North sikkim trip 4 days please advice

sandypleaselie · Oct 22nd, 2009, 13:28

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Originally Posted by roj,roy

Dear Sandy,
Please check whether Nathula is permisible on that day. Recently I went there but could not get Nathula's permission.
Else you can go to Gurudongmar lake in North Sikkim which is similar kind of lake as Kailash mansarovar and you can witness the cold desert and Tibetan Plateu .
So the itinerary may b
Day 1- Gangtok
Day 2- Lachen
Day 3- Gurudongmar lake and transfer to Lachung
Day 4- Yumthang valley, 0 point and back to Gangtok
Day 5- Transfer to Bagdogra.

The package of North Sikkim cost us Rs 22000 for 9 of us.

22k hummm
Thts nice ...
We have few frnds there who can take care of nathula ..
yeah thanks for the input . Will let them know in advance ...
and will keep gurudongmar lake in plan ....

haringp · Oct 22nd, 2009, 13:33

once you see gurudongmar, one may not enjoy changu lake.
as regards nathula,recent tension between ind-sino could be reason for refusal of permit.
even othewerwise nathula(wed to sun) permits are to be obtained atleast 2-3 days in advance in peak season because of limited no. of vehicles allowed.

sandypleaselie · Oct 22nd, 2009, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by haringp

once you see gurudongmar, one may not enjoy changu lake.
as regards nathula,recent tension between ind-sino could be reason for refusal of permit.
even othewerwise nathula(wed to sun) permits are to be obtained atleast 2-3 days in advance in peak season because of limited no. of vehicles allowed.

but i want to go to nathu la ....
well i shall get in touch then with frnds there ...
lets see the conditions there

sagarneel · Oct 22nd, 2009, 14:19

Looking at the other replies, and considering your time constraints, i would starongly advise you against going for both Gurudongmar and Yumthang. Go for either of the one. Since you will be reaching Gangtok on Thursday need to be back to Gangtok by Sunday...Gurudongmar+Yumthang in 2 days would be impossible. If you eventually decide for Yumthang, you can consider going to Katao from Lachung early morning (say around 5.30 am), return to Lachung by 8.00, have breakfast, and leave again for Yumthang by 8.30...visit Yunthang and (if time permits) Yumesamdong..reach Lachung back by 1.30 pm and leave for Gnagtok.

sandypleaselie · Oct 22nd, 2009, 15:54

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Originally Posted by sagarneel

Looking at the other replies, and considering your time constraints, i would starongly advise you against going for both Gurudongmar and Yumthang. Go for either of the one. Since you will be reaching Gangtok on Thursday need to be back to Gangtok by Sunday...Gurudongmar+Yumthang in 2 days would be impossible. If you eventually decide for Yumthang, you can consider going to Katao from Lachung early morning (say around 5.30 am), return to Lachung by 8.00, have breakfast, and leave again for Yumthang by 8.30...visit Yunthang and (if time permits) Yumesamdong..reach Lachung back by 1.30 pm and leave for Gnagtok.

ok i guess we hv to cancel tht lake plan ....
being in gangtok on sunday is important ...
hopefully nathu la on sunday ....

sagarneel · Oct 22nd, 2009, 15:56

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Originally Posted by sandypleaselie

ok i guess we hv to cancel tht lake plan ....
being in gangtok on sunday is important ...
hopefully nathu la on sunday ....

Perfect!

amitmishr · Oct 22nd, 2009, 16:15

Sandy,

nathula pass can be visited on three specific days in a week. Check that out before leaving. also, i would recommend Gurudongmar lake even at the cost of Nathula pass. Lachen and Gurudongmar is beautiful.
But as Sagar said, you can not cover Yumthang, Gurudongmar in 2 days. So you have to spend your entire vacation in North Sikkim only.

histeve · Oct 22nd, 2009, 17:27

Hey Buddy

dont miss gurudongmar lake for any reasons whasoever! its once in a life time opportunity!!!

