Sikkim/NorthEast in November-December

hedonist · Oct 4th, 2009, 22:50

Hi,

I am looking to travel the northeastern region including sikkim in the months of november and December 2009. Would be great if I could find a travel mate for that period. Itinerary is flexible and can be accordingly fixed.

I am a 25 year old male from Bombay, practising law when not travelling.

thanks and regards

Aarti Sinha · Oct 5th, 2009, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by hedonist

Hi,

I am looking to travel the northeastern region including sikkim in the months of november and December 2009. Would be great if I could find a travel mate for that period. Itinerary is flexible and can be accordingly fixed.

I am a 25 year old male from Bombay, practising law when not travelling.

thanks and regards

Hey..I am traveling to sikkim in the 1st week of november (2nd to the 8th to be precise), with my boyfriend. We're keen to cover north sikkim too. Im in talks with some tour guys to arrange for something. Are u keen to join in? the more the better (and cheaper

)

hedonist · Oct 5th, 2009, 17:33

hi aarti,

i wouldnt really mind joining in..but it might be a bit odd between the two of you .. thats the only issue otherwise i m open to it..

Aarti Sinha · Oct 5th, 2009, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by hedonist

hi aarti,

i wouldnt really mind joining in..but it might be a bit odd between the two of you .. thats the only issue otherwise i m open to it..

Hey!
its really okay.. i wouldnt have asked if it wasn't

I'm trying to get together a few more people so it'll be fun!

Aarti Sinha · Oct 5th, 2009, 17:44

im based in bombay too. I leave bombay on the 25th oct (going to delhi for 2 days) then flying to bagdogra on the 28th. Ashwin (my boyfriend) will be coming via kolkata so he'll probably meet me somewhere there. (either bagdogra or darjeeling) We'll be heading to sikkim around the 2nd of oct. You can join us anytime it suits you.

hedonist · Oct 5th, 2009, 17:57

cool, so lets do it that way.

i am also planning to fly to bagdora on the 28th from delhi. i m in himachal till then. have you done your tickets or wot?

Aarti Sinha · Oct 5th, 2009, 18:02

hey,
ya ive already got my tkts done. I have a 10:30 am flight from delhi to bagdogra. What abt you?
mail/add me at aartisinha@gmail.com

trader · Oct 17th, 2009, 20:44

hi aarti,
i'm planning to go to north sikkim trip in december 09.

you must have planned your trip by now. i would like to ask if you can forward me your travel itinerary and the tour operator who is organizing your trip. i can plan my trip in similar lines.

my mail i d : s a n t o s h . p a l k o l AT g m a i l

i write my email id this way so that the spam machines don't catch my email id.

Aarti Sinha · Oct 18th, 2009, 01:42

Hi trader..

i've done extensive research about the different rates given by the tour operators in gangtok..have spoken to several of them but haven't frozen on/booked anything yet. I plan to do that only once i reach gangtok. There'll be lots of local guys there who might just be able to give me a better deal.
SO i dont really have a fixed itinerary to send you but a north sikkim tour is best done in 4N5D and covers places like yumthang, gurudongmar, chopta, thangu, lachen, lachung and such.
the rate for a group of 5 people in an exclusive vehicle is coming up to about 25k for the entire thing. Which comes down to 1000 bucks per head per day, incl of travel, stay, food and permits. that's a decent deal i think, but i'll try my luck at gangtok too. I'm also planning to make a day trip to Nathula pass, tsongo lake and baba mandir..but the rates for that, i dont know really..
If second week of nov wont get too late for you, i'd be able to give you complete info..along with contact details and feedback about the travel operator i went with

cheers,
aarti

trader · Oct 18th, 2009, 02:58

hi aarti,
thanks for the reply. i have spoken to satish from yak n yeti. was he one among the various operators you have spoken to? 25k for a group of 5 for 4N5D trip is really awesome. i hope to find travel partners soon. i would wait for 2nd week. i don't think i should freeze the operator by then as i would be going in december and i guess december must be off season.

regards,
santosh

Aarti Sinha · Oct 18th, 2009, 18:31

Nope i havent spoken to Satish as yet..

i'll update you once i return!

cheers,
aarti

trader · Oct 19th, 2009, 21:47

hi aarti,
one more question. do i have to book with some tour operator b4 reaching sikkim. is there any issue with permits etc?

Aarti Sinha · Oct 20th, 2009, 01:00

nope, indians dont need permits to enter sikkim..
certain areas within sikkim require special permits, but the tour operator can arrange that once you're there..

