One of the most beautiful corners of India is the North East especially for nature and adventure lovers. Filled with dense forest, pleasing climate and majestic locations, one can easily get lost in the serene beauty of North-eastern India. This corner is also one of the offbeat location of India so you tend to be away from the hustle and bustle of tourist filled destinations. North-east is suitable for almost every type of traveler whether you’re a lonely backpacker or a guy who travels with family or a group, as it has some of the most beautiful hill stations, lush greenery and exotic and rare flowers and animal species.
Tour Highlights:
- Tsongmo Lake – Baba Mandir
- Gurudongmar lake
- Yumthang Valley
- Sunrise Tiger Hill Excursion
Tour Inclusions:
- Breakfast & Dinner
- Room on Twin Sharing
- Transfers and Sightseeing
- All Permit Fees & Taxes
- Rates Valid of Indian Nationals
It plays a great role in making Incredible India even more incredible. Further in the discussion, we are going to talk about one of the destination for a north east tour package, a hill station from where you can get a spectacular view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Kudos, if you got it right. We are talking about the gateway to Sikkim i.e. Gangtok. With clouds floating by your side, you feel like you are I heaven at this extremely alluring hill station. Due to everything being just in the right amount, Gangtok can be easily listed as one of the most serene hill stations of India. We have a lot to discuss about this beautiful place and also about Gangtok tourism. So, without wasting any further time, let’s get right into it.
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Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY 01:BAGDOGRA AIRPORT /NEW JALPAIGURI RLY STATION – DARJEELING
On arrival at Bagdogra airport / New Jalpaiguri Rly. Station you will be received by our representative, who will be waiting for a warm welcome just outside of the airport (customs area)/ Rly. Station by your nameplate /your referral and proceed for Darjeeling (7,200 ft. / 95 km / 4 hours), The Queen of Hill’s. Arrivals at Darjeeling check in at your hotel. Evening free for walk in the Mall, where you will get curio and handicraft shop Overnight halt.
DAY 02: DARJEELING TIGER HILL SUNRISE TOUR ( 4 AM TO 08 AM )
Early morning get ready for an exciting excursion tour to Tiger Hill (8,500 ft), the famous sunrise point in eastern Himalaya and get the breathtaking view of the changing colour reflection over the Mt. Khnagchendzonga peak and en route back to hotel visit Batasia Loop ,this is a war memorial also visit Ghoom Monastery ,one of the oldest monastery
DARJEELING SIGHTSEEING TOUR ( 9.30 AM TO 12.30 PM ): After Refreshment proceed for Himalayan Mountneening Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), Tenzing rock, Tibetan refugee self- help centre (closed on Sunday), Happy valley tea garden, Japanese temple & Peace pagoda.
DARJEELING TO GANGTOK: Later Today in the afternoon proceed for Gangtok (5500ft. /124 km. /4 hours), the capital city of Sikkim state (Sikkim is the 23rd.state of India) which also known as most peaceful & beautiful state in India. On arrival at Gangtok check in into your hotel, overnight stay.
DAY 03:GANGTOK TO LACHUNG
After breakfast departure for Lachung (8610 ft./135km/6 hours), it has been described as the ‘most picturesque village of Sikkim’ by Joseph Dalton in his ‘Himalayan Journal’ (1855), situated in North Sikkim. Lachung is a exquisite valley town resplendent in its crown of snow-capped mountain, breathtaking waterfalls and sparkling streams. Arrival at Lachung checks in at hotel, overnight halt.
DAY 04: LACHUNG – YUMTHANG – LACHEN
After early breakfast drive up for Yumthang valley (11,800 ft. /24 km / 2 hours) excursion tour. Yumthang, where the tree line ends and the rhododendron groves cover the landscape in a surreal shade. Yumthang also called the valley of flowers as in spring wild alpine flowers carpet the land. Yumthang is also known for its hot spring, which have healing medicinal properties .Back to Lachung and Departure for Lachen (9,500 ft/135 km/6 hours).On arrival check in at hotel .Overnight halt.
DAY 05: LACHEN – GURUDONGMAR LAKE – GANGTOK
Just start to drive up for an unforgettable excursion tour to Gurudongmar Lake (17,200 ft. /56 kms.)-a sacred lake, the waters are believed to possess the miraculous powers of granting issues to barren couples. The lake freezes during the winter except at one spot believed to be specially blessed by Guru Rimpoche. Back to Lachen and drive down to Gangtok.
DAY 06: TSOMGO LAKE BABA MANDIR
Today drive up for a memorable excursion tour to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft. /39 km), this is one of the highest altitude Himalayan Lake. Most beautiful this oval shape lake almost 1 km long with its average depth 50 ft and situated in east Sikkim Himalaya. Again drive up for Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial (13,000 ft/15 km/30 minute). Back to Gangtok and evening free for M.G Marg. the popular shopping area in Gangtok, overnight stay in Gangtok.
