Sikkim package details

anupamsinha

Hi All

I got a quote from a tour operator for 4 person for Gangtok Pelling trip for 5N/6D.

Here's the package details :
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Itinerary :-



26th Feb : NJP/ IXB To Pelling

Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP / IXB Transfer to Pelling, One can enjoy the spectacular Eastern Himalayan Range from Pelling. Overnight stay at hotel..



27th Feb : In Pelling

After breakfast start for full day sight seeing which includes Pemayangtse Monastery, Rimbi Falls , and Kanchenjunga falls, Singhshore Bridge , Khecheopalri Lake , Darap Village and Changey Falls . O/n Halt.



28th Feb : Pelling To Gangtok

Transfer to Gangtok via Temi Tea Garden & the Gurupadmasambhava statue. O/n Halt.



29th Feb : Gangtok Local Tour

After breakfast proceed for city tour of Gangtok covering Rumtek Monastery, Botanical Garden, Do-Dul Chorten, Institute of Tibetology , Flower show and cottage industry. Evening free for personal activities & shopping. O/n halt at Gangtok.



01st March : Gangtok To Tsomgo Lake & Nathula Pass



Excursion trip to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft) and Nathula Pass ( 14,000 ft ). O/n stay at hotel.



02nd March : Gangtok To NJP / IXB Drop

After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra for return journey .



Package Includes : Accomodation in a Twin Sharing Dbl Room. / Daily Bed Tea, Breakfast./ 1 Full day SS at Pelling & 1 Full day SS at Gangtok,/ Day excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Nathula Pass./ Pickup and drop from Bagdogra Airport / All Taxes .



Hotel Used :

Pelling - Norbughang Resort ( Best in the Town )

Gangtok - The Royal Plaza .( Best in the city )



Package Cost for 4 Pax Rs. 46500/-



Vehicle Type : Inova or Similar ( Except Gangtok Sight Seeing & Nathula Pass visit )

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I would like to know is there anything that's missing in this package.

I guess Pelling is the place that is also known as the The Switzerland of India.

Lastly, has the package been priced appropriately? Considering the hotels mentioned which I wouldn't like to change. The accommodation would be a deluxe room in the hotels.

piran_e

Not sure about the money part but looks like you would be spending more time travelling in a jeep then seeing places. One day in Pelling is definitely not enough as there is really a lot to see around.

anupamsinha

Hi Piran

Thanks for the reply. We would be spending close to 2 days in Pelling. On 26th we would be there in Pelling and would be having an overnight stay at Pelling. Then again on 27th we would be spending the day in Pelling again would be having an overnight stay at Pelling.

Fan of India

I think the price is good. Considering that it is for 4 pax and for 6 days including transfers ex NJP.
Couple of tips:

1. The access to Nathula pass is depending upon the weather. One may not be allowed all the way upto the point if it is a foggy day / excessive snow. Check with you operator for alternatives in case that does not happen.

2. There is a Helicopter ride by Pawan Hans ex-Bagdogra to Gangtok. It takes roughly 45 mins to reach gangtok by heli and if i remeber correctly they charge around 1500/0 per person. But the money is worth the experience and the time that you save. See if you can take that - at least on your onward journey.

3. Outlook Travellers guide book - on the hills (i do not recollect the name) - is an excellent source of information for such trips. Refer that to ensure that your agent has not missed out on anything!

Happy holidays!!

anupamsinha

Hi Fan Of India

Thanks for the reply and you have a nice nick. We would be having the cab probably throughout the whole trip so I guess I would have to rule out the helicopter ride. Though it sounds interesting as I have never been in a helicopter before. I would also try the hills holidays book. I guess I have it. Need to search for it now.