I did a similar 4 day trip to N. Sikkim...it should help u decided further

Comprehensive Information for a North Sikkim Trip!!!

Stevan

sagarneel · Oct 22nd, 2009, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by histeve

Hey Buddy

dont miss gurudongmar lake for any reasons whasoever! its once in a life time opportunity!!!

I did a similar 4 day trip to N. Sikkim...it should help u decided further

Comprehensive Information for a North Sikkim Trip!!!

Stevan

Considering the fact that he would be reaching Gangtok on a Thursday afternoon, and will catch a flight from Bagdogra next Monday afternoon (which means that he will need to return back to Gangtok by Sunday evening), do you you think Gurudongmar+Yumthang (where is stresses of going to) is possible? Yes, the same situation minus Yumthang (only Gurudongmar) is indeed possible, but I dont think there even a remote possibility of doing both on a 2 day trip! There are two options cut out - either Yumthang/Kato/Yumesamdong or Gurudongmar..and only one can be done given the constraints of time!!

amitmishr · Oct 22nd, 2009, 17:56

If he reaches thursday afternoon, he ca leave friday morning for north sikkim. Cover the same over friday-saturday and Sunday. He would be back to gangtok on sunday evening. that should do.

roj,roy · Oct 23rd, 2009, 17:29

Well I think too much arguement is going on the tour plan. 4 days Sikkim tour is definitely hectic where ever you go. But 2 nights and 3 days Gurudongmar, Yumthang valley and Katao or 0 point can be covered (I have done it earlier). Yumthang valley has nothing to offer you except rhododrendron trees. You will not see flowers now for which it is known as valley of flowers. So well then I think only Yumthang valley is not that flattering this time of the year.

cosmicconcert · Oct 26th, 2009, 03:29

Sandy,

I think you should not miss Gurudongmar . Its worth to see . If you can change it a bit and make it a bit stretched (like last Crismas we covered),the itenery can be

Day 1 : Bagdogra to Gangtok .

Day 2 : Start early morning for lachung . It takes approx six hours to reach Lachen from Gangtok . Talk to driver and go to Yumthang at 2nd half . Ask driver to go to Lachen and you will reach there arond 7.30 - 8pm

.

Day 3 : Go to Gurudongmar , on the way back , go to Katao . Come back and check out from the hotel and come back to Gangtok

.

Day 4 : Visit Nathula , Baba mandir , Tukla n back .

Day 5 : Leave for Bagdogra in morning .

Itenary is so compact that you will find yourself smelling petrol all the time , but if you want to touch max places .......have to stretch .

roj,roy · Oct 26th, 2009, 18:28

Dear Cosmicconcert,
Well I do not think day 3 is at all possible in this itinerary.
Lachen to Gurudongmar to and fro is around 130kms
Lachen to Lachung= 45 kms approx.
Lachung to Katao to and fro= 65 kms approx
Lachung to Gangtok= 120 kms approx.

Is it possible to cover so much distance in North Sikkim in a day???

cosmicconcert · Oct 28th, 2009, 18:59

Very right roj. I just jumbled up . On Day 3 , on the way back I went to Chopta vally and came back to Lachen (Hotel) . same day I came back to Gangtok .

Thanks for the correction .

rjacob · Nov 2nd, 2009, 13:40

Is it possible to visit Gurudongmar Lake towards November end. I was planning a trip from 21st Nov - 28th Nov and was wondering if North Sikkim would be accessible?

