ABOUT
Wondering what it’s like to wake up in the morning, surrounded by wispy clouds and the tingling bells of monasteries? Then you’ve found the right place! A state full of mountains and monasteries at every corner – we bring you a trip to the beautiful land of Sikkim! The cool waterfalls and the relaxing weather make Sikkim one of the perfect destinations for an 8-days vacation. And yo, you can see the golden peak of Kanchenjunga right from the lap of this beautiful place. So what are you waiting for? Come join us for the dream vacation that you’ve been planning for a long time!
DATES
- 03 Apr 2022
- 17 Apr 2022
- 01 May 2022
- 15 May 2022
- 29 May 2022
- 05 June 2022
DURATION:
7N / 8D
SIKKIM Tour package:
Triple Sharing: ₹29,999/- per person
NOTE : Block your seat at just ₹2000/- and pay the rest 25 days before the trip date.
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1: Pick up from Bagdogra (IXB) / NJP / Siliguri | Transfer to Pelling
Transfer to Pelling Travel Distance: (130 km/5 hrs).
Your Sikkim Trip starts with us picking you up from your respected pick-up points. Get on board and reach Pelling by a 5-hours drive. Get settled into your rooms, freshen up, and have a delicious dinner with us. Overnight stay at Pelling.
Day 2: Breakfast | Sightseeing at Pelling
Get up to an amazing breakfast arrangement. Start your Sikkim Tour by covering the infamous sightseeing of Pelling. Take a dip in the crystal-clear waters of the Khangchendzonga waterfalls. Visit the Khecheopalri Lake and enjoy the scenic beauty of nature. Drive up to the Rimbi Orange Garden and Rimbi waterfalls for spending a photogenic afternoon. Explore the peacefulness of the Pemayangtse Monastery & the history of Rabdentse Ruins. Enjoy Sky Walking at your own expense. Return to Pelling has a heartwarming dinner and an overnight stay at Pelling.
Day 3: Breakfast | Drive to Gangtok | via Namchi, South Sikkim
Distance From Pelling to Gangtok: 120 km approx. / 5 hrs Elevation: 5,410 ft.
Post breakfast, get on board for a road trip to Gangtok via Namchi. Visit the Samdruptse Stupa, which is a 118 ft. statue of Guru Padmasambhava. Along the way, also visit the beautiful replica of CHAR DHAM of India and Buddha Park. On arrival in Gangtok, check-in at the hotel. Take a walk in the famous Mall Road of Gangtok and enjoy the local life. Get back to the hotel for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay at Gangtok.
Day 4: Breakfast | Tsomgo Lake, New Baba Mandir | Nathula Pass | Gangtok
We start early and have our breakfasts. After that, start for a full-day excursion to Tsomgo Lake, situated at an elevation of 12,400 ft. Then, visit the historic New Baba Mandir and explore the history of the place. The Nathula Pass is also situated around here and can be visited at your own expense. Alternative sightseeing options will be provided in case the Tsomgo lake permit is not issued due to natural calamity or political disorder. Return to Gangtok, have dinner, and have an overnight stay there.
Please Note: Nathula pass (Indo Chinese border) is situated at 14,500 ft. and is an optional sightseeing point for Indian Nationals only. It is not a part of this package. A special permit is required for Nathula and is done at extra cost. It is dependent on the issuance of a permit by the Sikkim tourism Dept which is issued on the day of travel only. Valid documents need to be provided seven days before the Nathula permit. Once the permit is issued the amount is non-refundable It is closed for visitors on Mondays and Tuesdays. Permits may be granted on a clubbing basis.
It is closed on Monday & Tuesday for tourists. Nathula is subjected to “permit availability” and is allotted as per lottery basis. Permit gets confirmed only 24 hrs before the journey date & it is subjected to permit availability. Organizing the permit at the last moment is not possible & a clear window of 72/24 Hrs with proper documents is required to process the permit.
Day 5: Breakfast |On-the-way Sightseeing | Drive to Lachen
Gangtok to Lachen Distance: 120 km / 6 hours approximately
Post breakfast checkout from the hotel and get on board for a drive to Lachen (8,838 ft.). On the way, visit the infamous Seven Sister Waterfalls and enjoy the cool of the waters. Next, visit the Singhik View Point and spot the Kanchenjunga Mountain Range. We may also visit the nearby Naga waterfalls if time permits. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Chungthang Dam and confluence. Arrive at Lachen by evening and check into our accommodation. Freshen up and settle in, have dinner, and have an overnight stay at Lachen.
