• Rates may fluctuate with any change in services/hotels. The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to an increase in the number of guests, hotel change, etc., before the beginning of the trip.
• The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are not available, the travellers will be accommodated in a property of similar standard.
• Per head cost may change due to number of guests.
• porter’s charges, tips, medical cost and any cost of medical assistance (if any), alcoholic beverages, any kind of entry fee, Forest Pass, Cable car charges, boating charges, laundry charges, Permission cost, Toll tax, and any other pony-dandy charges, those are of personal nature and anything not included in the package includes.
• To operate the tour successfully for the interest of the tourist, the tour operator may change the programme. Decision of the tour operator is final and the tourist to abide the same during the tour.
• Aikatan Tours & Travels reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbance that occurred (i.e weather condition, political condition, or any others) without changing the total number of days and without compromising any service.
• If the planned tour route gets changed due to political insurgency or natural calamity and if the driver/car/hotel charges extra for alternate route to reach the destination, then the tourists should pay the extra cost.
• All entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, sightseeing, state and entry fees, monument entrances, camera charges, permits, etc. are not a part of the package.
• Any personal expenses or items of personal nature will not be included in the package. Any meals or transfers not mentioned in the itinerary are to be considered an exclusion in the deal. Any kind of drink (alcoholic, aerated, or mineral water) is not included in the package cost.
• Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations. Travellers littering may be fined.
• Usage of the swimming pool at any accommodation is strictly according to government guidelines.
• The exact location will be shared with you post-booking.
• Carry dry snacks/food, granola bars, etc. from home. Carry a regular and another insulated water bottle with you, so that you can refill.
• Any breakage or damage of any items in the resort or during tour will be charged at actuals.
• All international and domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax, or any kind of insurance cover is not a part of the package.
• If in case any traveller wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveller. Neither the operator nor Aikatan Tours & Travels will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
• Guidelines issued by the State-Government are to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask recommended.
• ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
• Children above 8 years of age will be considered as adults only. There are no charges for children below 8 years of age
• The extra adventure activities and ropeways/cable cars will be at your own cost and are not included in the tour.
• Any kind of Monumental charges are not included in the package.
• Because of any reason, political, natural or personal, if the tour or a particular activity is not completed, no refund will be processed.
• AC doesn't work in the Hilly Areas
• Aikatan Tours & Travels will not pay any other extra sightseeing charges which is not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Aikatan Tours & Travels will not pay the extra charges for Nathula Pass, Zero Point, Kala Patthar, Katoa.

❓ Travel Related FAQs about North Sikkim

Do I need a permit to visit North Sikkim?

A: Yes. North Sikkim is a restricted area due to its proximity to the Indo-China border. Indian tourists require an Inner Line Permit (ILP), which can be arranged by registered tour operators or hotels in Gangtok. Foreign nationals are generally not allowed beyond Gangtok.

Which are the top places to visit in North Sikkim?

A: The must-visit attractions are:

• Lachen & Lachung villages

• Gurudongmar Lake (one of the world’s highest lakes)

• Yumthang Valley (Valley of Flowers)

• Zero Point (snow-clad paradise)

• Chopta Valley & Katao (offbeat destinations)

Is North Sikkim suitable for family trips?

A: Yes, families can visit North Sikkim, but high-altitude areas like Gurudongmar Lake and Zero Point may not be suitable for children below 5 years, elderly people, or travelers with breathing/heart issues.