Trip Facts

  • Trip Price: USD 1945
  • Duration: 11 Nights & 12 Days
  • Group Size: Min 02 Pax
  • Trip Grade: Easy
  • Best Season: March-May and October-December
  • Accomodation: Hotel or Lodge
  • Starting from: Kathmandu
  • Ending at: Kathmandu
 

Trip Highlights

Khangchendzonga and the Siniolchu Ranges in Gangtok

North Sikkim monasteries

Enchey Monastery

Research Institute of Tibetology

Rumtek Monastery

Tashi View Point

The Queen Hills

Tiger Hills

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

Peace Pagoda

The Garden and Tea Factory

Yuksum

Sangacholing Monastery

Pemayangtse Monastry

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Best of Sikkim and Darjeeling Tours -12 Days


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  • Detail Itinerary |
  • General information |
  • Cost Include & Excludes |
  • Equipment List

sikkim and Darjeeling

Sikkim, tucked away in India`s Northeast corner, between Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal is, without question a very special part of India, beautiful, unspoilt, green, full of orchids, mountain, butterflies and monasteries, and home to some of the gentlest people you could wish to meet.

Gangtok means, aptly enough, “hill top" and the little capital of Sikkim is perched at 5500 feet high on the ridges of a valley. From Gangtok, you lookover the hillside, down and across to terraced fields, with tall, white Buddhist prayer flags fluttering in the wind, and endless stunning backdrop of towering snow capped peaks.

Darjeeling! Mark Twain seems to have visited this Himalayan city and penned down his impression about Darjeeling as the "land that all men desire to see, and having seen once, by even a glimpse, would not give that away for the shows of the rest of the world combined." Such is the beautiful land of Darjeeling.

Kalimpong is one of the best points to roam around the city or starting a good trekking. There are some really interesting places to visit such as Gauripur House (home of the great Bengali poet Ravindra Nath Tagore), Mangal Dham a temple, Deolo the highest point in Kalimpong offering a guest house with spectacular vistas. It’s a really enjoyable to view the beautiful scenery, and the kind hearted people living in the outskirts.

 

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Fly to Bhadrapur and drive to Darjeeling via Phuntesoling.

Day 03: Sightseeing in Darjeeling

Day 04: Drive to Yuksum.

Day 05: Drive to Pemayangtse.

Day 06: Drive to Gangtok.

Day 07: Excursion Tours at Gangtok.

Day 08: Sightseeing in Gangtok.

Day 09: Drive to Kalimpong and sightseeing.

Day 10: Drive to Bhadrapur via Phunsoling and fly back to Kathmandu.

Day 11: Sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Day 12: Final departure.


Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel by Marron Treks representative. Short briefing will follow concerning the necessary formalities and your trekking itinerary. Depending upon the time of your arrival you may spend free time visiting nearby tourist sites or resting.
 
Day 02: Fly to Bhadrapur and drive to Darjeeling via Phunsoling
Fly to Bhadrapur where Marron Treks Airport representative is waiting to receive you and then begins your exciting tour to Sikkim and Darjeeling. After crossing Kakarvitta immigration formalities, transfers to Darjeeling for Overnight.
 
Day 03: Sightseeing in Darjeeling
Early morning excursion trip to Tiger Hill to behold the most spectacular sunrise and the Himalayan Mountains with the visit to Ghoom Monastery (Yiga-Choling) to see the statue of Maitry (Coming Buddha). After breakfast half day local sightseeing tour of Darjeeling. Visit: Tibetan refugee Self Help Centre, Tea Garden, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and Market. Afternoon enjoy Toy Train ride (subject to operation) up to Ghoom and back by Car/Jeep. Overnight at hotel.
 
Day 04: Drive to Yuksum. Yuksum
After breakfast, drive to Yuksum by Private Car or Jeep and transfer to hotel. Overnight in hotel.
 
Day 05: Drive to Pemayangtse (35km)
After breakfast, drive to Pemayangtse by Car or Jeep. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Afternoon walking excursion to Sangacholing Monastery (1 hour walk).Rest of day free for your own excursion or taking rest. Overnight in hotel.
 
