USP
Sikkim... The land of mystic beauty. The northernmost and the second smallest state of India, Sikkim is perched amidst the massive Himalayas. Mother Nature has showered her best on this tiny state guarded by the third largest mountain in the world, the Kanchandzonga. Sikkim is abundant in natural and cultural beauty. The people and their culture, the flora, the fauna and their habitat are totally different from the rest of the country. The dominance of Buddhism in evident in this cute little state where many fine old monasteries rich with frescoes, religious paintings on silk and statues of the Buddha's various incarnations are found. At an elevation ranging from 300 meters to 8585 meters above the sea level, Sikkim is a Himalayan wonderland with its lovely views and exotic orchids, and its forest-trails. A visitor to this land is fascinated by the beauty it holds, and returns with memories galore, only to come again and again to this splendid land, the land of mystic beauty... Sikkim.
Highlights
Highlights Standard
Cities : Darjeeling (3N) – Pelling (2N) – Gangtok (3N)
- 3 Night’s Stay in Cedar Inn / Similar @ Darjeeling
- 2 Night’s stay in Norbhu Ghang Retreat And Spa / Similar @ Pelling
- 2 Night’s stay in Welcome Heritage Denzong regency / Similar @ Gangtok
Highlights Deluxe
Cities : Darjeeling (3N) – Pelling (2N) – Gangtok (3N)
- 3 Night’s Stay in The Elgin / Similar @ Darjeeling
- 2 Night’s stay in Fortune Sullivan Court / Similar @ Pelling
- 3 Night’s stay in The Elgin Norkhil Resort / Similar @ Gangtok
Highlights Premium
Cities : Darjeeling (3N) – Pelling (2N) – Gangtok (3N)
- 3 Night’s Stay in Mayfair / Similar @ Darjeeling
- 2 Night’s stay in Chumbi Mountain Retreat & Spa / Similar @ Pelling
- 3 Night’s stay in The Elgin Mayfair / Similar @ Gangtok
Highlights Common
FLIGHT & TRANSPORT
- All tours, transfers & sightseeing by ac vehicle
SIGHTSEEING
Darjeeling
- Tiger Hill
- Ghoom Monastery
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Zoological Garden
- Tenzing Rock
- Mirik Lake
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Pelling
- Rembi Water fall
- Kahgchenjunga Water fall
- Khechopalri wishing Lake
- Monastery
- Rabdentse Ruins
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Gangtok
- Rumtek Monastery
- Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology
- Tshangu Lake & Baba Mandir
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MEALS
VISA & TAXES
Itinerary
Arrive at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport & depart to Darjeeling. Darjeeling in northeast India provides the perfect ambiance of a hill resort with its mild climate and laid back charm. Its verdant hills and valleys are steeped in color, and are interspersed with vast stretches of lush green tea gardens. Arrival & check in to hotel. Evening free for the relaxation.
Early morning depart to see Sun Rise at Tiger Hill - Situated at an altitude of 2,590m (8,482 ft.) and 13-km from the town, this spot has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise over "Kanchenjunga" and the great Eastern Himalayan Mountains. Even Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is visible from here. Ghoom Monastery - Called Sakya Monastery, the monastery in Ghoom is located 8 km from Darjeeling. Sakya monastery is a historic as well as significant monastery of the Shakya Order. The original monastery was built during the early twentieth century.
Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for city tour visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - A spot not to be missed is the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute created by the late Tenzing Norgay, the Sherpa who conquered Mt Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary on 29 May 1953. A display of equipment used on the climb is one of the highlights. A Zoological Garden ( Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park ) nearby has an assortment of wildlife such as yaks, Siberian tigers and red pandas who call the region their home (Closed on Thrusday), Tenzing Rock - Tenzing Rock and Gombu Rock are situated on Lebong Cart road in Darjeeling and provide a challenging experience for the rock climbers. It is also known as monkey rock. The rock is named after Tenzin Sherpa and Nawang Gombu. Tenzing Sherpa climbed the Tenzing rock in the presence of Jawaharlal Nehru without taking any safety measures. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute conducts rock climbing courses on these rocks.Tibetan Refugee Centreis a rehabilitation Centre for the Tibetan refugees in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region. The production of Tibetan handicraft is the centre's main activity. Tea Garden(outer view) - Darjeeling Tea considered to be finest tea in the world especially when it came to aroma and delicacy of taste, named the "Champagne of the East", not only has tea formed the backbone of the economy in the region, but 'Darjeeling' and 'excellent tea' have become synonymous, etc.
Proceed for excursion to Mirik Lake: It is newly started hill station in West Bengal and situated 48 kms west of Darjeeling near Nepal border with a facility of boating at MirikLake which is 1.25 kms long, it is a semi-artificial lake. Drive from Darjeeling to Mirik is via natural forest & tea garden. The main tourist area, Krishna-Nagar, is south of the lake. A 10 minute walk takes you to BokarGompa, home to Mahayana monks. One can catch the sunrise and sunset from Rameetay Dara.
Check out & depart to Pelling. Arrival & check in. Evening time free for the relaxation & you can enjoy the beauty of Pelling. The pleasant little town of Pelling is famous for magnificent view of the snow-capped mountains of Kanchenjunga. Feels like you can literally stretch out your hands and touch the peak.
