Sikkim

Overview

SIKKIM TOUR

PLACES COVERED:

1N ZULUK > 1N LACHEN > 1N LACHUNG > 2N GANGTOK > 1N NAMCHI > 2 N PELLING

Duration: 08 Nights/09 Days Sikkim Tour ID : BTP-15

Sikkim is a state in the northeastern India. It borders the Tibet autonomous Reegion of China in the north, Bhutan to the east and west Bengal in the south. Sikkim is famous for its biodiversity, including alpine & sub tropical climate, asa well as being a host to worlds third highest Mountain Mt Kanchenzunga. One can witness the Historic Silk Route, nathula Pass in the East and to Gurudongmar lake (one of the highest lake in India) to the majestic village of Lachen ,Lachung  & Dzongu towards the North.

DAY 1 : NJP/BAGDOGRA TO ZULUK

Meet & Greet at NJP Railway statio or Bagdogra Airport and proceed towards our first destination Zuluk. Zuluk is a small hamlet located at 9400 ft on the rugged terrain of the lower Himalayas. It is for famous because of the ancient Trade Route also known as Old Silk Route trade.The journey is around 142-143 km/7-8 hours.

Stay Overnight t Zuluk

DAY 2 : ZULUK - GANGTOK 98km/7-8 hours

Post breakfast will start our journey towards Gangtok while covering Thambi Valley, stop for a mesmerizing view of Mt Kanchenzunga to the right & the meandering roads of Silk Route towards the left. After we stop at Lungthung View point / Gnathang Valley / Old Baba Harbhajan Singh Ji Mandir/Bidhan Chu Lake/Jalepla PAss/Tukla PAss/Kupup/New Baba Mandir/Changu LAke & finally to Gangtok.

Overnight at Gangtok

DAY 3 : Gangtok to Lachen (116km/7-8 hours Journey)

Post Breakfast & permit works will travel towards Lachen towards North Sikkim. On the way we will cover Butterfly Falls/Dikchu Dam/Mangan (also the gateway to North District. Singhik view point/Bhim Nala falls/Naga Falls/Seven Sister falls/Toong/Chungthang and finally to Lachen.

Stay Overnight at Lachen

DAY 4 : Lachen/Gurudongmar/Lachung (193-194 kms / 10-12 hrs approx.)

Today we will start our journey Early around 4.00-4.30am towards Gurudongmar Lake covering Thangu Valley (will take our Breakfast here) and further towards Kala Patthar (at extra cost)/Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake (situated at 17800 ft it is one of the highest lake in India & world). It is named after Guru Padmasambhava who visited around 8th Century. After a memorable time will return back to Lachen. Post Lunch will proceed towards our next destination Lachung.

Overnight at Lachung

DAY 5 : Lachung-Yumthang Valley-Gangtok

Early morning visit to Mt Katao (optional at extra cost) situated at an altitude of 15000 ft is one of the peaks of mighty Himalayas. One can witness the beauty of these mountains and neighbouring peaks upclose. Post Breakfast travel to Yumthang Valley (also known as the valley of flowers) the valley is surrounded by Snow Capped Mountains/ Zero Point (at extra cost) there is no motorable road beyond this point thus earning a name Zero Point. Back to Lachung, post Lunch return back to Gangtok.

Overnight at Gangtok

DAY 6 : Gangto to Namchi 53-54 km/5-6 hours

- Will start our journey towards Namchi. Our next destination while covering Temi Tea Garden (the only tea garden of Sikkim. One of the finest Teas of the world grows here. Stop for a picturised Beauty of the place / Samdruptse / Solophok (Char Dham)/Sai Mandir /Tarey Bhir (at extra cost) .The journey is around 52-53 km/6-7 hrs ).

Stay Overnight at Namchi 

DAY 7 : Namchi to Pelling

- Post Breakfast will travel to our next destination Darap Valley. Sightseeing at Tathagatha Tsal (Buddha Park)/Pemayantse Monastery/Pelling /Darap Valley Stay Overnight 

DAY 8 : Pelling sightseeing

Start Journey around 9.00-9.30 am post breakfast sightseeing at Rimbi falls/Khecheopalri Lake , the shape of the lake isbelived to be the foot print of Guru Padmasambhava when he roamed this land around 8th Century. The ducks & birds of the lake ensure to clean the lake ...not a single leaf floats on the lake / Kanchenjunga falls / Orange Garden. Post lunch Cherinzey Sky walk / Rabdentse Ruins.

Stay Overnight at Pelling

DAY 9 : Drop to NJP

Drop to NJP

Inclution & Exclution

Inclusion

  • Accommodation is on twin sharing basis
  • Meals : breakfast at all places
  • Transfers from one place to another
  • Sightseeing in private cars
  • Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
  • All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes

Exclusion

  • Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
  • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
  • Any kind of insurance
  • Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Policy Regarding Cancellation / No Show / Early Departure

In case of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s we must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:

30 days & prior to arrival - 10% of the tour/service cost.
20 days to 18 days prior to arrival - 20% of the tour/service cost.
14 days to 16 days prior to arrival - 25% of the tour/service cost.
10 days to 08 days prior to arrival - 50% of the tour/service cost.
07 days & less, prior to arrival or no show - NO REFUND.

Please note - Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs - in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us - a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.

In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund. Refund

In regard to refund of unused / unutilized services (which are paid for and cancelled in advance) the refund amount would be worked out on the basis of cancellation policy as described above and the money would be accordingly refunded to the person who has made the payment to us. Please note that the refund process may take 2 - 4 weeks due to banking procedures. If the refund is made to the credit card account OR to Bank account, the bank charges would be debited from the refund amount.

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