Day 6: Breakfast | Gurudongmar Lake | Chopta Valley | Arrive at Lachung
Lachen to Lachung distance: 2 hours approx.
Post breakfast, start an early morning drive (3 hours approx.) from Lachen to Gurudongmar Lake which is situated at an elevation of 17,100 ft. Thereafter, return to the hotel, check out and get on board to drive to Lachung. Visit the beautiful Chopta Valley while you are on the way to Lachung. Arrive at Lachung by evening, have a heartfelt dinner, and stay overnight at Lachung.
Day 7: Breakfast | Zero Point & Yumthang Valley | Back To Gangtok
Start your day early with a delicious breakfast and then drive to Zero Point (16,000 ft). Thereafter visit the Yumthang Valley (11,800 ft) which is also known as the Valley of Flowers. Return to the hotel for lunch. Then checkout from the hotel and drive straight to Gangtok. You can spend the evening shopping for souvenirs. Have one last dinner with us and stay overnight at Gangtok.
Day 8: Head home with loads of happy memories
Departure time: Reach Airport by 2 PM and board flights by 4 PM.
Post breakfast, proceed from Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / NJP (Railway Station) / Siliguri. After an approximately 4.5 hours drive, reach your destination. Head home with lots of happy memories.
Note: If any places are closed due to Covid 19 then HikerWolf will not responsible for the same.
INCLUSIONS
- Assistance upon arrival at Bagdogra airport.
- 7 Nights Accommodation with triple or quadruple sharing.
- Breakfast for 7 days.
- Dinner for 7 days.
- Vehicle as per travel plan for 8 days.
- Permit for North Sikkim tour, Tshomgo Lake & Baba Mandir.
- HikerWolf expertise.
- Assistance in flight bookings.
EXCLUSIONS
- Any airfare.
- Any kind of personal expenses or optional tour/extra meal ordered.
- 5% GST
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the inclusions
- Guide fee, Camera fee & any monument entrances / medical & travel insurance.
- Any changes that you may choose to make during your tour/ additional cost due to flight cancellations, roadblocks, etc.
- Nathula Pass Permit Fees (As per actual status).
THINGS TO CARRY
- Most Important your ID proof
- Cap/Hats
- Sunscreen, moisturizer
- Charger
- Camera
- Power-banks
- Bluetooth speakers
- Torch
- Glares
- Insect repellent
- Rainwear
- Sweater/Jacket
- Pair of clothes
- Towel
- Casual shoes and flip-flops
- Sanitary Kit
- Please avoid wearing Gold and other costly jewellery (at your own risk)
- Personal medicines (if any)An extra bag to keep your wet clothes
Water bottle (Minimum 1-2 litre)
IMPORTANT POINTS / EXPENSES:
Optional
- Katao/Zero point will be charged 3000/3500 INR extra per car per destination ( NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL COST)
- Kala Patthar will be charged 3000/3500 INR extra per car per destination (NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL COST)
In case the permit is granted (for Nathula) :
- 3500/- per car will be charged extra (these charges are not included in the inclusion expenses and will have to be paid separately according to the availability of the permit)
- Travelers must start their journey from Gangtok by 8 am.
- In case of any other reason (landslide, Heavy rainfall, VIP Movement, Health issue, etc) due to which one is unable to visit, there is simply NO REFUND.
NOTE:
- Just 2 km ahead of Nathula gate, we may need to “club” cars wherein you need to switch to another car or your fellow travelers will join your car. Please make sure to abide by the rules and regulations.
- Be ready by 8:00 am sharp. As soon as the permit is issued, we will start your journey from Gangtok to Nathula pass (meaning we will have to wait till the permits arrive).
Traveling to Nathula Pass is subject to road conditions. Please note that Nathula Pass is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.
DETAIL ITINERARY
Day 1 – Pick up from Bagdogra (IXB) / NJP / Siliguri | Transfer to Pelling
Welcome aboard wolves! Are you ready to howl your way through your Sikkim trip? Because that moment is finally here! On the first day when you arrive, we pick you up from your respective meeting points at the designated time. Once you are all set and comfortable, we introduce you to our Hikerwolf Team whereupon you also make some new friends for the Sikkim trip. And off we go, ladies and gentlemen!
We get on board for our first road trip of this Sikkim tour package – we head towards Pelling! Did you know that the very famous Kanchenjunga range is visible from there? Yeah, so let’s get there as soon as we can, shall we? After a 5-hours long drive, we will finally reach Pelling by evening. We guess you are tired for the day, which is why we serve you a delicious dinner and call it a night! Rest yourselves because tomorrow is going to be one heck of a ride!
