North Sikkim in mid February for Honeymoon

Originally Posted by abhinav81

Hey all... I know that February is still a good 4 and a half months to go... but i am getting anxious... anyways, I am posting my tentative itinerary which, I swear has been prepared by going through most of the available article and post available on internet and ofcourse IndiaMike... afterall its about my Honeymoon!!

15th Feb- Departure from Varanasi

16th Feb- Arrival at NJP around 10:00 a.m, Transfer to Gangtok in a private taxi (1500 Rs.).
Will search for a good hotel (i am not pre-booking anything) Options: Hidden Forest Retreat, Hotel Oriental, Hotel Tibet, Hotel Golden Pagoda (2000 Rs. per day)
Will try to book a taxi to Changu & Nathula for 18th Feb (2000 Rs.)
Also book a private taxi for 3D/2N North Sikkim trip, starting 19th Feb. Exclusive vehicle @ 3000 Rs. daily, including petrol (Is this amount less or more ??)

17th Feb- Gangtok city sightseeing

18th Feb- Changu lake & Nathula pass

19th Feb- Leave for Lachen in the morning at 8:00 a.m. via Kabi Longstok, Singhik and Chumthang. Arrive in Lachen by 4:00 p.m.
Will search for hotel (again i am not pre-booking), Suggestions for hotel in Lachen ??(1000-1500 Rs.). Overnight at Lachen.

20th Feb- Leave for Gurudomgar Lake in morning. Arrive in Lachung by 2:00 p.m. Again Search for a hotel, Suggestions for hotel in Lachung ?? (1000-1500 Rs.). Overnight at Lachung.

21st Feb- Start in the morning. Places to visit: Katao, Yumthang, Yumesamdong, Thangu & Chopta valley. Return to Gangtok the same day.
Reach Gangtok latest by 6:00 p.m. Overnight at Gangtok

22nd Feb- Leave for Pelling in a private taxi (1500 Rs.) Reach Pelling by 2:00 p.m. Search for hotel in Pelling (2000 Rs.) Options: Norbu Ghang, Chiminda International. Again suggestions for a comfortable hotel is welcome ??

23rd Feb- Khechoparali Lake, Yuksom and nearby sightseeing

24th Feb- Relax and take short walks around Pelling

25th Feb- Leave for NJP in the morning, to catch the 5:00 p.m train to Varanasi

26th Feb- Reach home !!!

Some information which I still need -
> The hotels which I have chosen, will be having good heating arrangements??
> 3000 Rs per day for a taxi, including the fuel, is less or more??
> I have quoted the price in most of the cases, these are the price range which is maximum that I can spend.... you all can guide me, whether I have planned more or less.
> Where do I need to make more provisions- Budget wise ?? or is the budget O.K ??
> Should I expect some hefty off-season discounts??
> What else do I need to plan??

Thanks for a patient reading.... and thanks in anticipation for your valuable feedbacks and suggestions.

Abhinav.