Visit To Sikkim

htpatel

My family (myself, my wife, my son – 7 years & daughter – 2 years ) along with my relative's family (3 Persons, 2 Adults and 1 Child – 9 years) are planning to visit Sikkim for total 9 days. We will reach NJP on 22nd May 08 and return on 31st May 08

Please advise which places we should cover. Also advice about hotel to stay as well as mode of local travels.

DeepPavi

22nd May:- reach NJP..Afternoon take a vehicle to Pelling.
23rd May:- 1 day full sightseeing of Pelling.Cost 175 per head on shared basis.
24th May:- 2nd Day remaining sightseeing of Pelling.
25th May:- Early morning start for Gangtok will take 4 hrs.
That day afternoon take a 5 point tour of local Gangtok places.
26th May:- Roam around Gangtok and do shopping.Advise this day rest as next 3 days will be quite hectic and will have full day journeys and sightseeing.
27th May:- Take a 3 days 2 nights trip package to North Sikkim.
28th May:- the 3 day trip will show you Lachung-Yumthang-Zero Point.
29th May:- This day will show Lachen-Gurudongmar lake and return to Gangtok
30th May:- Return and enjoy your remaining day in Gangtok.
31st may;- Hop back to NJP.

mousourik

Deep,
I understand this is from your very recent experience. Why don't you mention which 5 points to cover ? There are so many points and the local drivers will show anything and claim that this is another point !
Do u know on which days are Nathula open ?
We were there way back in 1997. Now we're gathering information for another trip.

DeepPavi

You can see Rumtek Monastery, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tibetan institute and other famous sites. The 7 point trip will always constitute these things. The local cab owners have fixed these sites so you wont be cheated. I was myself short on time so couldnot see 7 point sights of Gangtok. I just saw Hanuman Tok and Ganesh tok.
Nathula pass is open on 4 days. Am not sure which days exactly. Please recheck in this site.