Sikkim Saga
7 Nights / 8 Days
Private Van Tour
Flight Not Included
₹27,950.00
Description
Accommodation
- 2 Night(s) in Gangtok at Cilantro Unwind Deliso Abode/ Magpie Libing Grand Hotels and Resorts or similar
- 2 Night(s) in Lachung at Yashshree Lachung or similar
- 1 Night(s) in Gangtok at Cilantro Unwind Deliso Abode/ Magpie Libing Grand Hotels and Resorts or similar
- 2 Night(s) in Darjeeling at Hotel Viceroy or similar
Sightseeing
Gangtok, India
- Research institute of tibetology
- Directorate of handicraft and handloom - Preserving art and craft of Sikkim
- Tibetology & Flower Show
Darjeeling, India
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
- Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Tenzing & Gombu Rock
Lachung, India
- Zero Point
Transfer
- All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by selected vehicle as per the tour itinerary.
Hotel Included
Sightseeing Included
Meal Included
Private Vehicle Included
Philosophy of the Sikkim tour:
- NRI clients have to carry their passport along with the OCI & Visa documents.
- Rates are different for the NRI & Foreign Nationals
- This destination has Long & Hilly road drives involved during the whole trip. Clients with Knee, back pain & motion sickness should note this.
- As per the transport union rules, only 6 passengers are allowed in one Innova/Xylo.
- Places like Lachung & Lachen are very remote destinations, mainly famous for the scenic beauty. Accommodation at such places are very basic & also the travel time is very hectic & the roads to this place are rough roads.
- The vehicle & driver changes every day or place wise as it is handled by the local Transport Union.
Note :
- INR 500.00 + 5% GST per vehicle per day for upgrading Xylo to Innova.
- INR 1000.00 + 5% GST per vehicle per day for upgrading Xylo to Innova Crysta. A maximum of 04 pax (Including Adults + Children) in 01 vehicle.
- The services marked with star will have to be opted for complete tour. These services are not available on make & break basis.
- INR 5500.00 + 5% GST per vehicle for Nathula Pass (Ex Gangtok).
- INR 4000.00 + 5% GST per vehicle for Yumesamdong / Zero Point (Ex Lachung).
- INR 1500.00 + 5% GST per vehicle for en route Mirik Lake.
- INR 1500.00 + 150 Handling Fee + 5% GST per person (Adult / Child of 4yrs & above) for Steam Engine (Ex Darjeeling) + INR 700.00 + 5% GST per vehicle for Toy Train Station transfer & halt charge.
- INR 1000.00 + 150 Handling Fee + 5% GST per person (Adult / Child of 4yrs & above) for Diesel Engine (Ex Darjeeling) + INR 700.00 + 5% GST per vehicle for Toy Train Station transfer & halt charge.
Day wise travel itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival NJP Railway Station - (IXB) Bagdogra Airport - Gangtok
- On arrival at NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (413 Ft / 126 Mts) will be met by our office Executive who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5412 Ft / 1650 Mts, 130 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs). Check in and over night at Hotel.
- Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2 : Gangtok - Tshangu Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion
- NRI, OCI, PIO Card holder & Foreign National are not allowed to visit Baba Mandir&Nathula Pass. They are allowed to visit till Tshangu Lake, with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 & above in number to visit Tshangu Lake. For further details, click on Entry Formality & Document Requirement. For Tshangu Lake &Nathula Pass there is no refund, after the permit is confirmed by Sikkim Tourism, due to whatsoever reason (Land slide, Heavy rain fall, VIP Movement, Health issue etc).
- After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake (12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43 Kms in 03 Hrsone way from Gangtok) & Baba Mandir (13100 Ft / 3994 Mts / 16 Kms in 01 Hrsone way from Tshangu Lake. Situated at a height of 12400 Ft / 3780 Mts / 43 Kms in 03 Hrs one way, with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the Lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. Back to Gangtok and Overnight at Hotel. (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided)
- Optional Nathula
- One can opt for Nathula Excursion by paying a supplement cost. For further details, click on Optional Nathula
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 : Gangtok - Lachung
- NRI, OCI, PIO Card holder & Foreign National will be allowed to visit Lachung, Yumthang&Yumesamdong, with a valid permit. They also have to be 02 & above in number. For further details, click on Entry Formality & Document Requirement. For Lachung&Lachen there is no refund after the booking is confirmed whatsoever. Pick from Gangtok Hotel and transfer to Lachung (8000 Ft / 2439 Mts, 124 Kms / 05 ½ to 06 ½ Hrs). On the way visit Tashi view point, Seven sister’s water fall ((Subjected the vehicle take the normal route. This sightseeing points are included on complimentary basis & in case of diversions these points will be missed. There will be no refund in such case)). Overnight at Hotel.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 : Lachung - Yumthang Excursion
- Early morning proceed on a half day excursion to Yumthang Valley (11800 Ft / 3598 Mts / 25 Kms / 1 ½ hours one way). Visit to Yumthang Valley is a day excursion from Lachung, which is an attraction for tourist visiting this region. The colorful Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary bloom between April to June. The soaring snow-capped peaks and herds of wandering yaks make this a Himalayan paradise. The valley is also known for its Hot spring. Although the water is quite dirty, many locals from the area visit to get themselves soaked & cured as believed. Overnight at Hotel.
- Optional Yumesamdongknown as (Zero point) (15300 Ft / 4665 Mts, 24 Kms / 1.5 to 02 Hrs from Yumthang one way)
- Yumesamdong excursion can be availed by paying a supplement cost of INR 3500.00 per vehicle. Yumesamdong located beyond Yumthang. The journey from Yumthang trudges up through the rugged mountain road. The aroma of sweet fragrance of Ezilia permeates the air. Ezilia is a plant used by the inhabitant to manufacture incense sticks.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 : Lachung - Gangtok
- After breakfast transfer to Gangtok(5412 Ft / 1650 Mts / 124 Kms / 05 ½ to 06 ½ Hrs).Overnight at Hotel.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 : Gangtok - Darjeeling
- Morning go for a half day (04 hrs) sightseeing covering Jhakri Water Falls along with Do-rul Chhorten, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday, 02nd Saturday, Local Festival and State & National Govt. holidays), Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on Sunday, 02nd Saturday, Local Festival and State & National Govt. holidays) and Flower Show. Afternoon transfer to Darjeeling (6710 Ft / 2046 Mts, 115 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs). Overnight at Hotel.
- Note :
- If the sightseeing points like Research Institute of Tibetology& Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom are falling on Sunday, 02nd Saturday, Local Festival and State & National Govt. holidays then we will include Nam Nang View Point and Enchey Monastery as an alternative sightseeing.
- Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 : Darjeeling
- Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8482 Ft / 2586 Mts at around 04:00 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sightseeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday, Local Festival and State & National Govt. holidays), Tenzing&Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday, Local Festival and State & National Govt. holidays),& panoramic view of Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.
- Note:
- If the sightseeing points like Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Zoological Park falling on Thursday, Local Festival and State & National Govt. holidays then we will include Dali Monastery and Ava Art gallery as an alternative sightseeing. If the sightseeing point like Tibetan Refugee Centre falling on Sunday, Local Festival and State & National Govt. holidays then we will include Ava Art gallery as an alternative sightseeing
- Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 : Darjeeling - Njp Railway Station - Ixb Airport
- Transfer to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (413 Ft / 126 Mts, 100 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs) for onwards connection / journey.
- Optional via Mirik - Drive via Mirik can be availed by paying a supplement cost of INR 1500.00 per vehicle.
- Included Meals: Breakfast
