Darjeeling-Gangtok

prash81 · Feb 5th, 2008, 14:16

Thanks Robin. Actually I have booked my return tickets & I am having only 6N in hand. So I cant plan for 8days.

So as per your suggestion I should plan for Gangtok-Lachung-Lachen. And I will have to miss Pelling. I am so excited to visit Lachung/Lachen after your post.

robin312007 · Feb 5th, 2008, 14:24

Thats a Greaattt decision you have taken and I mean it. I bet this will become a memory for you.

Sikkim is happening place......its heaven and I have fallen in love with this place...! and i bet You too. and Dont forget to post some great pics of this heaven in earth.

Good Luck.

robin312007 · Feb 5th, 2008, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by prash81

Thanks Robin. Actually I have booked my return tickets & I am having only 6N in hand. So I cant plan for 8days.

So as per your suggestion I should plan for Gangtok-Lachung-Lachen. And I will have to miss Pelling. I am so excited to visit Lachung/Lachen after your post.

Try booking your trip in Gangtok for 2n 3d in NOrth sikkim.
I think it would come around 1800-2000 INR each. But it was in 2005. Dont know current rate. As soon as you land in gangtok go booking for your North Sikkim Trip.
You may try Norling Tours and Travels. Also agents from your hotel can help you out.

jyotirmoy · Feb 5th, 2008, 14:46

Carry a polarising filter for your camera if possible.

robin312007 · Feb 5th, 2008, 15:08

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Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

Carry a polarising filter for your camera if possible.

Oh my God

Jyoti are u a photographer ??????
Coz you said the right thing to carry with a Camera in these places. I too is doing diploma in photography in kolkata.

There is a trend of getting overexpose snaps in these conditions i.e, snowscapes or bright subjects. Its always advisable to carry a polarizer in these conditions. Try buying one Marumi Polarizer. it would cost around 1200 INR.
Try giving 1 stop unders or 2 stops under expose if you are carrying a SLR Camera depending on the situation. ...ha hah ha.

Good Luck and happy shooting......

jyotirmoy · Feb 5th, 2008, 15:12

At these heights the sky does crazy things, a polariser can greatly improve your shots. I follow what is probably known as bracketing my shots.

robin312007 · Feb 5th, 2008, 15:26

YESSSS

YOU ARE RIGHT THERE. I TOO DO THE SAME. BUT HOW MANY SHOTS DO YOU TAKE WHILE BRAKETING ? 3 ?
It is usually 3 shots but i prefer taking 2 shots......ONe according to rules and the other always one stop under.
And i get the under one as my choice.

jyotirmoy · Feb 5th, 2008, 15:33

For important shots I do 3 otherwise 2

robin312007 · Feb 5th, 2008, 16:02

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Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

For important shots I do 3 otherwise 2

ok,

Good. Hey jyoti, do you have any chat ID. I do have in yahoo. It would be great to keep in touch with you.
my ID is robin312007(@yahoo.com). You are always welcome.

Take care

jyotirmoy · Feb 5th, 2008, 16:06

Bhai robin I have PM'd you my id

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shashank.aggarwal · Feb 5th, 2008, 16:16

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davyd · Feb 5th, 2008, 17:29

returned from tour in Sikkim (West and East), Darjeeling and Kalimpong and found that tour operators left redundant with customs not permitting visiting hired vehicles (perhaps excepting only private cars), jeeps to tour attractions, this job is reserved for local taxis and jeeps. So hiring a jeep through tour operator is not advisable, as they only drop and pick-up passengers what can be easily done hiring jeep in jeep stands.

theyyamdancer · Feb 5th, 2008, 17:36

I am following this thread with interest as in exactly one month from now we will be in Sikkim. I would like to ask if there are any India-mikers out there who have travelled to North Sikkim and are (by an accident of birth) NON-Indian therefore unfortunately unable to visit some of the far-flung places just mentioned. If I have understood correctly, we are allowed to visit Thangu, and Chopta Valley, near to Lachen, but NOT Gurudongmar Lake or Tso Lhamu Lake. However, near to Lachung, the "Big Pass", is OK...? I keep looking at the maps and reading up information, but I get confused because some places have two names and each map looks a bit different! The Tsomgo (also called Changu) Lake is also OK with a restricted area permit, available in Gangtok, is that right? I apologise if these questions have already been answered elsewhere.

