Gangtok Lachung Yumthang Darjeeling Tour

GANGTOK - 2+1 N , Lachung - 2 N , DARJEELING - 3 N

A well-paced North East itinerary blending Gangtok city life, North Sikkim high altitude valleys, and classic Darjeeling experiences, designed for smooth selling by travel agents across India.

Day 01 Bagdogra NJP to Gangtok

On arrival at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Station, you are received and driven to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. The drive passes through mountain roads and river valleys. Check in at the hotel on arrival. The evening is free for rest or a casual walk around nearby areas. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 02 Tsongo Lake and Baba Mandir Excursion

Day 2 Activity : Tsongo LakeBaba Mandir

After breakfast, drive to Tsongo Lake, a high-altitude alpine lake known for its changing colours. Time is provided to enjoy the surroundings, snow, depending on the season, and an optional yak ride. Proceed further to Baba Harbhajan Singh Mandi,r a revered site. Return to Gangtok by early afternoon.

An optional Nathula Pass visit can be arranged for eligible Indian nationals at an extra cost. Evening is free. Overnight at Gangtok.
Day 03 Gangtok to Lachung

Check out after breakfast and drive towards Lachung in North Sikkim. En route, stop at Singhik viewpoint, Seven Sister Water Falls, Chungthang confluence, and Vim Nala Water Falls. Lunch is taken at a local restaurant on the way. Reach Lachung by late afternoon and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Lachung.
Day 04 Yumthang Valley Excursion

Day 4 Activity : YumesamdongYumthang Valley

Early morning drive to Yumthang Valley, known for its wide landscapes and seasonal flowers. Spend time enjoying the scenery and visiting the hot spring area. Return to Lachung for lunch. The evening is free to explore the village and river valley on foot.

An optional visit to Yumesamdong Zero Point can be arranged at extra cost for Indian tourists. Overnight at Lachung.
Day 05 Lachung to Gangtok

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive back to Gangtok via Chungthang. The journey offers mountain and river views. Arrive in Gangtok by late afternoon and check in at the hotel. The evening is free for leisure or shopping. Overnight at Gangtok.
Day 06 Gangtok Half Day City Tour and Transfer to Darjeeling

Day 6 Activity : Ban Jhakri FallsDo-Drul ChortenNamgyal Institute Of TibetologyFlower Exhibition Centre

Post breakfast, proceed for a half-day Gangtok city tour covering Bonjhakri Falls, Botanical Garden, Santi View Point, Cottage Industry Institute, Orchid House, Research Institute of Tibetology, and Dodurl Chorten as per operating days. After sightseeing, check out and drive to Darjeeling. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Afternoon is free for personal activities. Overnight at Darjeeling.
Day 07 Mirik Excursion

After breakfast, proceed for a full-day excursion to Mirik. Enjoy time around the lake with options for boating and horse riding. En route, visit Pashupati Market in Nepal, which requires an additional vehicle. Return to Darjeeling by afternoon. Evening is free. Overnight at Darjeeling.
Day 08 Darjeeling City Tour

Day 8 Activity : Himalayan Zoological ParkHimalayan Mountaineering InstituteGhum MonasteryJapanese Temple And Peace PagodaHappy Valley Tea EstateTenzing And Gombu RockBatasia LoopTiger Hill

Early morning visit Tiger Hill for sunrise, followed by Batasia Loop and Ghoom Monastery. Return to the hotel for breakfast and free time. Post lunch proceed for city sightseeing covering Darjeeling Zoo, Mountaineering Institute, Tea Garden,n Tenzing Rock, Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Centre, and Lebong area as per opening days. Evening free at Mall Road for shopping. Overnight at Darjeeling.
Day 09 Darjeeling to Bagdogra NJP

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Bagdogra Airport or NJP Station. The tour concludes with departure and onward journey.

**Hotels Used in this Package costing**
Destination	2 Star	3 Star	4 Star	Luxury
Darjeeling	Humro Himalayan Orchid	Himalayan Retreat	Viceroy	New Elgin
Gangtok	Hotel Rendezvous	Maple Residency	Mt.Siniolchu	Norkhil
Pelling	Touristo	Pacchu Village Resort	Norbhugang Resort	Mt.Pandim
Kalimpong	Himalayan View	Soods Garden Retreat	Pine Tree Resort & Spa	Silver Oaks
Lachen	Royal Lachen	The Grand Lachen	Apple Orchard	Apple Orchard
Lachung	Royal Lachung	Golden Bridge	Yarlam	Yarlam

Hotel names are indicative, the actual hotels may be different in case the above-mentioned hotel is not available on a particular date. The final selection of the hotel will be done in coordination and confirmation of the guest.
All accommodation is on Twin sharing basis.
Extra Person / Child with Bed (CWB) sharing the room shall get an extra mattress.
Hotel Accommodation for the duration as mentioned in the itinerary.
Meal plan - The cost for two and three-star tours includes breakfast at the hotel. Other meals are not included. In the case of four-star and luxury tours, the meal plan is MAP (includes breakfast and dinner). In case your tour includes a visit to Lachung or Lachen, for that part of the tour all major meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) will be included.
In the case of a small group (2 or 3 people), all transfers & sightseeing would be in a small car such as a Sedan or hatchback. For larger groups, a luxury MUV such as Innova, Scorpio, Xylo or similar will be provided. We do not guarantee the make of the vehicle, the type of vehicle is ensured.
Vehicle in the Sikkim Darjeeling region is available on an itinerary basis and not on a disposal basis. It means that the vehicle will not stay with the guest the whole time, it will only be available for the duration of the mentioned service. Also due to local restrictions, the vehicle may be changed from day to day. So the same vehicle may not service the guest during the entire tour.

