Overview

02 NIGHTS GANGTOK / 01 NIGHTS LACHUNG / 01 NIGHT GANGTOK / 02 NIGHTS PELLING / 02 NIGHTS DARJEELING / 01 NIGHT KALIMPONG

DURATION                      : 09 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS

HIGHLIGHTS                : NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT – GANGTOK [02 NIGHTS] / LACHUNG [01 NIGHT] / GANGTOK [01 NIGHT] / PELLING [02 NIGHTS] / DARJEELING [02 NIGHTS] / KALIMPONG [01 NIGHT] – NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT

BRIEF ITINERARY:

DAY 01: ON ARRIVAL NJP RAILWAY STATION / (IXB) BAGDOGRA AIRPORT –    GANGTOK (126 KMS / 05 TO 6 HRS)

On arrival at (NJP) Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) at New Jalpaiguri, you will be met by our local representative. Board vehicle & and transfer to Gangtok. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and altitude of 5500 ft from the sea level. On arrival at Gangtok, check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel, Gangtok.

DAY 02: GANGTOK – TSOMGO LAKE & NEW BABA MANDIR EXCURSION

Morning after breakfast, excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 Ft / 43 kms, 03 hrs) & Baba Mandir (13,100 Ft / 16 kms, 01 hr from Tsomgo Lake) (this is a restricted area and entry for foreign national is restricted. They can visit till Tshangu Lake, with a valid permit. They also have to be minimum 02 persons & above is number to visit Tshangu Lake). The depth of the Tsomgo Lake is on an average 50 ft. Late afternoon back to Gangtok. (Due to the very high altitude and bad road condition Tsomgo Lake is a landside sensitive zone. If due to landslide or any other reason if Tsomgo Lake is closed then an alternative sightseeing will be provided on the basis of the on-ground situation). Overnight stay at hotel, Gangtok.

DAY 03: GANGTOK TO LACHUNG (126 KMS / 5 ½ to 06 HRS)

Morning after breakfast proceed to Lachung. Lachung is the head quarter of North Sikkim district and the gateway to Yumthang Valley. The altitude of Lachung 8000 ft. On the way to Lachung visit Tashi View point and seven sisters water falls (subject to road condition).

DAY 04: LACHUNG – EXCURSION TO YUMTHANG VALLEY – LACHUNG (25 KMS / 1 ½ HRS)

Early morning, proceed to Yumthang Valley (11,800 ft altitude) excursion. This is famous for Singba Rododendron Sanctuary. You can also visit a hot spring at Yumthang Valley. You can also visit Yumesamdong or Zero Point as an optional tour on the basis of direct payment basis. Afternoon again back to Lachung. Lunch in the hotel.

LACHUNG TO GANGTOK (126 KMS / 5 ½ to 06 HRS)

Post lunch, proceed to Gangtok. On arrival, check in hotel at Gangtok in the late afternoon. Overnight stay at hotel, Gangtok.

DAY 05: GANGTOK – PELLING (ABOUT 125 KMS / 05 HRS)

After breakfast check out from the hotel & transfer to Pelling. On arrival check in your hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.

DAY 06: PELLING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING:

After breakfast start local sightseeing which includes Pemayangtse Monastery, Rimbi Falls, and Kanchendzonga Falls, Khecheopalri Lake. Overnight stay at Pelling. 

DAY 07: PELLING – DARJEELING (ABOUT 110 KMS/ 4 HRS):

Morning Transfer to Darjeeling along with the River Teesta. Overnight stay in the Hotel in Darjeeling. 

DAY 08:  DARJEELING LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

Early morning visit to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 03.45 to 04 AM) to view sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga (subject to weather condition). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and back to hotel. After breakfast proceed for a half-day sightseeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & panoramic view of Labong Tea Estate. Evening is free for leisure & shopping. Overnight at Hotel, Darjeeling.

DAY 09: DARJEELING -- KALIMPONG (ABOUT 55 KMS / 2 & HALF HRS) -- SIGHT SEEING AT KALIMPONG:

After Breakfast transfer to Kalimpong where on arrival check-in to your hotel. After that enjoy half day tour of Kalimpong Visit Delo Hills, Dr. Graham's Home & Flower Nurseries back to hotel. Overnight at hotel at Kalimpong.

DAY 10: KALIMPONG - NJP RLY STATION / IXB AIRPORT (ABOUT 75 KMS / 3 HRS):

After breakfast transfer to NJP Railway Stn. or Bagdogra Airport for return journey.

