The wonderland of nature, beauty and Mt Kanchenjunga
Ranadeepg,
When I was there the fooding and lodging rate was around Rs 500-550/person/night. That can differ based on the season and many other parameters. So in my opinion , pick up the phone and call to all the respective contacts of these places(You will get these mentioned in my TL) and talk with them directly.
Just a point of caution, June is not the best time to visit Sikkim... Eastern Himalaya recive heavy rainfall quite early (Probably 2nd Week of May) , if if the weather is not clear and all the places are surrounded by cloud , you might miss the views( Might a inspiring view of the Zuluk Loop, Or Mt K from Lungthang/Thanbi, The Valley View in Tukla, and many other things.)
When I was there the fooding and lodging rate was around Rs 500-550/person/night. That can differ based on the season and many other parameters. So in my opinion , pick up the phone and call to all the respective contacts of these places(You will get these mentioned in my TL) and talk with them directly.
Just a point of caution, June is not the best time to visit Sikkim... Eastern Himalaya recive heavy rainfall quite early (Probably 2nd Week of May) , if if the weather is not clear and all the places are surrounded by cloud , you might miss the views( Might a inspiring view of the Zuluk Loop, Or Mt K from Lungthang/Thanbi, The Valley View in Tukla, and many other things.)
thanks mithun............ just back from Uttarey, did the chewabhanjan trek it was amazing.
Mr Purna Subba was amazing person ,he talked about u and Mr amit hazra.
Will be uploading the pics and TL soon in my thread.
Mr Purna Subba was amazing person ,he talked about u and Mr amit hazra.
Will be uploading the pics and TL soon in my thread.
Nice to know that you had a amazing trip, SW. Mr Subba called me yesterday , and told me about your stay there and didn't forget to mention that he also enjoyed your company.
I would be eagerly wait to read your trip log.
I would be eagerly wait to read your trip log.
Mithun da,,Its a great narration... I want to visit these places in May 2013.. After reading this, I am very much "BEKARAR" to visit as soon as possible... I have some query..(1) Can I go with my children? 12 years & 6 years old....(2) Please tell me lump-sum budget for this 10 days tour....(3) Which is the best season..? May or November? I know you mention somewhere that November is the best...But what about May? Thanks in ADVANCE..
Thanks Simroli.
Its surely possible with the kid with proper acclimatization in Zuluk.
Its difficult to give you a ballpark estimate as it will be depending upon so many parameters - Type of accomodation (Not every place have so many choice), Transportation , Season(In most of the places the price shoots up during festiv season) and your bergaining ability. If you want to know the charges they had taken from us , I can tell you.
I felt you will see a different place altogather in two different seasons. May will show you clody sky, some snow fall in some of the pathches , Rhodo ... And November will provide mostly cloudless , snowless place, with very very comfortable weather - but be aware of festive season , there will be madding crowd during Durga Puja and Dipawali.
Its surely possible with the kid with proper acclimatization in Zuluk.
Its difficult to give you a ballpark estimate as it will be depending upon so many parameters - Type of accomodation (Not every place have so many choice), Transportation , Season(In most of the places the price shoots up during festiv season) and your bergaining ability. If you want to know the charges they had taken from us , I can tell you.
I felt you will see a different place altogather in two different seasons. May will show you clody sky, some snow fall in some of the pathches , Rhodo ... And November will provide mostly cloudless , snowless place, with very very comfortable weather - but be aware of festive season , there will be madding crowd during Durga Puja and Dipawali.
Hi...
Amazing narration and awesome pictures...
I need some advice on Sikkim...Me and my husband have booked our tickets to NJP for October 7th-13th..we wanted to do North Sikkim and silk route...I have contacted a lot of travel companies for tour planning and packages via the references i got from the posts/threads at IM..but somehow I have been getting very high quotes (as high as Rs 39,000-Rs 40,000 per couple (train excluding) for 6 nights and 7 days trip pick and drop at NJP and that too not including the silk route..
please let me know if north Sikkim and silk route is not possible in 6 days? Also, what is the optimum cost for the trip..We do not wish to do any typical tourist destinations (we do not enjoy too much of crowded places and religious places)and I have a back problem so trekking and rough roads is a complete no for me...thanks a lot for your suggestions...
