8 Days Sensational Sikkim Tour Itinerary
Pelling- When you arrive at Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station, take a quick transfer to Gangtok.
- Don’t forget to take photos of the beautiful Teesta River along the way.
- When you arrive in Gangtok, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
- In the evening, you can go to Gangtok’s MG Marg to buy souvenirs and treat your taste buds to authentic Sikkimese cuisine.
- Stay at a hotel in Gangtok for the night.
- After breakfast, get ready for a full day of sightseeing.
- Visit Places like – Rimbi Waterfall, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kanchenjunga Waterfall, Khecheopalri Monastery, Rabdentse ruins, Pemayangtse Monastery, Darap Valley, Helipad Ground & Rimbi Orange garden.
- Enjoy your dinner & overnight stay at Pelling.
Gangtok - Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel after waking up to a beautiful morning in the mountains.
- Prepare to board your transfers to Lachen, a charming hamlet in North Sikkim.
- As you drive along the North Sikkim Highway, you will pass several small waterfalls.
- The road to Lachen passes through the lovely town of Chungthang, near Kanchenjunga National Park, where you can see the confluence of two rivers, the Lachen Chu and the Lachung Chu.
- After arriving in Lachen, check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing and admiring the scenery.
- Lachen overnight stay and dinner.
Gangtok- After breakfast, proceed on a day trip to the stunning Tsomgo Lake.
- Oval in shape, Tsomgo Lake is a glacier lake. Brahminy ducks and other migratory birds live there. The lake’s catchment area is covered in alpine woods. On the lake’s edge, there is a modest Shiva temple as well.
- Travel 17 miles past Tsomgo Lake to Baba Mandir.
- Baba Mandir is the colloquial name for Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple. In honour of Baba Harbhajan Singh, an Indian Army soldier, this temple was built. It is encircled by mountains on all sides, and the views are breathtaking. If you’re lucky, this area will have heavy snowfall, especially in the winter.
- Return to Gangtok.
- Stay the night in Gangtok.
Lachung- Drive via Chungthang town to reach Lachung (8858 feet). Start your trip after eating breakfast. North Sikkim’s Lachung hamlet is encircled by majestic snow-capped mountains and lush alpine meadows. It deserves praise for its tranquil vegetation and natural beauty.
- Stop for lunch in the lovely tiny village of Chungthang along the road, where you can also see the confluence of the Lachen Chu and Lachung Chu rivers.
- The area is covered in many types of flowers during the summer and monsoon seasons.
- Midway through, have lunch.
- When you get to Lachen, take a transfer to the hotel.
- Enjoy your meal and your stay in Lachen.
Lachung- The Buddhist Lachung Monastery was built in the 19th century in the village of Lachung.
- Breakfast is followed by a trip to Yumthang Valley (valley of flowers).
- Yaks graze in Yumthang Valley in the summer, and Yetis use it as a playground in the winter.
- Rhododendrons, primulas, poppies, iris, and other flowers are in bloom throughout the neighbourhood.
- Visit the Hot Spring on the way back from the valley.
- After returning for lunch, you’ll be transferred to Gangtok.
- Have fun while you’re in Gangtok.
Gangtok- After your breakfast this morning, you will start your journey to explore Gangtok Local Spots.
- Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Center, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours).
- Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Bagdogra- After breakfast, proceed to NJP station / Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
- Board your train/flight for your destination with unforgettable memories.
- Have a great journey towards your hometown.
Package Options
8 Days Sensational Sikkim
8 days 7 nights
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INR 38,627.94
INR 20,050
Price Per Adult
Price Includes
- Stay
Stay on a double and triple sharing basis in hotels depending on the group size.
- Meals
Breakfast from day 2 to the last day as per the itinerary
- Transfers
Railway Station/ Bus Stop/ Airport pick up and drop will be done as per the arrival time
Comfortable, neat and clean vehicle like Sedan/SUV/TT will be provided as per the group size
Experienced and Professional driver for the entire tour - Sightseeing
Sightseeing in a comfortable and sanitized vehicle as per the itinerary
Pickup and Drop
IXB Airport/ NJP Railway StationSikkim, India
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- The booking confirmation email is sent to the traveler’s registered email address within 24 business hours, after the payment is done.
- In any unfavourable circumstances, if the booked slots are not available before the confirmation email is sent, then other available slots shall be offered & booked as per the traveler’s consent and an updated email will be sent to the traveler’s registered email address .
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- In case of private booking, the minimum number of people required is 2.
- Any meals; other than the ones mentioned under the inclusions, will be considered as an exclusion of the package.
Entry fee to the monuments and camera charges are not included in the package. - Any personal expenses like shopping, porter charges, tips or rewards, laundry, meals or drinks other than specified etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost.
- Price mentioned shall vary during the seasonal or special dates such as Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas and New Year weeks.
