22934 – Dr. Himanshu Agrawal x 4 // Sikkim

Day 01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Gangtok (128 Kms. / 5 Hrs)

Meet and Greet on arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station / Bagdogra International Airport and transfer to Gangtok (5,500 Ft.). On arrival check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 02: Gangtok – Lachen (120 Kms. / 6 Hrs.)

After breakfast check out from hotel with limited luggage and proceed to Lachen (8,980 Ft.) in North Sikkim. On the way, take a break for some beautiful spots that are worth seeing and visiting like Naga Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) and Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. On arrival at Lachen, check into your hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Lachen.

Note:

• Documents for Lachen & Lachung – 02 Passport Size Photo along with Photo Copy of Photo ID Proof (Passport or Driving License or Voter ID (Pan Card & Adhaar Card is not accepted). For Children below 18 years, Birth Certificate / School Id / College Id are must. Original needs to carry while travelling.

Day 03: Excursion to Chopta Valley and Gurudongmar Lake (137 Kms. / 6 Hrs.)  

Early breakfast proceeds to visit Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 ft.) via Chopta valley (13,200 ft.) and Thangu.  Gurudongmar is considered as one of the 2nd highest lake in World, generally covered with snow from December to April or even more, and is known as the Holy / Sacred Lake. It will take approximately 3-4 hours’ drive from Lachen (One way). Afternoon back to hotel have your lunch rest of the day is at leisure for individual activities, Dinner and Overnight stay at Lachen.

Day 04: Lachen – Lachung (47 Kms. / 2 Hrs.)

After breakfast transfer to Lachung (8,738 Ft.) through the picturesque valley. On arrival check-in to the hotel, have lunch and enjoy the day as you like it. Overnight stay at Lachung.

Day 05: Excursion to Yumthang Valley and Zero Point (51 Kms. / 3 Hrs. one-way)

After breakfast drive to Yumthang Valley, which is also known as Valley of Flowers (12,000 ft / 26 Kms. / 1½ Hrs., one-way) and further drive to Zero Point or Yumesamdong (14,500 ft. / 25 Kms. / 1½ Hrs. one way), one of the highest motorable roads in Sikkim and close to Tibet Border. The road to Zero Point is quite treacherous, but the possibility of getting snow is very high as Zero Point is mostly covered by snow almost throughout the year. On the way to back, visit Hot Spring, which is considered to have medicinal properties. Back to the hotel by afternoon. After lunch free for individual activities, Dinner and Overnight stay at Lachung.

Day 06: Lachung – Gangtok (116 Kms. / 6 Hrs.)

After breakfast, transfer to Gangtok (5,500 Ft.). On arrival, check-in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 07: Hotel – Gangtok Airport

After breakfast  Transfer to Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey.

Tour Cost & Hotel Details
Premium Package

Tour Cost : INR 45,800  /- Per Person on twin / Double sharing Basis 

Cost for 12 yrs Child : INR 13,700 /- per child with Extra Mattress // INR 9,000 /- Per child without extra mattress
Cost based on 6 passengers travelling together

Presently Available airfare & Flight Details/ Revised on 31st March :
INR 27,350 /- Per person for Passengers from Indore

Please Note : Above Fares are Special Fares 

Benefits of Special Fare 

• Low Cancellation – 200/- per person per sector
• Preferred seat select
• Free Meals on Board

Guest List and Cost

• Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
• Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner in Gangtok & Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Lachen & Lachung. 
• Exclusive Non-a/c vehicle ( 02 Xylo / Scorpio ) for transfers & sightseeing. Please Note that vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis).// AC Will not run in Hilly areas
• All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
• Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS.

  Excludes

• Air Fare / Train fare.
• Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), Ropeway, porterage.
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
• Entrance Fees & Guide charges.
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
• Room Heater Charges.

• Early check in would be subject to availability, for guaranteed early check in we need to book the room one day prior

• Supplement cost : Zero Point : Rs. 4000.00 per car on the day of Excursion to Yamthang Valley , Lachung.

• The given Rates are as per 18 Passengers travelling together, rates will vary with increase or decrease of
  persons.
• Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc. (To be borne by the client, this is directly payable on the spot).
• We need Guest Name & Arrival / Departure details to process your booking.
• It is mandatory that guest should carry 72 hrs Covid Negative certificate to enter into Assam, Meghalaya & Aruanchal.
• We are not responsible if any sightseeing point missed out due to any delay of guest or any unforced incident like road blockage, landslide or earlier darkness.
• The above mentioned hotels will be confirmed as per the room availability. Otherwise we will confirm similar category hotel
• Itinerary might be re-arrange as per hotel availability at the time of booking
• Rooms provided would be the base category of each hotels if not specified
• Meals offered is assuming the guest would be having it in the same hotels where they stay & Any meals arranged outdoor OR any other restaurant en-route may attract additional charges
• Meals would be served in a pre-designated area as per the hotel’s choice / convenience.
• Maximum 03 Adults & 01 Child OR 02 Adults & 02 Children can be accommodated in a Room. However only one.
• Extra Mattress can be provided in a room.
• Consumption of the items in the Mini Bar would be chargeable and payable directly at the hotel.
• Dress code (if any) to be followed in the hotel premises and public areas as per the hotel policy if specified
  DJ, Cultural Programme, Additional Activities, Conference Facility etc. can be arranged on additional cost if booked in advance.
• Type of vehicle would be decided based on the final group strength and will be intimated before the tour starts.
• Only such sightseeing points would be covered which is accessible by the type of vehicle finalized.
• Any extra usage of the transportation may be charged additional and confirmation on the same would be subject to the availability
• Given Transportation rate may be changed if is there any major hike in the fuel price (AND OR) change in tax
  structure, however this can be advised 30 days prior to the commencement of the tour.
• Any usage of the transport services between 21.00 Hrs to 07.00 Hrs would attract an additional Drive’s Bata
  (each time) which can be settled directly with the Driver on a daily basis.
• Tea / Coffee break (if required) can be provided during transfers, the consumption of items would be at own cost, Packaged Drinking Water during the major transfers OR sightseeing can be provided on extra cost.if requested up on the time of confirmation .
• Visit of any government / private institutions other than the tourist spots is possible only if the group has obtained the prior permission from the authorities
• Entry Tickets / Activity Charges cannot be booked in advance, so guest need to purchase it directly from the counter up on arrival at the destination Tour Escort (AND OR) Tour Guide service can be provide up on prior request (subject to the availability) on additional cost
• The above mentioned rates are valid only for the requested group size and travel date, any changes in number of Pax OR date of travel may cause the change in price as well
• The given Rates are just an offer, confirmation of the above mentioned services are subject to the
  availability at the time of booking Hope the above is clear and in order,
• please feel free to contact us for further clarifications if any

