Sikkim & Darjeeling
(10 Nights / 11 Days)

(Darjeeling 3N- Pelling 2N – Gangtok 4N – Lachung 1N)

Day 01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Darjeeling (75 kms / 3 hrs)

Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport & transfer to Darjeeling (6,950 ft.). On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

 

Day 02: Darjeeling sightseeing

Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill (8,400 ft.) to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzongha (28,208 ft. Worlds 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple. Evening free for shopping or leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

 

Day 03: Mirik Excursion (49 kms / 2 hrs one way)

After breakfast full day excursion trip to Mirik Lake (4,902 ft.) via Indo-Nepal Border (Extra vehicle charges will be applicable for Nepal Border to Pasupati Market). Mirik is famous for its man-made Sumendu Lake, Cardamom plantations and Tea Estates. (One can do Boating on direct payment basis in lake). In evening return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.

 

Day 04: Darjeeling – Pelling (80 Kms / 4 hrs)

This morning after breakfast transfer to Pelling (6,300 ft.) via Singla Check post. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Pelling.

 

Day 05: Pelling Sightseeing

After breakfast start for full day sightseeing. 1st Half tour – Darap village, Rimbi water Falls, Khecheopalri Lake & Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In afternoon start for 2nd Half tour – Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse Ruins, New Helipad Ground. Overnight stay at Pelling.

 

Day 06: Pelling – Gangtok (150 kms / 5 hrs) via Chardham

After breakfast transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). Enroute visit Temi Tea Garden, Samdruptse & Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham) in Namchi. On arrival Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

 

Day 07: Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

After breakfast start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft.) & Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.) which is 55 kms one way from Gangtok city. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

(In case of Land slide or any other reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provided alternate sightseeing.)

 

Day 08: Gangtok – Lachung (103 kms / 6 hrs)

After breakfast check out from hotel with limited luggage and proceed to Lachung (8,700 ft.), North Sikkim. On the way take a break for some beautiful spots which are worth seeing and visiting like Naga Waterfall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) & Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang and Bhim Nala Waterfall. On arrival at Lachung check into your hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Lachung.

 

 

Day 09: Lachung – Yumthang Valley Excursion + Zero point – Gangtok

Early Morning drive to Yumthang Valley (12,000 ft. Known as Valley of Flowers). On the way back, visit Hot Spring considered to have medicinal properties. Back to resort for lunch and transfer to Gangtok (5,500 ft.). On the way if the weather is clear you may get to see Mighty Khangchendzonga from Singhik view point. On arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel. Rest of the evening free for your own activities. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

 

Day 10: Gangtok Local Sightseeing + Ropeway (on direct payment)

Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre, Institute of Tibetology, Dro-dul Chorten, Enchey Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours). Overnight stay at Gangtok.

 

Day 11: Gangtok – NJP Rly Station / IXB airport (120 kms / 5 hrs)

After breakfast Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB airport for your onward journey.

Hotels Used:

Destination	Hotel Name	Room	Check In	Check Out		Night	Meal Plan
Darjeeling	Mohit	Double	18/05/18	21/05/18		03	MAP
Pelling	Hill Retreat	Deluxe	21/05/18	23/05/18		02
Gangtok	Kaarlo	Deluxe	23/05/18	25/05/18		02
Lachung	Highlanders	Double	25/05/18	26/05/18		01	AP
Gangtok	Kaarlo	Deluxe	26/05/18	28/05/18		02	MAP
Adult per person on Twin sharing					INR 38,305/- Per Adult
Adult per person on Extra bed					INR 18,800/- Per Adult

*Rate will vary with increase or decrease of persons. For kids (7, 9 yrs), you will have to pay directly to the hotel.*The above rate is valid for 06 pax travelling together in May 2018.

Supplement Cost for Nathula Pass @ Rs. 5,500.00 per car will be charged extra (Monday & Tuesday closed).

NOTE: The above mentioned hotels will be confirmed as per the room availability. Otherwise we will confirm similar category hotel.

Inclusions:

• Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
• Meal Plan (as per mentioned above).

• Vehicle: 01 Non AC WagonR (Except Gangtok Local sightseeing by 04 Non Ac Indica / WagonR) as per itinerary on point to point basis only.

• All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).

• Meal Plan: MAP (Except in Lachung in AP plan)
• Accommodation: 05 Double Bed Room + 03 Extra Bed / Roll away mattress

• Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.

• The above quote is valid for 15 days from the date of quotation. Kindly send your confirmation within the time limit or else the quoted rate WILL BE vary.

Exclusions

• 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), 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.
• Insurance.

• Anything which is not included in the inclusion.

 

Note:

• The above costs valid for Indian nationals only.
• Supplement Cost for Nathula Pass @ INR 5,500/- per car will be charged extra (Monday & Tuesday closed).
• 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.
• Permit require for Tsomgo Lake. It is mandatory that guest should carry 02 copies of passport size photograph, original photo ID proof with photo copy (identity card – Voter ID card / Pass-port / Driving License /Aadhar Card) for processing the permit. PAN Card are not acceptable for issuance of the Permit.
• Permit also require for traveling to North Sikkim (Lachung & Lachen). Requires 02 more copies of passport size photographs along with original photo ID proof.
• As Innova is low chassis car and not ideal to travel North Sikkim and Tsomgo Lake – Baba Mandir. Alternative in Luxury vehicle like Scorpio / Xylo will be provided.

