NORTH SIKKIM BUDGET TOUR

About the Tour

The breathtaking view of the mountains, the fragrance of exotic flowers, the silence of the sparkling lakes and the gurgling of Teesta river makes North Sikkim a destination that no nature lover can afford to miss. This North Sikkim Tour package takes you to all the best places in North Sikkim.

NORTH SIKKIM TOUR PACKAGE COST

PRICING OPTIONS

₹ 18,000 PER PAX (Group of 4)

₹ 26,000 PER PAX (Group of 2)

PACKAGE DETAILS

Accomodation and Transport Included for the entire tour
Most meals covered during the tour (please check itinerary)
Verified, clean accommodation and reliable chartered vehicles

Places Covered

Gangtok

Lachen

Chopta Valley, Gurudongmar Lake

Lachung

Yumthang, Zero Point (optional)

Tsangu Lake

TOUR ITINERARY AND POLICIES

ITINERARY

Package Overview

Day 1

Bagdogra to Gangtok

Arrive into Gangtok by late evening after your pick up from the airport/train station.
Driving time approx.4.5 hours.

Day 2

Gangtok to Lachen

Approx. travel time 5 hours.
Lachen is the last permanent settlement en-route to Gurudongmar. It’s is a sleepy village with simple and hospitable hotels stays within the village. There are some sights off interest one can visit as out drive out from Gangtok towards Lachen.
Highlights:
• Tashi view point
• Kabi
• Phodong monastery
• Mangan (district headquarter of North Sikkim and good place for lunch stopover)
• Seven Sister waterfalls
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner included

Day 3

Lachen to Lachung via Gurudongmar lake

A day excursion to Lake Gurudongmar and return onwards to the village of Lachung. Driving time Lachen to Gurudongmar 3 hours one way. The day starts early as Gurudongmar being located at close to 18,000 feet requires an early turn around to avoid getting caught in bad weather
Note: Departure time from Lachen 4 am.
Return to Lachen for lunch by noon and proceed unto Lachung for night halt. Arrive at Lachung by late evening.
Meal Plan: All meals included.

Day 4

Lachung to Yumthang Valley and return to Gangtok

This day also covers considerable ground exploring the famous Yumthang Valley situated at 12,000 feet in the Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary.
Driving time from Lachung to Yumthang 2.5 hours one way
Places covered:
• Yumthang Valley
• Yumthang hot-spring
• Yumesamdong/Zero Point (Optional. Additional cost of Rs 3000)
Post lunch at Lachung, we drive down to Gangtok (4.5 hrs Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch at Lachung

Day 5

Gangtok to Tsangu Lake/ Nathula Pass

This is a full day starting out from Gangtok in the morning and returning to the hotel by late afternoon/ Evening.
Driving time one way to Tsangu Lake/ Nathula approx. 3 hrs.
Highlights
• Sherathang. (this is the mart where the Indo- China trade items are off loaded on the Indian side)
• Tsangu lake. (a sacred high altitude lake, and most popular tourist site for its scenic splendour)
• Nathu-la (The actual line of border territory between India and Chinese occupied Tibet also known as Tibet Autonomous Region). Rs 3000 extra charge for Nathula
• Baba Mandir. (A sacred site for the Indian Army Soldiers and the generally beautiful landscape)
Meal Plan: Breakfast at the property

Day 6

Gangtok to NJP/Bagdogra

Travel downhill the Himalayas to the plains of Siliguri/ NJP/ Bagdogra.
Driving time approx. 4.5 hrs.
Meal plan : Breakfast at the property.

COST INCLUDES

Transport : Vehicle in good condition with a reliable and experienced driver
Meals as specified in the itineraries (Veg/Non Veg preferences to be specified while booking)
All parking fees and entry fees included.
Permit Fees included. GST @5% is not included in the cost.

CONFIRMATION POLICY

You will receive a confirmation email/sms within 48 hours of booking inquiry
You will receive a payment link along with the confirmation mail. 50% advance payment needs to be made to book the tour package
You will receive a booking confirmation email/sms within 24 hours of successful payment
Full payment for the tour package needs to made 7 days prior to the scheduled start date

CANCELLATION POLICY

If cancellations are made 30 days or more prior to scheduled trip start date, you will get full refund minus Rs 500 service fee
If cancellations are made between 15 and 30 days prior to trip departure, 30% of total booking amount will be charged as cancellation fee
If cancellations are made between 14 and 7 days prior to trip departure, 50% of total booking amount will be charged as cancellation fee
If cancellations are made between 3 and 6 days prior to trip departure, 75% of total booking amount will be charged as cancellation fee
If cancellations are made less than 3 days prior to trip departure, 100% of total booking amount will be charged. No refund

REFUND POLICY

The applicable refund amount will be processed within 21 business days

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