Lachen / Chopta Valley / Yumthang Tour

Lachen / Chopta Valley / Yumthang Tour

Lachen Chopta Valley and Yumthang tour is one of the short tour with the purpose to cover 3 places in a very short time. The tour begins with Lachen,which means “big pass”. This is a town positioned North Sikkim and has an elevation of 2750.Picturesque views of mountains, various wildlife, Tashi View Point, the historic Kabi Lungtsok, Phodong Monastery,Gurudongmar Lake etc

 has turned out Lachen as tourist destination. In summer, an annual yak race called Thangu takes place which is unusual and might be of interest to watch.Lachen town is the base to the Chopta valley which is next destination. Moving forward to next destination which is Chopta Valley at an elevation of 4000m.This valley has high altitude flora & fauna like orchids, rhododendron.Spectacular species of orchids & rhododendron blooms here. Lachen Chopta Valley and Yumthang tour ends with Yumthang Tour which is at an altitude of 3575m. “Valley of Flower”, is another name for Yumthang valley. During spring the valley is full of blooming primulas, poppies, iris, and rhododendrons making the valley very colorful. One can enjoy different forms of water in Yumthang valley .Waterfall and hot water spring. Serene water from waterfall to cool down and the warmth of the hot water spring to relax. The tour ends with memorable moments.

Included :


  • Pick up from the Airport / Railway Station
  • Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
  • Airport transfers
  • Group medical kit
  • Good quality accommodation
  • Tour pack including sleeping bag, down or fibre filled jacket and insulated mat
  • Private transportation
  • All park entrance fees and tour permits
  • Sightseeing.
Days Activities
01. Departure from Gangtok in the morning for Lachen. Lunch will be served on the way. Places of interest on the way are Tashi View Point, the historic Kabi Lungtsok, Phodong Monastery. (Drive 123 kms/6 hrs) O/N at Lachen.
02. After break fast , visit the local village. After an early lunch drve to Lachung en-route Chopta Valley. O/N at Lachung.
03. After breakfast drive to Yumthang Valley (12000 ft.), through yak-graded meadows, carpeted with Primulas, lined by Rhododendrons and waterfalls. Visit the Hot spring. Back to Lachung, halt at Lachung. (Drive 24 kms. /2 hrs.)
04. After breakfast departure for Gangtok. Lunch will be served on the way. Tour ends.

Additional Info

  • Country: Sikkim
  • Activities: Touring
  • No. of Days: 1-2 Weeks
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