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Sikkim Package - Gangtok & Pelling

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Overview
A complete Sikkim package, with the modern comforts of a city in Gangtok and the reclusive getaway in Pelling. Sikkim is a majority Buddhist state and this is evident in the architecture, food and culture of the region. Located in the Himalayas, the different mountains and valleys interspersed with pagodas and monasteries form a pretty sight.


  • Tshangu Lake and Baba Mandir
  • Optional Nathula Pass
  • Sight-seeing around Gangtok - Jhakri Falls, Do-Drul Chhorten, Flower Show, etc
  • Sight-seeing around Pelling - Darap Village, Rimbi Waterfall, Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchenjunga Waterfall
  • Yuksom
  • Optional add-on - Buddha Park, Samdruptse and Sideswari Chardham
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Itinerary
Day 1
To Gangtok
Pick up from NJP railway station or Bagdogra Airport, and transfer to hotel at Gangtok. This would be around 130 km away and the drive would take around 3-4 hours. You will be climbing altitude here, so being prepared is advisable. The transfers would be done in an Innova and the vehicle is available for your disposal throughout the trip. Once you arrive at Gangtok, check-in to the hotel and rest for the night, for the upcoming trip. In case you arrive early during the day, you can explore the local streets around.
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Dinner at Hotel in Gangtok
Day 2
Around Gangtok - Tshangu Lake & Bab Mandir
Have breakfast at the hotel and visit Tshangu Lake and Baba Mandir. Tshangu Lake is located around 43 km from Gangtok, and the drive takes around 3 hours. The remote and pristine nature of the lake, surrounded by the Mighty Himalayas provide for the scenic beauty of this place. Depending on the time of the year, you can also come across snow through-out. However this also means there could be a danger of landslides in the area, in which case, an alternate option will be provided. Visit the Baba Mandir while returning from the Lake. This drive from the lake to the Mandir is 16 km long, taking an hour. Return to hotel in time for dinner, and stay overnight in Gangtok. Optional ? Nathula Pass: Nathula Pass is located on the Indo-China border, approximately an hour?s drive ahead of Tshangu Lake. You can also visit Nathula Pass before going to Baba Mandir. This is controlled by the Indian Army, and requires a permit to be issued at least 72 hours prior to the visit. Also, do not forget to carry relevant ID?s and documents when planning to visit the Pass.
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Breakfast and Dinner at Hotel in Gangtok
Day 3
Gangtok-Pelling
Go for local sight-seeing in Gangtok after breakfast: Jhakri Water Falls along with Do-Drul Chhorten, Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on Sunday) and Flower Show. After sight-seeing, move on to Pelling. Pelling is around 170 km away, and the drive takes almost 5-6 hours. After reaching Pelling, check-in to the hotel and rest up for the next day.
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Breakfast at Gangtok and Dinner at Pelling
Day 4
Around Pelling & Yuksom
After breakfast, set out to Yuksom. On the way, stop for sight-seeing: Darap Village, Rimbi Waterfall & Hydro Project, Khecheopalri Lake (6000 Ft / 1829 Mts) and Kanchenjunga waterfall. Yuksom, around 35 kms from Pelling, is the first capital of Sikkim and has a lot of historical and cultural significance. Return back to Pelling for dinner and rest.
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Breakfast and Dinner at Hotel in Pelling
Day 5
Return from Pelling
After breakfast, proceed to NJP station / Bagdogra airport to catch your train / plane back home. This drive takes almost 5-6 hours, so it is advised to leave accordingly.
Include
Breakfast at Hotel in Pelling
Day Optional Extra Add-on
Pelling - Gangtok via Namchi and Chardham
In case you would like to explore some places of historic and cultural significance around the area, you can stay an extra night at Gangtok. In this case, you will be staying at Pelling first, and visiting Yuksom. On the way from Pelling to Gangtok, you will be taken to Buddha Park (130 Ft. Statue of Lord Buddha), Samdruptse (135 ft Statue of Guru Padmashambhava) & Sideswari Chardham (a replica of Chardham Yatra built on Solophok hills).
Include
Breakfast at Pelling and Dinner at Gangtok
Inclusions
  • AC Innova on disposal from 8.00AM to 6.00 PM
  • Chocolate box on Arrival per car
  • Lunch at the City Centre upon arrival
  • Service of Icebox in Car
  • 1 Bottle Package Drinking Water per person per day
  • 1 Bottle of packed juice per person per day
  • Complimentary welcome drink at hotel on arrival (non-alcoholic)
  • Cable car ride at Gangtok (subject to availability & operational conditions)
  • Services of a file handling executive exclusively appointed
Stay
Gangtok :
Luxury Category - Mayfair Resort & Spa
Premium Category - Denzong Regency (Suite room)
Deluxe Category - Orange Village Resort OR Hotel Mount Siniolchu