Amazing narration and awesome pictures...
I need some advice on Sikkim...Me and my husband have booked our tickets to NJP for October 7th-13th..we wanted to do North Sikkim and silk route...I have contacted a lot of travel companies for tour planning and packages via the references i got from the posts/threads at IM..but somehow I have been getting very high quotes (as high as Rs 39,000-Rs 40,000 per couple (train excluding) for 6 nights and 7 days trip pick and drop at NJP and that too not including the silk route..
please let me know if north Sikkim and silk route is not possible in 6 days? Also, what is the optimum cost for the trip..We do not wish to do any typical tourist destinations (we do not enjoy too much of crowded places and religious places)and I have a back problem so trekking and rough roads is a complete no for me...thanks a lot for your suggestions...
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I want to know from you which is the better accomodation between Shanti Kunj and Kanchenjunga Mirror. Comparision decoration and location.
Originally Posted by mithun123 
Few details of Mankhim:
Distance from different places :
From Aritar : 30 Minutes
From Rongli : 1 hours 15 minutes
From Reshi : 1 hour
From Sillery : 2.5 hours
From Rangpo : 2 hours
From Zuluk : 2 .5 hours
Accommodation : There are couple of hotels in Mankhim. We had stayed at Shanti Kunja , which is the best place to stay at Mankhim. They have 5 cottage rooms , in 3 different cottage. The main building is still under construction , but very specious and well decorated.The flowers all around the resort was a treat to eye.
There is one more hotel just beside the temple ‘Kanchenjunga Mirror’.
Lompokhari Village Resort is slightly expensive , but located in a beautiful location(Just beside the lake) in Aritar. To me the historical Aritar Dak Banglow , is probably the best place to spend a night there.
Contact Numbers of Shanti Kunja:
Santosh Gurung : 9733031792
Puspa Gurung : 9775994734
Nearest Market : There are a few shops in Aritar , but nearest market is in Rongli
ATM : Nearest ATM is in Rongli.
Electricity : Electricity is there , we haven’t encountered any power-cut in Mankhim.
Hot Water : There is Geyser in each of the rooms of the cottage. There were few Geyser not working when we were there.
Medical Facility : There is a medical shop in Aritar(I have heard), but nearest hospital is in Rongli
Road : The road from Rongli to Aritar is in very bad shape , and the road from Aritar to Mankhim , cannot be considered as a road at all.
Mobile Network : Vodafone , Airtel , BSNL mobiles will get signal here.
Weather : The weather was very comfortable , warmer than Sillery and Zuluk. The night temperature comes down to 15 degree in night of October.
Hospitality : Good
Travel Tips : To me Mankhim was far better than Aritar. If you are staying at Mankhim to me Shanti Kunj was the best place to stay there. If you are staying at Aritar, Aritar Dak Banglow is probably the best accommodation to me. I felt Mankhim is better than Reshi.
Few details of Mankhim:Distance from different places :
From Aritar : 30 Minutes
From Rongli : 1 hours 15 minutes
From Reshi : 1 hour
From Sillery : 2.5 hours
From Rangpo : 2 hours
From Zuluk : 2 .5 hours
Accommodation : There are couple of hotels in Mankhim. We had stayed at Shanti Kunja , which is the best place to stay at Mankhim. They have 5 cottage rooms , in 3 different cottage. The main building is still under construction , but very specious and well decorated.The flowers all around the resort was a treat to eye.
There is one more hotel just beside the temple ‘Kanchenjunga Mirror’.
Lompokhari Village Resort is slightly expensive , but located in a beautiful location(Just beside the lake) in Aritar. To me the historical Aritar Dak Banglow , is probably the best place to spend a night there.
Contact Numbers of Shanti Kunja:
Santosh Gurung : 9733031792
Puspa Gurung : 9775994734
Nearest Market : There are a few shops in Aritar , but nearest market is in Rongli
ATM : Nearest ATM is in Rongli.
Electricity : Electricity is there , we haven’t encountered any power-cut in Mankhim.
Hot Water : There is Geyser in each of the rooms of the cottage. There were few Geyser not working when we were there.