Day 2 – Breakfast | Sightseeing at Pelling
Rise and shine, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the second day of your Pelling sightseeing in this Sikkim tour package! But all that after we fill ourselves will be an amazing breakfast. Pelling is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. How lucky are we to be here, right? So let’s begin! The first sight that we’ll be covering in our peeling sightseeing list is Khangchendzonga waterfalls. The crystal clear water will make you feel refreshed. Take a dip and click some awesome snaps!
Thereafter we will go straight to Khecheopalri Lake. This lake is a part of both the Hindu and the Buddhist cultures. Know about these mythological stories around here and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding mountains and vegetation. Once we are all satisfied, we move on to our next Pelling sightseeing destination – the Rimbi Orange Garden and Rimbi waterfalls. Spend a good afternoon strolling in the garden and thereafter enjoying the cool of the Rimbi Waterfalls. Unleash your photography skills here because the location is just perfect!
And just like that, it is time for our last Pelling sightseeing destination of the day – the Pemayangtse Monastery & the Rabdentse Ruins. The Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the many Buddhist monasteries in Sikkim trip. And just nearby lies the historic archeological site called the Rabdentse Ruins. Enjoy and explore these places and know about the rich cultural history around them. Have you heard of Skywalking? Sounds interesting, right? You can also enjoy it here at your own expense and if the time permits.
After such an eventful day, we sure are tired now! We travel back to our hotels and freshen up. We then have a delicious dinner to wear the tiredness away, and sleep tight because tomorrow is going to be a blast!
Day 3 – Breakfast | Drive to Gangtok | via Namchi, South Sikkim
Good morning, people! Did you sleep well? Hope you are all set for another adventurous day in our Sikkim tour. Today we drive to the land of monasteries – Gangtok! But hey, eat some heartwarming breakfast with us first. We then check out from our hotel rooms and start our road trip involving en-route destinations via Namchi, chats, music, and lots of fun! First on the list is the Samdruptse Stupa. The large statue of Buddha will make you go all starry-eyed! The picturesque view of the mountains from here is the trademark of this place!
Next, we visit the beautiful replica of the Char Dham. Not all of us are yet lucky enough to go and watch the original Char Dham, right? But no worries, Sikkim brings you all those places right under one sky! And not to mention, the view surrounding this huge place will not fail to mesmerize you at all. Once you have all filled your camera rolls, we then visit the Buddha Park in Ravangla. This place is also known as Tathagata Tsal. The amazing environment of this place will surely make you want more!
Once we have covered all these en-route destinations, we reach Gangtok by evening. We then check in to our hotel rooms and call it a day! Those who still want to explore the local life of Gangtok can visit the Mall Road of Gangtok. Go out shopping and try out some local cuisines. Come back to the hotel and then have dinner with us. Tomorrow will be yet another amazing day in your Sikkim trip.
Day 4 – Breakfast | Tsomgo Lake, New Baba Mandir | Nathula Pass | Gangtok
Another sunrise, another day! Hope you are all well-rested. Because today we will go high up the altitude. But that’s all for later; we start our day early and have another one of our delicious breakfasts before we set our sails for the drive. And now it’s time for our full-day excursion. We start with Tsomgo Lake, situated at an elevation of 12,400 ft. The water surface of this lake is very clear with the surrounding mountains perfectly reflecting on it. You can also enjoy Yak rides here at your own expense.
After we have inhaled the beauty of it, we drive to our next destination, that is, the historic New Baba Mandir. Thousands of pilgrims visit here to worship and learn about the legends of Saint Baba. Explore the history and the magical air of the mountains surrounding you. Thereafter, we will visit the very famous and very popular destination of our Sikkim tour package – The Nathula Pass.
However, if permissions do not allow, we will go some alternate sightseeing around the area. After spending yet another exciting day, we return to Gangtok to spend the night in our accommodation there. Freshen up and eat some dinner and then sleep soundly because Abhi toh aur explorations baaki hai, mere dost!
Please Note: Nathula pass (Indo Chinese border) is situated at 14,500 ft. and is an optional sightseeing point for Indian Nationals only. It is not a part of this package. A special permit is required for Nathula and is done at extra cost. It is dependent on the issuance of a permit by the Sikkim tourism Dept which is issued on the day of travel only. Valid documents need to be provided seven days before the Nathula permit. Once the permit is issued the amount is non-refundable It is closed for visitors on Mondays and Tuesdays. Permits may be granted on a clubbing basis.