Thanks
-Jacob

Oct 22nd, 2009, 14:19	#19
sagarneel In love with mountains Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kolkatan living in New Delhi Posts: 324	Not enough time Looking at the other replies, and considering your time constraints, i would starongly advise you against going for both Gurudongmar and Yumthang. Go for either of the one. Since you will be reaching Gangtok on Thursday need to be back to Gangtok by Sunday...Gurudongmar+Yumthang in 2 days would be impossible. If you eventually decide for Yumthang, you can consider going to Katao from Lachung early morning (say around 5.30 am), return to Lachung by 8.00, have breakfast, and leave again for Yumthang by 8.30...visit Yunthang and (if time permits) Yumesamdong..reach Lachung back by 1.30 pm and leave for Gnagtok. __________________ My photos: http://www.trekearth.com/members/sagar/photos/

Oct 26th, 2009, 03:29	#27
cosmicconcert Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 3	north SIikkim Sandy, I think you should not miss Gurudongmar . Its worth to see . If you can change it a bit and make it a bit stretched (like last Crismas we covered),the itenery can be Day 1 : Bagdogra to Gangtok . Day 2 : Start early morning for lachung . It takes approx six hours to reach Lachen from Gangtok . Talk to driver and go to Yumthang at 2nd half . Ask driver to go to Lachen and you will reach there arond 7.30 - 8pm . Day 3 : Go to Gurudongmar , on the way back , go to Katao . Come back and check out from the hotel and come back to Gangtok . Day 4 : Visit Nathula , Baba mandir , Tukla n back . Day 5 : Leave for Bagdogra in morning . Itenary is so compact that you will find yourself smelling petrol all the time , but if you want to touch max places .......have to stretch .

Oct 28th, 2009, 18:59	#29
cosmicconcert Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 3	Day 3 Very right roj. I just jumbled up . On Day 3 , on the way back I went to Chopta vally and came back to Lachen (Hotel) . same day I came back to Gangtok . Thanks for the correction .

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Oct 22nd, 2009, 13:33	#17
haringp Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nagpur Posts: 54	once you see gurudongmar, one may not enjoy changu lake. as regards nathula,recent tension between ind-sino could be reason for refusal of permit. even othewerwise nathula(wed to sun) permits are to be obtained atleast 2-3 days in advance in peak season because of limited no. of vehicles allowed.

Oct 22nd, 2009, 16:15	#22
amitmishr Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 70	Sandy, nathula pass can be visited on three specific days in a week. Check that out before leaving. also, i would recommend Gurudongmar lake even at the cost of Nathula pass. Lachen and Gurudongmar is beautiful. But as Sagar said, you can not cover Yumthang, Gurudongmar in 2 days. So you have to spend your entire vacation in North Sikkim only.

Oct 22nd, 2009, 17:27	#23
histeve Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 55	Hey Buddy dont miss gurudongmar lake for any reasons whasoever! its once in a life time opportunity!!! I did a similar 4 day trip to N. Sikkim...it should help u decided further Comprehensive Information for a North Sikkim Trip!!! Stevan

Oct 22nd, 2009, 17:56	#25
amitmishr Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 70	If he reaches thursday afternoon, he ca leave friday morning for north sikkim. Cover the same over friday-saturday and Sunday. He would be back to gangtok on sunday evening. that should do.

Oct 23rd, 2009, 17:29	#26
roj,roy Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 93	Well I think too much arguement is going on the tour plan. 4 days Sikkim tour is definitely hectic where ever you go. But 2 nights and 3 days Gurudongmar, Yumthang valley and Katao or 0 point can be covered (I have done it earlier). Yumthang valley has nothing to offer you except rhododrendron trees. You will not see flowers now for which it is known as valley of flowers. So well then I think only Yumthang valley is not that flattering this time of the year.

Oct 26th, 2009, 18:28	#28
roj,roy Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 93	Dear Cosmicconcert, Well I do not think day 3 is at all possible in this itinerary. Lachen to Gurudongmar to and fro is around 130kms Lachen to Lachung= 45 kms approx. Lachung to Katao to and fro= 65 kms approx Lachung to Gangtok= 120 kms approx. Is it possible to cover so much distance in North Sikkim in a day???

Nov 2nd, 2009, 13:40	#30
rjacob Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: pune Posts: 9	Is it possible to visit Gurudongmar Lake towards November end. I was planning a trip from 21st Nov - 28th Nov and was wondering if North Sikkim would be accessible? Thanks -Jacob