Fascinating Sikkim Tour

Important Information

• Permit and Document Requirements:: To issue permits for Tsomgo Lake, New Baba Mandir, Nathula Pass, Lachen, and Lachung, you need to provide both sides of a photocopy of a valid driving license, passport, or voter ID for adults, a birth certificate for minors, and passport-size photos of everyone.
• Supplementary costs: Supplementary costs (subject to change) include: USD 30 per person for the Toy Train Joy Ride in Darjeeling plus USD 16 per vehicle for halting charges, and USD 40 per car for luxury vehicles or USD 30 per car for Sedans/Wagon Rs at the Rock Garden in Darjeeling.
• All transfers from Gangtok, Pelling, or Darjeeling to onward destinations will be provided either in the morning between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. or in the afternoon between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
• If any of the mentioned sightseeing points is closed due to renovation, weekly closures, or any other reason, it will not be covered on another day. Please note that no alternate sightseeing will be arranged for the closed point.
• Infrastructure, Parking & Vehicle Logistics:
  • In no-parking zones or if parking is unavailable at the hotel, vehicles will be parked in the nearest available area.
  • Guests should be at the reception 5 minutes before departure and be patient as the driver navigates traffic.
  •  The tourism infrastructure in Sikkim and Darjeeling is not as developed as in plains, many hotels lack lifts and may have restricted water and power availability.
  • Guests with health issues should inform us at booking so we can arrange rooms on lower floors.
• North Sikkim Travel Advisory:
  • Due to poor road conditions and frequent landslides, guests should carry minimal luggage to North Sikkim and leave the rest in Gangtok.
  • Senior citizens and children under 10 are not advised to visit Gurudongmar Lake due to high altitude. 
  • In Lachen and Lachung, most hotels lack heating systems and geysers, providing hot water bags and bucket-supplied hot water instead.
  • Hotels in this area offer only basic amenities and simple food cooked by locals rather than a hotel chef.
• Nathula Pass Permits and Visits:
  • Nathula is closed on Mondays. Nathula Pass permits are issued on a rotation basis and typically require 48 hours' notice, with issuance only 24 hours before or on the day of the tour.
  • The Indian Army permits visits only from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, so early departure from Gangtok is essential.
  • During high season, we will attempt to secure a permit and refund the supplement if unsuccessful due to weather or other reasons.
  • If the permit is issued but the visit cannot be made, no refunds will be provided. We will also try to obtain a premium, non-clubbed permit for SUVs.
  • If there are fewer than 6 people, small groups may be combined, possibly requiring vehicle changes or consolidations, with no refunds provided in such cases.
• If rooms are not available at the mentioned hotels, we will provide alternate hotels of a similar category. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability.
• For easy communication on the go, consider downloading WhatsApp, as it is widely used in India.
• Transportation is provided according to the itinerary only and is not available on a disposal or point-to-point basis.
• Any costs arising from natural calamities such as landslides, road blockages, political disturbances (e.g., strikes), etc., are to be borne by the client and paid directly on the spot. We will not be held liable for any refunds or compensation claims resulting from these circumstances.
• India VISA: In most cases, you'll need a visa to visit India. Exceptions include Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and citizens of a few select countries with visa-free agreements. For more information, please check https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html.
• Alkof Holidays reserves the right to modify the itinerary due to reasons like climate changes or hotel availability. Vehicle changes may occur based on the itinerary or sector-specific requirements, and vehicles are not available on disposal.

Payment Terms

A deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 30 days prior tour starting date. For any bookings within 30 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash.

Cancellation

No additional cancellation fees apply for this tour, if you cancel this tour 30 days prior your tour start date. Read complete details at Cancellation Policy.