Your planned itinerary for the Sikkim tour looks well-organized and includes several highlights. Here’s a brief summary of each day’s activities and what to expect:
Explore Tours
Inclusions
- Standard room accommodation per night.
- Transportation by a vehicle similar to a Bolero.
- Meals including breakfast and dinner (MAP plan).
- North Sikkim permits.
Exclusions
- Sightseeing at Kalapatthar, Katao, Zero Point, and Nathula Pass.
- Tours not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Extra meals outside the included plan.
- Personal expenses and medical support.
- Packaged drinking water throughout the tour.
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
- Activity: Arrive at NJP railway station and travel to Gangtok.
- Accommodation: Night stay in Gangtok.
- Morning: Check out from Gangtok hotel.
- On the way to Lachen:* Visit Tashi View Point, Seven Sister Falls, Chungthang Falls, and the Lachen River.
- Meals: Lunch on the way.
- Accommodation: Night stay in Lachen.
- Morning: Visit Thangu Valley and Gurudongmar Lake (one of the highest lakes in the world).
- Meals: Breakfast on the way and lunch at Lachen.
- Afternoon: Travel to Lachung.
- Accommodation: Night stay in Lachung.
- Morning: Visit Yumthang Valley. Optional visit to Zero Point (additional cost).
- Meals: Breakfast in Lachung, lunch after returning to Lachung, then check out.
- Afternoon: Travel back to Gangtok.
- Accommodation: Night stay in Gangtok.
- Morning: Visit Changu Lake and New Baba Mandir. Optional visit to Nathula Pass (additional cost).
- Meals: Breakfast in Gangtok, lunch at the hotel.
- Accommodation:* Night stay in Gangtok.
- Activity: After breakfast, transfer to NJP/Siliguri by reserved car.
Location
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Tips for the Trip
- Permits: Ensure all necessary permits are obtained, especially for North Sikkim and restricted areas.
- Clothing: Carry warm clothes as temperatures can drop significantly, especially in places like Gurudongmar Lake.
- Health Precautions: Gurudongmar Lake is at a high altitude. Acclimatize properly and consult a doctor if you have any health conditions.
- Cash: Carry sufficient cash as ATMs may not be available in remote areas.
- Connectivity: Expect limited mobile and internet connectivity in North Sikkim.
- Hydration: Drink plenty of water to avoid altitude sickness, and carry any personal medications you may need.
