9 days custom trip

Sikkim Tour

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This popular nine-day quality tour will show you the best of Sikkim attractions including Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung and Pelling. During this tour, you will see the magnificent landscapes of Sikkim including lakes, rivers and valleys. You will also visit ancient monasteries, observe traditional Tibetan culture and see daily life in depth. In addition, you will also visit Yumthang Valley, Gurudongmar Lake, and Chopta Valley. This is a great adventure for you to explore North Sikkim. At the end of your trip, you will be transferred to the airport or railway station for your flight or train back home.

Day 1 - ARRIVE AT BAGDOGRA AIRPORT – GANGTOK (120 KM / 5 HRS)

On arrival in Bagdogra Airport, make your way to your hotel in Gangtok. The remainder of the day is free to explore this beautiful city. Stay and dinner at the homestay.

Day 2 - EXCURSION TO TSOMGO LAKE & BABA MANDIR

Early morning, post breakfast, embark jeep to reach Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft), a high altitude sacred lake. It is located on the Gangtok - Nathu La highway and derives its water through the melting snows of the mountains enclosing the lake. Further, you will visit Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.), which is approximately 55 km from Gangtok. After a tiring sightseeing tour, return to the homestay for overnight stay and dinner.
P.S. : There's the slightest possibility that Tsomgo Lake might be closed due to landslide issue. If Tsomgo Lake is not open for sightseeing, we will arrange an alternative place for you.

Day 3 - GANGTOK – LACHEN (107 KM / 6 HRS)

Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave for Lachen, a tiny hamlet in the North Sikkim. During your journey, from Gangtok to Lachen, you will enjoy a small break at Naga Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) & Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. On arrival at Lachen, you will be transferred to homestay for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 4 - LACHEN – CHOPTA VALLEY – GURUDONGMAR LAKE- LACHEN

Today, follow the nerve wrenching hilly roads and head towards Chopta Valley, a relatively unexplored and untouched region in Northwestern region of Sikkim. After driving for few kilometer from Chopta Valley, you will visit Gurudongmar Lake, which is considered as sacred by both Buddhists and Sikhs. The best about the lake is despite its location it never freezes even in the peak of winter. Later, continue your ride back to Lachen homestay for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 5 - LACHEN – LACHUNG (45 KM / 2 HRS)

Post breakfast, leave for Lachung, which is 45 km from Lachen. Upon arrival at Lachen, you will be transferred to homestay for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 6 - LACHUNG – YUMTHANG VALLEY EXCURSION – GANGTOK

Post breakfast, drive to Yumthang Valley (12,000 ft), which is also known as the valley of flowers. On your way back to the hotel from Yumthang Valley, you will be visiting a hot spring, which is believed to have some medicinal properties. Head back to the resort for lunch, check ou and head towards Gangtok. On the way if the weather is clear you may get to see Mighty Khangchendzonga from Singhik viewpoint. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Rest of the evening will be free for leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok Homestay.

Day 7 - GANGTOK – PELLING (150 KM / 5 HRS) VIA CHARDHAM

Post breakfast, you will hop in the four-wheeler, which will take you to Pelling. On your way to Pelling, you will pass through some attractions of Namchi i.e. Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse & Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham). In Siddheshwar Dham, you can see miniatures of the Indian Char Dhams located in India i.e. Jagannath Dham in East, Dwarka Dham in West, Badrinath Dham in north and Rameshwaram in South. It also has 108 feet. Statue of Lord Shiva enclosed by the 12 'Lingas', a temple of Shirdi Sai Baba and an effigy of Lord Kirateshwara. On arrival at Gangtok, you will check in a homestay, for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 8 - PELLING SIGHTSEEING

Get your cameras ready as today you will be going for a sightseeing tour to Sikkim. In the first half of the day, you will be visiting Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake and Khangchendzongha waterfalls. For lunch, you will enjoy a stop at some good restaurant. In the second half of the day, you will be visiting Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, and New Helipad Ground. After the sightseeing tour, head back to the homestay for stay and dinner.

Day 9 - PELLING – BAGDOGRA AIRPORT (136 KM / 5 HRS)

After breakfast drive to Bagdogra Airport or NJP railway station for reaching your onward destination.

INCLUSIONS:

  • All transfers and sightseeing by 01 SUV (INNOVA/XYLO)
  • Guwahati Airport/Station Pickup and Drop
  • Vehicle Fuel Charges and Driver's Allowances
  • Twin Sharing Room(s).
  • All ethnic or traditional meals (Breakfast, Tea, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Services of a Local English/Hindi speaking driver during the tour.

  • Good Homestays/Ethnic Guest House

  • Sightseeing in all mentioned destinations.
  • Inner line permit for all passengers if applicable.
  • Special Permit for Border Area Visit if applicable.
  • Local guide or porter during trek if required.
  • Drinking Water

EXCLUSIONS:

  • Any expenses of personal nature or extra meals ordered
  • Air/train fare
  • Lunch and dinner.
  • Visa Fees, Tips, Insurance or Medical Fees.
  • River Cruise or Safari Charges.
  • Any Camera and monument entry fees.
  • Anything not mentioned in the above "Inclusion Part.

THE ITINERARY AND PRICING MIGHT CHANGE ACCORDING TO THE FLIGHT/TRAIN ARRIVAL, DEPARTURE TIMINGS AND OTHER MODIFICATIONS.

Terms and Conditions:

Finderbridge does not hold any responsibility for refund arising out of any natural, weather conditions, pandemic situation, man-made calamities that may occur.

Due to operational reasons, the routing of this tour may be amended. However, all the mentioned services will remain unchanged.

Finderbridge reserves the right to modify the itinerary at any point, due to reasons including but not limited to: Force Majeure events, pandemic lockdowns, strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels / flights, cancellation / re-routing of flights, closure of / entry restrictions at a place of visit, etc. While we will do our best to make suitable alternate arrangements, we would not be held liable for any refunds/compensation claims arising out of this.

The package of the tour may vary on the number of people that will be coming in the tour.

Confirmation Policy

  • Payment can be done in parts.
  • After making your first payment, you will get an email confirmation.
  • Once you make the 100% payment for your booking, you'll get the booking voucher containing all the information about your trip.

Refund Policy

The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.

Cancellation Policy

  • If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  • If cancellation are made 15 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 50.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
  • If cancellation are made 0 days to 15 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.

Payment Terms Policy

100% of total tour cost will have to be paid 10 days before the date of travel.