North & West Sikkim
Organic Hills
In the lap of Mother Nature, Sikkim is like a beautiful baby of the North-Eastern states in India. This small state has so much to offer that it sometimes surprises the visitors. Adventure, nature, spiritualism, culture and most importantly peace of mind, Sikkim is one of those places that some might call too good to be true. However, the fact remains, there exists a place as unbelievable as Sikkim that makes all the wishes of an avid traveler come true. In our 7N/8D tour, we offer the chance to explore the lesser-explored part of Sikkim i.e., North Sikkim. This tour guarantees to take you on a journey of a fairytale land where landscape and terrains and ambiance are such that you may not want to return.
NORTH & WEST SIKKIM
Destinations & Night Stays (7 Nights \ 8 Days)
(Kindly refer to the below itinerary for details )
- Arrival At: NJP
- Gangtok - 3 Night (Oriyan Star / Similar)
- Lachen - 1 Night (Snow Leopard Homestay / Similar)
- Lachung - 1 Night (Bayul Homestay / Similar)
- Pelling: 1 Night (Hotel Himalayan / Similar)
- Darjeeling: 1 Night (Hotel Tibet Home / Similar)
- Departure From: Gangtok
Itinerary Highlights
Stay at Gangtok
Day 1: Arrival at NJP/IXB – Gangtok (125Km / 5Hrs Apx)
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport, meet and greet our representative who will transfer you to Gangtok (5,480 ft.). On arrival, check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure. An overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
Meals Included:
- Dinner (Veg/N. Veg)
Stay at Lachen
Day 2: Gangtok - Lachen (130 Km / 8 Hrs Apx.)
In the morning, we will drive to Lachen (9,400 ft, 118 km). On the way, we will visit the Seven Sister Waterfalls. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant on the way. Check-in at the hotel in the late afternoon. An overnight stay at the hotel in Lachen.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch (Veg/N.Veg)
- Evening Snacks
- Dinner (Veg / N.Veg)
Stay at Lachung
Day 3: Lachen – Gurudongmar Lake (40 kms each side) – Lachung (44 kms/2 hrs)
Today morning, we will drive towards Gurudongmar Lake (17,000ft). Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest situated lakes in North Sikkim. The altitude here is may cause breathing problems so be careful. Later return back to the hotel and leave for Lachung. Enjoy an overnight stay at Lachung.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch (Veg/N.Veg)
- Dinner (Veg / N.Veg)
Stay at Gangtok
Day 4: Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion (21 km each side) – Gangtok (118 kms/6 hrs)
After breakfast in the morning, we will proceed to Yumthang Valley which is also known as the Valley of Flowers (11800 Ft / 3598 Mts / 25 Kms / 1 ½ hour one way). On the way back, we will visit the hot spring which is considered to have medicinal properties. Later return back to hotel & leave for Gangtok. An overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch (Veg/N.Veg)
- Dinner (Veg / N.Veg)
Stay at Gangtok
Day 5: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir
After breakfast in the morning, we will start an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) and Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.), which are about 55 km one way from Gangtok city. After exploring the lake and the temple, return back to your hotel in Gangtok for an overnight stay.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch (Veg/N.Veg)
- Dinner (Veg / N.Veg)
Day 6: Excursion to Ravangla and drop to pelling
After breakfast in the morning, you will start an excursion to Ravangla & Pelling, for sightseeing of Buddha Park, and in pelling Kanchenjunga Fall, Sky Walk, Rambi Orange Garden which is on the way from Gangtok city. After exploring then drop to your hotel in Pelling for an overnight stay.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch (Veg/N.Veg)
- Dinner (Veg / N.Veg)
Day 7: Pelling to Darjeeling
After breakfast in the morning move for sightseeing of Pelling Sangachoeling Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, King’s Palace & Bird Century, and then you will move towards Darjeeling After exploring then drop at your hotel in Darjeeling for an overnight stay.
Day 7: Departure from Darjeeling – NJP/IXB
Wake up early on this day (4 AM) and start the journey to the top of the famous Tiger Hill in Darjeeling. Witness the mesmerizing sunrise shedding golden light on the peak of Kanchenjunga. After this, visit the Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery. Have your breakfast. Go for another round of sightseeing, covering major attractions like Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Ropeway, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, Tensing Rock, and Japanese Temple after covering all the sightseeing get transferred to the airport or railway station as the Organic Hills tour package comes to an end.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Tour and Services ends.
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
Payment and Cancellation terms
• Full payment has to be paid at least 30 days prior to departure.
• For bookings less than 30 days prior to the date of departure, full money is to be paid at the
time of booking.
• Tickets & Tour Documents would be issued 4 days prior to the date of departure.
Cancellation/Amendments:
AMENDMENTS / CANCELLATIONS
If the Client is willing to amend or cancel his/her booking because of whatsoever reasons
including death, accident, illness, or any other personal reasons including non-payment of the
balance payment, the Company is liable to recover Cancellation charges from the Client:
When a Cancellation Is made Cancellation Charges per person on or before 30 days prior to the departure of the Tour Initial deposit amount, 29 -15 Days prior to the departure of the Tour 50%of the Total Tour, Cost 14 days or less prior to the date of departure or a "No Show " on the tour 100%of the Total Tour Cost.
Any amendment in the original booking has to be given to us in writing. All changes will be processed only after the receipt of the same by the Company. However, if any of the amendment requests results in the cancellation of one or more services, then the Company is liable to recover cancellation charges as indicated in the above-mentioned table.
The above-mentioned cancellation charges are applicable only against the main Tour and optional tours published by the Company. If the Client has booked any other services such as air/train tickets or any third-party product, then the Company is liable to recover cancellation charges as per cancellation terms of respective airline/railways or the cancellation terms of a respective third party. The Company is also liable to recover its service charges against booking and canceling such services for the Client.
REFUNDS
Refunds (If any) for amendments and/or cancellations will be paid directly to the Client for booking made directly with the Company by way of Demand draft/Crossed cheque/ Cash at the discretion of the Company. For Bookings routed through our Preferred Sales Agents or Travel agent, the refunds will be routed through them. It would at least take 30 days to process refunds. There is no refund payable for any unutilized services (e.g. Meals, Entrance Fees, Optional Tours, Hotels, and Sightseeing, etc.) for any reason whatsoever.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All domestic Hotels/Transport rates are based on the current tariff & subject to change without prior notification; the revised rates will be charged extra. All arrangements made by Pahariyan Tourism Pvt. Ltd. are in the capacity of an agent only. Pahariyan Tourism Pvt. Ltd. will not be liable for claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents, injuries, delayed or canceled flights & acts of force majeure.