Gangtok and Pelling Tour Highlights
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Adore the alpine woodlands around the mesmerising oval-shaped Tsomgo Lake and experience the decorated Yak rides and ropeway
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Travel through one of the highest accessible passes - Nathula Pass on the border of India & China
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Pay a visit to the Baba Mandir and learn about Captain Harbajan Singh's hidden story of self-sacrifice for the country.
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Seek blessing of the deities from Chardham at Namchi Chardham, housing the replica of the popular Chardhams and a massive 108 ft statue of Lord Shiva
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Make the wish at the most sacred lake of the region - Khecheopalri Lake which is kept clean by the birds nesting in the surrounding forest
Gangtok and Pelling Tour Overview
About the Tour:
Sikkim is one of North East India's most well-known tourist destinations. High altitude lakes, rolling green mountains, colorful rhododendron groves, azure rivers, milky waterfalls, majestic monasteries, and unparalleled views of Mt. Kanchenjunga/Khangchendzonga, the world's third-highest peak, dot its magnificent landscape. This Tour Covers Gangtok the capital city of Sikkim and Pelling the Nearest town to Mt. Kanchenjunga. Taste the local cuisine of the location and take an evening walk in the local market to buy souvenirs.
Quick Info:
Start Point/ End Point: Bagdogra airport/ NJP railway station
Pick-up Timing/ Drop Timing: As per Traveller's Convivence
Route : Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Baba Mandir - Gangtok - Ravangla/Namchi - Pelling - Darjeeling
Duration : 6 Days & 5 Nights
Customization: As per the requirement
Inclusions:
- Breakfast on All Days
- Accommodation in Standard Hotel (Customization Possible on Request)
- Vehicle: Hatchback/ SUV (Depending upon group size)
- Permits, Tolls, Fuel charges, Parking charges
- Driver Allowances
- Highly experienced driver cum Guide
Gangtok and Pelling Tour Itinerary
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Know Before You Go for Gangtok and Pelling Tour
- Surcharges are applicable if your date of travel lies between 1st April - 30th June, Northeastern holiday week, and from 20th Dec - 5th Jan due to high traffic of travelers. Please note that these surcharges are applied by the local union and Thrillophilia has no participation in it.
- Thrillophilia reserves the right to rearrange or change the itinerary for reasons that are beyond control like Natural calamity, weather conditions, road block etc.
- Pick up from the airport should be mandatory between 05:00 AM to 07:00 PM. Beyond these timings, it is recommended to stay in Siliguri & Traveller is advised to let Thrillophilia know before booking if they are arriving after 7 PM in Siliguri so that Thrillophilia can rearrange their Itinerary.
- By default, we arrange a standard room in the category that travellers books. In case a traveller prefers an upper category room or a suite, they are requested to inform before booking the package.
- As per North East guidelines, vehicles are not on disposal & may not deviate from the itinerary unless any issue occurs such as bad weather, Political/social disturbances, roadblocks, VVIP movements & state transport rule prohibition. Transport services are from point to point only. Also, Sumo/Bolero is not allowed in the main market area between 08:00 AM– 20:00 PM thus these vehicles are not allowed to drop/pick up the travellers directly to/from hotels in Sikkim.
- Nathula Pass can be added at an extra cost 4000 INR/car, payable on the spot and is subjected to availability. (Applicable if Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir are included in the package.
- Cholamu Lake, Green Lake and Lonak Valley are trekking routes, where cabs are not allowed and options for travelling at these spots have been barred by Sikkim Government.
- The services in Tata Sumo/bolero/ non-luxury car (Allotted from Govt local union) cannot be guaranteed in a good condition as the vehicles are usually very old and are already driven for more than 1 lakh kilometre in hilly terrains. We avoid arranging these cars for travellers.
- Heavy rainfalls are observed between June – September which means that real time itinerary changes are possible. In case the roads are blocked due to landslides or any other natural calamity, a permit to go to North Sikkim may not be issued. Thrillophilia will arrange alternate sightseeing for the travellers however cost of alternative accommodation needs to be borne by the customer as the hotels prebooked execute their cancellation policies & are nonrefundable. This is generally what happens when you book the hotels yourself as well.
- Foreigners are not allowed to visit the Baba Mandir.
- Any sightseeing point which is not completed due to time constraints, traffic jam, natural calamity, travelers starting late, permits issued late or any other reason beyond control, Thrillophilia does not take the liability for a refund or a discount.
- GST is applicable to the package and not mentioned in the above cost.
- While going on Higher altitude carry some required medicines as people at times face breathing difficulties so try not to exhaust yourself much.
- Air Fare / Train fare /Bus fare are not included in the package.
- The tour takes place through an eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card and aadhar card will not be considered as valid address proof.
- Guidelines issued by the State-Government is to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of masks recommended.
Things To Carry for Gangtok and Pelling Tour
- Walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Thermal inners
- Waterproof windcheater
- Woollen cap, socks, mittens & scarf
- Warm clothes