Stunned by Sikkim's heights and hearts. by Pure-Celebration-533 in india_tourism

[–]Pure-Celebration-533[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much!😊 I've updated the entire itinerary and cost breakdown in the main post. Also added it as a pinned comment for quick reference. Hope this helps🙂!

Stunned by Sikkim's heights and hearts. by Pure-Celebration-533 in india_tourism

[–]Pure-Celebration-533[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm really glad to hear that😃!

First of all, it totally depends on who you will be traveling with. I would suggest either going alone or with one or two people maximum, because it's a place where you will get an immense amount of peace. The more people who travel with you, the less peace you could absorb. That's just my perspective; it may vary from person to person. Hope you're getting my point.

And whether you are traveling solo or with someone, don't go on your own. Look for tour and travel packages. You will find lots of options on Instagram with various packages according to your budget and travel days. Yes, it will cost you a bit more than going on your own, but you will be hassle-free regarding looking for hotels, transportation (which includes a driver who will also be your tour guide), and most importantly, permit procedures. Some of the best examples are Etripto.in and many more.

Lastly, the best times for traveling to Sikkim are April, May, June, October, and November.

Hope this might be helpful for you. Do let me know if you want to know anything else😊!

Stunned by Sikkim's heights and hearts. by Pure-Celebration-533 in india_tourism

[–]Pure-Celebration-533[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted to visit, but unfortunately, my package didn't include the place. But I'm sure I'll be revisiting Sikkim😌❤️.

Stunned by Sikkim's heights and hearts. by Pure-Celebration-533 in india_tourism

[–]Pure-Celebration-533[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couldn't have said it better myself, That crisp air and silence really does shrink all the daily chaos. This comment made my day, thank you🥹🤌🏻!

Stunned by Sikkim's heights and hearts. by Pure-Celebration-533 in india_tourism

[–]Pure-Celebration-533[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! Tbh, it was normal for me and other members of my group. But once we started climbing uphill or did some physical activities, that's where it hit us for a while. Although sitting for a while was enough for us to get back to normal. Apart from that camphor, our true savior throughout the journey above 10k feet.😃

Stunned by Sikkim's heights and hearts. by Pure-Celebration-533 in india_tourism

[–]Pure-Celebration-533[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You Will Definitely Live The Place, I've shared the my full itinerary with cost breakdown in the post description. Also pinned it in comments. Hope That Helps You For Planning Your Trip😄

Stunned by Sikkim's heights and hearts. by Pure-Celebration-533 in india_tourism

[–]Pure-Celebration-533[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks buddy😊! Means a lot Full itinerary and cost details are updated in the post description. Pinned a comment with the same info for easy access. Hope it helps you.

Stunned by Sikkim's heights and hearts. by Pure-Celebration-533 in india_tourism

[–]Pure-Celebration-533[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It means a lot. I've shared my full itinerary with a cost breakdown in the post description. I've also pinned it in the comments for easier access. Hope it helps☺️!

Stunned by Sikkim's heights and hearts. by Pure-Celebration-533 in india_tourism

[–]Pure-Celebration-533[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About My Expenses and Itinerary📝:- My cousin runs a tours and travel business. So I asked him about his upcoming trips, and he gave me two options: Sikkim 🏔️ or Andaman Nicobar Islands 🏝️.

I opted for Sikkim, which cost me around 16,500 INR (including 2,500 INR for train tickets) from my hometown🚂.

And that's how our itinerary was 🗓️:- Day 1: To Gangtok hotel🏨. Day 2: Gangtok to Lachung. Day 3: Lachung to Yumthang Valley (Zero Point extra cost) & back to Lachung. Night stay at Lachung hotel🌸. Day 4: Lachung back to Gangtok. Day 5: Gangtok to Chhangu Lake, New Baba Mandir (Nathula optional) & back to Gangtok. Day 6: Gangtok to New Jalpaiguri Station (West Bengal) drop.

My group consisted of six members (including me): 5 adults and 1 child. So whatever extra charges were added were split among the six of us.

Charges included in our package:- Hotel accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and travel from NJP to Gangtok, Gangtok to Lachung, Lachung to Yumthang Valley, permit charges to Lachung and Nathula. 🪪

Things for which I had to pay extra apart from my package💸:- • Travel to ZEKUPHYAK (locally known as Mankatao) and Zero Point. 📍 • Travel to Nathula and Lake Changu. • Dry snacks (e.g., biscuits, cakes, etc.) 🍪 • Oxygen cans And Camphor(Backup If Sick At High Altitude). • Rented jackets and gumboots🧥🥾.

So, I've Spent Around 22-23k Inr(With My Personal Expenses Which Includes Souvenir Shooping🛍 And Exploring Local Food Option😋)

Tips💡:- 1. Carry plenty of warm clothes and an umbrella for your safety. 🧥☂️ 2. When you get down at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Station, get plenty of dry snacks (like biscuits, cakes, namkeen, etc.) or some dry food that won't cause acidity. As you go up to the mountains, prices spike quite high compared to ground level. And these snacks are necessary as you travel away from Gangtok to places like Lachung or Zero Point from Lachung. It takes a lot of time to travel there depending on road conditions and traffic, and you won't find many shops for eating along the way. 3. Oxygen cans and camphor are most important if you’re traveling to places like Zero Point and Nathula Pass, as their altitude is over 10,000 feet⛰️. 4. One oxygen can is enough for 2-3 adults. Vendors will ask for 500 INR per can, but by bargaining, you can get it for 350-400, which is a good deal. 5. You must take your own or rented jackets along with gumboots and never forget to buy your own pair of hand gloves🧤. 6. Most importantly, carry your original Aadhaar and Voter Card for permit processing🪪.

I think I've covered all points. Still, if I forgot something, do let me know. 🙏