Help plan itinerary for Sikkim in December 2009

jhsurti · Jun 26th, 2009, 15:10

I am planning to visit Sikkim for 7 days sometime between 21st Dec to 30th Dec 2009 with my family - 3 members in all. Reading all about the place has created more confusion for me. I like beautiful picturesque places and am interested in photography as well. If I exclude the days taken to reach Bagdogra and have to plan my trip from Bagdogra to Bagdogra in 7 to 8 days, how should I go about it? Can the fellow travelers help me plan the itinerary? I also heard that the helicopter ride from Bagdogra to Gangtok is excellent and must do it at least one way. Any suggestions? How much will it cost?

And how about the weather at that time of the year? Will it be foggy or clear? Suggestions for good , reasonable hotels to stay are also welcome.

chandandebnath · Jun 28th, 2009, 00:24

day 1 bagdogra to gangtok book thetour to nathula+chhangulake and another 3 n 4 d tour to north sikkim
day 2 to nathula and back gangtok
day 3 start for lachen reach their by afternoon
day 4 to Gurudongmar lake and back to lachen and start for lachung
day 5 to yumthang, zero point and back lachung
day 6 to katao back to lachung and start for gangtok
day 7 to Pelling
Day 8 local sightseeing
day 9 to bagdogra

jhsurti · Jun 28th, 2009, 11:55

Thanks, chandandebnath.

I have a little doubt here. It's going to be winter and so the days may be short. Do you think all this can be covered considering this fact? And will not this itinerary be too tight? Just asking for opinion before I finally put down all on paper and start bookings.

chandandebnath · Jun 28th, 2009, 20:54

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Originally Posted by jhsurti

Thanks, chandandebnath.

I have a little doubt here. It's going to be winter and so the days may be short. Do you think all this can be covered considering this fact? And will not this itinerary be too tight? Just asking for opinion before I finally put down all on paper and start bookings.

In that case you can skip Pelling and reach Bagdogra directly from Gangtok.If the permits are done in advance(which will be done by the travel agents after you reach Gangtok)then you can start early for each tour and winter will be no problem. We went for the same tour during the Xmas.

jhsurti · Jun 29th, 2009, 14:25

Thanks.

snowflake · Oct 8th, 2009, 19:24

Hi, I am a single lady from bangalore. I am planning to visit sikkim around the same time but i am alone. If its not a problem,can i join your group? I am 22 and a software professional. If yes please contact me at 080-30777541 on weekdays between 10 Am and 6 PM

jhsurti · Oct 9th, 2009, 13:42

Hello snowflake

I do not mind if you join us but all our bookings have been made. So you will have to make your bookings for hotels. We can accommodate you in the vehicle for the various tours. I can post the details of the contact persons who I made my bookings with and my detailed itinerary to you. Can you mail me at this e-mail address: drsurti@hotmail.com

vijay.singla · Oct 12th, 2009, 14:34

Hey Can you please share the info of the persons with whom you have done your bookings.

BTW can anyone help me in getting my itinerary finalised.

I am going for a honeymoon from 23 Nov to 29 Nov.

I dont want much trekking, travelling and hectic schedule, so I have fixed my itinerary like this.

23- NJP to Gangtok, take hotel and relax.
24- Local sight seeing.
25 - Gangtok - Pelling.
26 - Pelling local sightseeing.
27 - Pelling to Darjeeling.
28 - Darjeeling Local sightseeing.
29 - Darjeeling - NJP for return journey.

But I am confused whether I should go for north sikkim after 1 day halt in gangtok and skip pelling, as I have read that there is not much in gangtok & pelling.

Please help me and also what will be the expenditure since my budget is 25K.

jyotirmoy · Oct 12th, 2009, 14:49

vijay.singla,
Pelling has awesome mountain views and a beautiful monastery. You have too short a time to explore north Sikkim.

jhsurti · Oct 14th, 2009, 12:09

vijay.singla

I made my bookings for north sikkim with mr prabir sen. the hotel booking in Gangtok I did on my own The Hidden Forest Retreat.

trader · Oct 17th, 2009, 05:28

hi jhsurti,
i searched for sikkim travel itinerary and found your post. i'm santosh from hyderabad and i have tried to find travel partners for north sikkim trip in december. i couldn't find any. your plan seems pretty good if that is similar to the one mentioned by chandandebnath in 2nd post of this thread.

can i join your group, provided it is not an issue. i would book the hotel on my own but would like to join you on the vehicle while travelling to different places.

thanks and regards,
santosh saladi.