Medical Facility : There is a medical shop in Aritar(I have heard), but nearest hospital is in Rongli
Road : The road from Rongli to Aritar is in very bad shape , and the road from Aritar to Mankhim , cannot be considered as a road at all.
Mobile Network : Vodafone , Airtel , BSNL mobiles will get signal here.
Weather : The weather was very comfortable , warmer than Sillery and Zuluk. The night temperature comes down to 15 degree in night of October.
Hospitality : Good
Travel Tips : To me Mankhim was far better than Aritar. If you are staying at Mankhim to me Shanti Kunj was the best place to stay there. If you are staying at Aritar, Aritar Dak Banglow is probably the best accommodation to me. I felt Mankhim is better than Reshi.
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Though you have asked the question to mithun but with the due permission I am telling something as mithun is on tour right now.
Originally Posted by swarupmondal I want to know from you which is the better accomodation between Shanti Kunj and Kanchenjunga Mirror. Comparision decoration and location.
I want to know from you which is the better accomodation between Shanti Kunj and Kanchenjunga Mirror. Comparision decoration and location. Decortion wise Shantikunj is the best place, but if you consider location and view then Kanchenjangha Mirror is slightly ahead than Shantikunj.
Soumik, tell one thing I think you also visit Rishyap, and I want to know from you which is the best hotel in risyap according to location, budget and Mt. K . view. I select Kanchanview Tourist Lodge. Is it right choice or any other which you suggest for me. Because you are the guru for me. And one more thing please tell me one car driver number for contract basis for 4 days accoring to budget and car condition.
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Your selection is perfect, go ahead.
Originally Posted by swarupmondal Soumik, tell one thing I think you also visit Rishyap, and I want to know from you which is the best hotel in risyap according to location, budget and Mt. K . view. I select Kanchanview Tourist Lodge. Is it right choice or any other which you suggest for me.
Soumik, tell one thing I think you also visit Rishyap, and I want to know from you which is the best hotel in risyap according to location, budget and Mt. K . view. I select Kanchanview Tourist Lodge. Is it right choice or any other which you suggest for me. Another hotel is Himalayan Hut,if you got the front side room this hotel is marvellous.Sonar Bangla also offers spectacular view but it is slight costly.
A new hotel came up named Suntec Resort, I booked this one for its view during Durga Puja 2012, but not able to go.Can check in net.
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Originally Posted by swarupmondal Because you are the guru for me.
Because you are the guru for me. 
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That I have to search.
Originally Posted by swarupmondal And one more thing please tell me one car driver number for contract basis for 4 days accoring to budget and car condition.
And one more thing please tell me one car driver number for contract basis for 4 days accoring to budget and car condition. Mithun
Fabulous trip report. I’m mesmerized! (Both by your writing & photography skills) Hats off to you.
What I missed here only the intoxicating smell of trees and fresh air of that terrain and nothing else. To anybody who can feel, it is better than a well edited movie.
Thank you again for reminding me about my sweet memories of Sikkim. (And keeping me in front of my laptop for 2 and ½ hours without taking break.)
Fabulous trip report. I’m mesmerized! (Both by your writing & photography skills) Hats off to you.
What I missed here only the intoxicating smell of trees and fresh air of that terrain and nothing else.
To anybody who can feel, it is better than a well edited movie. Thank you again for reminding me about my sweet memories of Sikkim. (And keeping me in front of my laptop for 2 and ½ hours without taking break.)
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Thank you so much AnirM. It is indeed fabulous to be in Sikkim , and relive these beautiful moments after coming back.
Originally Posted by AnirM Mithun
Fabulous trip report. I’m mesmerized! (Both by your writing & photography skills) Hats off to you.
What I missed here only the intoxicating smell of trees and fresh air of that terrain and nothing else. To anybody who can feel, it is better than a well edited movie.
Thank you again for reminding me about my sweet memories of Sikkim. (And keeping me in front of my laptop for 2 and ½ hours without taking break.)
MithunFabulous trip report. I’m mesmerized! (Both by your writing & photography skills) Hats off to you.
What I missed here only the intoxicating smell of trees and fresh air of that terrain and nothing else.
To anybody who can feel, it is better than a well edited movie. Thank you again for reminding me about my sweet memories of Sikkim. (And keeping me in front of my laptop for 2 and ½ hours without taking break.)
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