Eastern Paradise

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7 Nights / 8 Days |
Gangtok 2N,Lachen 1N,Lachung 1N,Gangtok 1N,Darjeeling 2N

Tour Overview

Eastern Paradise is a 7-night, 8-day North East India tour covering Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung, and Darjeeling, starting at ₹33,697 per person on twin sharing. The trip begins with arrival at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station, followed by a private transfer to Gangtok (2 nights) for check-in at Sumitel Shangrila. Day 2 covers a full-day excursion to Tshangu Lake and Baba Mandir. On Day 3, guests transfer to Lachen (1 night, Lachen Deezong hotel), followed by an early-morning Day 4 excursion to Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake before continuing to Lachung (1 night, Delight Fortuna Lachung). Day 5 includes the Yumthang Valley excursion, then a long drive back to Gangtok (1 night). Day 6 moves the group to Darjeeling (2 nights, Sumi Vista TV Tower), where Day 7 is dedicated to a full sightseeing tour covering Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, Ghoom Monastery, and other city highlights. The trip ends on Day 8 with departure transfer to NJP/Bagdogra.
All transfers and sightseeing are on a private, point-to-point vehicle basis (small car for Gangtok/Darjeeling legs, Xylo/Innova for the North Sikkim leg). Breakfast is included daily; lunch and dinner are not. Permits and photo ID (passport, driving licence, or voter ID only — PAN and Aadhaar not accepted) are mandatory for Tshangu Lake, Nathula, and Baba Mandir, with separate restrictions for NRIs, OCIs, and foreign nationals.

Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival Njp Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport and Transfer to Gangtok
Arrival at (IXB)/ (NJP): Our representative will escort you for the forwarding journey to the capital city of Sikkim i.e. Gangtok, East Sikkim. Complete your check-in procedure later in the evening free for your activities and overnight stay at Gangtok. Distance from Bagdogra to Gangtok: - 125 km (approx.) Travel Time: 4-5 hours (approx.)
Day 2 Tshangu Lake & Baba Mandir Day Excursion
Day 3 Gangtok to Lachen
Day 4 Lachen - Chopta Valley - Gurudongmar Lake - Lachung
Day 5 Lachung - Yumthang Valley Excursion - Gangtok
Day 6 Transfer from Gangtok to Darjeeling
Day 7 Darjeeling Full Day Sightseeing Tour with Tiger Hill (10 Points)
Day 8 Departure Darjeeling and transfer to Njp Railway Station / (Ixb) Bagdogra Airport

What's Included

Inclusions
  • Transfer from Bagdogra / NJP STN. to Gangtok - Private Basis (Small Car)
  • Tour to Tshangu & Baba Mandir - Private Basis (Small Car)
  • Transport rate for Lachen (01) + Lachung (01) (02 Night / 03 Days) including Gurudongmar Lake - Private Basis (Xylo/ Innova)
  • Transfer from Gangtok to Darjeeling - Private Basis (Small Car)
  • Full Day Darjeeling sightseeing Tour - Private Basis (Small Car)
Exclusions
  • Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees
  • Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of the itinerary
  • Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified)
  • Breakfast, lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
  • Any international and/or domestic flights, unless explicitly mentioned as an inclusion
  • Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare
  • Tips for services and experiences
  • Read useful information and terms for more on what is included and excluded

