Some help for my trip to sikkim in nov

kumar111 · Jul 15th, 2006, 03:03

Hi,

I am willing to travel to sikkim in this nov. I want to visit gurudongmar, yumtang (only north sikkim).... Please suggest about the best time to visit, cost for the trip (no luxury). I and my wife are planning to do this trip. I also need to know the hotel details,..... please help me out in this.... I have also heard that nov is the best time to enjoy the snow.......

RGDS,

Kumar

Varun · Jul 17th, 2006, 02:36

Hi Kumar,

I was in Sikkim last Novemeber for 7 days. Went there alone. And found a nrew meaning to life. The whole trip, including airfare (BLR-KOL-BLR)cost me about Rs.18,000.

There are lots of hotels there that you can crash into. I too visited Only North Sikkim, and trust me, I was blown away. Away from all the misery that's around urban dwellings. Let me know exactly when you plan to go there. I can give you some tel. numbers.

kumar111 · Jul 17th, 2006, 23:04

Hi Varun,

Thanks very much for your reply.....

I basically want to know any permits has to be taken to visit gurudomgmar and yumthang... cost of the hotels.... travel arrangements for northern sikkim...

I have planned to leave bangalore on 14th nov..... Is this date ok?.... My trip will not be effect by rain at this point of time?

Varun · Jul 18th, 2006, 18:10

Hola,

14th of November is good to travel. I went there during the last week of Nov. And it turned out to be perfect. You'll find lots of inexpensive and good hotels to stay in coz it's d end of the season during Nov end. I stayed at a modest place that cost me about 300 bucks per night. But the best part of the hotel was it's privacy and the hoooot water it served it's guests. You can find cheaper rooms too. But i suggest that you stay at a good hotel. You'll need a permit to visit Changu Lake (or Tsomogo lake, as the locals call it there) and Nathula Pass. That can be easily arranged for by any local cab driver or tours operator. Don't forget to carry your driver's licesnse. You'll need to take a one night-two days tour to visit Yumthang & Yumsongdong. It's cost you about 1,000 bucks per head. It's going to be quite a cold affair. And yes, you'll find snow. Lots of snow. Plus wild yaks gazing in the country side.

Lemme know if u need more help. I can give you the cost breakup of my week long stay in Sikkim.

kumar111 · Jul 18th, 2006, 21:57

Hi,

Thats cool i don't mind a hotel which costs 500 to 600. Is it wise for me to book the package to yumthang and gurudongmar well in advance or on arrival???? As i need to take the permits

Previously when i visited darjeeling (very long back around 8 years) i didn't get an opportunity to visit sikkim....

If you could help me with the contact details of some travel agent...

When i was surfing the net for some details i could see that the yumthang and gurudongmar package were costed at 4000 to 5000...

Please help me out in this......

Varun · Jul 18th, 2006, 23:32

When i went to Sikkim last year, it was an instantaneous decision, which nearly cost me my job. I just landed there and started exploring. Within a day, i got to know that getting a permit for Changu or nathula Pass or yumthang was nuthing but a piece of cake. But make sure u carry your DL with you. Fortunately for me, I bumped into a nice local guy called Prem Lama, who agreed to drive me around Gangtok, and also arrange for the Yumthang trip. You just need to fill a form in the evening, and hand it over to a tour operator, who'll get the required permission from the army by next morning.

Don't worry too much about booking a package to Yumthang or Gurudongmar in advance because you are going in the second week of November, and it's going to be nearing the end of season. However, if it makes you comfortable to book in advance, I can share some tel. # with you.

Contact this guy called Prem Lama, who runs a Treks & Travels thing, right next to the main Bus Stand in gangtok. It's called PAKHRING Travels, Tours & Treks. His Office # is 203391/227982. His mobile # is 9733059017. Ask him if he remembers three guys from Bangalore last November.

And don't get perturbed by the prices u see online about Sikkim or Yumthang or any other place. Most of these websites cater to Foreign tourists and hence, the prices that they quote. Check sikkiminfo.net. It's a one-stop website for all u need to know about Sikkim.

I stayed at a modest hotel called Nathan Lodge, right next to the bus stand, on Church Road. The food was very bad there but the hot water from the geyser was absolutely unbeatable. The owner's of this hotel's a guy called Mintu Saba. Here are the Numbers: 03592 229962; 228241; 9434117363; 9832043133; 9832033113.

