Accommodation: Throughout the entire tour you will stay in the hotels where you can relax and enjoy quality services.
Transportation: Exclusive non AC vehicle will be provided for the entire tour.
Guide Service: On Demand (At an additional cost).
Wonderful Memories: At the end of your tour you will take back a huge bundle of beautiful memories that you will cherish for lifetime.
Upon your arrival at NJP railway station or Bagdogra Airport (IXB), head straight to Gangtok, which is around 4 to 5 hours away from Siliguri. Once you reach Gangtok, you can spend the evening at leisure.
After a delectable breakfast, start your journey to Lachung. Enroute, visit Singhik Viewpoint, Seven Sisters Waterfall and Naga Waterfall. Once you reach Lachung in the evening, take rest for a while. Enjoy your dinner at the hotel and stay overnight in Lachung.
After breakfast, proceed to Yumthang Valley, the Valley of Flowers, which is located at an elevation of 11,800 feet. On the way back, visit the Hot Spring, which a natural spring and known for its medicinal properties. Later, return to the resort and stay overnight in Gangtok.
Around 7:30 to 8:30 am, after the breakfast, begin your excursion to Changu Lake (12,400 ft.) and New Baba Mandir (13,200 ft.), which are 55 km away from Gangtok city. Changu Lake is situated at an altitude of 12,000 feet on the Gangtok-Nathu La Highway. Home to plenty of Brahminy ducks, this lake is considered sacred by the local people. This placid lake remains frozen during the winter months up to mid-May. Later, you can take an optional tour to Nathu La Pass, which is nearly 20 kilometers further from Changu Lake. You need to take prior permission to visit Nathu La Pass and the extra cost will be charged for an extended tour to Nathu La. In the evening, you can roam around M G Road (Mall) or do local shopping in Gangtok.
After breakfast, embark on a 4-hour trip to Darjeeling. You can spend the evening at leisure. On the way to Darjeeling visit Teesta Bridge and Viewpoint of Teesta-Rangeet River.
In the early morning, take a tour to Tiger Hills and witness the morning sunrise view over Kangchenjunga Peak at around 4 AM, if the weather permits. On your way back, visit Batasia Loop and Ghum Monastery. After breakfast, take a tour around the city of Darjeeling. You can visit Padmaja Naidu Himalaya Zoological Park and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. Also, pay a visit to Tea Garden, Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Japanese Temple,
Peace Pagoda and Ropeway.
On the last day of your trip, drive to NJP railway station or Bagdogra Airport for your return journey.
Warm clothes – North East is colder than states in the south and west of India throughout the year. If planning to come in winters (November to February), bring heavy woolens like thermals, inner, sweater, jacket, boots, gloves to protect yourself from the cold, and good shoes as you may have to walk on snow.
When exposed to the sun’s rays, especially at high altitude regions, it’s important to take precautions. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat/cap are important to carry items. For the rainy season, bring light woolens and a portable umbrella or raincoat. Also, sturdy and comfortable walking shoes with a good grip.
ID proofs – When traveling to North East, it is always a good idea to have your government-issued ID proofs handy. You may be asked to produce them at any point, but to ensure a stress-free holiday, so it is mandatory that you should carry photo proof identity cards such as Voter Id / Passport / Driving Licence and passport size photograph. (PAN Card & Aadhar Card are not considered as a valid ID proof). For children School ID and birth certificate are valid.
Entry Formalities for Non-Indian Passport holders – Foreigners must obtain Inner Line Permit (ILP) to visit Sikkim. These can be obtained from all Indian Missions, Sikkim Tourism Offices at New Delhi, Kolkata, District Magistrates Office of Darjeeling, Siliguri, and Rangpo on the strength of an Indian Visa. The 30 days duration Permit is issued on the spot without any delay provided photocopies of the passport and visa along with two passport photos of the applicants are made available. The permissible duration of the stay for foreign tourists is 30 days initially.
The State Government is authorized to extend the same by a further period of 30 days. The extension of the permit can be obtained from FRO at Gangtok and office of Superintendent of Police of the North, West and South Districts.
For those interested in going for trekking in the interior region of the state, the Tourism and Civil Aviation issues Protected Area Permit (PAP) at Gangtok which is available for the certain specified area for groups consisting of two or more foreigners subject to the condition that the trekking program is arranged through a registered travel agency.
Non Indian Passport holders are not allowed to visit Baba Mandir.
Mandatory Permits – Permit is mandatory and require for Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake Lachung & Lachen). Requires 04 copies of passport size photographs along with original photo ID proof.
The Indian Army allows visiting Nathula from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM only. Guests have to start early from Gangtok. In high season limited permits will be issued by authorities.
Opening and closing days of each of the sightseeing points – Please carefully note the opening and closing days of each of the sightseeing points given in the itinerary. Most of the 7 sightseeing points in Darjeeling are closed on Thursday s, Forests are also closed on Thursdays, In Gangtok, Institute of Tibetology Institute of Handicrafts and handlooms are closed on Sundays. Nathula Pass is subject to the availability of permits and is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Power bank Camera and batteries & Cash – In order to be able to capture all the breathtaking sights you come across in North East, remember to bring your camera and enough batteries to keep it powered on your trip.
Having your phone turned off while traveling to a new place can be worrisome. Remember to pack a fully-charged power bank along with your phone’s charger so that your phone is on throughout the day when you are on the go. The ATMs will not be located abundantly in the high altitude areas, so make sure you have enough cash in hand if you plan to travel to remote places in North east since they may not be having ATMs in close proximity.
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