Taxi service to visit Kupup or elephant Lake Sikkim

Gangtok to Kupup or elephant Lake to Gangtok taxi fare = Rs. 4,499 * [ Full Vehicle ].

taxi service to visit Kupup or elephant Lake sikkim

The amazing view of the lake will make you feel that nothing could be more peaceful and serene on earth. You just could not stop admiring this wonderful lake. The lake nestles at an altitude of 13,066 feet, on the way to Jelepla Pass, bordering area with China and India. The shape of the lake resembles an elephant. The right side of the lake looks like an elephant trunk and on the left, it looks like tail. The lake is also accompanied by a stunning valley. A small village called Kupup, which has only few houses and a police check post is located at the lake coast. Kupup is one of the highest villages in the region, which was a recognized transit point during the silk trade between India and Tibet.

Best way to reach Kupup or elephant Lake is from Gangtok, sikkim. It is a full day trip. We provide taxi services from gangtok sikkim to Kupup or elephant Lake via Mandakini waterfalls, Tsomgo lake, Baba Mandir etc. We are proven to be the best taxi service to visit kupup or elephant lake. We provide taxi service and package tour from gangtok or rongli to visit kupup lake at reasonable price.


Tour Itinerary


Full Day Tour: Gangtok to Kupup or elephant Lake to Gangtok.

Pick up from Gangtok hotel at around 8.00 am – 9.30 am [ after permit is created] and transfer to Kupup or elephant Lake via Mandakini waterfall, Tsomgo lake, Baba Mandir. You can go for Yak ride, Boating and Ropeway around Changu or Tsomgo lake [ if service is opened ]. Return to Gangtok hotel by 5 pm. Evening free to visit Gangtok market at your own.
(In case of Land slide or any other reason Kupup or elephant Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.) We also provide taxi services from Zuluk, Rongli, Aritar to visit Kupup or elephant Lake.


Places to visit nearby Kupup or elephant Lake

Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandir : book taxi services from kupup to Baba Harbhajan Singh lake at price starting at Rs. 1,199 *. You can also cover Tsomgo or changu lake and baba harbhajan singh mandir in a full day.

Tsomogo or Changu Lake : book taxi services from kupup to tsomogo or changu lake at price starting at Rs. 1,499 *. You can also cover Tsomogo or changu lake and baba harbhajan singh mandir in a full day.

Gnathang Valley : book taxi services from kupupto Gnathang valley at price starting at Rs. 999 *. You can also cover Kupup lake, Tsomgo or changu lake and baba harbhajan singh mandir in a full day.

Zuluk Silk Route : book taxi services from kupup to zuluk silk route at price starting at Rs. 2,999 *. You can also cover Tsomgo or changu lake and baba harbhajan singh mandir, Kupup lake, Gnathang valley. Gangtok to Zuluk silk route is a 1 night and 2 days tour plan.

Aritar lake : book taxi services from kupup to aritar starting at Rs. 3,499 *. You can cover gnathang valley and zuluk on the way.


Permit and Entry Rules to visit Kupup or elephant Lake

Indian : Indian tourists visiting Kupup or elephant Lake 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 Kupup or elephant Lake. They are either through Gangtok or Rongli. 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 strickly not allowed to visit Kupup or elephant Lake.

Route to Kupup or elephant Lake

There are two routes to Reach Kupup or elephant Lake:
1. Gangtok to Kupup or elephant Lake via Mandakini waterfalls, Tsomgo lake, Baba Mandir.
2. Rongli to Kupup or elephant Lake via Zuluk valley, Gnathang valley.


Distance

Gangtok to Kupup or elephant Lake : 62 kms.
Rongli to Kupup or elephant Lake via Zuluk: 64 kms.


Accomodation:

There is no provision of overnight accommodation and you must return to the Gangtok or proceed to Nathang valley, Zuluk by the evening.


Best time to Visit Kupup or elephant Lake

Best time to visit Kupup or elephant Lake is during the months of March, April, May, June, Sep, October, Nov, Dec.