Tropical North East

Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer – Darjeeling – Nearly 105 kilometres 3 ½ – 4 hours drive – At a height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around Mall or local Shopping centre – Over Night stay at Darjeeling.

Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia LoopBack to hotel for breakfast – After breakfast rest for half an hour After breakfast next round of sightseeing – Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area – Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

Morning Breakfast – After breakfast drive to Mirik nearly 60 kilometres / 1 ½ – 2 hours drive – The drive is through scenic roads with occasional stoppage for photography – Mirik is centred around Sumendu Lake and is known for its landscaped gardens, tea gardens, orange orchards, cardamom groves and spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges Full day excursion of Mirik Lake (Horse riding & Boating facilities are available around the lake – This high altitude lake is worth visiting due to its serene and peaceful setting – Its outskirt has many a beautiful viewpoints – The road to Darjeeling is also classic – One can also visit Pashupati Market in Nepal on the way back to Darjeeling – Back to Darjeeling – Evening free to roam around the Hotel / Resort or Mall or the Local market area – Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

After breakfast drive for Gangtok 130 kilometres, 3 – 3 ½ hours drive – Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim the 22nd state of India – The diversity is from tranquillity to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at a height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India – It is one of the most beautiful towns with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies – Check into hotel – Next city tour of Gangtok – Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, etc – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping centre – Over Night stay at Gangtok.

Early morning breakfast – Next start for North Sikkim package tour – Leave Gangtok at about 10 AM proceed to Lachung 11 9 kilometres – 4 ½ hours – 5 ½ hours – Lachung is situated at an altitude of 8600 feet – On the way stop and enjoy a few wonderful locations like Tashi Viewpoint, Kabi Lungstok, Naga Waterfalls, confluence of Lachen chu and Lachung Chu at Chungthang, Twin Waterfalls and Bhim Nala Waterfalls – Lunch break at Namok( Extra Cost ) – The roads are coloured with full bloom of Primulae, Rhododendrons and many other Alpine flowers Guest especially during spring – Guest is likely to reach Lachung at late afternoon or early evening – Check into the hotel/resort – Evening free to stroll around the village Dinner will be served at about 8 PM – Overnight stay at Lachung.

After breakfast leave for Gangtok – 125 kilometres, 4 – 5 hours drive – On the way stops at Singhik and Mangan – If the weather is fine and the sky is clear one can enjoy the view of Himalayan range with mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Pandim, Mount Kabru, mount Simvo, mount Jopuno, mount Khanchendzonga and mount Siniolchu – Various location offers a majestic view of these peaks hence photography will consume some time – The drive will be smooth due to the scenic beauty as in spring the forest cover erupts in a riot of colours as Rhododendrons, Primulae and many other Alpine Flowers are in full bloom – Back to Gangtok Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping centre – Over Night stay at Gangtok.

Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir ( New ) nearly 40 kilometers – The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep – Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all – Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour – Back to Gangtok – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – Over Night stay at Gangtok (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided).

1. Minimum Cancellation is Rs. 1000 per Head.
2. 25% Between 30-20 Days Before Tour Departure
3. 50% Between 20-10 Days Before Tour Departure
4. 75% Between 10-05 Days Before Tour Departure
5. 100% on the Same Day & No show.
6. Cancellation charges as % of Total Tour Cost.

Child Policy:

• Child Below 5 yrs complimentary
• Child 5 -10 yrs without an extra bed as mention in cost column (CNB = Child no Bed)
• Child 5 -10 yrs with extra bed as mention in cost column (CWB = Child with Bed)
• Above 10 years / Extra adult with an extra bed sharing room are same & charged as per (EPSR)
• Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced if asked by the hotel.
• Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to an increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.