Full day free for the sightseeing of Pelling Rembi Water fall - On the way at a distance of 11 KM from Pelling this water fall is just 2 KM before the Sewaro Rock garden. Kahgchenjunga Water fall - At a distance of 25 KM from Pelling it will take nearly one and half hour including the half hour stay at Sewaro Rock garden. You need to climb up little in steps to reach the foot of the water fall. Khechopalri wishing Lake-This Lake is located at a distance of 25 KM from Pelling and 9 KM from the Y junction ( other road goes towards Kahgchenjunga water fall ). This scared lake surrounded by prayer flags is worshiped by both Hindus and Buddhist. In the second part: Pemayangtse Monastery- Located at a distance of 2 KM from Pelling, this is the one of the oldest and important Nyingma monastery in Sikkim. There is an entry fee of Rs 20 to visit this monastery. At hill top from this Monastery you can get good view of Kangchenjunga and other hill rages. You can also get a distance view of Rabdentse Ruins from here. Rabdentse Ruins- At a distance of 3 KM from Pelling and within 1 KM distance from Pemayangtse Monastery there is the ruins of the fort or palace of second capital of Sikkim. This place is well maintained and preservedby Archaeological survey of India.
Check out & depart to Gangtok. Arrival & check in. Evening free for the relaxation. Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim. It is an incomparable hill resort of northeast regions of India and it is one of the most frequently visited places in India. Gangtok is situated on the ridge of a hillock at an altitude of 1,700 metre.
Today cover local sightseeing of Gangtok Rumtek Monastery, Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology, Do DrulChorten, Govt. Institute of Cottage Industry, Flower Show.
Today excursion tour to Tshangu Lake & Baba Mandir- A Lake is nestled amidst high peaks at an altitude of 12,400 ft. On winters, you will be able to witness the lake in a frozen state. Spend some time enjoying the beauty nature; you can also enjoy a yak ride, take pictures. We drive back to a fabled Baba Mandir. This is basically a temple of an army Captain Harbajan Singh who mysteriously vanished from the army camp but later is believed to have turned invisible but absolutely present who still continues his duty as an army officer and protects the border army from any unanticipated events.
Check out & depart for the NJP Rly Station / Bagdogra Airport for the further destination.
After breakfast check out & transfer to Lachung (8610 ft). Lachung is a very small town with scattered settlements, dominated mostly by Bhutias. There is also an army cantonment for the border protection. You can visit monastery, handicraft centre, go around for village. On your way visit Singhik View point, Seven Sister Waterfalls, Naga Water Falls. Lunch on the way. Check-in to your hotel on arrival. Overnight in Lachung.
After breakfast embark on an excursion trip to Yumthang-valley-At 24 kms from Lachung lies Yumthang, the rightfully called the Valley of Flowers as in Flowering season there blossoms vivid colours of variety of Rhododendrons, chimals and blue poppies, while you see the flower bed in summer, you see snow bed in the winter. On your way back visit Hot Spring. Afternoon could be spent interacting with the local people / visit to the local market. Overnight at Lachung.
After breakfast take the return transfer to Gangtok. Enroute see Bheema & Twin Falls. Check-in to your hotel on arrival. Overnight in Gangtok.
Hotel
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Norbhu Ghang Retreat And Spa
2 Night(s)
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Welcome Heritage denzong regency
3 Night(s)
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The Elgin Mount Pandim
2 Night(s)
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The Elgin Norkhil Resort
3 Night(s)
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Chumbi Mountain Retreat Spa
2 Night(s)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Meet and greet services at the airport and all transfers and ferry tickets as per itinerary
- Accommodation on CP basis with daily breakfast (Except breakfast on day of arrival)
- Any other meals only if booked as per indicated rates in the meal plan.
- Entry tickets, permits and ferry tickets to all places which are included in the itinerary
- All transfers by AC Car except at Neil Island.
Exclusions
- Vehicle at disposal is not provided.
- Any personal expenses. Room service and special orders Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages not included
- Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the suggested tour itinerary not included. Any excursions mentioned as optional extra are also not included.
- Camera Tickets, Guide Charges are NOT INCLUDED in the mentioned cost of Sightseeing & Transfers.
- Any meals not mentioned in the meal plan, laundry, telephone calls, and incidentals.
- Air tickets are NOT included
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions. Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, and vehicle malfunctions, political disturbances etc.
- Govt. Service Tax (9.00% GST) extra as applicable at the time of documentation
General Notes
- Above is just quotation, No Booking have been made
- Rooms are subject to availability at the time of confirmation
- Room Rate based on standard rooms. Supplement cost will be applicable for higher category room.
- All cost are per person based on twin sharing and traveling to 6 Person together
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice
- Any change in the number of Pax or travel dates may increase or decrease the rates
- Please note with immediate effect it’s mandatory to collect client's Pan card copy and Passport front page copy for all the payments collected.
- Your cooperation and immediate action will be highly appreciated
- According to government regulations, a valid Photo ID has to be carried by every person above the age of 18 staying at the hotel
- The ID Proof cab be Driver’s License, Voters Card, Passport and Aadhar Card (Pan Card is not valid as ID Proof)
- Foreigners/NRI’s requested to produce the passport & valid visa as Id proof on the time of check-in
- Without valid ID the guest will not be allowed to check in to the hotel and in that case hotel will not refund any money
- Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and may be chargeable by the hotel
- The standard check-in time is 2 PM and the standard check-out time is 12 Noon for most of the hotels