- Any personal expenses like shopping, porter charges, tips or rewards, laundry, meals or drinks other than specified etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost.
- Any additional cost occurrence happening due to bad weather conditions, flight cancellation, insurrection etc are not included into the package.
Applicable GST to the booking amount will be charged. - In case of addition of new member to a booked package, the applicable difference amount should be borne by the client depending upon the amendment in the package.
In tour packages, children with the age 8 years and more will be considered Adults only.
Package price may fluctuate subject to any amendments in services/hotels. - Hotel bookings are subjected to their availability, and will be booked accordingly. In case of unavailability, a similar category accommodation will be provided to the traveler.
In case of any irregular disturbance or unfortunate conditions such as bad weather, insurrection/political unrest etc; we as an organization reserve the right to reorganize the planned itinerary without making any changes to the duration and quality of services. - It is mandatory for the traveler to carry a valid address proof such as Aadhar card/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport along with them during the trip.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made 30 days or more in advance of the travel date will incur a 30% cancelation fee.
- Cancellations made within 15 – 30 days will incur a 50% cancelation fee.
- Cancellations made within 0-15 days will incur a 100% cancelation fee.
- Cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances occurring due to medical ground or sickness, within 48-72 hours before the travel date may stand valid for a rescheduling to a different date of the same booking. This shall be validated through the supportive medical documents.
- Any cancellation request of the booking shall be entertained only till 1800 Hrs.
- If the booked accommodation type lies in 4-5 star category then the charges and timeline may vary depending upon the property’s regulations.
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- The payment terms finalized at the time of booking will remain the same and can not be changed once the booking is done.
- 100% advance of the total booking value shall be paid well ahead of the travel date adhering to the finalized payment terms.
FAQs
You can fly to Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri(WB), then take the taxi to Gangtok. Alternatively, you can take the train to New Jalpaiguri then take the taxi to Gangtok.
There are many religious places in Sikkim which are sacred sites for people from all faiths and religions. Some of the most famous religious places in Sikkim include Gahesh Tok, Siddheshwara Dham and numerous places of worship across faiths throughout the state.
You can talk to a travel agent or you can also book a taxi from Gangtok or anywhere in Sikkim with reasonable price.
There might be some update regarding online permit in future but currently permits are not issued online. You can issue a permit when you reach Gangtok.
Adventure activities in Sikkim to be enjoyed, are many. You can hike up to the lush mountain trails, feel the high adrenaline rush while fighting fierce river rapid, or can enjoy mountain biking on the paths created by former adventure junkies. Sikkim owns some of the best trekking trails in the country, offering stunning natural vistas and exotic wildlife spotting. Along with trekking, Kayaking, Canoeing, Mountain biking, Hang gliding, River rafting and Mountaineering are some of the popular adventure activities in Sikkim.
In summers Sikkim stays pleasant and lovely. The temperature stays between 5 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius. Nights of the summers can be chilling, so it is advised to pack in some woolen clothes as well. This is the best time to visit Sikkim’s Gurudongmar Lake, Yumthang Valley, Nathula Pass, Rumtek Monastery, Khangchendzonga National Park and others are the places to definitely visit.
Yes, beyond Singhik all areas in North Sikkim require permits for tourists.
What are the places from where we can shop during the Sikkim trip?The best time to visit Sikkim is between months of March to June and from October to December
Summer: April to June ( Best season to visit Sikkim)
Monsoon: July to September ( Should Avoid during Monsoon)
Winter: October to March ( Good for adventure lovers and Young age people)
Ans: You can easily shop for the best souvenirs, handicrafts, prayer flags, woollen carpets and necessary thing’s.
MG Road Gangtok: One of the major places for shopping in Sikkim, it has many restaurants and shops to visit. You can get various types of handicrafts
Lal Bazar East Sikkim: Lal Bazaar is the important place of Sikkim’s kitchen. It is the best place where you can buy fresh organic products. You can explore the various eatables to buy.
Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms: Best place to buy authentic Sikkimese handicraft items or artwork.
The official languages of Sikkim are English, Nepali, Sikkimese and Lepcha. The language percentage of Nepali = 64%, Lepcha = 11% and Sikkimese = 11%. English is also frequently used here. Other spoken languages of Sikkim are Tibetan and Bhutia.
Sikkim cuisine is famous for its traditional taste, which is a combination of Tibetan, Nepalese and native Sikkimese food. Rice is the chief food of the Sikkimese. Some of the local dishes include momo (dumplings), thukpa (Tibetan noodle soup), gundruk (leafy dish), sha phaley, Pork curry, Chhurpi – a fermented dairy product, Ring shaped Nepalese bread, Traditional fermented vegetable products – Gundruk & Sinki and Sishnu Soup.
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