GST as per government rate will be charged extra.
Additional usage of vehicles other than scheduled & mentioned in the itinerary will be charged extra.
Personal expenses such as laundry, bottled water, soft drinks, incidentals, porter charges, tips, etc are not included.
Cost of optional / suggested tours, Guide charge, Sightseeing entrance fee, and Room Heater charge in the hotel will be paid extra on the spot.
Cost for any other service not mentioned under the “Inclusions” Head.
Cost for Airfare, Train fare, Toy Train Ride.

Within 3 weeks from the date of the journey - Cancellation Charge will be 50 % of the total package cost.
Within 15 days from the date of the journey - Cancellation Charge will be 75 % of the total package cost.
Within 10 Days & Less from the date of the journey - Full Cancellation or No Refund.

Common Child Policy Detail

Tariff

Tariffs is valid for Indian Nationals only, foreign nationals may ask for a special quote from our team.
All accommodation is on a twin-sharing basis unless otherwise mentioned.

General Rules

Very few hotels in the region have elevators and guests should be prepared to climb stairs.
The hotel name mentioned are indicative and not confirmed. Before confirmation of the tour, we will confirm the availability of the hotel and suggest an alternative if the mentioned hotel is not available.
In case of bad weather, poor road condition, local or political disturbance, security reasons, or any other unforeseen circumstances, the operations team may decide to make changes in the itinerary. Every effort will be made to consult the guests in such eventuality, however, the decision of the operations team will be final and binding on the guests.
In case of young or older persons or persons with health issues or disabilities, consult your doctor about the itinerary. Also if any special arrangement is needed, such information should be given to our team in advance before confirmation of the tour.
Any dispute arising is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Siliguri irrespective of any competence court present at the place of dispute.

Vehicle Restrictions in Gangtok town

There are restrictions on vehicle movement within Gangtok city between 8 AM and 7 PM. During these hours if you have to transit outside, you have to hire a local taxi (easily available within the city) and come to the “vehicle stand”. There are multiple stands in town, each designated for different destinations. Our operations team will co-ordinate with you over the phone but we will not be present on the ground as our vehicle is allowed only till the stand where it will wait for you. So commuting between the hotel and the stand is your responsibility.

Rules for a visit to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir

Permit for Tsomgo Lake & New Baba Mandir is issued on the same day around 08.00 to 09.00 AM. Sometimes due to a large number of tourists, the issuance of a permit may take longer. Because of transport restriction in Gangtok town (mentioned in detail separately), guests are required to leave the hotel much before 8:00 AM and might have to wait at Tsomgo stand for some time till the permit is issued and reaches the stand. Guests should be mentally prepared to wait at the stand during this time.

While returning guests will be dropped at Tsomgo stand from where return journey by local taxies has to be arranged by the guests directly.

If a permit is not issued due to weather problems or military restrictions, then the alternate trips will be arranged. However, if the journey starts towards Tsomgo but is interrupted midway due to any unforeseen circumstances, then the sightseeing of Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, and Tashi View Point will be done on the way back. In either case, there will be no refund irrespective of the cause for the change.

Nathula Pass

A visit to Nathula Pass is not guaranteed by us. Nathula Pass is Indo-China border and visits to Nathula are controlled by the Indian army. Permits are issued in limited numbers at the last moment on specific days of the week. Guests may or may not get a permit even when booked well in advance. After the issue of a permit, Nathula visit may get canceled at the last moment and in such cases no refund is possible. Our tours do not include the Nathula visit by default.

If you insist on Nathula visit, discuss this with our helpdesk executive. On reaching Gangtok, necessary documents and money will be collected from you on the spot. However, we will not be responsible for any complications related to the Nathula tour.

Closure Information

In Darjeeling HMI and Zoo remains closed on Thursdays & national holidays.
Gangtok city tour should be avoided on Sundays & National Holidays as many places remain closed.
In case a sightseeing point is closed on a particular day, no refund/adjustment/repeat visit on another day is not possible.

Transportation-Related Rules

In hilly areas, the driver may not operate the AC in the vehicle. This is due to altitude, air pressure, and extra pressure on the engine on an uphill drive.
The vehicle will not be at a disposal basis but on an itinerary basis. The vehicle will be exclusively used by you and your group but only for the itinerary mentioned and on a point to point basis. An additional service request may or may not be possible and will incur an additional charge payable on the spot.
Due to local restrictions, the vehicle provided may change on a regular basis. In other words, the same vehicle may not continuously provide service to you.
Most hotels in the hills have very limited parking places. Hence guests should wait at the reception 5 minute before departure to avoid inconvenience.

Rules for a visit to Zero Point, Chopta Valley

Permission for visit to these points are obtained locally and often due to security, weather, terrain related reasons, these places might be closed with or without notice. Hence visit these areas are not part of our normal itinerary. These are optional visits for which guests have to pay the driver an additional amount on the spot. Consult our helpdesk executive before start of the tour and he or she will help you with the amount payable in this regard.