Lachen to Pelling in 1 day?

Radjesh · Mar 7th, 2007, 15:56

I am planning to travel from Lachen to Pelling in a day, the only route is via gangtok. Can any1 tell me how long it will take and what will a jeep charge me for the trip? & is it feasible in day?

mridula · Mar 7th, 2007, 16:03

I can tell you approximately. We did Lachung to Gangtok in 7-8 hours and from Gangtok to Pelling is 3 hours. I do not know how far is Lachen from gangtok but this would give you a rough idea.

Bhaswaran · Mar 7th, 2007, 18:26

Approximately the same but talk with the Jeep driver whether he can do this. You have to leave Lachen very early in the morning.

buggybones · Mar 8th, 2007, 16:27

It wud be too tiring...
Lachen and Lachung are almost equidistant from Gangtok...& my journey from Lachung to Gantok took 6-7 hrs and Pelling was 3-4 hrs.. so ina single day..u will have to travel for almost 10-12 hrs...

Radjesh · Mar 8th, 2007, 18:11

i have 2 full days in North Sikkim and i have to fit all the places to see there in these 2 days.
Day 1: Lachung, Yumthang and Chungthang
Day 2: Chopta valley, Thangu valley, Lachen & Gurudongmar lake

1. Can someone let me know if this is feasible in 2 days?
2. Whether its better to stay in Lachung or Lachen for these 2 nights taking the 2 days sightseeing into account?
3. And how do we go about obtaining any permits required for North Sikkim. Can it be done once we get there or do we have to arrange that in Gangtok itself?

Bhaswaran · Mar 8th, 2007, 20:08

Day 1 - Gangtok to Lachen via Chungthang will take a whole day.
Day 2 - Lachen to Thangu-Chopta-Gurudomgmar and back to Lachen, if possible, proceed to Lachung via Chungthang.
Day 3 - Lachung to Yumthang and back, after lunch proceed to Gangtok and reach Gangtok in the late evening.

THIS IS THE MOST COMPACT FOR ENTIRE NORTH SIKKIM

you can proceed to Pelling the next morning from Gangtok

Radjesh · Mar 9th, 2007, 16:00

Thanks Bhaswaran, ur plan's just perfect
I read a lot abt Gurudongmar lake, some distance frm this lake is another lake called Tsho Lhamu lake, cudnt get much info abt it.
Has anyone been there? Can we include it as part of our places to visit or should we skip it?

WILDEASTINDIA · Mar 10th, 2007, 17:56

Hi Radjesh,
It is an absurt thought of travelling from Lachung to Pelling as you need to traverse approx 260kms. for detailed info you can visit custurs of websites related to north east india tour.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by Radjesh

I am planning to travel from Lachen to Pelling in a day, the only route is via gangtok. Can any1 tell me how long it will take and what will a jeep charge me for the trip? & is it feasible in day?

Radjesh · Mar 10th, 2007, 18:11

yeah thats true it was absurd, changed plans
have u been to this Tsho Lhamu lake in North Sikkim?

WILDEASTINDIA · Mar 11th, 2007, 18:08

I have been to Gurudongma lake last August.

if you want photo you can mail me at my yahoo. id

Cheers

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Originally Posted by Radjesh

yeah thats true it was absurd, changed plans
have u been to this Tsho Lhamu lake in North Sikkim?

Sradha Sharma · Mar 14th, 2007, 15:29

It is indeed possible to go from Lachung to Pelling in 1 day. As most of you must not be aware it is not necessary for you to come back all the way to Gangtok you take a detour before you reach Mangan and head towards Singtam, This itself will save you about 2 hours. The cab drivers would know about this road. I would suggest instead of going all the way to Pelling you should stay a night at Rabangla.... Its a upcoming tourist place and about 1-2 hours before Pelling. The Fanous Tashiding monistery is also close by to this place. After visiting this monistery the nextday you can make your way up to Pelling at ease.

Sradha Sharma · Mar 14th, 2007, 15:32

It is indeed possible to go from Lachung to Pelling in 1 day. As most of you must not be aware it is not necessary for you to come back all the way to Gangtok you take a detour before you reach Mangan and head towards Singtam, This itself will save you about 2-3 hours. The cab drivers would know about this road. I would suggest instead of going all the way to Pelling you should stay a night at Rabangla.... Its a upcoming tourist place and about 1-2 hours before Pelling. The Fanous Tashiding monistery is also close by to this place. After visiting this monistery the nextday you can make your way up to Pelling at ease.

