Signature Holiday -100% Sikkim (8 – 19 April)

– Accommodation in room on twin sharing basis as per property list given below

– All Meals

– Evening tea/coffee, snacks

– Arrival/departure transfer and all land transfers as per the itinerary

– 01 NON-AC Innova for the entire tour as per the itinerary

– Driver allowance/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charges

– Entrance fee to monuments

– English Speaking Guide

– All Permits (North Sikkim, Nathu-la etc.)

– Pickup and drop at Bagdogra airport

– GST

– Shopping, laundry and personal expenses

– Tips and gratuities

– Any airfare

– Travel Insurance

– Alcoholic beverages

– Expenses resulting from road blocks, political disturbance etc.

– Anything else not mentioned in ‘Inclusions’

– Gangtok: Norling Homestay

– Lachen: Apple Orchard Resort

– Lachung: Yarlam Resort

– Gnathang: Homestay

– Aritar: Lampokhri Village Retreat

– Pelling: Mt Magnolia

– Siliguri: Lemon Tree

1. PLEASE NOTE, VEHICLES ARE NOT BOOKED FOR THE WHOLE DAY

2. All vehicle services are time-bound and are provided on point to point basis only as per the itinerary

3. They are not provided for repeat services or on disposal for personal activities, such as market visit, shopping, dinner, etc.

4. AC will not be used in the hills

5. Detour/tour rearrangement may become inevitable during natural/manmade disturbances like landslides, road blockages, political disturbance, train/flight delays etc. The cost arising due to such factors will be billed additionally, which is payable directly to the driver

2. The weather in Sikkim in November will be about 20 degrees centigrade in the day and 5 degrees at night. There might be snowfall at Zero Point
3. Two people signing up together for the same room will get 5% discount on the double occupancy cost
4. The guide will accompany the group in the same car from pick up at the airport on Day 01 to drop off on Day 12
5. North Sikkim is a No Plastic Zone. We request guests to carry an empty bottle for drinking water that can be refilled every day
6.All hotel bookings are done in base category rooms unless otherwise specified
7. Cost for the tour to Restricted Area / Protected Area – namely Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, Nathu La & North Sikkim (Including accommodation cost in North Sikkim) is non-refundable once the permit has been obtained from Gangtok. The cost will be applicable even in case of cancellation due to natural reasons or VIP / Army activity
8. No refund even in case we cannot conduct given sightseeing due to natural reasons, especially in North Sikkim. Any additional sightseeing will attract extra cost
9. No refund for any unused services or missed sightseeing. Missed sightseeing will not be covered on any of the following days of the tour
10. The two homestays chosen for this trip have very high service standards. Staying with the locals will also proffer you the opportunity to mingle with them and understand more about their way of life
11. Most properties in Lachen and Lachung are lodge-like and they offer very basic services & amenities. Simple meals comprising mostly of vegetarian fare is provided. Even if guests are booked at 3 Star or above category hotel at other destinations, the hotels at North Sikkim would still be simple lodges with basic amenities. Hotels do not have room heaters or power back up
12. On the day of the excursion to Gurudongmar Lake, guest can stopover at cafes at Thangu to have breakfast
13. Sightseeing in Lachung and Lachen are time bound so following a strict schedule will be essential
14. The costs and itinerary are valid only for Indian Citizens. Foreigners are not allowed to go to North Sikkim

15. For your safety, guides and drivers are all vaccinated

1. Important Note on Tsomgo Lake

• In case the travel permit is not given by the tourism department due to landslides or bad weather conditions, we will arrange for an alternate sightseeing 
•  During the rush period, guests may be required to wait at the 2nd Mile checkpoint for the travel permit to arrive. It may take 30 – 45mins for the permits to arrive. Guest patience is highly appreciated

2. Important Note About Nathu La

• Nathu La permit is always issued on a sharing basis with other travellers
• The cost of a confirmed permit is non-refundable under any circumstance, including natural reasons, VIP / Army movement or even vehicle breakdown
• Please note that the permit to Nathu-la is given on first come, first served basis, by the administration. Travel companies have no control over it. The movement of vehicles is also highly regulated and controlled by the army for a variety of reasons, including inclement weather, movement of army units and the like

1. Aadhar Card is no longer valid to get permits for Restricted Areas in Sikkim (namely Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, Nathu La and North Sikkim). The permissible documents are a Voters Card, Passport or Driver’s License (Original and 4 Photocopies – back and front) along with 4 Passport size photos of each traveller

• 50% advance to book the holiday, 50% 3 weeks prior to departure
• Cancellation Rules Apply
• Credit Card and Debit Card transactions will entail an extra 2% charge
• Want to Pay in EMIs? Just ask!