north sikkim at price starting at Rs. 2,999.


Permit and Entry Rules to visit lachung north sikkim

Indian : Indian tourists visiting Lachung valley 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 Lachung valley. 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 lachen valley 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 lachung valley

There are two routes to reach lachung valley :
1. Gangtok to lachung valley.
2. NJP, Bagdogra, Darjeeling, kalimpong, pelling to Lachung via mangan.


Distance

Gangtok to lachung valley : 125 kms.
Lachung to yumthang valley : 24 kms.
Yumthang valley to yumasamdong zero point : 28 kms.


Accomodation:

Lachung valley has many normal and luxury hotels and homestays. Tourist visiting lachung valley can book hotels and homestays directly or through travel agents.


Best time to visit lachung valley north sikkim

Best time to visit Lachung valley north sikkim is during the months of March, April, May, June, September, 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 lachung valley in the months of December, January and Febrary due to cold climates.