Important Information

Additional Notes
  • Vehicle as mentioned in the booking will be provided. Extra charges will be applicable if additional vehicle or upgraded vehicle is required due to travellers carrying extra or oversized luggage.
  • Vehicle is available for use only till 8 pm ( as per itinerary); for North East India, Vehicle is available only till 4 pm (as per itinerary). Vehicle being kept till late hours will be subject to night charges as applicable and payable directly on ground.
  • Tiger hill visit is subjected to availability of coupons as only 300 vehicles are allowed in the morning. Uncase of non-availability of coupons, we will provide the sightseeing at 10:00 am after breakfast.
  • While traveling to Tshangu Lake, Nathula Pass, Baba Mandir customers should carry valid photo ID proof which can ONLY be one of Driving License, Voter Card or Valid Passport.
  • NRI, OCI, PIO Card holder & Foreign Nationals are not allowed to visit Baba Mandir & Nathula Pass. They are allowed to visit till Tshangu Lake, with a valid permit. They also have to be 2 years & above is number to visit Tshangu Lake.
  • Pan Card & Aadhar Card is not accepted as ID Proof to visit Nathula Pass, Tshangu Lake and Baba Mandir. The Photo ID Proof can be anyone of the following, Driving License, Voter Card, Valid Passport.
  • Most of the 2 star and 3 star hotels provide only Mattress not Extra bed.
  • At times due to events which are beyond control (e.g. local strikes, natural calamities), schedules and itineraries may be subject to last minute changes.
  • Telephone / Internet networks are non-existent in some areas.
  • Due to poor road infrastructure in North-east, journey between 2 places may take longer than expected. Top speed may be restricted to 30 km/hr at some places.
  • NRI, OCI, PIO Card holder & Foreign Nationals will be allowed to visit Lachung, Yumthang & Yumesamdong, with a valid permit.
  • It is not advisable to visit Lachen from 1st January till 15th March as roads are closed due to snow.
  • Cars is not at disposal and will be only available for point to point transfers as per itinerary
  • Driving in hilly areas which are different from normal driving, speed limit would be 30 kms per hour.
  • Vehicles in Hill Areas – Even if you opt for AC vehicle, in hill stations AC is non-operational to avoid damage or mid-trip break down of the vehicle for your own convenience. Also, in several hill areas, commercial vehicles are not allowed to play music to prevent accidents
  • All entrance tickets to Museums , Monastries, Gardens, or any other Sightseeing spots are to be borne by the Customer and paid directly at the destination.
  • In case of road blocks, the vehicle may need to take an alternate route to get you to your destination. This will be subject to additional charges as applicable and payable directly on ground.
  • For Extra Person Sharing the Room & Child with Extra Bed, almost all the hotel of our area provides MATTRESS and ROLL OVERS as a supplement to Extra Bed.
  • The vehicle used will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used for the group as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis). It will change sector wise.
  • Credit cards / travellers checks are not freely accepted in North-east.
  • The AC will be on when the car is on move only. While travelling in the plains the clients would need AC, which will be switch on. When the car is travelling uphill AC will be switched off.
  • Most of the hotels do not have lift. You will have to climb stairs to reach your allotted rooms. Incase any of you, have problems with blood pressure, breathing, knee & heart or if you cannot climb the higher floors, you should report
  • Most hotels in north-east are very basic and may not be equivalent to similar star category hotels elsewhere in India.
  • As the vehicles & drivers change always, we will request you to be very careful with personal belongings. Once left in the vehicle, there is, almost nil or little chance, of getting it back.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of vehicle is used, and does it change during the trip?

Small Car for Gangtok transfers, Gangtok sightseeing, and the Gangtok-to-Darjeeling leg. For the Lachen/Lachung/Gurudongmar Lake leg specifically, a Xylo or Innova is used instead — this stretch needs a sturdier vehicle for the terrain.

What is covered on the Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir excursion?

Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) and New Baba Mandir (13,100 ft), a shrine dedicated to Baba Harbhajan Singh. Full-day excursion, about 7 hours.

Does this package actually include Gurudongmar Lake?

Yes — Day 4 covers the full route: Lachen → Thangu (acclimatization stop) → Chopta Valley → Gurudongmar Lake (~17,200 ft) → Lachung. This is a genuinely included, detailed part of the itinerary, not just mentioned in the inclusions list.

What is covered on the Yumthang Valley excursion?

A half-day trip from Lachung (~1.5 hrs each way) to Yumthang Valley at 11,800 ft — known for the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary (blooms April–June), snow peaks, grazing yaks, and a hot spring (not clean enough for a proper bath, though locals use it).

What is covered on the Darjeeling full-day sightseeing?

Tiger Hill (sunrise), Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, Tenzing-Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre, Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, the zoo, and a tea estate view. Starts 4:30 AM.

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