URGENT: Sikkim Tour in Dec - Help & Advice Required

shriram_narayanmurth · Nov 2nd, 2009, 01:54

Hi Guys,

I'm Shriram and I'm based in Mumbai. I've planned Sikkim as my honeymoon destination and will be reaching Bagdogra on 8-Dec-09.

A tour operator is offering me 9 Days/ 10 Nights North Sikkim & Darjeeling which includes 2 days each at Kalimpong, Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling. They are offering me a MAPAI Plan which includes breakfast and dinner. While all transfers & sightseeing by NAC Maruti Van Ex Bagdogra, Pelling sector would be by NAC Sumo. Accommodation is provided at The Silver Oaks - Kalimpong, Norkhill - Gangtok, Elgin Mount Pandim - Pelling and The Elgin - Darjeeling.

The total damage for this tour is around 60K INR.

Guys, need you advise and let me know your thoughts on the same.

Thanks

Shriram

roj,roy · Nov 3rd, 2009, 01:33

The rate seems ok. But still check with other tour operator. You may get better deal who knows.I know 1 Safar Leisure Consultancy. Phone 09836077202. email- saflec@yahoo.com But my suggesion is do not make your honeymoon trip so hectic by visiting so many places within this time. The journey in himalayas are too tiring.

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Originally Posted by shriram_narayanmurth

Hi Guys,

I'm Shriram and I'm based in Mumbai. I've planned Sikkim as my honeymoon destination and will be reaching Bagdogra on 8-Dec-09.

A tour operator is offering me 9 Days/ 10 Nights North Sikkim & Darjeeling which includes 2 days each at Kalimpong, Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling. They are offering me a MAPAI Plan which includes breakfast and dinner. While all transfers & sightseeing by NAC Maruti Van Ex Bagdogra, Pelling sector would be by NAC Sumo. Accommodation is provided at The Silver Oaks - Kalimpong, Norkhill - Gangtok, Elgin Mount Pandim - Pelling and The Elgin - Darjeeling.

The total damage for this tour is around 60K INR.

Guys, need you advise and let me know your thoughts on the same.

Thanks

Shriram

Amit V · Nov 3rd, 2009, 10:32

Hi Shri,

Even am from mumbai and would be landing @Bagdogra on 9th Dec for my honeymoon tour. Ive rcvd quotes from 2 tour operators for 10N 11 days package covering pelling-Borong-Namchi-Gangtok and price they offered me is @ 45K...which i feel still higher. When contacted hotels directly they are offering 20-30% off season discount and overall costing for my tour is coming down by 8-10K..so i m trying to negotiate with tour operators, if not i'll book hotels by own.

saikatrd · Nov 18th, 2009, 10:08

never trevel with any consultancy. they chtge triple!!! always book your own. darjeeling, gangtok are very helpful. u just landing & make ur trip yourself. everything is easily available- food, hotels, share jeep etc.so dont worry- enjoy urself.
we will also be there on that time for a trek.any quires- contact-9830846776

haringp · Nov 18th, 2009, 11:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by shriram_narayanmurth

Hi Guys,

I'm Shriram and I'm based in Mumbai. I've planned Sikkim as my honeymoon destination and will be reaching Bagdogra on 8-Dec-09.

A tour operator is offering me 9 Days/ 10 Nights North Sikkim & Darjeeling which includes 2 days each at Kalimpong, Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling. They are offering me a MAPAI Plan which includes breakfast and dinner. While all transfers & sightseeing by NAC Maruti Van Ex Bagdogra, Pelling sector would be by NAC Sumo. Accommodation is provided at The Silver Oaks - Kalimpong, Norkhill - Gangtok, Elgin Mount Pandim - Pelling and The Elgin - Darjeeling.

The total damage for this tour is around 60K INR.

Guys, need you advise and let me know your thoughts on the same.

Thanks

Shriram

you mentioned north sikkim.. but there is no stay in lachen and lachung . i think it may not be acceccible in dec.
are you covering changu and nathula(east sikkim) ?

i think dec is off season.. i feel you can definately do some negotiation by atleast 10 %.

jyotirmoy · Nov 18th, 2009, 12:20

Do not pre-book, take a share taxi to Gangtok from Bagdogra. Check out with a few operators, bargain hard and get the best deal. Check the condition of the car always.

Nov 2nd, 2009, 01:54	#1
shriram_narayanmurth Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1	URGENT: Sikkim Tour in Dec - Help & Advice Required Hi Guys, I'm Shriram and I'm based in Mumbai. I've planned Sikkim as my honeymoon destination and will be reaching Bagdogra on 8-Dec-09. A tour operator is offering me 9 Days/ 10 Nights North Sikkim & Darjeeling which includes 2 days each at Kalimpong, Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling. They are offering me a MAPAI Plan which includes breakfast and dinner. While all transfers & sightseeing by NAC Maruti Van Ex Bagdogra, Pelling sector would be by NAC Sumo. Accommodation is provided at The Silver Oaks - Kalimpong, Norkhill - Gangtok, Elgin Mount Pandim - Pelling and The Elgin - Darjeeling. The total damage for this tour is around 60K INR. Guys, need you advise and let me know your thoughts on the same. Thanks Shriram

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Amit V Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 14	Hi Shri, Even am from mumbai and would be landing @Bagdogra on 9th Dec for my honeymoon tour. Ive rcvd quotes from 2 tour operators for 10N 11 days package covering pelling-Borong-Namchi-Gangtok and price they offered me is @ 45K...which i feel still higher. When contacted hotels directly they are offering 20-30% off season discount and overall costing for my tour is coming down by 8-10K..so i m trying to negotiate with tour operators, if not i'll book hotels by own.

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saikatrd Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 13	never trevel with any consultancy. they chtge triple!!! always book your own. darjeeling, gangtok are very helpful. u just landing & make ur trip yourself. everything is easily available- food, hotels, share jeep etc.so dont worry- enjoy urself. we will also be there on that time for a trek.any quires- contact-9830846776

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jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	Do not pre-book, take a share taxi to Gangtok from Bagdogra. Check out with a few operators, bargain hard and get the best deal. Check the condition of the car always.