Pelling And Gangtok Holidays

2 Night Pelling , 2 Night Gangtok

For travel between Wed, 01 Oct 2014 and Sun, 15 Mar 2015

InclusionsItineraryHotel DetailsExclusionPolicyTravel Tips

What is included

  • Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
  • Breakfast.
  • Exclusive Non a/c vehicle 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).
  • All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
  • Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.
Day 1
Arrival and Transfer to Pelling

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 to Pelling – Transfer to Pelling (140 kilometers 5 ½ – 6 hours) – Check in to the hotel – Pelling is at an altitude of 6800 feet / 2072 meters – On a clear day guest can get a clear view of Himalayan range with snow capped mount Pandim, Kumbhakarna, Rathong, Khangchendzonga, Zopuno, Shimbho, Narsing, Sinolchu etc – Evening one is free to stroll around this small settlement – It is one of the exotic settlement with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and wildlife – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center – Over Night stay at Pelling.

Day 2
Pelling Local sightseeing

After breakfast at hotel – Drive for Full Day Sight Seeing of Pelling and its surroundings – The routes are forested and the botanical and zoological richness is inspiring – Places of visit are Rimbi water Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Kechopalri Lake, it is one of the holy Buddhist lake and it is believed that any wish in front of the lake comes true – Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird and thus the water surface is always free of leaves, Kechopalri Monastery, Kanchenjunga water Falls, Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdantse ruins, the scenic view from the top of the ruin to the mystic heights of Kanchendzonga ranges is something to be cherished – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around the helipad or Shopping center – Over Night stay at Pelling.

Day 3
Transfer to Gangtok & Gangtok Local Sight Seeing

Morning breakfast – Transfer to Gangtok – Nearly 135 Kilometers 3 – 3 ½ hours – Gangtok – The capital of the 22nd State of India, Sikkim is one of the most beautiful hill station with varied options for tourist – It is known for the monastery, Orchids, High altitude Lake, hot water spring, majestic Himalayan range and butterflies – Check into Hotel – Drive for 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 – Over Night stay at Gangtok.

Day 4
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir

Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir 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).

Day 5
Departure

Morning breakfast – After breakfast transfer to Siliguri / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – Nearly 135 kilometers 4 ½ – 5 hours drive – Guest are advised to start early and not to rush – Forwarding Journey.

Deluxe Accommodation Oct – Mar. Apr. – Sep
  • Pemaling Residency,Pelling
  • Hotel New Castle,Gangtok
Single 14,899 NA
Single 14,899 NA
Standard Accommodation Oct – Mar. Apr. – Sep
  • The Aryan Regency,Pelling
  • Hotel Deep Residency,Gangtok
Single 13,199 NA
Single 13,199 NA

What is not included

  • 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.
  • Service Tax 3.09 %
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Anything which is not include in the inclusion.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation before 30 days of start date will be charged processing fee equivalent to INR 3000 per person;
  • Cancellations between 20 days to 30 days before start date, 35% of tour cost would be charged as retention;
  • Cancellations between 20 days to 15 days before start date, 50% of tour cost would be charged as retention;
  • Cancellations made within 15 days of start date, entire tour cost shall be charged as retention;
  • Bank transaction charges apply on credit card/net banking refunds;
  • Above policy may vary during peak season.

What to know before you book

  • Permit require for Tsomgo Lake. It is mandatory that guest should carry 04 copies of pass – port size photograph, original photo ID proof with photo copy (identity card – Voter ID card/Pass-port/Driving License etc) for processing 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.