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About the tour
Sikkim has been given many names. The Lepchas, original inhabitants of the land called it Nye-mae-el `paradise'. The Limbus named it Su Khim or `new house' while to the Bhutias it was Beymul Demazong `the hidden valley of rice'.
Accommodation
OYO 8701 Hotel Silk Route Residency or Similar
2 night(s) in Gangtok
Sikkim Tourist Center or Similar
2 night(s) in Pelling
Hotel Yuma or Similar
2 night(s) in Darjeeling
Included in the price
Gangtok
- pick up and drop to airport
- • 02 – 03 Pax - All Transfer & Sightseeing by 01 NON AC Indica / Wagon r / Tata Sumo / Similar • 04 – 08 Pax - All Transfer & Sightseeing by 01 NON AC Tata Sumo / Similar & except Gangtok local sightseeing by Wagon R / Similar
Gangtok
- pick up and drop to airport
- • 02 – 03 Pax - All Transfer & Sightseeing by 01 NON AC Indica / Wagon r / Tata Sumo / Similar • 04 – 08 Pax - All Transfer & Sightseeing by 01 NON AC Tata Sumo / Similar & except Gangtok local sightseeing by Wagon R / Similar
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrival New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport - Gangtok
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Bagdogra Airport, (500Ft / 150Mts) you will be met by our local representative at who will assist you to board your vehicle to Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 130 Kms / 04 to 05 Hrs). Check in and overnight at Hotel.
Day 2: Gangtok
After breakfast, in the morning, start for excursion to Tshangu Lake - situated at a height of 12400Ft / 3780 Mts / 43Kms in 3Hrs 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)
Day 3: Gangtok - Pelling
Morning Go for a half day (04 hrs) sightseeing covering Jhakri Water Falls along with Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on Sunday) and Flower Show. Afternoon transfer to Pelling (6100 Ft / 1860 Mts, 116 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: Pelling
After breakfast we drive to Yuksom (5840 Ft / 1780 Mts, 35 Kms / 02 Hrs) on way panoramic sightseeing of Darap Village, Rimbi Water fall & Hydro Project, Khecheopalri Lake (6000 Ft / 1829 Mts), it is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake and it is believed that whatever is wished in front of the lake comes true. Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird & Kanchanjunga Water fall. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three monks) - the first capital of Sikkim. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. Evening Back to Pelling and Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5: Pelling - Darjeeling
Transfer to Darjeeling (7380 Ft / 2250 Mts, 125 Kms / 05 to 06 Hrs).Check in and Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6: Darjeeling
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 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 sight seeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Darjeeling Ropeway Ride (Ticket cost not included & will be approx INR 180.00 per person) Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & panoramic view of Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel
Day 7: Darjeeling - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport
Transfer to NJP Railway Station / (IXB) Bagdogra Airport, (100 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs) for onwards connection
Exclusions
Expand- THE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE • Government Service Tax as applicable (as on date 01/04/2012 it is 3.09%) • Cost for supplementary service, optional Tours, Up-gradation Charges, Guide, Sightseeing entrance fees. • Cost for Airfare, Train fare, Insurance Premiums, Rafting Charges. • Cost for service provided on a personal request. • Cost for personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges, tips etc. • Cost for any other service not mentioned under the “Cost Includes” head. • Difference in cost arising due to change in Taxes by the Government which will have to be collected directly ON ARRIVAL. • Difference in cost arising due to change in Fuel price (Calculation based on Petrol INR 78 per liter & Diesel INR 58 per liter) • Difference in cost arising due to extra usage of vehicle, other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary. • Difference in cost arising due to mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities like - landslides, road blockage, etc. In such case extra will have to be paid on the spot by the guest directly.