Jun 26th, 2009, 15:10	#1
jhsurti Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Surat Posts: 12	Help plan itinerary for Sikkim in December 2009 I am planning to visit Sikkim for 7 days sometime between 21st Dec to 30th Dec 2009 with my family - 3 members in all. Reading all about the place has created more confusion for me. I like beautiful picturesque places and am interested in photography as well. If I exclude the days taken to reach Bagdogra and have to plan my trip from Bagdogra to Bagdogra in 7 to 8 days, how should I go about it? Can the fellow travelers help me plan the itinerary? I also heard that the helicopter ride from Bagdogra to Gangtok is excellent and must do it at least one way. Any suggestions? How much will it cost? And how about the weather at that time of the year? Will it be foggy or clear? Suggestions for good , reasonable hotels to stay are also welcome.

Oct 8th, 2009, 19:24	#6
snowflake Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5	Need a group Hi, I am a single lady from bangalore. I am planning to visit sikkim around the same time but i am alone. If its not a problem,can i join your group? I am 22 and a software professional. If yes please contact me at 080-30777541 on weekdays between 10 Am and 6 PM

Oct 12th, 2009, 14:34	#8
vijay.singla Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: pune Posts: 1	Help me in finalising my itinerary. Hey Can you please share the info of the persons with whom you have done your bookings. BTW can anyone help me in getting my itinerary finalised. I am going for a honeymoon from 23 Nov to 29 Nov. I dont want much trekking, travelling and hectic schedule, so I have fixed my itinerary like this. 23- NJP to Gangtok, take hotel and relax. 24- Local sight seeing. 25 - Gangtok - Pelling. 26 - Pelling local sightseeing. 27 - Pelling to Darjeeling. 28 - Darjeeling Local sightseeing. 29 - Darjeeling - NJP for return journey. But I am confused whether I should go for north sikkim after 1 day halt in gangtok and skip pelling, as I have read that there is not much in gangtok & pelling. Please help me and also what will be the expenditure since my budget is 25K.

Oct 17th, 2009, 05:28	#11
trader Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 25	need a group to join for north sikkim hi jhsurti, i searched for sikkim travel itinerary and found your post. i'm santosh from hyderabad and i have tried to find travel partners for north sikkim trip in december. i couldn't find any. your plan seems pretty good if that is similar to the one mentioned by chandandebnath in 2nd post of this thread. can i join your group, provided it is not an issue. i would book the hotel on my own but would like to join you on the vehicle while travelling to different places. thanks and regards, santosh saladi.

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Jun 28th, 2009, 00:24	#2
chandandebnath Learning Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kolkata,India Posts: 31	day 1 bagdogra to gangtok book thetour to nathula+chhangulake and another 3 n 4 d tour to north sikkim day 2 to nathula and back gangtok day 3 start for lachen reach their by afternoon day 4 to Gurudongmar lake and back to lachen and start for lachung day 5 to yumthang, zero point and back lachung day 6 to katao back to lachung and start for gangtok day 7 to Pelling Day 8 local sightseeing day 9 to bagdogra

Jun 28th, 2009, 11:55	#3
jhsurti Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Surat Posts: 12	Thanks, chandandebnath. I have a little doubt here. It's going to be winter and so the days may be short. Do you think all this can be covered considering this fact? And will not this itinerary be too tight? Just asking for opinion before I finally put down all on paper and start bookings.

Jun 29th, 2009, 14:25	#5
jhsurti Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Surat Posts: 12	Thanks.

Oct 9th, 2009, 13:42	#7
jhsurti Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Surat Posts: 12	Hello snowflake I do not mind if you join us but all our bookings have been made. So you will have to make your bookings for hotels. We can accommodate you in the vehicle for the various tours. I can post the details of the contact persons who I made my bookings with and my detailed itinerary to you. Can you mail me at this e-mail address: drsurti@hotmail.com

Oct 12th, 2009, 14:49	#9
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	vijay.singla, Pelling has awesome mountain views and a beautiful monastery. You have too short a time to explore north Sikkim.

Oct 14th, 2009, 12:09	#10
jhsurti Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Surat Posts: 12	vijay.singla I made my bookings for north sikkim with mr prabir sen. the hotel booking in Gangtok I did on my own The Hidden Forest Retreat.

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