YTD 05 – 5 N / 6 D – Gangtok 3N + Darjeeling 2N – 2024
OVERVIEW | ITINERARY | HOTEL INFO | INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS | COST | CANCELLATION | NOTES | MORE INFORMATION
ITINERARY
DAY WISE ITINERARY
(Distance: 75 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Darjeeling: 2,050 mts)
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport you will be met by our local representative and get transferred to Darjeeling. Upon arrival in Darjeeling, Check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Darjeeling.
Early in the morning at around 4.00 A.M. you would be driven to Tiger Hills (2590 mats, subject to availability of permit & token) to see spectacular view of sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). After breakfast you would be visiting Gloom Monastery, Batasi Loop, Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday Closed) & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Thursday Closed), Darjeeling Ropeway Ride (Ticket cost not included), Tenzing & Gombe Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre (Sunday Closed) & Tea Garden (Outer View). Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the Hotel in Darjeeling.
(Distance: 110 kms. / Driving Time: 4.30 hrs. / Altitude of Gangtok: 1,650 mats)
After breakfast you would be driven to Gangtok. On arrival Check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
(Distance: One Way – Togo Lake – 45 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Togo Lake: 3,780 mats)
(Distance: One Way – Baba Mandir from Togo Lake – 16 kms. / Driving Time: 1 hrs. / Altitude of Baba Mandir: 4,000 mats)
After breakfast you would be taken for a day excursion to Togo Lake and Baba Mandir. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.
(In case of Land slide or any other reason Togo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing)
After breakfast you would be taken for a full day city tour covering Tashi viewpoint, Ganesh Tok, Flower show, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Sunday Closed), Institute of Tibetology (Sunday Closed), Gangtok Ropeway Ride (Ticket cost not included), Dro-dull Chorten, Enchi Monastery & Bakthan Falls (maximum 6 hours). Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.
(Distance: 130 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs.)
After breakfast you would be dropped at the NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your return journey.
HOTEL INFO
Rates valid for 1st April 2024 to 30th June 2024
No of Pax | Best Available | 4 Star | 4 Star Basic | 3 Star Deluxe | 3 Star |
2 Pax | Rs.55,775/- | Rs.44,275/- | Rs.37,375/- | Rs.34,615/- | Rs.31,165/- |
4 Pax | Rs.49,220/- | Rs.37,720/- | Rs.30,935/- | Rs.28,060/- | Rs.24,725/- |
6 Pax | Rs.45,655/- | Rs.34,155/- | Rs.27,370/- | Rs.24,495/- | Rs.21,160/- |
8 Pax | Rs.49,220/- | Rs.37,720/- | Rs.30,935/- | Rs.28,060/- | Rs.24,725/- |
EPSR | Rs.28,635/- | Rs.16,100/- | Rs.16,100/- | Rs.11,730/- | Rs.9,775/- |
CNB | Rs.18,515/- | Rs.10,235/- | Rs.11,615/- | Rs.6,785/- | Rs.7,015/- |
Note: The rates are valid for Indian nationals only.
Accommodation Details
Destination | Best Available | 4 Star | 4 Star Basic | 3 Star Deluxe | 3 Star |
Darjeeling | The New Elgin / Ramada by Wyndham Darjeeling / Similar | Crescent Resort / Sumi Yashshree Mall Road / Similar | Istana Resort & Spa (Veg) / Hotel Viceroy / Similar | Mount Lungta / Sumi Queen’s Yard / Similar | Mount Conifer Suites & Spa / Mantra Stay Raj Ville / Similar |
Gangtok | Denzong Regency / Ramada BY Wyndham Gangtok / Similar | Lemon Tree / Similar | Magpie Libing Grand / Tashiling Residency / Similar | Denzong Shangrila Hotel & Spa / Kingsway Boutique (Veg) / Similar | Daksha Tarayana Grand / Rufina Pinasa Residency / Similar |
Vehicle Details, Capacity and supplemental charges for upgradation
Vehicle used in above
No. of Pax | Vehicle used | Capacity (Incl. Child) |
2 Pax | Wagon R / Alto | 1 – 3 Pax |
4, 6 Pax | 1 Scorpio / Xylo / Innova | 4 – 6 Pax |
8 Pax | 2 Scorpio / Xylo / Innova | 7 – 12 Pax |
Vehicle Upgradation Charges
Vehicle used | Supplement Amount | Remarks |
Scorpio / Xylo / Innova | Rs.9,200/- | Upgradation costs for Innova / Scorpio / Xylo instead of Wagon R / Alto |
Scorpio / Xylo / Innova | Rs.46,805/- | Costs of 01 additional Innova / Scorpio / Xylo |
Note:
❖ In case of increase in number of heads including child above the maximum capacity of vehicles considered, the guests will have to take bigger/extra vehicle for which supplement costs shall apply as mentioned above. For example, capacity of Wagon R / Alto is 3 Pax. So, if a group size consists of 4 pax where 3rd pax is either an adult or child, then the guests would have to pay supplement for using Innova / Scorpio / Xylo instead of Wagon R / Alto as mentioned above.
INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS
Inclusions
▪ Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
▪ All the rooms are base category, unless indicated separately
▪ Meal Plan (MAPAI).
▪ Hotel taxes applicable (as per itinerary).
▪ Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary. The concept of disposal vehicles is not practiced in this sector. The vehicle is strictly on point to point basis as per the itinerary.
▪ GST.
Exclusions
▪ Air Fare/Train fare.
▪ Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone bills, bar bills, tips & gratuity, bottled water, drinks, activities like rafting, rock climbing, para gliding, joy ride (Toy Train), Ropeway etc.
▪ Entrance Fees for museums and monuments
▪ Guide charges
▪ Any additional costs because of additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle other than mentioned in the itinerary will be recovered directly from the guests.
▪ Any cost arising due to unforeseen events like landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc. Such expenses will be recovered directly from the guests on the spot.
▪ Any increase in costs due to increase in government taxes or fuel price which increases cost of surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
▪ Room heater charges
▪ Insurance
▪ Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
COST
EASY CANCELLATION
Cancellation Request has to be sent to us by Email. Such cancellation charges shall also be applicable on reduction of rooms after initial confirmation. Cancellation charges shall also be applicable if the guests fail to show up for any flight or train cancellations.
● Cancellation made within 15-30 days from the date of arrival: 25%
● Cancellation made within 07-14 days from the date of arrival: 50%
● Cancellation made within 03-07 days from the date of arrival: 75%
● Cancellation made within 02 days (including No Shows) from the date of arrival: 100%
Cancellation policy shall apply in case of vehicles also
Further, the hotels in North Sikkim follow have very strict cancellation policy and do not follow the above. Once the package is booked & confirmed no refund will be entertained. They also do not take any responsibility for the issue of permits. For any cancellations or no show even because of non-receipt of permits, road blockage etc full cancellation shall be applicable and there will be no refund.
NOTES:
Documentation – Permit Requirement
Indian Nationals require permits to visit Tsomgo Lake, North Sikkim (Lachung & Lachen) & Nathula Pass (Supplement costs Rs 6000 Per Vehicle + 5% GST, Monday closed). The documents needed are given below:
It is mandatory for the guests to carry 02 copies of passport size photograph, original photo ID proof like Voter ID card / Passport (6 months validity) / Driving License (6 months validity) with photo copy for processing the permit. PAN Card / Aadhar Card are not acceptable for issuance of the Permit. For child of above 05 yrs, child School ID card is valid. It is also mandatory to carry original birth certificate in English.
The above details are only applicable for 1 destinations. If the guests are covering multiple or all of above destinations, then they must carry adequate number of photographs and photocopies of documents. Further we must also get a list mentioning the Name Age & Gender of all traveller family wise so that we can process the permits.
CHILD POLICY:
Please note the following points for Child Policy:
● Child below 5 yrs complimentary. However in Lachen / Lachung child of the age 4 – 5 years are chargeable.
● Child 5 -10 yrs without extra bed as mentioned in the cost column (CNB = Child No Bed)
● Above 10 years / Extra adult with an extra bed sharing room are charged as per Extra Person Sharing Room (EPSR)
The above is the standard policy as followed by 3 star and below hotels. You are requested to produce documents in support of the child age to the hotels as and when asked by them.
Rates valid for 1st April 2024 to 30th June 2024