Day-01
Transfer from Siliguri to Gangtok (124 Kms/4 Hrs/5410 Ft)
After being received by our representative at the Railway station, Airport or Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) proceed to your exciting journey to Gangtok(Switzerland of the east)-It is a bustling, friendly hill station & the capital of the Himalayan State of Sikkim. Gangtok is the Tibetan word for &39hills&39. It was once an important transit point for traders traveling between Tibet and India
Day-02
Sightseeing Gangtok- Tsongmo Lake and Baba Mandir
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and the Baba Mandir (New). The oval-shaped lake is nearly 50 ft deep. Brahmini ducks & lot of migratory birds find shelter at the Lake. Sacred Baba Mandir that is known as a very holy site will mesmerise you with the faith of localites. (If Tshangu Lake is closed, owing to Landslide or any other reasons then an alternate sightseeing will be provided). Nathu La Pass to the Southern part of Republic of China (another 20 km) is optional tour at additional cost
Sightseeing
Baba Mandir
/
Nathu La
/
Tsongmo Lake
Meals Included
Breakfast,
Day-03
Local Sightseeing Gangtok
Visit Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Stupa (Do Drul Chorten), Flower Show, Research Institute of Tibetology, Gonjang Monastery, Ganesh Tok, Tashi View Point, Banjhakri Falls & Hanuman Tok- Legend has it when Hanuman was flying with the mythological life-saving herb called Sanjeevani to save Lakshmana(Rama&39s brother) he rested at the spot where temple has been built in his name.
Sightseeing
Ganesh Tok
/
Hanuman Tok
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Tashi View point
Meals Included
Breakfast,
Day-04
Transfer from Gangtok to Lachen (120 km / 5 hrs / 8500 ft)
Transfer from Gangtok to Lachen. On the way visit Seven Sisters Water Fall, The Confluence of Lachen Chu (River) & Lachung Chu (River) at Chungthang, Naga Waterfall. Lunch(at own cost) at Mangan or Miyang Chu
Meals Included
Breakfast,
Dinner
Day-05
Lachen Excursion to Gurudongmar Lake and Transfer from Lachen to Lachung(50 km / 2 hrs / 8858 ft)
Drive from Lachen to Thangu (13500 ft - 31Kms). Witness the alpine vegetation in Chopta Valley (13200 ft). Proceed to one of the highest lakes in the Northern state of Sikkim, Gurudongmar Lake (17000ft) where only Indian Citizens are allowed. The altitude and lack of oxygen in the air can lead to breathing issues. After lunch, you proceed to Lachung.
Optional experience of Kalapathar at an additional cost of Rs 3000 to 4000 directly payable to the driver.
Meals Included
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Day-06
Lachung Excursion to Yumthang Valley and Transfer from Lachung to Gangtok(120 km / 5 hrs / 5410 ft)
You leave for Yumthang valley(11800 ft), which is nearly 26 km and is an hour&39s drive from Lachung. Places of interest in & around Yumthang valley is hot Spring (which is known for its curative properties), Yumey Samdong(optional, at extra expense) & Katao(optional, at extra expense). It is covered in snow during winter or has blooming Rhododendron covering the whole place. Post lunch, you transfer from Lachung to Gangtok.
Meals Included
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Day-07
Transfer From Gangtok to Siliguri
Check out from hotel and proceed towards Siliguri
Meals Included
Breakfast,
Inclusions
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Hotel Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
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Meals as per hotel plan
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All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in a non-air-conditioned vehicle on private basis
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Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes
Exclusions
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GST if not mentioned in the rates
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All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax, etc.
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Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
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Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
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Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks, and/or any factors beyond control.
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Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
Terms & Conditions
- The Tours as mentioned are operated by A/c. Cars, Innova, Tempo Travellers, Mini & Large Tata/Ashok Leyland & Volvo Coaches depending on number of passengers travelling on the particular journey date.
- This ticket should be produced and would be collected by the company at the time of boarding.
- Timings mentioned in the tour program are approximate and are subject to change.
- Passengers are requested to be punctual. No refund will be made if the  passengers do not come in time at pickup point for what so ever reason.
- Children above 3 years of age will be charged full fare. It is advised, Children to  take full seat for long journey.  Children below 3 years who have not been charged would not be provided seats.
- Purchase entrance tickets from the monuments directly.
- Tourist will carry their luggage from vehicle parking lot of place of stay at their   own responsibility.
- Conveyance charges from the Vehicle parking lots to monuments / Hotels & any other place where the vehicle cannot reach due to traffic regulations will be borne by the passenger themselves.
- The management will not be responsible for any loss of articles in the vehicle or  outside during the tour.
- The company will not be responsible in any manner of any delay or inconvenience  caused to the tourists during the journey in case of breakdown of the vehicle,  failure of A/C or due to any unforeseen reason like traffic jams / Landslides / VVIP movement, which might be beyond the control  of the management and&ldquoNO REFUND&rdquo will be made to the tourists.In such  circumstances some of the places may not be shown & Food and accommodation expenses are to be borne by the tourist directly.
- Passengers are requested to wait at the pickup point given, if the vehicle is late,  still if the vehicle does not reach within twenty minutes then please contact  Local office immediately for necessary action.
Phone No.:   Delhi  : 011-46131313    Bangalore : 080-22879999,22878899     Chennai : 044-281992244, 28192888
- The management reserve reserves the right to make changes &rsquoen-route or omit  any place of visit if it becomes necessary.
- The management holds the right to shift the tour from bus to cabs/mini bus for  any foreseen reason at any point of time without canceling the tour FOR WHICH  NO REFUND WILL BE MADE. SEATING CAPACITY OF A/C DELUXE, CAN BE ANY  TYPE  OF VEHICLE.
- Rao Travels India Pvt Ltd. reserves the right to change the fares (if it becomes necessary) due to any increase in Government taes, fuel or any other incidental charges.  In such a case, New Fare would be applicable from the tour departure date and not the fare while booking of tour.
- Checkout time in most of the hotels is 12 Noon.  Arrangements from 12 noon onwards are made at all places wherever night halts during the journey.  If the vehicle reaches before 12 Noon, only fresh up arrangements are made before the room is allotted.  Accommodation is provided for stay only and all additional services such as room heaters, snacks, food laundry, etc will be paid by the tourist directly to the hotel.
- Tourists can make purchases from anywhere they like the company is not  responsible for any kind of purchases and not recommends any particular shop.
- No compensation will be available, if passenger does not take food / accommodation during the tour where the fare is inclusive of food / sharing accommodation.
- in triple sharing accommodation extra bed (matress) only will be provided in a double bedded room.
- Any suggestions/ complaints about the tour/ vehicle/ guide/ driver/helper/ staff  may please be communicated to the management at  inforaotravels.com  or corporate raotravels.com
- No seat number is allotted in same day tours. Passengers can seat on first come  first serve basis, if seat numbers are not allotted.
- Any cancellation will be accepted on in writing/e-mail/ fax along with timings to   be mention in letter.
- Any refunds will be made through cheque only favoring the passengers name in  ticket as mentioned.
-  Cash coupon may be redeemed as a refund to your respective Credit/Debit Card account with in 30 days of the ticket cancellation.  The amount will be credited in your account within 8 to 10 working days after the refund initiation. The refund cash coupon amount would carry a Payment Gateway transaction charge of 5(For E-Ticket Only).
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If you Cancel your Holiday
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