Overview
Trip Highlights
- City: Gangtok.
- Sightseeing: Tashi viewpoint, Ganesh Tok, Flower show, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Do-drul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, Banjhakri Water Falls, Changu or Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir.
- Accommodation.
- Breakfast.
- Vehicle Type: Mini Car – Non AC (Upto 3 passengers).
- All transfers and sightseeing in a Non AC vehicle.
- All toll taxes, parking charges, driver allowances.
Day 1 - Bagdogra - Gangtok (125 kms/ Approx, 5 Hrs)
Your romantic holiday in Sikkim starts here!
Upon arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station/Bagdogra (IXB) Airport, you will be greeted by your agent’s representative and transferred to your hotel in Gangtok as per your Gangtok Honeymoon package. Post-check-in relaxes for a while to get over with the travel fatigue. You can take pleasure in a leisurely stroll around the hotel and enjoy the panoramic views, explore the local streets, or try out some local delicacies in MG Marg. You can absorb the atmosphere of the city enjoying the local fun and activities. Walk around, enlighten yourself with shopping. Later, return to the hotel for a delicious dinner and peaceful overnight stay.
Day 2 - Gangtok - Full Day Excursion
On the second day of your romantic honeymoon package of Gangtok proceed for a mesmerizing city tour. Have a scrumptious breakfast and get ready to explore the magnificent Gangtok. Admire the beautiful and popular attractions of Gangtok.
Kick start your day and dig into our delicious breakfast. Let’s begin our sightseeing tour of the city. As per your schedule, here in Gangtok, you will be witnessing the beauty at its best. We will take you to the spectacular views of Tashi viewpoint, the best spot to witness sunrise & sunset. Close to Tashi viewpoint, is Ganesh Tok– the popular temple of Lord Ganesh. Not only people come here to pray, but the place has an enchanting lounge and circular balcony. As the place is known for a rich heritage of varieties of flowers, we will take you to the paradise –Flower show at the Flower Exhibition centre.
As the city is also enriched with art. It has some fine quality of paintings, products, and handlooms to offer, and we cannot miss out the cottage and handloom centre. Our next destination covers one of the finest museums, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology – a treasure of Tibetan culture. Next on the list is Do-drul Chorten, the biggest stupa in Sikkim with 108 prayer wheels. Enchey Monastery is a perfect reflection of Buddhism, surrounded by tall pine trees and significant shells. Our last spot would be an enchanting waterfall giving an exotic review of flora and fauna of city- Banjhakri Water Falls. We will be covering all the tourist attractions within 6 hours.
After a wonderful day with your loved one, return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 3 - Gangtok - Changu Lake & Baba Mandir Excursion - Gangtok
Admire the beautiful landscapes of Gangtok as planned by your Gangtok honeymoon package.
In the morning, head out on an excursion to witness the gems of Sikkim. You will be first visiting the Changu or Tsomgo Lake which is barely 35 kilometres from Gangtok. The stunning view of the crystal clear lake amidst the snowy summits is a sight to behold.
Next, visit Baba Mandir after traveling for 18 kilometres cutting and running through the snow-capped mountains. Baba Mandir is a memorial commemorated to the brave Sepoy of Indian Army who lost his life around 30 years back in this region.
Having explored the iconic attractions, you can return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4 - Gangtok to Bagdogra/New Jalpaiguri (125 Km. in Approx 4 Hours)
Since today is going to be last day of romantic Gangtok Trip.
Wake up to a hearty breakfast and checkout from the hotel. Now, you will be transferred to New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra Airport. On reaching New Jalpaiguri Railway station/Bagdogra Airport, board to catch your flight/train back home.
Accommodation
City | Hotel | Room | Category | Option |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gangtok | Udaan Woodberry Hotel & Spa | Standard | Or Similar Hotels |
Inclusions
- Sightseeing: Tashi viewpoint, Ganesh Tok, Flower show, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Do-drul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, Banjhakri Water Falls, Changu or Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir.
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Gangtok.
- Daily Breakfast.
- All transfers & sightseeing.
- All toll taxes, parking charges, driver allowances.
Exclusions
- GST:5%
- Air/ train fare.
- Any expenses for optional activities.
- Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses.
- Any additional meals.
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
Things To Carry
- Hats.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Comfortable footwear.
- Comfortable clothes.
- Camera.
- It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card).
What is the right time to visit Sikkim?
Winter is the best time to visit Sikkim, as weather remains cold and sunny during the winter season. From the month of October, winter season starts and it stays till March. From April to May, weather also remains pleasant for Gangtok tour packages. During this time, Rhododendron Festival occurs.
What are the best places to visit Sikkim?
The state of Sikkim is divided into four regions. In East Sikkim, you should visit Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake, Nathu-La Pass, Indo-Chinese border, etc. In West Sikkim, Pelling and Ravangla are the major attractions. North Sikkim opens up offbeat routes, like Gurudongmar Lake, Zero Point, Yumthang Valley, etc.
How to reach Gangtok?