Day 5 – Breakfast |On-the-way Sightseeing | Drive to Lachen
Ahoy Wolves! Get ready for another day of this exciting Sikkim Trip. Today, we will drive to Lachen, situated at an altitude of 8,838 ft. But this is just the beginning because we are going to visit a lot of en-route destinations on the way. After we have had our shares of breakfast, we start our drive. Mountains are known for their pristine waterfalls. We visit the infamous Seven Sister Waterfalls and enjoy the cool of the waters. Splash your way, but don’t get too wet in the waters!
Next up in your Sikkim tour package, we visit the Singhik View Point wherein you get to have a 360-degree view of the Kanchenjunga Mountain Range. Hope that you don’t get the clouds on your way, though! Just right around the corner, there are the Naga Waterfalls. However, we may go there only if time permits us to. But don’t get too upset, alright? Because we have so many better destinations to cover! We visit Chungthang Dam and confluence and experience the scenic beauty of the yay-big dam! It is surely one of the prettiest dams in India.
By evening, we reach Lachen and check into our accommodation. We need rest after the most exciting and adventurous day in our Sikkim Tour Package. So guys, freshen up and settle in and have dinner before your heads hit the pillows!
Day 6 – Breakfast | Gurudongmar Lake | Chopta Valley | Arrive at Lachung
Rise and shine wolves! It’s another gorgeous day of our Sikkim Trip. After we are all done with a heartfelt breakfast, we set our course straight to Lachung. Too boring? Okay, we got you! We have yet another list of en-route destinations that can be covered on our way. And here we are, at Gurudongmar Lake! Situated at an elevation of 17,000 ft., it is one of the sacred and highest lakes of India. The lake has a great significance for Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist cultures.
After we are all satisfied and mesmerized by the beauty of the Gurudongmar Lake, we come back to our hotels, pick our bags and check out because we are now going to visit the Chopta Valley! Due to its remote location, it is very less crowded and therefore the natural beauty of the place is still intact. The blue skies in the backdrop of gigantic mountains give it a jaw-dropping effect. After we are done, we now drive straight to Lachung and reach there by evening. Freshen up, eat a delicious dinner and rest yourselves for one last day on this Sikkim trip.
Day 7 – Breakfast | Zero Point & Yumthang Valley | Back To Gangtok
Hmm, it is the last day of our Sikkim tour package. Hey, don’t feel sad though; it’s still not over yet! Because before we head home, we are going to discover some more beautiful places in Sikkim. For that, we need to start our day a little early with some tasty breakfast. Right after that, we drive to Zero Point which is situated at an elevation of 16,000 ft. It is located near the Indo-Chinese border. From here we visit the Yumthang Valley situated at an elevation of 11,800 ft. This place is also known as the Valley of Flowers. Enjoy the epitome of hill-station beauty here, right in this place. And don’t forget to fill your camera rolls!
Finally, after we have checked all the destinations off our list, we head back to our accommodation at Lachung to pick up our bags. We check out there and then head back to Gangtok. Once there, we will check-in for last night’s stay on this Sikkim trip. If there is time, you still can go for another round of local wandering in the city. Head back to the hotel for one last dinner with us and sleep well.
Day 8 – Head home with loads of happy memories
Alas! The goodbye is here. We know your heart doesn’t want you to leave. But, every story has a climax and we have reached there. This is where we bid our goodbyes. But surely, this is not the end of the numerous friendships and bonding that we have established among us. Kyon ki Phir milenge, chalte chalte! You are now a permanent member of our wolf-pack. After breakfast, head back to the Bagdogra airport according to your flight’s timings. If you are returning by train, we will drop you at the New Jalpaiguri Station. Or you can spend another day here and visit some more local destinations in and around Gangtok at your convenience. We can assist you accordingly.
Note: If any places are closed due to Covid 19 then HikerWolf will not responsible for the same.
Terms of Service
While booking this trip you acknowledge that this trip is an adventure trip and like all adventure has a risk of physical injury and also death; you fully accept the responsibility for all such risks as a condition of participation and accept that the organizers on behalf of HikerWolf or HikerWolf as the firm cannot be held/ made liable for the same. We are just responsible for Hotel, Travel and Guide bookings for all the trips.
- HikerWolf reserves the rights to cancel the trip if the minimum batch size does not suffice.
- Trip Leaders will only accompany you if there are people more than the minimum batch size otherwise, the trip will be handled virtually.