Yak Safari in Sikkim
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Yak Safari is an unforgettable and unique experience organized in different areas of Sikkim. Popular trails are Dzongri area and Tsomgo lake. You will get to ride the yak in Tsomgo lake and in various trekking points like Dzongri in West Sikkim onwards Chopta Valley Jeep & Yak Safari Tour.
Duration : 3 Nights - 4Days
Places Covered : Bagdogra - Gangtok - Lachen - Phalung - Bagdogra
Season : Mid March to May- October to December
Day 01 :
Respective party will be picked up from their hotels at 10 am. Drive to Lachen (120 km) On the way stop for some sightseeing spots like Tashi View Points, Kabi Lungtsok, Naga Waterfall, Confluence of Lachen Chu & Lachung Chu at Chungthang. Lunch will be served at Namok (A Wayside Inn). The whole journey takes about 6-7 hours drive. By evening you reach at Lachen and your trip for the first day ends. Check in at Gurudongmar Lodge.
Day 02 :
Yak Safari in SikkimAfter breakfast leave for Thangu, Chopta Valley & Gurudongmar lake. Thangu valley occupies a very broad valley at the function of Thangu Chu, Chopta Chu & Lassur Chu. It is situated at an altitude of 1400 ft. Both the valleys erupt into a riot of colours in the month of June & July and in the month of December & January you can play in the snow or even walk across the meandering frozen Chopta rivers. Night halt will be at Thangu.
Day 03 :
The day trip starts with Yak safari which takes 3 hrs from Thangu to Phalung, which lie waiting to be discovered with the bewitching beauty of its own unspoilt, uncommon and the unknown. Pack lunch will be served. Night halt at Phalung in a tent.
Day 04 :
After breakfast, leave for Thangu and after that leave for Gangtok or halt at Lachen. On the way if the weather is clear you may get to see Mighty Khangchendzonga from Singhik. Lunch will be served at the same hotel at Namok. After lunch visit to Phodong Monastery on the way to Gangtok. Reach Gangtok.