Day 06: Drive to Gangtok
After early breakfast, visit Pemayangtse Monastry and drive to Gangtok by Car or Jeep. Over night in hotel or Lodge.
 
Day 07: Excursion Tours at Gangtok
Morning excursion trip to Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology & Orchid Sanctuary. After lunch transfer for visiting Enchey Monastery, Cottage Industry, tashiling, White Hall & Lall Market.Overnight at hotel.
 
Day 08: Sightseeing in Gangtok
Transfer for the Full day sightseeing around Tashiview Point & Phudong Monastery. Overnight in hotel.
 
Day 09: Drive to Kalimpong and sightseeing
After early breakfast, drive to Kalimpong by Car or Jeep. Then transfer to hotel. After having lunch transfer for sightseeing of Durpin Dara, Tharpa Choling Monastery. Zong Dog Palri Fo-brang Monastery, Nursery & market. Overnight in hotel.
 
Day 10: Drive to Bhadrapur via Phunsoling and fly back to Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive to Bhadrapur Airport for the flight back to Kathmandu. Our airport representative escorts you. And upon arrival in Kathmandu, you are received and transferred to your designated hotel.
 
Day 11: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
After breakfast, sightseeing of Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath & Boudhanath. Evening followed by farewell dinner.
 
Day 12 Final Departure
Final departure to your homeland country or extend your trip for mountain flight, Jungle safari tours, sightseeing or white water rafting.


Accommodation:
During Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour we opt you accomodate on 3 star or 5 star hotels like Hotel Royal Singhi (3 star),  Hotel Manaslu (3 star), Radisson (5 star), Yak & Yeti (5 star) or similar in Kathmandu City.
While you are on tours in Sikkim and Darjeeling, you will be accommodated in Hotel Dekeling or similar.
 
Meals:
We arrange the best quality food for all trekkers while Sikkim& Darjeeling Tour. Basically we recommend you local community foods of Sikkim so that you could enjoy the culture, the way of living of local people around there.Other than that many kind of Continental, Chinese, Italian and Indian cuisine like Pizza, Spaghetti, French Fries, Soups, Breads etc are also available in most of the places based upon your requirement.
 
Best Season
In general speaking, from September to June is the best season for Sikkim & Darjeeling Tour.
 
Our Guides:
The Guides play a very active role during the trip. Marron Treks has experienced and helpful guides who make your trip enjoyable as well as successful. To make our visitors journey fruitful, the team of MarronTreks has got number of guides who have good knowledge about the culture, language, location of Sikkim which would help our visitor to enjoy the full potential of the trail and communicate easily with the people along the trail.

 
Entry Formalities
Foreigners require an Inner Line Permit (ILP) in addition to normal Indian visa to enter Sikkim and can visit Gangtok, Rumtek, Phodang and Pemayangtse. No permit is required to enter & stay in Darjeeling & other parts of North Bengal including Kalimpomg.
All foreigners intending to visit Sikkim can avail of 15 days inner-line permit with a further 15 days extension available in Gangtok. Re-entry into Sikkim is not possible within 3 months of leaving Sikkim. Restricted area permit for individuals & groups for restricted areas i.e., Gangtok. Rumtek, Phodong, Pemagyantse can be obtained in advance from all Indian missions aboard, Sikkim tourism offices at Delhi, Calcutta, Siliguri & Gangtok, after furnishing requisite documents. A standard Permit allows one to visit Gangtok, Rumtek, Phodong and Pemagyantse. The permits are checked and the visas stamped while entering and leaving Sikkim.
 
Foreigners without a valid passport and permit are not allowed to enter Sikkim. The best and the easiest way to get the permit is when the individual/group is getting their Indian visa stamp on their passport. All they have to do is express their desire to visit Sikkim & the Indian missions abroad endorses the permit while granting the India visa.
 