DAY 07: GANGTOK– BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / NEW JALPAIGURI RAIL STATION
Today is the farewell day of your magnificent tour so do spare few minute of your valuable time and write to tell us how much you enjoyed the tour. Today with many wonderful memories drive down to Bagdogra airport / New Jalpaiguri Rly. Station (124 km/ 4 hours) for Delhi or Onward Destination.
Your Journey Ends
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| SEASON: HIGH (APR-JUNE & OCT-DEC) / LOW (JAN-MAR & JUL-SEP) | ||||||||||
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| GROUP SIZE | BUDGET (MAP) | STANDARD (MAP) | DELUXE (MAP) | SUP-DELUXE (CP) | LUXURY (CP) | |||||
| COST/HEAD | High | Low | High | Low | High | Low | High | Low | High | Low |
| 2 Pax | 28500 | 22500 | 30800 | 24100 | 35950 | 27600 | 43100 | 34500 | 66500 | 53500 |
| 4 Pax | 18300 | 14400 | 20600 | 16600 | 25750 | 19600 | 30700 | 24300 | 53820 | 43300 |
| 6 Pax | 14900 | 11700 | 17200 | 13400 | 22350 | 16900 | 26550 | 20900 | 49720 | 40000 |
| 8 Pax | 13200 | 10400 | 15550 | 12100 | 20700 | 15600 | NA | NA | ||
| Extra Person | 9255 | 7300 | 10810 | 8500 | 14450 | 10900 | 18550 | 14650 | 34730 | 28000 |
| Child<12yrs | 6000 | 6000 | 6600 | 6600 | 7000 | 7000 | 10100 | 10100 | 14400 | 14400 |
**Prices shown are indicative and may vary based on availability, season, and travel dates.
GST Applicable: 5% Extra on Total Billing Amount
01 AC Wagonor or Similar car for 2 & 3 Persons
01 AC Xylo or Similar Vehicle for 4-7 persons
| Standard | Hotel Potala/Doma Residency/Deep Residency or similar |
| Deluxe | Hotel Sikkim Continental/Hotel The Sikkim Retreat/The Dewachen Retreat/ Hotel Maya inn/Royal Residency or similar |
| Super Deluxe | Hotel Royal Orchid & Spa /Hotel Yangthang Heritage/Tara palace or Similar |
| Budget | Hotel Bhumsang / similar / |
| Standard | Hotel Shambhu / Hotel Pradhan Residency / Hotel Princess / similar/ |
| Deluxe | Hotel Sunflower / Hotel Yuma / Hotel 717 / Hotel Krishna Residency / similar |
| Super Deluxe | Hotel Pink Mountain / Hotel Himalayan Retreat / Hotel R J Resort / Little Tibet / Similar / |
| Luxury | Mayfair Resort / New Elgin Hotel / R J Resort / Hotel Viceroy /Similar |
*Suggested hotels are subject to availability and may be changed to similar-category hotels.*
| Budget | Hotel Sikkim Victoria / Hotel Kanchendzonga Residency / Similar / |
| Standard | Hotel Sikkim Victoria / Hotel Kanchendzonga Residency / Similar |
| Deluxe | Comfort Inn / Floret Hotel / Similar / |
| Super Deluxe | Hotel Lachung Continental / Comfort Inn / Floret Hotel / Similar |
| Luxury | Yalram Resort / Similar / |
*Suggested hotels are subject to availability and may be changed to similar-category hotels.*
| Budget | Hotel River View / Hotel View Point / Hotel Snow Point / Similar |
| Standard | Hotel River View / Hotel View Point / Hotel Snow Point / Similar |
| Deluxe | Delight Hotel / Comfort inn / Similar |
| Super Deluxe | Delight Hotel / Comfort inn / Similar |
| Luxury | Apple Orchid |
*Suggested hotels are subject to availability and may be changed to similar-category hotels.*
- Please note that vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available as per itinerary only (point to point basis- Driver & Vehicle May Change for different destinations).
- Permit require for Tsomgo Lake. It is mandatory that guest should carry 04 copies of pass – port size photograph, original photo ID proof with photo copy (identity card – Voter ID card/Pass-port/Driving License etc) for processing the permit.
- Permit also require for traveling to North Sikkim (Lachung &Lachen). Requires 02 more copies of passport size photographs along with original photo ID proof.
