Itinerary
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Arrival at Bagdogra Airport /NJP Station to Gangtok
Arrive & Meet Our Official Representative At New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB)– He will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok - And is the most visited spot of India– Check into hotel –Over Night stay at Gangtok.
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Gangtok Cultural Sightseeing
Morning Breakfast - you will taken to Rumtek Monastery (seat of Karmapa Lama who heads the Kagyupa sect of Buddhism), one can see the beautiful Thankas, your next destination is Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Tsuklakhang (The Royal Chapel),Ganesh Tok. Overnight in Hotel.
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Gangtok - Lachung
Morning after refreshing breakfast, we will drive along the meandering road to Lachung Valley, enroute visit the Kabi Lungchok, the historic battle field , Phodong Monastery and Holy rock at Chungthang, said to be blessed by Guru Rimpoche. At the end of 125km drive we will reach a small yet awfully beautiful valley, occupied by the Bhutia people, on the bank of river Lachung Chu. Overnight at Lachung.
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4
Sightseeing At Yumthang Valley + Zero Point (Optional)
After breakfast drive towards Yumthang situated at an elevation of nearly 11800 feet - On the way you may visit the famous hot spring which is known for its curative properties of skin diseases - In spring the valley erupts in riots of colors as Primulae, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers in full bloom along with snow covered valley except in autumn - During winter Yumthang is somber with snow all around and the snow clad mountains adding to the ethereal beauty. Overnight at Lachung. Optional Zero point(Additional Cost) - 3000 Extra Direct Payable
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5
Lachung - Gangtok
After breakfast, you are free to explore the village, visit the Lachung Monastery and the village handicraft industry. Afternoon you will be transferred back to Gangtok. Overnight in Hotel.
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Gangtok - Ravangla
Today in the early morning you will drive past the enigmatic countryside of Gangtok to the base of Menam Hill, a transit point of the trekkers to Menam & Borong Hill. Visit the 235 years old Rolang Monastery built on the land blessed by Ninth Karmapa - Overnight at Ravangla.
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Ravangla - Yuksom
After leisurely breakfast transfer to Yuksom, enroute visit Tashiding Monastery, situated in a high ridge, amidst mountain and dense forest. Afternoon free. Overnight at Yuksom Homestay.
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Yuksom Local Exploration
Today in the morning we will walk past the small village to the Norbu Gang Chorten to see the coronation throne of the first Chogyal of Sikkim, and then walk around in the village of this small unexplored hill station. Overnight at Yuksom.
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9
Yuksom - Pelling
Morning you will be driven to the next destination, Pelling (32km), enroute we will visit, Khechopalri Lake (wishing lake) & Kanchenjunga Waterfalls - check into hotel -Overnight at Pelling.
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10
Pelling Local Culture Sightseeing
Early morning Proceed for the oldest monastery in Pelling - The Sanga-choeling Monastery with Glass Bridge Skywalk - after spending some lazy time we will be back to visit the old and sacred Pemayangste Monastery, to discover its richness. After a leisurely walk we will reach the Rabdentse ruins the second capital Sikkim - Overnight at Pelling.
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Departure at Bagdogra Airport
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive towards Bagdogra Airport / NJP Station.
Package Inclusions
- All Transportation – All sightseeing’s including pick-ups and Drops
- All internal taxes
- All Sightseeing as per Itinerary
- Parking Charges/Driver's Allowance
- Deluxe Hotels with Breakfast at Gangtok & Lunch + Dinner Included at Lachen & Lachung.
- Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing. Please brief to guest that vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis)
Package Exclusion
- Air Fare / Train fare.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, Entry fees, Guide charges, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), porterage.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to an increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Room Heater
- Travel Insurance
- GST 5% Extra
Terms & Conditions
NOTE: -Your Complete Travel Planner is to let the country guide our experiences and not to live by a strict itinerary. If unexpected events arise, we may change plans to take advantage of the situation or deal with an issue. However, we will do all we can to offer you everything that is on the schedule. Please be flexible and allow the program to unfold.
CLOSING DAYS OF SOME OF MONUMENTS MENTIONED IN ITINERARY:
- Note - Valid ID Proof (Voters Card / Passport / Driving Licence, Only) will be mandatory with 4 copies of recent passport size photos for getting the Tsomgo Lake / Baba Mandir / Nathula Pass / Lachen / Lachung permits.
- The company does not have any liability if the tour is canceled or itinerary changed during the tour due to any unpredictable event. ?
- The company does not cover insurance in case of any accidents or loss of belongings, etc.
- All trips subject to weather conditions.
- Northeast being hilly area please be noted that guests might face electricity and water problems if the weather conditions are not good.
Child Policy:
- Child Below 5 yrs complimentary
- Child 5 -10 yrs without an extra bed as mention in cost column (CNB = Child no Bed)
- Child 5 -10 yrs with extra bed as mention in cost column (CWB = Child with Bed)
- Above 10 years / Extra adult with an extra bed sharing room are same & charged as per (EPSR)
- Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced if asked by the hotel.