Nearest railhead to Gangtok is the NJP (New Jalpaiguri) station. From the NJP, tourists need to take car to reach to Gangtok. It could take around 3-4 hours. Recently, a new airport has been inaugurated in Sikkim. Tourists can reach Gangtok through direct flights. However, flight service is not regular at this airport.
How is the temperature in Sikkim in winter?
At different places, temperature level stays different in all seasons. In winter, most of the part of Sikkim becomes cold and dry. You need to carry heavy woolen sweaters or jackets, if you are traveling to Sikkim in winter.
What are the things to buy in Sikkim?
There are many items to purchase in Sikkim. Local handcrafted items are must-buy for the tourists. You can get bamboo shoot and chili pickles. During your Sikkim travel packages, you should also try buying local clothes, tea, etc.
Payment Policy
- 30 days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost.
- 29 – 20 days before date of departure: 50% of total cost.
- 19 – 16 days before date of departure: 100% of total cost
Cancellation Policy
If you Cancel your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel their travel arrangements at any time. Written notification or an e-mail to that effect from the person who made the booking must be received at our offices. The applicable cancellation charges are as per the published cancellation policy below.
Cancellation Charges Per Person
- Prior to 30 days or more: Booking Fee.
- Between 30-20 days ahead of departure: 50 Percent of tour cost.
- Between 20-15 days of departure: 75 Percent of tour cost.
- 15 days to date of departure: 100 Percent.
- In case of no show: 100 Percent.
If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday
We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you.
If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond our control (for instance, bad weather): We shall first try to offer you alternative dates for the tour if the tour has not already commenced;
If the tour has already commenced, then we shall refund the booking price/fee charged from you on a pro-rata basis depending on portion of the tour standing utilized by you
In all circumstances, however, our liability shall be limited refunding to you the price we charged as the tour fees.
Change Your Holiday Plan
After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by yourself.
If You Have a Complaint
If you have a problem during your holiday, PLEASE INFORM THE RELEVANT SUPPLIER, (e.g. your hotelier, transporter etc.) and/or our representative IMMEDIATELY who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to us, giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. However, please be advised that while we are happy to assist you in the redressal of your complaint, if any, we will be able to extend only our best efforts in managing/coordinating your complaint with the respective service provider. All third party service providers are independent contractors who at no time are under our control or supervision.
All the booking voucher and tickets will be provided 3 days prior to departure.
Terms & Conditions
- Per person prices are quoted on twin-share basis (2 persons sharing a room).
- A maximum of 3 adults are allowed in one room.
- The third occupant of the room shall be provided a mattress/rollaway bed.
- The price does not include –
Expenses of personal nature, such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bar charges, tips, portage, camera fees etc.
Any meals and services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions. - Airline seats and hotel rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- In case of unavailability in the listed hotels, arrangement for an alternate accommodation will be made in a hotel of similar standard.
- Check-in and check-out times at hotels would be as per hotel policies. These are generally pre-decided as per ferry operation schedules.
- Transportation shall be provided as per the itinerary and will not be at disposal.
- City museums and monuments remain closed on Mondays while Ross Island remains closed on Wednesdays. If any visit is missed due to closure or maintenance issues, all efforts will be made to cover the sightseeing after returning to Port Blair from Havelock/Neil, time permitting.
- Guests who have pre-booked Scuba or Sea walk shall be provided the activity in Havelock as per time slot availability.
- Snorkelling is a complimentary activity and in case this is missed due to any reason, there would be no refund/compensation for the same.
- It is advisable to seek your doctor’s advice before undertaking activities like Scuba or Sea walk, especially in case of any pre-existing medical issues.
- EWSH reserves the right to modify the itinerary at any point, due to reasons including but not limited to: Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels / flights, cancellation / re-routing of flights, closure of / entry restrictions at a place of visit, etc. While we will do our best to make suitable alternate arrangements, we would not be held liable for any refunds/compensation claims arising out of this.
- It is mandatory for all guests to carry valid photo ID’s (Passport/Driving License/Voter ID Card). PAN Card is not accepted at many places as a valid photo ID.
- Foreign Nationals need to clear immigration at Port Blair, where they are issued with a RAP (Restricted Area Permit) free of cost. This permit is to be carried by the foreign national at all times and would be required at the time of check-in at the hotel, during security checks before boarding vessels, landing on every island etc. It is mandatory to carry valid original passport and visa in order to obtain the RAP. Photocopies/scan copies are not accepted.
- In case Makruzz/Coastal Cruise are not operational due to weather, technical or other unavoidable reasons, EWS Holidays shall make the best possible alternate arrangements. However, EWS Holidays will not be liable for any refund claims arising from this.
- If your flights involve a combination of different airlines, you may have to collect your luggage on arrival at the connecting hub and register it again while checking in for the return journey to your origin.
- Service Tax shall be applicable over and above the mentioned prices.
- For queries regarding cancellations and refunds, please refer to our Cancellation Policy.
- Disputes, if any, shall be subject to to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi.