Sikkim in Oct-Nov

Subhrajit_sg · Jul 23rd, 2007, 15:48

Hi ALL,

I am new in this forum.
I am planning to visit Sikkim specially NORTH SIKKIM. I have seen in this forum that there are many people who visited the place. Can you help me to chalk the plan out? We are 7 members including 4 members aged around 50. Late Oct and early Nov is OK ?? I wish to cover all the places like Gurudonmar and Yumthang, Zero point etc...

jyotirmoy · Jul 23rd, 2007, 16:00

You have not mentioned how many days you will be spending in Sikkim. The best option for you will be to reach Gangtok & book your tour with an agent. This is necessary to visit north Sikkim & Natu La. Spend one day in Gangtok and start early morning for north Sikkim. Accomodation options at places like Lachung is limited. Check with the tour operator what kind of accomodation is being offered. Another word of caution since you will have aged persons in your group. Quite a few travellers feel sick at Nathu La becuase of the height & less Oxygen in the air. Spend two nights in north Sikkim return to Gangtok. Next start for west Sikkim, places like Ravangla & Pelling. You may refer my post on my Sikkim trip for further info.
The weather will be good but a bit chilly.

Subhrajit_sg · Jul 25th, 2007, 17:42

Thanks Jyotirmoy

Actually we are planning to spend 7 days in Sikkim. We will start on 26/10 and return on 3rd or 4th Nov.

I am just asking you that 2 nights will be enough for entire North Sikkim?? We want to cover Yumthang as well as Gurudongmar and Chopta Valley.
Also I heard that Pelling and Ravangla are great place to visit but this time we are not planning fot west sikkim.

jyotirmoy · Jul 25th, 2007, 17:51

Day1:drive from Gangtok to Lachung, North Sikkim,Approx.120 kms,6 hrs.
Day2:visit Yumthang Valley of Flower after breakfast via Singhba Rhododendron Sanctuary and also visit Hot Springs.
Day3:drive to Lachen Valley after breakfast, Approx.85 kms, Explore and also visit Lachen Monastery. Overnight Halt
Day3:Visit Thangu and Chopta Valley after breakfast, drive to Thangu. Return and Halt.
Day4:Return drive to Gangtok

carsten · Jul 28th, 2007, 01:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

Day3:Visit Thangu and Chopta Valley after breakfast, drive to Thangu. Return and Halt.

If you really want to explore the Thangu valley, you'll have hours of walking to do; the village is just on the way to Gurudongmar lake and not particularly attractive. So, better plan a day or two more, and spend a night in a tent / herder's hut from where you have great views.

- Carsten

Subhrajit_sg · Jul 28th, 2007, 18:30

How much it will cost for North Sikkim? There are so many travel agent I have found on NET. I have got a rate from Marcopolo Travels, they are telling that only north sikkim will cost around 4500 per head and Gurudongmar, Katao, Zero Point and Yemesedong will cost extra that we have to pay the driver. Is it OK?

karthik_mitta · Jul 28th, 2007, 19:23

Need Help - Sikkim

Just posted.. see if it helps.

Subhrajit_sg · Aug 19th, 2007, 18:47

We have just confirmed our trip to Gurudongmar Lake,Lachen,Lachung, Yumthang, Yumesamdong, Zero point (4 Nights / 5 Days)with TIBET TOURS & TRAVELS,SIKKIM. Proprietor - Mr. Prabir Sen.

We will start on 26/10 from Kolkata and return on 04/11.

Can someone advise on the credentials of TIBET TOURS & TRAVELS.

Jul 23rd, 2007, 15:48	#1
Subhrajit_sg Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 16	Sikkim in Oct-Nov Hi ALL, I am new in this forum. I am planning to visit Sikkim specially NORTH SIKKIM. I have seen in this forum that there are many people who visited the place. Can you help me to chalk the plan out? We are 7 members including 4 members aged around 50. Late Oct and early Nov is OK ?? I wish to cover all the places like Gurudonmar and Yumthang, Zero point etc...

Jul 28th, 2007, 19:23	#7
karthik_mitta Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 196	Need Help - Sikkim Just posted.. see if it helps. __________________ KM In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds - Martin Luther King Jr.

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Jul 23rd, 2007, 16:00	#2
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,668	You have not mentioned how many days you will be spending in Sikkim. The best option for you will be to reach Gangtok & book your tour with an agent. This is necessary to visit north Sikkim & Natu La. Spend one day in Gangtok and start early morning for north Sikkim. Accomodation options at places like Lachung is limited. Check with the tour operator what kind of accomodation is being offered. Another word of caution since you will have aged persons in your group. Quite a few travellers feel sick at Nathu La becuase of the height & less Oxygen in the air. Spend two nights in north Sikkim return to Gangtok. Next start for west Sikkim, places like Ravangla & Pelling. You may refer my post on my Sikkim trip for further info. The weather will be good but a bit chilly.

Jul 25th, 2007, 17:42	#3
Subhrajit_sg Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 16	Thanks Jyotirmoy Actually we are planning to spend 7 days in Sikkim. We will start on 26/10 and return on 3rd or 4th Nov. I am just asking you that 2 nights will be enough for entire North Sikkim?? We want to cover Yumthang as well as Gurudongmar and Chopta Valley. Also I heard that Pelling and Ravangla are great place to visit but this time we are not planning fot west sikkim.

Jul 25th, 2007, 17:51	#4
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,668	Day1:drive from Gangtok to Lachung, North Sikkim,Approx.120 kms,6 hrs. Day2:visit Yumthang Valley of Flower after breakfast via Singhba Rhododendron Sanctuary and also visit Hot Springs. Day3:drive to Lachen Valley after breakfast, Approx.85 kms, Explore and also visit Lachen Monastery. Overnight Halt Day3:Visit Thangu and Chopta Valley after breakfast, drive to Thangu. Return and Halt. Day4:Return drive to Gangtok

Jul 28th, 2007, 18:30	#6
Subhrajit_sg Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 16	How much it will cost for North Sikkim? There are so many travel agent I have found on NET. I have got a rate from Marcopolo Travels, they are telling that only north sikkim will cost around 4500 per head and Gurudongmar, Katao, Zero Point and Yemesedong will cost extra that we have to pay the driver. Is it OK?

Aug 19th, 2007, 18:47	#8
Subhrajit_sg Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 16	We have just confirmed our trip to Gurudongmar Lake,Lachen,Lachung, Yumthang, Yumesamdong, Zero point (4 Nights / 5 Days)with TIBET TOURS & TRAVELS,SIKKIM. Proprietor - Mr. Prabir Sen. We will start on 26/10 from Kolkata and return on 04/11. Can someone advise on the credentials of TIBET TOURS & TRAVELS.

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