Access:
From Kathmandu, fly to Bhadrapur in the east Nepal (1 hour), then drive to Kakarbhitta (Nepal-India border, 34 km), to Siliguri (36 km) and to Gangtok (110 km, 3 hours 30 minutes). Gangtok is also connected by road with Darjeeling (5 hours) and Bhutan (7 hours). The closest Indian airport is at Bagdogra, 124 km from Gangtok, where scheduled flights operate from Kolkata, new Delhi and Guwahati. Taxis for Gangtok (4 hours) are available at the airport. Grand Sikkim Tourism development Corporation also operates daily helicopter flights from Bagdogra airport to Gangtok (20 minutes).The closest railway stations are Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri (121 km) which are connected to Kolkata,New delhi, Guwahati and other major Indian cities. Taxis and buses for Gangtok are available at Siliguri.
 
Travel Insurance:
Before starting your journey with MarronTreks it is advised that you arrange your travel insurance before leaving your homeland. The main thing is to make sure your insurance covers you for both medical and evacuation costs. In some places it is not necessary but it would be better if you have the travel insurance with you all the time. That would make your trip save and hassle free.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Following are the cost details that have been provided to you for your convinience. If you want to get more, then please dont hesitate to contact us

Price Includes

  • Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu, Sikkim, Darjeeling Part on Bed and Breakfast basis as per the itinerary
  • All ground Transportation as per the itinerary
  • English Speaking guide
  • Kathmandu Bhadrapur Kathmandu Airfare
  • Guided city sightseeing in Sikkim, Darjeeling Part and in Kathmandu as per the itinerary
  • Airport pickup and transfer services

 

Price Excludes

  • Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal.
  • Airfare to and from Nepal
  • Kathmandu Bhadrapur Kathmandu airfare
  • Entrance Fees for Monuments and Parks
  • All applicable airport taxes.
  • Lunch & dinner expenses.
  • Bar bills & beverage.
  • Emergency Rescue evacuation.
  • Tipping (Tip)
  • Other personal expenses.
  • Any other expenses not mentioned in the 'Cost Includes' section or the itinerary above.

 


Clothing and equipments Accessories for Tea House and Camping Treks
The equipments and clothing list below is for a relatively longer trek involving a cold high altitude destination in Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. If you are doing a short trek to a relatively lower altitude you may not need all these. The list below is for a guideline alone, you may have your own check list as well. Duffle Bag and a good sleeping bag will by provided by Marron Treks P.Ltd, which you should return after completion of your trip. Please note that most of the trekking items are easily available for buying or renting in Nepal and you are suggested not to bring unnecessary items with you.

For Head

  • Cap for sun protection during trek
  • sunglasses/goggles
  • sunscreen lotion/sun balm

For Body

  • T-shirts and long sleeved shirts
  • fleece or thermal shirts for colder areas
  • fleece jumper/sweaters
  • Down jacket
  • wind /water proof outer garment

For leg and hand

  • Casual troussers for walking
  • Water proof trouser
  • Thermal legging for colder areas
  • Hand gloves

Trekking Shoes For foot

  • woolen and cotton socks
  • Trainer or casual shoes
  • Waterproof hiking boot
  • Gaiter for rain and snow

Others

  • Day sack to carry personal goods
  • Personal medicines and first aid kit
  • water bottle and iodine tablets
  • Torch (better head torch)
  • Camera and extra batteries
  • toiletries and towel
  • Large handkerchief

Optional items

  • compass, binoculars, altimeters,
  • Playing cards , books, guide book

For Peak climbing we suggest the following gears except above mentioned accessories.

Suggested Climbing Gear

  • Climbing boots, Crampons.
  • Ice axe, Harness.
  • Karabiners.
  • Tapes/slings
  • Rock pegs, Helmet (crash hat).
  • Warm climbing trousers, Long cotton hiking shirts.
  • Waterproof climbing jacket, Gaiters.
  • Sun hat, Light cotton athletic socks and wool.
  • Climbing socks, long sleeved cotton/woolen shirts.
  • T-shirts, Wool long underwear.
  • Down high altitude, Sleeping bag.
  • Down jacket/ trousers/vest, climbing sunglasses.
  • Sunscreen, Lip salve.
  • Lightweight fleece, Fleece/wool for climbing.
  • Head torch /batteries/bulbs, Lightweight thermal/ insulated ski gloves.


Please do write us at info@marrontreks.com for furthermore information except those mentioned in above.

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