If you are wondering how I'm belting out all these details, I have their visiting cards.
Before leaving for Sikkim, I also spoke to three or four East-Indian looking Security guards here in bangalore. That helped too.

Lemme know if u need anything else.

kumar111 · Jul 19th, 2006, 00:22

Hey Thats really great.....

Thanks a tone for all the help you have provided....... I will get in touch with prem Lama once i near my travel dates....

I will definitely keep in touch for any kind of queries.... once again thanks a tone

Percy · Jul 19th, 2006, 00:52

Sorry for piggy-backing your post Kumar, but I too am also planning a late Nov trip to Sikkim. Follow on with the cost question: do you think it's possible to get a 'local' price for a fegengi (excuse spelling) since it's end of the season? Also I read that you need to get a 'special permit' if you want to head up North Sikkim 3 MONTHS in advance (from Rough Guide) - can anyone clarify this? One more thing: would a gortex jacket be a sufficient outer layer for trekking only - or would you recommend something more 'sturdy' like Northface puffer jacket?

Thank you forr help!

kumar111 · Jul 20th, 2006, 22:15

Hi varun,

As you said that BLR-KOL-BLR comes up to 18000/- thats fine..... How did you travel from KOL to sikkim?.... How much did it cost you for that travel?....

Varun · Jul 20th, 2006, 22:29

Hi Percy,

I'm not very sure about permits for foreign travellers. Lemme inquire and ask around. Will keep you posted

Varun · Jul 20th, 2006, 22:32

Hi Kumar

I took the 5.30 pm Air Deccan from Bangalore to Kolkatta. Was in Kol by 8.30ish. Headed straight for Sealdah Station, from where all trains from Kol towards Eastern part of India go. My train departed around 10.30 in d night. So, i had a good 2 hours to get to the station, eat some delicious roadside chat and sweets and take in the Durga Puja preparations which were on in full swing.

Jul 15th, 2006, 03:03	#1
kumar111 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 13	Some help for my trip to sikkim in nov Hi, I am willing to travel to sikkim in this nov. I want to visit gurudongmar, yumtang (only north sikkim).... Please suggest about the best time to visit, cost for the trip (no luxury). I and my wife are planning to do this trip. I also need to know the hotel details,..... please help me out in this.... I have also heard that nov is the best time to enjoy the snow....... RGDS, Kumar Last edited by kumar111 : Jul 15th, 2006 at 03:14. Reason: to change the title

Jul 17th, 2006, 02:36	#2
Varun burp Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 33	Hi Kumar, I was in Sikkim last Novemeber for 7 days. Went there alone. And found a nrew meaning to life. The whole trip, including airfare (BLR-KOL-BLR)cost me about Rs.18,000. There are lots of hotels there that you can crash into. I too visited Only North Sikkim, and trust me, I was blown away. Away from all the misery that's around urban dwellings. Let me know exactly when you plan to go there. I can give you some tel. numbers. __________________ Thanks & Cheers, Varun http://little-tibet.blogspot.com

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Jul 17th, 2006, 23:04	#3
kumar111 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 13	Hi Varun, Thanks very much for your reply..... I basically want to know any permits has to be taken to visit gurudomgmar and yumthang... cost of the hotels.... travel arrangements for northern sikkim... I have planned to leave bangalore on 14th nov..... Is this date ok?.... My trip will not be effect by rain at this point of time?

Jul 18th, 2006, 18:10	#4
Varun burp Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 33	Hola, 14th of November is good to travel. I went there during the last week of Nov. And it turned out to be perfect. You'll find lots of inexpensive and good hotels to stay in coz it's d end of the season during Nov end. I stayed at a modest place that cost me about 300 bucks per night. But the best part of the hotel was it's privacy and the hoooot water it served it's guests. You can find cheaper rooms too. But i suggest that you stay at a good hotel. You'll need a permit to visit Changu Lake (or Tsomogo lake, as the locals call it there) and Nathula Pass. That can be easily arranged for by any local cab driver or tours operator. Don't forget to carry your driver's licesnse. You'll need to take a one night-two days tour to visit Yumthang & Yumsongdong. It's cost you about 1,000 bucks per head. It's going to be quite a cold affair. And yes, you'll find snow. Lots of snow. Plus wild yaks gazing in the country side. Lemme know if u need more help. I can give you the cost breakup of my week long stay in Sikkim.

