Sikkim Highland Excursions (iii)
From undefined/dayAn Extended Highland Safari in Northern Sikkim
Highlights || Nature Walks & Hikes * Nomadic lives * 4WD safari * Birding & Wildlife * Monastery * Gangtok city Orientation
Destination Covered || Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung, Gangtok
This tour takes you to North Sikkim's highland - dominated by high mountain cliff, verdant rhododendron valley, natural hot-springs, perennial snowfields and elevated plateaus across the Trans-Himalayan region. Staying at Lachen and Lachung – two small villages at 2800 meters with a handful Tibeto-Bhutia communities, you will explore higher niches of the Himalayas near the Indo-Tibet Border – Yumthang, Yumesamdong – the vibrant rhododendron valley and lush green yak pastures. You will also visit a stunning glacial lake – Gurudongmar Lake at 5500 meters – one of the world's highest. In Gangtok, you will have exposure to the capital town of Sikkim with a monastery visit.
(Being marked as a sensitive zone on the Indo Tibet border, non-Indian passport holders are not allowed to visit a few spots on this route)
Best Months || October to December & April