Pelling:
Luxury Category - Chumbi Mountain Retreat
Premium and Deluxe Categories - Norbu Gang Retreat & Spa OR Elgin Mount Pandim
Exclusions
  • Government Service tax is extra as applicable
  • Excursion to Nathula Pass (Indo-China border) at an extra charge
  • Entry fees at the sight-seeing locations
  • Any other activity not included (e.g. rafting)
  • Any supplementary service, operational tours, guide, upgradation charges
  • Travel - Train / Air fare, insurance premiums
  • Any personal expenditure or incidentals - laundry, extra snacks, beverages or water bottles, porter charges, tips, breakages etc
  • Any difference in cost arising due to changes in Taxes by the government, fuel rates or other circumstances like mishaps, political unrest, natural calamities, etc will have to be paid directly on the spot on arrival.
Other Details
Some places in Sikkim require valid permits and documents, the details are given below:
Tshangu Lake & Nathula Pass-
  • NRI, OCI, PIO Card holders and foreign nationals are not allowed to visit Baba Mandir and Nathula Pass.
  • Minimum of 2 people are required to visit. NRI, OCI, PIO Card holders and foreign nationals are required to get a permit to visit till Tshangu Lake.
  • The following documents are required for this purpose. Please note that there is an additional cost associated with processing the permit.
    • Valid passport & visa / OCI / PIO card
    • 8 passport size photographs
  • For Indian passport holders, following is required:
  • 3 passport size photographs of each member with Name, age & gender written behind the photograph
  • Photocopy of original ID proof of each member. Do keep the original handy as well. (Any document issued by the central or state government having photo, name & address will serve this purpose - Driving license, voter ID or passport. Aadhar card and PAN card are not accepted.
  • A list mentioning the name, age & gender of all travelers (family-wise)
  • In case there is no ID proof for a child below 18 years, a written declaration is to be given from the parents.
  • There is no refund applicable for Tshangu Lake & Nathula Pass after the permit is confirmed by the Sikkim Tourism due to ANY reason.
Other details for visit to Nathula Pass -
  • The supplement cost for this varies from month to month based on the season and other factors. This will be provided on request.
  • A clear window of 72 hours with proper documents is required to obtain a permit. The permit usually gets confirmed a day prior or on the day of the journey (depending on the working of the permit-issuing office) and it is subject to permit availability as it is allotted as per lottery.
  • Nathula is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for tourists.
Other points to be noted -
  • Extra cost for pick-up and drop from Darjeeling or Kalimpong to any of these places ONE way -
    • To Phuntsholing (Bhutan Border) - Rs. 4500 per vehicle
    • To Bhadrapur (Nepali Airport) - Ts. 4500 per vehicle
  • Due to rough roads and seeing the clearance of the roads the cost has been based on 04 pax in a vehicle.
  • Regarding Cable Car Ride - During the peak / high seasons, the queue for Cable Car Ride is huge. Due to shortage of time, accommodating the cable car ride with other sightseeing becomes impossible. Under such circumstance the cable car ride gets called off. Since the ride is complimentary, no refunds will be given for the services not utilized.
  • It is advised to travel light with minimum baggage of one piece per person. In case of excess baggage, you will have to opt for an additional vehicle for carrying the excess baggage. The cost for this will be collected directly during the trip.
Gangtok
Gangtok
One of India's top holiday destinations, Gangtok fits the perfect description of a tourist getaway with its location among the fine peaks of the Himalayas, lush greenery, rich cultural diversity and a palpable heritage value . Gangtok is one of those destinations which is also highly organic in nature, where just constantly traversing the city is vividly entertaining along with a list of activities and places to keep you occupied through your trip. The city is also known to have one of the highest concentrations of foreign tourists courtesy its promise of great adventure sport activities and having a rich collection of Buddhist temples.
  • Time to visit : Oct to June, grand view of the Himalayas, soak in the Buddhist culture, beautiful monasteries, Tibetan food
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