Sikkim in September 1 week

sharonchristina2009

Hi everyone,

I am planning to land at Gangtok and spend a week traveling to the north with my base at Mangan and gangtok. I havent booked anything anywhere but plan to do this rough and tough.

I will be at Sikkim from Sep 6th to 12th and then return back to south India.

I hope to also visit zero point to see snow.

I am a single girl who is venturing out for this trip.

Gangtok to Mangan, Mangan to Lanchen and then from there I want to see all the places. Is this a good idea?

I dont want to book as its so costly through the net. I thought I would land at Gangtok and then discuss rates for the hotel, travel to the north by bus.

Please give me some good points as I am traveling with a low budget and tell me if this is a good idea.

Thanks.

Sharon

I can be reached at 98842 84578 if anyone is in the town when I am there and would like to hook up to do stuff together.

sharonchristina2009

why arent they any replies (( I need some help.....

My main worry is to get to hot springs, snow, as far as from people and then just enjoy my time. What place do I head out too? A not so cheap but comfortable place right up north? Thanks

I havent booked any hotels up north of sikkim. I prefer to go there and then bargain and then reserve rooms. Is that fine? 1 week for this trip.

bonded

Have you checked this link from Indiamike Comprehensive Information for a North Sikkim Trip!!!

theyyamdancer

Hello, if you read around the Sikkim forum a little bit you will understand more about how to travel to the North of Sikkim. There is a wealth of information at your disposal!

(Don't forget it is a holiday weekend this weekend. )

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hitanshu

http://www.freerider.in/wiki/?cmd=Di...for_foreigners can give you a decent heads up.

Kindly note that foreigners are not normally allowed beyond Mangan (?) - which is a crying shame.

Please check before you book

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santoshdts

NOn't miss Gurudongmar Lake @ 17kft, Its Via Lachung.. and ofcourse Ur doing Yumthang.. Goodluck......

sharonchristina2009

I am a south Indian girl. I am not a foreigner

hitanshu

Ah. Sharonchristina didn't sound too tamilian!

But anyways - then go for sikkim anyday. And get in touch with Rikesh:
http://www.freerider.in/wiki/?cmd=Di...ge=sikkim_gyan

sharonchristina2009

thanks a ton my friend

Very nice to see such helpful people around. Jai Hind...lol

I am christian but basically half tamil and manglorean!

Cheers

Sujoy

From Gangtok to Mangan and Singhik will be very wet as monsoon will still be active.. if you are able to get beyond Thangu and go up to Gurdongmar and the North Sikkim plateau you should get good views.. Singhik has an exceptional view of Kangchendzonga but I wonder whether it will be clear in Sept

hitanshu

http://sparsh-arun.blogspot.com/2008...nd-bhutan.html

is what you can get it like

piran_e

I will give my two cents since I have worked in Lachen for quite some time. Firstly it would be quite challenging and frustrating to travel by public transport in North Sikkim. There are no buses going to Lachen or Lachung, there is only one bus which goes from Gantok to Mangan. The best option would be to go to the North Sikkim taxi stand near Vajra theatre and take a shared jeep to Mangan. From Mangan you will have to take another shared jeep either to Lachen or to Lachung. The frequency of the jeeps from Mangan is not all that great so you could have a hard time getting a shared jeep. Try out this option only if you have enough time on your hand.

Also if you want to go to Lachen or Lachung you will need to obtain an inner line permit. You can get that from the DC office at Mangan itself, but it might take a day so be prepared to stay over at Mangan. If you are going in September there is no need to make any bookings since it is off season. But it would also be raining quite a bit at that time and you will get landslide on certain routes. Nonetheless it would be quite pretty as Lachen - Lachung valleys would be carpeted with flowers.

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ajaysehta

we r 5 frnds going to sikkim by road frm lucknow 1st of sep and most probably wl reach thr on 3rd sep.we r planning atleast to spend one week thr .we hv all camping items like tent ,bed,own gas,fooding etc..


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vineetsaini19

We have just been there 2 days back and it is badly raining...

You wont be able to enjoy the scenic beauty also.

Hope u enjoy the other stuff with the one you get hooked up...

fernandesfran

Anyone, what month is there snow in Sikkim? Never been there, but my plan is to travel there probably in October end/November. I plan to see snow!

Thanks.