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to an increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure
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About Vehicles:
- We provide exclusive vehicles in our packages.
- A/C Santro /Wagon / Alto for 1-3 Pax including child
- Non-A/C Sumo / Max / Hard top Jeeps for 4-8 pax.
- Innova / Scorpio / Xylo / Tavera for 6 pax including child.
- If the guest is booked for luxury vehicles, Innova / Scorpio / Xylo / Tavera will be provided as per the availability.
- Only 06 heads are allowed in 1 Innova / Xylo including child. In case the number of heads traveling increases, then the guest will have to take another vehicle.
- In one Sumo / Max, only 08 heads are allowed including child. If the number of heads traveling is more than 08, then the guest will have to take another vehicle
- In case the guest is opting for Innova / Scorpio inform the guest to travel light with minimum baggage of one piece per person. In the case of excess baggage, the guest will have to opt for an extra vehicle for carrying the excess baggage. The cost for this will be borne by guest directly
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About Hotel:
- Check-in 13:00 hrs. / Check-out time is 11:00 hrs.
- The tourism infrastructure in Sikkim & Darjeeling is not very developed and one should not expect or compare it with the standards of plains & other developed destinations there is always scarcity of water and power in the region and so you would come across a situation like water (hot) being supplied on time basis – morning & evening
- All the accommodation are in Hill area Destination will be Non-A/C
- Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced if asked by hotel
- A valid photo ID proof for all guests staying at the hotel is mandatory
- For Extra adult in the room, we will provide an extra bed (wherever possible), but most of the hotels only provide extra mattresses or roll out beds. Most of the hotels have no provision of an extra bed
- The operator reserves the right to re-arrange itinerary to suit hotel availability without changing the total number of days in each destination and without compromising any services.
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About Transport:
- If arrival of guest is by train at NJP Railway Station, please be informed that our executive will be there to receive the guest at the New Exit Gate (Near Escalator) or arrive at Bagdogra Airport our executive will be there with the PLACARD at Exit Gate on the Airport
- The guest should always keep cool with the drivers as they are not tourism educated and come from different remote villages
- As there is a shortage of space for car parking in the entire Sikkim & Darjeeling region – guest will have to wait at the Lobby in time for the vehicle to start their sightseeing/transfers
- We would appreciate, if the guest does not lend their ears to the drivers as most of the time they misguide the passengers. In such instances, we would request them to contact our executive
- On arrival of guests, we will provide mineral water, small kits, local tour co-coordinator number & service voucher. Our representative will brief the total tour itinerary to the guest
- As most of the services are on point to point basis, it is obvious that the drivers would also keep changing. Keeping this in mind please ensure that you do not leave your belongings in the vehicle as there is very little possibility of getting them back. Always check your baggage before leave the vehicle
- In this sector the same vehicles will not be providing for the entire tour, it will be changed sector-wise. So we request you to inform the same to your guest to avoid any circumstance
- If any tourist spot do not complete which falls on closing day & if they want to do the same on next day then they have to pay the extra cost for the vehicle
- If guests want any changes in their sightseeing schedule they should be informed to our executive previous day before 16:00 hrs, after that no changes are allowed. If the guest informs after 16:00 hrs it will be considered as a cancellation with no refund or guest will pay extra cost for rescheduling the sightseeing
- In case the guest is opting for Innova / Scorpio inform the guest to travel with minimum baggage (one baggage per person). In the case of excess baggage, the guest will have to opt for an extra vehicle for carrying the excess baggage. The cost for this extra vehicle will be born by guest directly
- Only 06 heads are allowed in 1 Innova / Scorpio / Xylo including a child and 08 heads are allowed in 1 Sumo / Max including child. In case the number of travelers increases, then the guest will have to opt for the additional vehicle with an extra cost which is directly payable by the guest on spot
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Terms & Conditions:
- Every tourist should send a Xerox copy of their voter’s identity card or passport and three passport size photographs at least ten days before the tour starts. Tourists should carry their id cards at all times during the tour.
- Company does not have any liability if the tour is canceled or itinerary changed during the tour due to any unpredictable event
- Company does not cover insurance in case of any accidents or loss of belongings, etc
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Notes - :
- Permit require for Tsomgo Lake. It is mandatory that guests should carry 04 copies of passport size photograph, original photo ID proof with photo copy(identity card – Voter ID card/Passport/Driving License, etc) for processing the permit.
- The permit also requires traveling to North Sikkim (Lachung & Lachen). Requires 02 more copies of passport size photographs along with original photo ID proof.
- The hotels will be confirmed as per the room availability. Otherwise, we will confirm a similar category.
- The rates quoted in the packages are on per person basis, valid for Indian nationals & till 31st Mar of the current year (High seasons surcharge 25% will be applicable from 20TH Dec – 05TH Jan)