About Vehicle:

• We provide exclusive vehicles in our packages.
• Non a/c Indica/Wagon R/Alto for 1-3 Pax including child.
• Non a/c Sumo / Max for 4-8 pax including child.
• Innova/Scorpio/Xylo for 6 pax including child.
• Gangtok city tour is done only by Maruti Van/Indica/Wagon R (4 people in a car).
• If guest are booked for luxury vehicle, Innova/Scorpio/Xylo will be provided as per availability.
• Only 06 heads are allowed in 1 Innova/Scorpio/Xylo including child. In case the number of heads traveling increases, than the guest will have to take another vehicle.

 

About Transfers:

• In one Sumo/Max only 08 heads are allowed including child. If the number of heads traveling is more than 08, then guest will have to take another vehicle.
• Transfer from Bagdogra/NJP railway station will be provided from 06:00 hrs. To 16:00 hrs.
• All hill destinations are 3 to 5 hrs. drive from station or airport. So, we do not recommend traveling in inadequate day light.
• In unavoidable circumstances the guest may have to stay back at Siliguri at an additional cost.
• If there is any late arrival at NJP railway station, we suggest the guest, considering their safety that they should stay back at the station. Our representative will meet and arrange their transfers at 6:00 a.m.
• Keeping in mind the road condition of any hilly region, the guest should decide upon themselves (with their train and flight timings) as to when they should start the departure transfer. We suggest a buffer time of 2 hours at least.
• All transfers from Gangtok / Pelling / Darjeeling to onward destinations will be provided either in morning from 07:00 a.m. to 08:00 a.m. or in afternoon from 01:00 p.m. to 02:00 p.m.
• In case the guest is opting for Innova/Scorpio/Xylo / Innova inform the guest to travel with minimum baggage of one piece per person.  In 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 Sumo

• The above quotes are based on Non Ac Tata Sumo’s / Mahindra Maxx / Wagon R / Indica. You must be aware that when a guest is traveling in a Non Ac Tata Sumo’s / Mahindra Maxx / Wagon R / Indica the vehicle changes every day/Sector wise & will be on contract as per the itinerary. This vehicle is not on disposal. These vehicles cannot drop the guest, to the hotel (Government rule) and will have to leave the guest, at the Taxi Stand. From the Taxi stand, the guest are shifted into local Taxi (Maruti Van / Wagon R maximum 4 pax in a vehicle) and then transferred to their respective hotels. Again the day they are going to Lachung, Lachen or Tshangu Lake and Nathula, they have to be transfer, by local Taxi, to a different stand and then get shifted into their vehicle which is a NAC Tata Sumo / Mahindra Maxx. The same exercise is vice-versa, on their return from Lachung, Lachen or Tshangu Lake and Nathula. This Taxi fare is already included into the packages price quoted. Guest may have to wait for the taxi transfer

 

• Due to vehicle-parking difficulty, most of the areas are restricted to entry of vehicle & specific time is allotted for entries. Kindly follow the time strictly as given to you. In case of delays the vehicle will have to leave the hotel area without you & get parked in a parking area. In such a case, you will have to be transferred in a Maruti Van FOR WHICH THE COST WILL HAVE TO BE BORNE BY YOU & WILL HAVE TO BE COLLECTED DIRECTLY FROM GUEST.

 

• Due to specified time, your transfer vehicle for your next connecting destination may not be allowed to enter the hotel area. Under such circumstances you will be transferred from stand to the hotel or vice versa, in a local taxi ( Maruti Vans) for which the driver ofyour connecting vehicle will make the payment. Depending upon the situation the FHE may request you to make the payment which will be reimbursed to you immediately at the next station.

About Hotel:

• Check-in 14:00 hrs. / Check-out time is 12:00 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 situation like water (hot) being supplied on time basis – morning & evening.
• Room Heater available with an extra cost Bourne by the guest directly (Except at Premium+, Premium & Luxury categories)
• 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.
• In the area almost all the hotels do not have a lift facility and in all the hotels the guest will have to climb stairs. In case if any guest is having problem of blood pressure, knee or other ailment for which they cannot climb the higher floors they will have to intimate us during the time of booking so that we can try to arrange rooms at the lowest possible floor of the hotel enabling the guest to climb the minimum number of stairs.

