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5 Days Namchi, Temi & Pelling Tour
4 Nights / 5 Days
Bagdogra / NJP · Namchi · Temi Tea Garden · Pelling
Tour Overview
This 5 Days Namchi, Temi and Pelling Tour combines South and West Sikkim in a balanced short itinerary. The journey begins in Namchi, continues through the tea landscapes of Temi, and finishes in Pelling for monastery, heritage and nature sightseeing.
The itinerary is suitable for travellers searching for a Namchi Pelling tour, Temi Tea Garden itinerary or a 5 days South and West Sikkim tour. It offers a practical alternative to routes focused on Gangtok or North Sikkim and is well suited to travellers interested in culture, tea country and mountain scenery.
Namchi includes active religious sites. Visitors should enter only publicly accessible areas and follow local instructions regarding photography, footwear, dress and conduct.
Temi Tea Garden is a working estate. Factory, production or private-area access should only be included when visitor permission has been arranged.
Pelling’s monasteries and heritage areas should be visited respectfully, with access limited to publicly open sections.
Mountain views depend on weather and visibility and should never be guaranteed.
Tour Highlights:
- Stay in Namchi and explore South Sikkim attractions.
- Visit Temi Tea Garden and surrounding tea-country landscapes.
- Travel from South Sikkim to Pelling.
- Explore Pelling’s monasteries and heritage sites.
- Visit suitable viewpoints and natural attractions around Pelling.
- Return to Bagdogra Airport or NJP from Pelling.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and meet your driver for the journey to Namchi.
Travel through the foothills and continue into South Sikkim along mountain roads and river valleys.
Road conditions and travel time can vary with traffic, weather and temporary hill-road restrictions.
On arrival in Namchi, check in at your hotel and keep the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Namchi.
Spend the day exploring Namchi and selected nearby attractions.
Visit publicly accessible religious, cultural and viewpoint areas according to current opening times.
At active religious sites, follow local guidance regarding photography, dress, footwear and visitor access.
Keep the sightseeing pace comfortable and avoid unnecessary long detours.
Mountain views depend entirely on weather and visibility and should never be guaranteed.
Overnight stay in Namchi.
After breakfast, check out from Namchi and travel towards Temi Tea Garden.
Spend time in the tea-growing landscape and visit publicly accessible areas or an arranged visitor facility where available.
Tea factory or private estate access should only be included when prior visitor permission has been confirmed.
Continue later towards Pelling through the hills of Sikkim.
On arrival, check in at your hotel and keep the evening relaxed.
Overnight stay in Pelling.
Spend the day exploring Pelling and selected nearby attractions.
Visit monasteries and heritage locations such as Pemayangtse Monastery and the Rabdentse ruins area according to current opening conditions.
Continue to suitable viewpoints, waterfalls or other natural attractions based on weather and available time.
At active monasteries and protected heritage sites, remain within publicly accessible sections and follow local rules regarding photography and conduct.
Mountain views depend on weather and visibility and should never be guaranteed.
Overnight stay in Pelling.
After breakfast, check out from your Pelling hotel and begin the return journey towards Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.
Hill-road travel can be affected by weather, traffic and temporary road restrictions, so keep a comfortable buffer before your onward flight or train.
Use practical rest stops along the route where required.
On arrival at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station, continue with your onward journey.
Your 5 Days Namchi, Temi and Pelling Tour concludes after combining South Sikkim’s cultural and tea landscapes with West Sikkim’s heritage attractions.
Tour concludes at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Railway Station.
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Package Details & Booking Terms
- Complete ground arrangements in India as specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing at the selected hotels.
- Breakfasts and other meals specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for airport transfers, intercity travel and sightseeing.
- Professional driver with fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance.
- Domestic flights, train tickets, activities, entrance fees and guides when specifically included in final itinerary.
- Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure, as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All Gov't taxes are included.
- International airfare, visa fees and travel insurance.
- Flights, trains or road journeys not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals, entrance fees, permits, camera charges and guides unless included.
- Personal expenses, tips and medical or emergency evacuation costs.
- Expenses caused by weather, cancellations, illness, roadblocks or other circumstances beyond our control.
- Hotels, transport and activities are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
- Hotel check-in and check-out times apply as per individual hotel policy.
- Child rates, extra beds and complimentary stays depend on the confirmed hotel’s policy.
- Sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, local restrictions or monument closures.
- The final written quotation will confirm the exact inclusions, exclusions and services.
- A 40% deposit is required to confirm your booking.
- The balance is payable 15 days before the tour or upon arrival in India, if agreed in advance.
- Payments must be made using the official bank or secure payment details provided by Tusk Travel.
- International transfer, card-processing and currency-conversion charges are payable by the traveller.
- 60 days or more before arrival: 10% cancellation charge.
- 59–30 days before arrival: 20% cancellation charge.
- 29–15 days before arrival: 25% cancellation charge.
- 14–8 days before arrival: 50% cancellation charge.
- 7 days or less before arrival, or no-show: 100% cancellation charge (no refund).
- Issued flight, train, permit and special-event bookings may be non-refundable.
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