Vasi-Yo · Nov 17th, 2009, 17:42

Hi,

Are you still looking for travel partners ? I am intrested in travelling NE india..Let me know if you guys are intrested

trader · Nov 18th, 2009, 01:20

Hi Vasi-Yo,
we are still with a plan for sikkim tour. you can visit the following thread

Partners for Sikkim trip in December

or mail me at s a n t o s h . p a l k o l at g m a i l

i'll update the thread as soon as possible.

regards,
santosh.

Oct 4th, 2009, 22:50	#1
hedonist Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 10	Sikkim/NorthEast in November-December Hi, I am looking to travel the northeastern region including sikkim in the months of november and December 2009. Would be great if I could find a travel mate for that period. Itinerary is flexible and can be accordingly fixed. I am a 25 year old male from Bombay, practising law when not travelling. thanks and regards Last edited by hedonist : Oct 4th, 2009 at 22:51. Reason: forgot to put the year!

Nov 17th, 2009, 17:42	#14
Vasi-Yo Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2	Intrested travelling NE india Hi, Are you still looking for travel partners ? I am intrested in travelling NE india..Let me know if you guys are intrested

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Oct 5th, 2009, 17:33	#3
hedonist Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 10	hi aarti, i wouldnt really mind joining in..but it might be a bit odd between the two of you .. thats the only issue otherwise i m open to it..

Oct 5th, 2009, 17:44	#5
Aarti Sinha Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 30	im based in bombay too. I leave bombay on the 25th oct (going to delhi for 2 days) then flying to bagdogra on the 28th. Ashwin (my boyfriend) will be coming via kolkata so he'll probably meet me somewhere there. (either bagdogra or darjeeling) We'll be heading to sikkim around the 2nd of oct. You can join us anytime it suits you.

Oct 5th, 2009, 17:57	#6
hedonist Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 10	cool, so lets do it that way. i am also planning to fly to bagdora on the 28th from delhi. i m in himachal till then. have you done your tickets or wot?

Oct 5th, 2009, 18:02	#7
Aarti Sinha Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 30	hey, ya ive already got my tkts done. I have a 10:30 am flight from delhi to bagdogra. What abt you? mail/add me at aartisinha@gmail.com

Oct 17th, 2009, 20:44	#8
trader Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 25	hi aarti, i'm planning to go to north sikkim trip in december 09. you must have planned your trip by now. i would like to ask if you can forward me your travel itinerary and the tour operator who is organizing your trip. i can plan my trip in similar lines. my mail i d : s a n t o s h . p a l k o l AT g m a i l i write my email id this way so that the spam machines don't catch my email id.

Oct 18th, 2009, 01:42	#9
Aarti Sinha Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 30	Hi trader.. i've done extensive research about the different rates given by the tour operators in gangtok..have spoken to several of them but haven't frozen on/booked anything yet. I plan to do that only once i reach gangtok. There'll be lots of local guys there who might just be able to give me a better deal. SO i dont really have a fixed itinerary to send you but a north sikkim tour is best done in 4N5D and covers places like yumthang, gurudongmar, chopta, thangu, lachen, lachung and such. the rate for a group of 5 people in an exclusive vehicle is coming up to about 25k for the entire thing. Which comes down to 1000 bucks per head per day, incl of travel, stay, food and permits. that's a decent deal i think, but i'll try my luck at gangtok too. I'm also planning to make a day trip to Nathula pass, tsongo lake and baba mandir..but the rates for that, i dont know really.. If second week of nov wont get too late for you, i'd be able to give you complete info..along with contact details and feedback about the travel operator i went with cheers, aarti

Oct 18th, 2009, 02:58	#10
trader Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 25	hi aarti, thanks for the reply. i have spoken to satish from yak n yeti. was he one among the various operators you have spoken to? 25k for a group of 5 for 4N5D trip is really awesome. i hope to find travel partners soon. i would wait for 2nd week. i don't think i should freeze the operator by then as i would be going in december and i guess december must be off season. regards, santosh

Oct 18th, 2009, 18:31	#11
Aarti Sinha Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 30	Nope i havent spoken to Satish as yet.. i'll update you once i return! cheers, aarti

Oct 19th, 2009, 21:47	#12
trader Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 25	hi aarti, one more question. do i have to book with some tour operator b4 reaching sikkim. is there any issue with permits etc?

Oct 20th, 2009, 01:00	#13
Aarti Sinha Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 30	nope, indians dont need permits to enter sikkim.. certain areas within sikkim require special permits, but the tour operator can arrange that once you're there..

Nov 18th, 2009, 01:20	#15
trader Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 25	Hi Vasi-Yo, we are still with a plan for sikkim tour. you can visit the following thread Partners for Sikkim trip in December or mail me at s a n t o s h . p a l k o l at g m a i l i'll update the thread as soon as possible. regards, santosh.