RATE INDICATION VALID FROM 16^th March 2020 TILL 15^th March 2021

Package cost – Rs.59,999/- for couple

Inclusions:

• 09 Nights’ Accommodation on sharing basis in base category room.
• Meal Plan: For Premium & Deluxe Category – MAPAI, at Lachung - APAI & for Standard Category – CPAI, at Lachung – APAI (for Deluxe & Standard Category – Veg Food will be served at hotel only).
• All Transfers & Sightseeing by 01 Non-AC Xylo / Scorpio / Innova / Similar category vehicle as per Itinerary on point to point basis.
• Toll Taxes, Parking charges, Fuel & Driver Bhata as per the Itinerary.
• All the presently applicable Hotel Taxes.

THE FOLLOWING POINTS ARE TO BE NOTED FOR CHILD RATE:

5. Children above 10+ years will be charged 100% as per Adult Rate
5. Children of 5+ to 10 years sharing parent’s room will be charged as per ‘Child sharing Parents Bed’ or ‘Child With extra Bed / Mattress’.
5. Children below 5 years will be Complimentary.

(Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced on request)

Exclusions: 

• Any Train / Air fare.
• Any Meals other than that is mentioned.
• GST 5.00%.
• Cost for Extra soft drinks, liquors, beverages, packaged drinking water, meals/snacks etc. apart from the one mentioned above.
• Any expenses of personal nature like insurance, laundry, liquor, tips, telephone bills, room service, mini bars, Porters, any other optional/additional tours etc.
• Any Entry Fees, Camera charges, boat ride charges, Adventure & water sport charges, Extra sightseeing, Guide charges etc.
• Any expenses caused due to unforeseen circumstances & reasons beyond our control such as train/flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, landslide, road block, bad weather, heavy rains etc.
• Any other tax/service charge/supplement/compulsory Gala Dinner that could be enforced during select dates as desired by the hotel authorities will be extra & need to borne by you.
• Anything not mentioned in the head - “Inclusions”.

Remarks: All Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary. (Vehicle will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used for the guest as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis). This vehicle may change sector wise & maximum 06 Persons are allowed on a Vehicle. Rooms are subject to availability. The Package is valid for Indian Citizens only.

N.B. Check-in/Check-out time is 12 Noon.

VERY IMPORTANT: Each Passenger has to carry MANDATORILY 06 Copy of recent Passport size color Photograph and 06 Copy of Election Identity Card or Valid Passport only along with Original document for Issuance of Permit and entry to Sikkim. PAN card is not treated as valid document for entry to Sikkim for issuance of permit. Absence of valid documents as mentioned herein may lead to refusal of entry into Sikkim. 

BRIEF INFORMATION FOR TOUR TO NORTH SIKKIM: LACHUNG / LACHEN:

5. Lachung operates on package only.
5. Please note that these areas are very cold throughout the year; kindly be advised to be equipped with proper woolen / warm clothes.
5. ONCE THE PACKAGE IS BOOKED & CONFIRMED NO REFUND WILL BE ALLOWED AT ANY POINT AND UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
5. Please note that North Sikkim is blessed with Natural Beauty.  The accommodation provided at Lachung / Lachen will be more like a Tourist Lodge / Guest House having basic facilities. Please strictly take note of the following:
   1. Often due to power failure, the geysers do not work. In such case warm water is provided in buckets, by the Hotels.
   2. The food prepared will be fresh by the local trained Sherpas’s & not by Hotel chef.
   3. There are telephone lines but due to cable fault and weak signal, it is often out of order.  Almost majority of time your mobile will have no signal.
   4. The rooms are having Heaters but due to electricity problem often hotel provides Hot water pad in the bed. Room Heater charges would to be paid directly at hotel.
   5. Children below 05 years, Senior citizen and People with knees, heart & blood pressure problem should avoid going to North Sikkim, as it could be of high risk due to high altitude and adverse climatic condition. Road conditions in this area is bad and some of the areas and prone to landslides. Medical facility is also very limited and immediate rescue possibility in case of emergency is almost negligible.
   6. All personal medicines and special requirements should be prior arranged and carried to North Sikkim as same might not be available there.
   7. The best season for traveling to North Sikkim is Mid-February to Mid-June & Mid-September to Mid-December.

Notes:

• We are not holding any booking for the same.
• The prices mentioned are indicative only and may be different at the time of booking.
• Itinerary can be shuffled or changed on situation demand.
• There will be 5.00% applicable GST on the final price.

THANKS & REGARDS