About Vehicles:

• We provide exclusive vehicles in our packages.
• A/C Santro /Wagon / Alto for 1-3 Pax including child
• Non-A/C Sumo / Max / Hard top Jeeps for 4-8 pax.
• Innova / Scorpio / Xylo / Tavera for 6 pax including child.
• If the guest is booked for a luxury vehicle, Innova / Scorpio / Xylo / Tavera will be provided as per the availability.
• Only 06 heads are allowed in 1 Innova / Xylo including child. In case the number of heads travelling increases, then the guest will have to take another vehicle.
• In one Sumo / Max, only 08 heads are allowed including child. If the number of heads travelling is more than 08, then the guest will have to take another vehicle
• In case the guest is opting for Innova / Scorpio inform the guest to travel light with minimum baggage of one piece per person. In the case of excess baggage, the guest will have to opt for an extra vehicle for carrying the excess baggage. The cost for this will be borne by guest directly

About Hotel:

• Check-in 13:00 hrs. / Check-out time is 11:00 hrs.
• The tourism infrastructure in Sikkim & Darjeeling is not very developed and one should not expect or compare it with the standards of plains & other developed destinations there is always scarcity of water and power in the region and so you would come across a situation like water (hot) being supplied on time basis – morning & evening
• All the accommodation are in Hill area Destination will be Non-A/c
• Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced if asked by hotel
• 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 out 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 any services.

About Transport:

• If arrival of guest is by train at NJP Railway Station, please be informed that our executive will be there to receive the guest at the New Exit Gate (Near Escalator) or arrive at Bagdogra Airport our executive will be there with the PLACARD at Exit Gate on the Airport
• The guest should always keep cool with the drivers as they are not tourism educated and come from different remote villages
• As there is a shortage of space for car parking in the entire Sikkim & Darjeeling region – guest will have to wait at the Lobby in time for the vehicle to start their sightseeing/transfers
• We would appreciate, if the guest does not lend their ears to the drivers as most of the time they misguide the passengers. In such instances, we would request them to contact our executive
• On arrival of guests, we will provide mineral water, small kits, local tour co-coordinator number & service voucher. Our representative will brief the total tour itinerary to the guest
• As most of the services are on point to point basis, it is obvious that the drivers would also keep changing. Keeping this in mind please ensure that you do not leave your belongings in the vehicle as there is very little possibility of getting them back. Always check your baggage before leaving the vehicle
• In this sector the same vehicles will not be providing for the entire tour, it will be changed sector-wise. So we request you to inform the same to your guest to avoid any circumstance
• If any tourist spot do not complete which falls on closing day & if they want to do the same on next day then they have to pay the extra cost for the vehicle
• If guests want any changes in their sightseeing schedule they should be informed to our executive previous day before 16:00 hrs, after that no changes are allowed. If the guest informs after 16:00 hrs it will be considered as a cancellation with no refund or guest will pay extra cost for rescheduling the sightseeing
• In case the guest is opting for Innova / Scorpio inform the guest to travel with minimum baggage (one baggage per person). In the case of excess baggage, the guest will have to opt for an extra vehicle for carrying the excess baggage. The cost for this extra vehicle will be born by guest directly
• Only 06 heads are allowed in 1 Innova / Scorpio / Xylo including a child and 08 heads are allowed in 1 Sumo / Max including child. In case the number of travellers increases, then the guest will have to opt for the additional vehicle with an extra cost which is directly payable by the guest on spot

Terms & Conditions:

• Every tourist should send a Xerox copy of their voter’s identity card or passport and three passport size photographs at least ten days before the tour starts. Tourists should carry their id cards at all times during the tour.
• Company does not have any liability if the tour is cancelled or itinerary changed during the tour due to any unpredictable event
• Company does not cover insurance in case of any accidents or loss of belongings, etc

Notes – :

• Permit require for Tsomgo Lake. It is mandatory that guest should carry 04 copies of passport size photograph, original photo ID proof with photo copy(identity card – Voter ID card/Passport/Driving License etc) for processing the permit.
• The permit also requires for travelling to North Sikkim (Lachung & Lachen). Requires 02 more copies of passport size photographs along with original photo ID proof.
• The above-mentioned hotels will be confirmed as per the room availability. Otherwise, we will confirm a similar category.
• The rates quoted in the packages are on per person basis, valid for Indian nationals & till 31st Mar of the current year (High seasons surcharge 20% will be applicable from 20TH Dec – 05TH Jan)