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sikkim - 12N-13D
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A beautiful hill station enriched with divine culture and lively people; Sikkim is truly the perfect get away from your busy schedules. Adorned with ancient landmarks, local cuisine, and hills, and keeping in touch with their heritage, plan a trip to this hill station with your loved ones. Sikkim is also home to glaciers, alpine meadows and thousands of varieties of wildflowers. Steep paths lead to hilltop Buddhist monasteries.

sikkim - 12N-13D Itinerary

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  • Meet and Greet on arrival and transfer to Gangtok - The Capital of Sikkim. After arrival in Gangtok, we check-in at the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends), following which the rest of the day can be spent at leisure. Overnight stay in Gangtok

  • Today we go on an excursion drive to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, which is 55 km one way from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok. Important Note on Tsomgo Lake: ❖ In case the travel permit is not given by the tourism department due to landslides or bad weather conditions, we will arrange for an alternate sightseeing ❖ During the rush period, guests may be required to wait at the 2nd Mile checkpoint for the travel permit to arrive. It may take 30 - 45mins for the permits to arrive. Guest patience is highly appreciated About Nathu La ❖ Optional: Ride to Nathu La at additional cost, (rate varies seasonally Min 4000 Max 6500) subject to availability of permits. ❖ Closed on Mon. ❖ Nathu La permit is always issued on a sharing basis with other travellers. ❖ The cost of a confirmed permit is non-refundable under any circumstance, including natural reasons, VIP / Army movement or even vehicle breakdown.

  • After breakfast, we transfer from Gangtok to Lachen. En route guests can stop over at Naga Falls. Lunch can be had at Mangan. After arrival in Lachen, we check-in at the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends) following which the rest of the day can be spent at leisure.

  • We leave for Gurudongmar Lake early in the morning at 3:30 AM. Breakfast can be had at a local cafe in Thangu. After breakfast, we drive further to the Lake. After the tour, we return to Lachen for lunch. Post lunch we transfer to Lachung. Overnight in Lachung Optional: Ride to Kalapatthar at additional cost

  • After an early breakfast we depart early to visit Yumthang Valley. Yumthang Valley, popularly known as the 'Valley of Flowers' is a nature sanctuary with rivers, yaks and grazing pasture on rolling meadows surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Lachung (Vehicle Service Ends). Overnight in Lachung. Optional: Ride to Zero Point at additional cost

  • After we check out of our hotel in Lachung and transfer to Gangtok. After arrival in Gangtok, we check into the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends), following which the rest of the day can be spent at leisure. Overnight in Gangtok

  • After breakfast we start a leisurely tour of Gangtok town covering Tashi View Point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Ban Jhakri Falls, Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sunday and Govt. holidays), Do Drul Chorten, Handicraft Emporium, (closed on Sunday and Govt. holidays) and Flower Show. After the tour, we return to the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends) following which the rest of the day can be spent at leisure. Overnight in Gangtok.

  • After breakfast, we depart for Pelling. The journey to Pelling is long and tiresome, however, it is more than made up because of the beautiful views along the drive. After arrival in Pelling, we check into the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends). Overnight in Pelling. Optional: Via Namchi Chardham and Samdruptse at an additional cost of Rs. 2500 per car

  • This day is reserved for a leisurely tour of Pelling town and its surroundings. We visit the famous Pemayangtse Monastery, Sky Walk and Rabdentse Ruins. We also visit Khecholpalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Fall and Rimbi Waterfall. After the tour, we return to the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends). Overnight in Pelling. Optional: Visit Singshore Bridge at an additional cost.

  • After Breakfast, we check out of our hotel in Pelling and transfer to Darjeeling. Lunch can be had en- route. After arrival in Darjeeling, we check-in at the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends). Overnight in Darjeeling.

  • Early Morning at 04:00 AM we visit Tiger Hill, famous for sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga. We then return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we visit The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursday), PNZ Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), Tibetans Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), Japanese Temple and Peace Pagoda. Later, we visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After the tour, we return to the hotel (Vehicle Service Ends). Overnight in Darjeeling. Note: Sunrise tour to Tiger Hill is subject to availability of passes from Darjeeling Traffic Police. Optional Tour: Ride to Darjeeling Toy Train

  • After breakfast, we go on an excursion trip to Mirik. In Mirik guests can enjoy a boat ride on the manmade Sumendu Lake, Mirik is also famous for its many tea gardens and the drive-through them is simply breathtaking. Guests can also visit Pashupati Nagar in Nepal. Pashupati is famous for imported goods from China and is a shoppers’ paradise. After lunch, we return to our hotel in Darjeeling (Vehicle Service Ends) following which the rest of the day can be spent at leisure. Overnight stay in Darjeeling. Please Note: Indian tourist vehicles are restricted from entry into Pashupati Nagar. Guests will have to hire a Nepali cab at an additional cost from the border check post.

  • Morning is free for the guest for packing & personal activities. After breakfast transfer to New Jalpaiguri Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) for the onward journey back home.

Activities

  1. Drive to Tiger Hill – Darjeeling

  2. Tashi View Point

  3. Baba Mandir Excursion

  4. Lamahatta Eco park

  5. Sky Walk – Pelling

  6. Boat Ride - Mirik

  7. Nathula Pass (Optional)

  8. Yak Safari (Optional)

  9. Mountain Biking (Optional)

  10. River Rafting (Optional)

  11. Ride to Zero Point-Yumthang Valley (Optional)


What’s Included

  1. All Internal transfers

  2. Fuel Charges & Driver Allowance.

  3. Hotel Accommodation

  4. Meal plan – As per the Itinerary

  5. Sightseeing & Transfers according to the Tour Itinerary Details.


Things to Carry

  1. Travel documents

  2. Vaccinations

  3. Hotel Reservation Information

  4. Carry-on Cash

  5. Credit Card with Zero Transaction Fees (if required)

  6. Sanitizer

  7. Comfortable & good walking shoes

  8. Wind cheater- in case of short rains or a small travel umbrella

  9. Warm comfortable clothes, packable Towel

  10. Day pack/Backpack for day trips

  11. Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Cap or hat

  12. Universal power adapters

  13. Portable charger/power banks

  14. Medication

  15. Take care of your belongings at all places

  16. Don’t carry expensive jewelleries or watches


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