davyd · Feb 5th, 2008, 17:51

I did not go there as it was to cold up there, even in Pelling. As North Sikkim is restricted area purchasing a tour from local tour operator is a must, and they will tell you everything you need where to go allowed. Tsongo lake trip is easily organised through even Gangtok taxists. Of course secretive obsession of Indian army is frustrating. Even in Kalimpong on the way to Durpin gompa withing city limits there are some generals posh villas and golf club - photography is strictly prohibited, when one girl from my group took picture of a cat on lovely lawn with flowers from our taxi, soldiers stopped us, but fortunately did not snatch her camera.

Feb 5th, 2008, 17:29	#28
davyd just a traveler Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 323	I just returned from tour in Sikkim (West and East), Darjeeling and Kalimpong and found that tour operators left redundant with customs not permitting visiting hired vehicles (perhaps excepting only private cars), jeeps to tour attractions, this job is reserved for local taxis and jeeps. So hiring a jeep through tour operator is not advisable, as they only drop and pick-up passengers what can be easily done hiring jeep in jeep stands.

Feb 5th, 2008, 17:51	#30
davyd just a traveler Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 323	North Sikkim I did not go there as it was to cold up there, even in Pelling. As North Sikkim is restricted area purchasing a tour from local tour operator is a must, and they will tell you everything you need where to go allowed. Tsongo lake trip is easily organised through even Gangtok taxists. Of course secretive obsession of Indian army is frustrating. Even in Kalimpong on the way to Durpin gompa withing city limits there are some generals posh villas and golf club - photography is strictly prohibited, when one girl from my group took picture of a cat on lovely lawn with flowers from our taxi, soldiers stopped us, but fortunately did not snatch her camera.

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Feb 5th, 2008, 14:16	#16
prash81 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 33	Thanks Robin. Actually I have booked my return tickets & I am having only 6N in hand. So I cant plan for 8days. So as per your suggestion I should plan for Gangtok-Lachung-Lachen. And I will have to miss Pelling. I am so excited to visit Lachung/Lachen after your post.

Feb 5th, 2008, 14:24	#17
robin312007 Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 96	Thats a Greaattt decision you have taken and I mean it. I bet this will become a memory for you. Sikkim is happening place......its heaven and I have fallen in love with this place...! and i bet You too. and Dont forget to post some great pics of this heaven in earth. Good Luck.

Feb 5th, 2008, 14:46	#19
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,669	Carry a polarising filter for your camera if possible.

Feb 5th, 2008, 15:12	#21
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,669	At these heights the sky does crazy things, a polariser can greatly improve your shots. I follow what is probably known as bracketing my shots.

Feb 5th, 2008, 15:26	#22
robin312007 Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 96	YESSSS YOU ARE RIGHT THERE. I TOO DO THE SAME. BUT HOW MANY SHOTS DO YOU TAKE WHILE BRAKETING ? 3 ? It is usually 3 shots but i prefer taking 2 shots......ONe according to rules and the other always one stop under. And i get the under one as my choice.

Feb 5th, 2008, 15:33	#23
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,669	For important shots I do 3 otherwise 2

Feb 5th, 2008, 16:06	#25
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,669	Bhai robin I have PM'd you my id

Feb 5th, 2008, 16:10	#26
robin312007 Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 96	yep but my pop up blocker blocker it and its gone !!! pls send again.....this time i am going to withdraw my Pop up. Thanx

Feb 5th, 2008, 17:36	#29
theyyamdancer Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Crete Posts: 2,126	I am following this thread with interest as in exactly one month from now we will be in Sikkim. I would like to ask if there are any India-mikers out there who have travelled to North Sikkim and are (by an accident of birth) NON-Indian therefore unfortunately unable to visit some of the far-flung places just mentioned. If I have understood correctly, we are allowed to visit Thangu, and Chopta Valley, near to Lachen, but NOT Gurudongmar Lake or Tso Lhamu Lake. However, near to Lachung, the "Big Pass", is OK...? I keep looking at the maps and reading up information, but I get confused because some places have two names and each map looks a bit different! The Tsomgo (also called Changu) Lake is also OK with a restricted area permit, available in Gangtok, is that right? I apologise if these questions have already been answered elsewhere.

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