Important Facts for Traveller’s:

North Sikkim (Lachung – Lachen)

Ø  All the packages start from Gangtok & ends at Gangtok.

Ø  Guest Traveling to North Sikkim (Lachung / Lachen) requires 02 copies of passport size photograph, original photo ID proof with photo copy (identity card – Voter ID card / Pass-port / Driving License) for processing the permit. Aadhar Card / PAN Card – not acceptable for issuance of the Permit.

Ø  In Lachen and Lachung most of the hotels are offering Vegetarian food

Ø  Packages are available with all meals at hotel only (on the way meals if any, Guest has to pay their own).

Ø  All guests are requested to carry minimum luggage when travelling to North Sikkim and keep the balance luggage at the hotel in Gangtok because of bad road conditions of North Sikkim especially during transshipment due to landslides and road blockages.

Ø  Meal on Day 1 of the tour to North Sikkim would start from dinner at the booked hotel. All other meals would also be available at the booked hotel only. If the guest wants to have any meal on the way, they can do so on direct payment basis.

Ø  Child below 10 yrs. and Senior Citizen is not suggestible to visit Gurudongmar Lake (17,100 Ft.) in Lachen due to high Altitude and low Oxygen Level.

Ø  Hotels available are only with basic amenities & simple food cooked by the locals and not by hotel Chef.

Ø  In maximum hotels there is no geyser in the bathroom – hot water is supplied by buckets by the hotelier.

Ø  No room heating systems are provided in the room in maximum hotels due to shortage of power, instead the hotelier provides hot water bags.

Ø  There are telephone lines but due to cable fault and weak signal, it is often out of order.  Airtel, Vodafone & BSNL operates better in this area.

Ø  Due to shortage of power the guest sometimes, may have to bear with candle light.

Ø  Once the package is booked & confirmed no refund will be entertained.

Ø  The best season for traveling to North Sikkim is Mid February to Mid-June & Mid-September to Mid-December.

Ø  Excursion to Zero point (Yumesamdong) is kept optional which the guest can avail with an extra cost. Approx. cost is Rs. 4000 per vehicle.

General Information:

Ø  Please inform your guest to maintain the timing for the sightseeing / transfers which will advisable by our executive.

Ø  The tour executive reserves the rights to make changes or omit any place of visit, if it becomes necessary due to bad weather, bad road, strike or band, security reason etc.

Ø  Kindly inform us if the guests are senior citizens or have health related issues (like arthritis, heart problems etc.) or any such matter which might need special arrangements. Some itineraries will not be suitable for them and we will suggest accordingly.

Ø  The security concerns, driver’s working hours etc. will be kept in mind while planning the tour and sightseeing. 

Ø  We try to ensure that the sightseeing points do not fall on a closing day. Incase due to inevitable situation if the sightseeing falls on a closing day, it will have to be left out. Conducting that particular tour or sightseeing point the next day will be subject to time availability.  Weather in the region is unpredictable. We have kept your sightseeing related with nature flexible.

Ø  The region’s prime tourist interest in its Nature and eco-friendly atmosphere. The facilities available here cannot be matched with other developed destinations. 

Payment Schedule

• Payment for Airfare approx. 1,75,000 on 31st March
• Package 50 % advance approx. 1,75,000 3rd April
• Balance 2,05,550 on 15th April

Cancellation Charges

• From Date of booking – 30 days        20% of tour cost

• 30 -15 Days prior to departure            35% of tour cost

• 14 -07 Days prior to departure            55% of tour cost

• 07- 03 Days prior to departure            80% of tour cost

• 02 Days/No show                               100% of tour cost

Above are the cancellation rules but we will put our best possible effort to minimize the cancellation charges.

• Check-in & Check-out time 14:00 hrs & Check-out time will be 11:00 hrs.
• Category of Rooms in the packages normally remains to base category of rooms.
• A valid photo ID proof for all guests staying at the hotel is mandatory.
• For Extra adult in the room we will provide an extra bed (wherever possible), but most of the hotels only provide extra mattress or roll away bed. Most of the hotels have no provision of an extra bed.
• Operator reserves the right to re-arrange itinerary to suit hotel availability without changing the total number of days in each destination and without compromising with any services.