Important Facts for Traveller’s:

North Sikkim (Lachung- Lachen)

• All the packages start from Gangtok & ends at Gangtok.
• 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 /Aadhar Card) for processing the permit. PAN Card are not acceptable for issuance of the Permit.
• In Lachen and Lachung most of the hotels are offering Vegetarian food
• Packages are available with all meals at hotel only (on the way meals if any, Guest has to pay their own).
• Child below 10yrs is not allowed to visit Gurudongmar Lake.
• Hotels available are only with basic amenities & simple food cooked by the locals and not by hotel Chef.
• In maximum hotels there is no geyser in the bathroom – hot water is supplied by buckets by the hotelier.
• No room heating systems are provided in the room in maximum hotels due to shortage of power, instead the hotelier provides hot water bags.
• 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.
• Due to shortage of power the guest sometimes, may have to bear with candle light.
• Once the package is booked & confirmed no refund will be entertained.
• The best season for traveling to North Sikkim is Mid February to Mid-June & Mid-September to Mid-December.
• Due to winter season (heavy snow) vehicle will be able to drive till Snow point on the way to Yumthang Valley.
• Excursion to Zero point (Yumesamdong) is kept optional which the guest can avail with an extra cost. Approx. cost is Rs. 3,000 per vehicle.

 

 

Nathula Pass: (We cannot give you any guarantee for nathulla pass but we will try)

The Permission for Nathula Pass is completely subject to availability.

Nathula visit is subject to availability of permit & road condition. It can be done on the same day with Tsomo Lake – Baba Mandir, except Monday and Tuesday. Only limited permits are issued by the Sikkim Tourism Department before 24 hrs. of tour (OR on the day of tour depends on road condition) to those travel agencies registered with Sikkim Tourism Department on Rotation basis. It is closed on Mon & Tue.NAME, ADDRESS, AGE & GENDER i.e. naming list of all guests traveling are required for processing of permit. Normally organizing permit at the eleventh hour is not possible, minimum time required is 72 hours before the arrival to apply the permit with all documents. We will try our best, but in case of non-availability of permit, the tour will only be till Baba Mandir. In case the permit is available one can opt for the trip with an extra charge approx. Rs. 5,500/- per vehicle.

It is mandatory that guest should carry photo proof identity card such as Voter Id / Passport / Driving Licence/ Aadhar Card and passport size photograph. (PAN Card are not considered as a valid ID proof). For above 05 yrs. child School ID card is valid.

As permit is mandatory and very limited number of permit are issued per day for visiting Nathula, Guest have to travel by any car whichever is available (like Innova/Xylo/Scorpio-Maxx/Bolero/Sumo) as per permit issued. We cannot give any choice on Vehicle type. This is to inform you that in order to control and send more tourists to Nathula pass, the department of tourism after consulting with travel agents laid down the following rules :-

In case of less than 6 people from one travel agent the department generally club small number with another travel agent’s small number of tourists just for 4 km up and down before Nathula pass.

The Indian Army allows visiting Nathula from 11:00AM to 12:30PM only .Guest have to start early from Gangtok. If guest makes delay in starting ex Gangtok we cannot guarantee the visit in spite of having confirmed permit.

In high season limited permit will be issued by authorities. We will try to get the permit but if we will not get the permit then we will refund the supplement amount after end of the tour.

Please note if Nathula pass permit not done due to weather conditions / Land slide / any other reason than we will refund the supplement amount after end of the tour.

Also note that if Nathula Pass permit is issued and due to any other reason they can’t visit Nathula Pass then we are unable to refund anything.

 

Payment Options:

• Online bank transfer.
• Cheque / demand drafts (In favor of “Xplorer’s Paradise”)

 

Note:

• Rooms are subject to availability,
• Seasonal surcharge per room per night if any
• 2300 hrs – 0700 hrs mid night surcharges would be applicable
• If dates are Tentative then rate will vary as per the actual date.
• We are not holding any rooms for the below booking
• Availability is subject to change without any prior notice.

Terms and Conditions:

• The travel package is an estimate for a minimum of 02 passengers travelling together. Cost may change if the total number of passengers is changed.
• This is just a tentative offer. Xplorer’s Paradise is not holding any accommodation / air seats for you at the moment. On receipt of registration amount, we will make a request for your Hotel Accommodation. The rates mentioned above are as on this date and are subject to Changes.
• The rates quoted for the services featured in the quotation are always subject to change without prior warnings. Should there be any increase in air fares, fuel, sales tax, VAT, bed levies, park fees, Third Party Services, exchange rate fluctuations or any other circumstances beyond our control, Xplorer’s Paradise will not be liable for the same.
• On confirmation of your booking, the entire payment for the above Package needs to be settled at least 45 days prior to the departure.
• Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be the passenger’s liability & Xplorer’s Paradise will not be held liable for such expenses. However, we will provide assistance to the best of our abilities. No refund will be provided for any unutilized services.
• All accommodation and sightseeing are subject to availability and change until written confirmation is received.
• The International Check-in time: – 1400 hrs. & check-out time is 1200 hrs.
• All passengers must take out comprehensive travel insurance covering them for personal effect, personal accident, medical and emergency travel expenses, cancellation and curtailment.
• Cancellation charges shall be levied as per the company’s policy
• All packages are calculated as per base category room rates.
• Please ensure that the names given for booking. Match the names mentioned in the respective passports.

• “Xplorer’s Paradise” will not be responsible for any compensation for anything that goes wrong during the tour or at the hotel.
• Guests are requested to confirm their flights, 48 (forty-eight) hours before departure.