Jul 18th, 2006, 21:57	#5
kumar111 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 13	Hi, Thats cool i don't mind a hotel which costs 500 to 600. Is it wise for me to book the package to yumthang and gurudongmar well in advance or on arrival???? As i need to take the permits Previously when i visited darjeeling (very long back around 8 years) i didn't get an opportunity to visit sikkim.... If you could help me with the contact details of some travel agent... When i was surfing the net for some details i could see that the yumthang and gurudongmar package were costed at 4000 to 5000... Please help me out in this......

Jul 18th, 2006, 23:32	#6
Varun burp Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 33	When i went to Sikkim last year, it was an instantaneous decision, which nearly cost me my job. I just landed there and started exploring. Within a day, i got to know that getting a permit for Changu or nathula Pass or yumthang was nuthing but a piece of cake. But make sure u carry your DL with you. Fortunately for me, I bumped into a nice local guy called Prem Lama, who agreed to drive me around Gangtok, and also arrange for the Yumthang trip. You just need to fill a form in the evening, and hand it over to a tour operator, who'll get the required permission from the army by next morning. Don't worry too much about booking a package to Yumthang or Gurudongmar in advance because you are going in the second week of November, and it's going to be nearing the end of season. However, if it makes you comfortable to book in advance, I can share some tel. # with you. Contact this guy called Prem Lama, who runs a Treks & Travels thing, right next to the main Bus Stand in gangtok. It's called PAKHRING Travels, Tours & Treks. His Office # is 203391/227982. His mobile # is 9733059017. Ask him if he remembers three guys from Bangalore last November. And don't get perturbed by the prices u see online about Sikkim or Yumthang or any other place. Most of these websites cater to Foreign tourists and hence, the prices that they quote. Check sikkiminfo.net. It's a one-stop website for all u need to know about Sikkim. I stayed at a modest hotel called Nathan Lodge, right next to the bus stand, on Church Road. The food was very bad there but the hot water from the geyser was absolutely unbeatable. The owner's of this hotel's a guy called Mintu Saba. Here are the Numbers: 03592 229962; 228241; 9434117363; 9832043133; 9832033113. If you are wondering how I'm belting out all these details, I have their visiting cards. Before leaving for Sikkim, I also spoke to three or four East-Indian looking Security guards here in bangalore. That helped too. Lemme know if u need anything else.

Jul 19th, 2006, 00:22	#7
kumar111 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 13	Hey Thats really great..... Thanks a tone for all the help you have provided....... I will get in touch with prem Lama once i near my travel dates.... I will definitely keep in touch for any kind of queries.... once again thanks a tone

Jul 19th, 2006, 00:52	#8
Percy Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Home bound Posts: 30	Sorry for piggy-backing your post Kumar, but I too am also planning a late Nov trip to Sikkim. Follow on with the cost question: do you think it's possible to get a 'local' price for a fegengi (excuse spelling) since it's end of the season? Also I read that you need to get a 'special permit' if you want to head up North Sikkim 3 MONTHS in advance (from Rough Guide) - can anyone clarify this? One more thing: would a gortex jacket be a sufficient outer layer for trekking only - or would you recommend something more 'sturdy' like Northface puffer jacket? Thank you forr help!

Jul 20th, 2006, 22:15	#9
kumar111 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 13	Hi varun, As you said that BLR-KOL-BLR comes up to 18000/- thats fine..... How did you travel from KOL to sikkim?.... How much did it cost you for that travel?....

Jul 20th, 2006, 22:29	#10
Varun burp Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 33	Hi Percy, I'm not very sure about permits for foreign travellers. Lemme inquire and ask around. Will keep you posted

Jul 20th, 2006, 22:32	#11
Varun burp Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 33	Hi Kumar I took the 5.30 pm Air Deccan from Bangalore to Kolkatta. Was in Kol by 8.30ish. Headed straight for Sealdah Station, from where all trains from Kol towards Eastern part of India go. My train departed around 10.30 in d night. So, i had a good 2 hours to get to the station, eat some delicious roadside chat and sweets and take in the Durga Puja preparations which were on in full swing.

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