The Journey Begins Now!
DAY 01 : BAGDOGRA AIRPORT / NJP STATION TO SILLERY GAON
Meet & greet on arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station & transfer to Sillery Gaon. On arrival Check-into homestay & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Sillery Gaon.
DAY 02 : SILLERY GAON TO ARITAR
Enjoy the lovely Sunrise over the Kanchendzonga and soak in the beauty of Sillery Gaon.
After breakfast transfer to Aritar, enroute visit the Damsang Fort ruins, the Tinchuley view point, the Silent Valley and the Ramitay view point. All these places can either be trekked or if you want we can arrange a vehicle for you at an extra cost to visit these places.
Ramitay view point offers the longest view of the River Teesta meander with approximately 14 bends. Thereafter, we transfer you to Aritar. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Aritar.
DAY 03 : ARITAR TO PADAMCHEN / ZULUK
After breakfast proceeds to Zuluk. Before that all the permit proceedings have to be finished. See the Kuekhola Falls on the way. Zuluk or Dzuluk is situated at an altitude of 10,000 ft of sea level and has a primitive charm. Zuluk is an abode of peace. Zuluk perched on the rugged terrain of the lower Himalayas in East Sikkim is a hamlet close to Indo-China border. Zuluk is located on the famous Old-Silk-Route. Zuluk is a relatively new offbeat destination of Sikkim and has a primitive charm. On the way to Dzuluk some places like Rongli, Keokhola Water Falls, Lingtam and Padamchen are worth visit. Evening free for individual activity and leisure. Overnight stay at Padamchen / Zuluk.
DAY 04 : ZULUK / PADAMCHEN TO GANGTOK VIA NATHANG VALLEY AND KUPUP LAKE
Enjoy the morning glory of the Kanchendzonga from Golden to Silver and then enjoy the sunrise over the hills of Bhutan
(Optional and Extra Cost), a unique view comparable to the best sunrise in India. Go back to Zuluk after viewing sunrise and follow the Silk Route Trail after breakfast. Enjoy the beauty of Thambi Viewpoint, Laxmi Chowk, Tukla Kalapokhari, Tukla Baba Mandir, Tukla valley, Jelepla Pass View Point and reach Kupup. Don’t miss the Hathi Pokhari Lake. At Kupup, see the World’s Highest Golf course, the Yak Golf Course at 13025ft (As per Guinness Book of World Records), the Ice Hockey ground and the young Husband’s Track. After that, move to Tsomgo Lake (commonly known as Changu Lake) & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometres and 2 hours’ drive - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet – 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
(Optional visit to Nathula Pass at extra charge). Thereafter, we transfer you to Gangtok. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
DAY 05 : GANGTOK TO PELLING VIA NAMCHI CHARDHAM
After breakfast on their way to Pelling they will visit Ravangala Buddha Park & Char Dham in Namchi and after that they will Check-in the hotel fix for their stay at Pelling.
DAY 06 : PELLING SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast start for full day sightseeing. 1st half tour – Darap Valley, Rimbi water Falls, Orange Garden / Sewaro Rock garden, Khechupalri Lake, Kanchengdzonga waterfalls, Sanga Choeling Monastery, Chenrezig Statue and Glass Skywalk. In afternoon start for 2nd half tour - Sangchen Pemayangtse Monastery (Oldest Monastery of Sikkim), Rabdantse Ruins (2
nd Capital of Sikkim) and New Helipad Ground
(All depends on time). Fantastic mountain view from Pelling. Overnight stay at Pelling.
DAY 07 : PELLING TO DARJEELING
This morning after breakfast transfer to Darjeeling, the Queen of the Hills. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 08 : DARJEELING SIGHTSEEING
Early Morning (at 04:00 am) drive to Tiger hill to watch the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga (World’s 3rd highest peak), on your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), Tea Garden (outer view), Ropeway and Japanese Temple
(All depends on time). Back to hotel – Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
DAY 09 : DARJEELING TO NJP RAILWAY STATION / BAGDOGRA AIRPORT
After breakfast Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfers to NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport for your onward journey.
COST INCLUDES :
- Hotel Category – 3 Star
- Accommodation at Silk Route – Homestay
- Meal Plan – AP (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) at Silk Route
- Meal Plan – MAP (Breakfast & Dinner) at Gangtok, Pelling & Darjeeling
- No. of vehicle – Exclusive private vehicle
- Silk Route permission charges
- Namchi Chardham & Ravangla Buddha Park vehicle charges
- Skywalk vehicle charges
- Parking charges
- All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
COST EXCLUDES :
- Air fare / Train fare / Bus fare.
- GST
- Any other meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity. Mineral / soft / hard drinks, Paragliding, River rafting, joy ride, Pony Ride, Cable Car.
- Nathula Pass charges (Approx INR 4,500/- to INR 5,000/- per vehicle).
- Sunrise point charges (Approx INR 1,000/- Per Vehicle).
- Rock Garden charges (Approx INR 2,000/- Per Vehicle).
- Mirik & Pashupati Market charges (Approx INR 1,500/- Per Vehicle).
- Room Heater, Local Cab fare, Guide charges & Entrance Fees.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Traditional Dance or Campfire.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, etc. (to be borne by the client, who 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.
- Travel Insurances.
- Anything which is not include in the inclusion.
NOTE :
1. Itinerary may change, depending upon the situation. Please cooperate in case of unavoidable circumstances like – natural calamities, strikes, sudden technical faults of vehicles, accident, theft, robbery etc.
2. Please carry your 04 (four) copies of Passport size photo and ID proof
(Voter ID card / Passport / Driving Licence) for permission to visit Silk Route, Changu Lake, Baba Mandir, Nathula Pass and North Sikkim. In this connection please note that Aadhaar Card for identity purpose is not accepted in Sikkim.
3. Children below 18 years should carry 04 (four) copies of Passport size photo and
School ID along with Birth Certificate. In this connection please note that Aadhaar Card for identity purpose is not accepted in Sikkim.
4. Further note that in some parts of Sikkim e.g
North Sikkim and Nathula Pass small cars are not allowed. Only SUVs are allowed.
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