- All travelers (including child) must carry during tour: Original ID Address proof (PAN card not valid), child school ID card, 04 to 08 Copy Passport size photos, 02 photocopy of ID. Few places to travel in Sikkim mendatory required permit (ILP)
- As per Gangtok (Sikkim) local traffic rules 7.30 AM to 7.30 PM vehicle not allow ( No Entry) inside Gangtok city. All transfer will provide from stand to stand. So between stand to hotel and to stand has to take small car by tourist directly on spot, which is very easy available in stand.
- Tour Costs are non-negotiable and confirmation is subject to availability of Rooms
- Cost is based on minimum two persons traveling together
- Tata Indica /Maruti WagonR – 04 persons /per Car
- Tata Sumo – 08 Persons/ per vehicle Including Child
- If group is more than 08 persons than Extra vehicle will be used at an Additional cost for vehicle.
- All travelers (including child) must carry: Original ID Address proof (PAN card not valid), child school ID card, 04 to 08 Copy Passport size photos, 02 photocopy of ID- mandatory requirement for inner line permit (ILP)
- Gangtok (Sikkim) local traffic rules 7.30 AM to 7.30 PM -(No Entry for outside vehicles). All transfer will provide from stand to stand. From stand to hotel and to stand traveler has to take local taxi directly on spot, which is very easy available at the stand and taxi fare will refunded to tourist by the hotel.
- Hotel check in as per hotel check in policy. In general Sikkim Darjeeling maximum hotels check in time & Check out time is 1200hrs/Noon.
- Early check in subject to availability of rooms.
- Check your luggage/belongings/valuables/ items before you leave the vehicle or check out from hotel.
- We are not responsible or liable in any manners in case of lost/misplace/damage/ forget of anything in the vehicle/hotel.
- Check on-line all hotels used in the tour before confirming. Please carry the print out of confirmation email.
- Especial vacations is not responsible / liable in any manners for sightseeing missed due to Bad weather / road blockage/ riot / political disturbance / local issues.
- Any sightseeing / excursion / tour missed due to bad weather condition/road block/any uncertain calamities, no cash will refund / adjust in any manners.
- No refund will be made for any unused accommodation, missed meals, transportation segments, sightseeing tours or any other service. Such unused items are neither refundable nor exchangeable.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc has to be borne by the client and has to be paid by cash on the spot.
- Room allocation is done by the hotel depending upon availability at the time of check-in in the category of room as specified on your confirmation.
- No refund for the services & amenities of hotel that you find not up to your expectations.
- As per local taxi union rules in Sikkim Darjeeling Sector, vehicle will provide on point to point basis.
- Any misshapen / default cases/ any other issues all are SUBJECT TO SILIGURI JURISDICTION
- North Sikkim offers Splendid Natural Beauty of Himalayas.
- You should be medically fit to travel at an Altitude of 18000 Ft
- North Sikkim is offbeat destination only basic facilities are available Food & Stay.
- North Sikkim all travelers required to take Inner Line Permit before travel.
- For ILP all travelers required Original ID address proof (PAN card not Valid), 06 copy passport size photos.
- All travelers (including child) must carry: Original ID Address proof (PAN card not valid), child school ID card, 04 to 08 Copy Passport size photos, 02 photocopy of ID- mandatory requirement for inner line permit (ILP)
- Gangtok (Sikkim) local traffic rules 7.30 AM to 7.30 PM -(No Entry for outside vehicles). All transfer will provide from stand to stand. From stand to hotel and to stand traveler has to take local taxi directly on spot, which is very easy available at the stand and taxi fare will refunded to tourist by the hotel.
- Child free till 04 Year sharing food & bed with parents. Children between 5 to 11 years is chargeable as per child policy.
- 12 years & above are considered as adult
- If any dispute arises for child age, you will be asked to show ID proof of child (school ID card / birth certificate) and difference amount has to be paid directly to Hotel in cash
- Advance Deposit of 50 % payment along with confirmation & Balance 50% one week before arrival .
- Room will alloted as availability at the hotel- No rooms are blocked in advance
Inclusions
01 night hotel stay in Lachung
01 night hotel stay in Lachen
03 night hotel stay in Gangtok
01 night hotel stay in Darjeeling
Meals as per Package
Accommodation on twin share basis / as per requirement
All transfers & Sightseeing
All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.
Exclusions
Air Fare / Train fare.
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), porterage.
Entrance Fees & Guide charges.
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 increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
Travel Insurance.
Anything which is not include in the Tour inclusions.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation before 30 days of start date will be charged processing fee equivalent to INR 3000 per person;
Cancellations between 20 days to 30 days before start date, 35% of tour cost would be charged as retention;
Cancellations between 20 days to 15 days before start date, 50% of tour cost would be charged as retention;
Cancellations made within 15 days of start date, entire tour cost shall be charged as retention;
Bank transaction charges apply on credit card/net banking refunds;
Above policy may vary during peak season.