Radjesh · Mar 14th, 2007, 15:38

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Originally Posted by Sradha Sharma

It is indeed possible to go from Lachung to Pelling in 1 day. As most of you must not be aware it is not necessary for you to come back all the way to Gangtok you take a detour before you reach Mangan and head towards Singtam, This itself will save you about 2-3 hours. The cab drivers would know about this road. I would suggest instead of going all the way to Pelling you should stay a night at Rabangla.... Its a upcoming tourist place and about 1-2 hours before Pelling. The Fanous Tashiding monistery is also close by to this place. After visiting this monistery the nextday you can make your way up to Pelling at ease.

Thanks Sradha but after a lot of discussion we have planned to not travel for a full day as we will be quite exhausted... should have thought abt it in the first place

Mar 7th, 2007, 15:56	#1
Radjesh Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 684	Lachen to Pelling in 1 day? I am planning to travel from Lachen to Pelling in a day, the only route is via gangtok. Can any1 tell me how long it will take and what will a jeep charge me for the trip? & is it feasible in day?

Mar 7th, 2007, 16:03	#2
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 1,283	I can tell you approximately. We did Lachung to Gangtok in 7-8 hours and from Gangtok to Pelling is 3 hours. I do not know how far is Lachen from gangtok but this would give you a rough idea. __________________ mridula http://www.gonomad.com/traveltalesfromindia/

Mar 8th, 2007, 18:11	#5
Radjesh Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 684	Places to see in North Sikkim in 2 days?? i have 2 full days in North Sikkim and i have to fit all the places to see there in these 2 days. Day 1: Lachung, Yumthang and Chungthang Day 2: Chopta valley, Thangu valley, Lachen & Gurudongmar lake 1. Can someone let me know if this is feasible in 2 days? 2. Whether its better to stay in Lachung or Lachen for these 2 nights taking the 2 days sightseeing into account? 3. And how do we go about obtaining any permits required for North Sikkim. Can it be done once we get there or do we have to arrange that in Gangtok itself?

Mar 9th, 2007, 16:00	#7
Radjesh Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 684	anyone been to Tsho Lhamu lake in North Sikkim? Thanks Bhaswaran, ur plan's just perfect I read a lot abt Gurudongmar lake, some distance frm this lake is another lake called Tsho Lhamu lake, cudnt get much info abt it. Has anyone been there? Can we include it as part of our places to visit or should we skip it?

Mar 14th, 2007, 15:29	#11
Sradha Sharma Nature Bug Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 30	It is Possible It is indeed possible to go from Lachung to Pelling in 1 day. As most of you must not be aware it is not necessary for you to come back all the way to Gangtok you take a detour before you reach Mangan and head towards Singtam, This itself will save you about 2 hours. The cab drivers would know about this road. I would suggest instead of going all the way to Pelling you should stay a night at Rabangla.... Its a upcoming tourist place and about 1-2 hours before Pelling. The Fanous Tashiding monistery is also close by to this place. After visiting this monistery the nextday you can make your way up to Pelling at ease. __________________ Nature Bug http://naturexperience.blogspot.com/

Mar 7th, 2007, 18:26	#3
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 965	Approximately the same but talk with the Jeep driver whether he can do this. You have to leave Lachen very early in the morning.

Mar 8th, 2007, 16:27	#4
buggybones Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 11	It wud be too tiring... Lachen and Lachung are almost equidistant from Gangtok...& my journey from Lachung to Gantok took 6-7 hrs and Pelling was 3-4 hrs.. so ina single day..u will have to travel for almost 10-12 hrs...

Mar 8th, 2007, 20:08	#6
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 965	Day 1 - Gangtok to Lachen via Chungthang will take a whole day. Day 2 - Lachen to Thangu-Chopta-Gurudomgmar and back to Lachen, if possible, proceed to Lachung via Chungthang. Day 3 - Lachung to Yumthang and back, after lunch proceed to Gangtok and reach Gangtok in the late evening. THIS IS THE MOST COMPACT FOR ENTIRE NORTH SIKKIM you can proceed to Pelling the next morning from Gangtok

Mar 10th, 2007, 18:11	#9
Radjesh Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 684	yeah thats true it was absurd, changed plans have u been to this Tsho Lhamu lake in North Sikkim?

Mar 14th, 2007, 15:32	#12
Sradha Sharma Nature Bug Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 30	It is Possible It is indeed possible to go from Lachung to Pelling in 1 day. As most of you must not be aware it is not necessary for you to come back all the way to Gangtok you take a detour before you reach Mangan and head towards Singtam, This itself will save you about 2-3 hours. The cab drivers would know about this road. I would suggest instead of going all the way to Pelling you should stay a night at Rabangla.... Its a upcoming tourist place and about 1-2 hours before Pelling. The Fanous Tashiding monistery is also close by to this place. After visiting this monistery the nextday you can make your way up to Pelling at ease.

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