trekking in Sikkim.

Sikkim travel and tour plan booking and itinerary can get free Oxygen can Lachung, Lachen Gurudongmar Lake, Kala Patthar, Chopta valley, Yumgthang valley, zero point, katao hill, natu la, zuluk, gnathang valley, Dzongri trek, Singalila trek, Goechala trek west Sikkim.

Sikkim tourism has a feather in its cap in regard to foreign tourist visit to Sikkim as foreign tourist visiting India can nowa visit Gurudongmar Lake in North Sikkim which is a beautiful high altitude lake in Sikkim. The other good news about travel to Sikkim is that the airport at Sikkim will be functional soon as Spice jet has already made its successful flight landing at Pakyong airport in East Sikkim. Foreign nationals can also get ten days permit to visit North Sikkim. Sikkim in India being the first organic state in India is a best tourist destination with homestay in Sikkim, festivals of Sikkim, tour travel, yal ride in Sikkim with Nathula permit and tsomgo lake and baba mandir pass and is famous for its cleanliness, rich culture and bio-diversity and friendly people.

Yak and Yeti travel in Sikkim offers tours to Sikkim an book your travel to Sikkim with hotel booking and taxi services. You can ask us to customize your tour to Sikkim Darjeeling Nepal and Bhutan. We suggest the tourist visiting Sikkim to book the tour well in advance for the Durga Puja holidays in October and Diwali festival in November followed by snow fall season in December and onwards to Jan and February travel in Sikkim. The roads in Sikkim are in mountain terrain so we suggest the tourist to travel with the lighter luggage for the comfort in travelling and touring. As Sikkim tour to Lachung, Lachen, Kala Patthar, Chopta valley, Yumgthang valley, zero point, katao hill, natu la, zuluk, gnathang valley, old trade route to Tibet from Sikkim, Silk route, Dzongri trek, Singalila trek, Gochala trek are in high altitude areas, we offer free portable Oxygen cans to our guest while visit to Sikkim travel. We congratulate our Chief Minister of Sikkim for being the longest serving Chief Minister in the State of Indian Republic. Yak and Yeti travel thanks the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim. Shri. Pawan Chamling for making Sikkim a renowned and friendly tourist destination in the World.

Satish is considerate of the environment and the importance of managing and developing tourism in in a sustainable way.

Will Gray

PR, content development, sponsorship activation and journalism with WGMedia

October 8, 2014, Will was a client of Satish’s

Satish organised an excellent tour for me. He is very considerate of the environment and the importance of managing and developing tourism in in a sustainable way.

Nous ne pouvons que le recommander, succès garanti.

Yvan Flamant

Réalisateur, caméraman, gérant de HSDI Video Event & Production, partenaire audiovisuel de votre entreprise !

September 16, 2014, Yvan was a client of Satish’s

Avec mon épouse, nous souhaitions faire un voyage assez "sur mesure". Nous avons envoyé notre "cahier des charges" par email à différentes agences locales et Satish de Yak and Yeti Travels a été le tout premier à nous répondre.
Son offre correspondait à 100% à notre demande et en plus son prix était le meilleur. Nous avons donc choisi de travailler avec lui et son agence, à notre grand bonheur car Satish est un homme très bien, très attentionné, aux petits soins, et en plus il connaît parfaitement son métier.

Nous ne pouvons que le recommander, succès garanti. Anne-Catherine et Yvan Flamant - Belgique

Sikkim Himalayan Trek November 2007

Sikkim Mountains by Sujoy Das

" Our moon was almost full.. the nearer snows were but faint and indistinct, while between their pale shadowy masses the whole peak of Kangchenjunga was fully illuminated as by a heavenly seachlight. The rock and ice were transfigured into a silver shrine, a visionary emblem of purity and aspiration. The worship of Kangchenjunga at that moment seemed very reasonable service." Round Kangchenjunga by Douglas Freshfield 1899.
http://www.sujoydas.com/Sikkim-Himalaya/Sikkim-Mountains/i-RjsxcqL

Sikkim tour company

Sikkim tour company recognized by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is an eco-friendly professional , welcomes you to an untouched and timeless land-the abode of Gods- Sikkim Himalaya.

We are offering tourism related services for more than a decade; an accomplished local mountaineer, trekker and mountain biker who is also personally involved in the field at times heads your travel company. He reflects his passion for adventure to his team and to fellow travelers and undertakes adventure activity as hobby.

yak and yeti treks and tours are cost effective and organized professionally, we ensure high quality service, that is why our popular products are adventure and cultural based. We welcome you to shares the glimpses of our nature and culture by organizing cultural tours and packages & providing the opportunity to interact with the local people who will expose you the depth of our culture & tradition. Believe it or not, you get the best food on our trek, even pizza & home made cakes. Not to mention about the melodious songs and memories that you take back home.

You will be properly briefed before the departure for your selected destination with proper maps & individual itinerary of the trek/tour.

We are deeply concerned about your safety and comfort as well as about our environment. We strictly follow the "Code of Conduct for Eco Tourism in Sikkim" which has enabled us to protect our fragile environment, generate local benefit and employment to the local people of the area you are visiting.

Our guides and field personals are trained in Himalayan Mountaineering Institute in Darjeeling and our managing director himself has achieved "Excellent Level in Environmental Mountaineering" with Mountain Wilderness of Italy. So, all the technical achievements and skill are put into our operations to ensure that your holiday is well planned and synchronized.

Our Managing Director has successfully climbed Mt. Pandim, Thelu, Brumkhangse, Ladakhi peak during various expedition of National and International importance. He represented India in the British Royal Air Force Expedition to peak Menthosa and was also involved in Austrian expedition to Mt. Siniolchu as a liaison officer.

He is an active member of Travel Agent's Association of Sikkim and is also the founder member of Sikkim Mountaineering Association & imparts training in climbing, mountain biking and tourism related activities to promote adventure activities in the Himalayas.

He has also the privilege to have set the record to be the first Indian to reach world's second highest motorable road (17,700 feet) on mountain bikes with his team.

Today, we share this message because of our many satisfied personalities around the world who are Travel writers, Ambassadors, High Commissions, Retired Ministers, Engineers, Doctors & travelers from various aspects of life. Our sincere effort over the years has been recognised by Lonely Planet & Rough Guide book too. We have our networks all over the Himalayas and handle any tours/travel -packages in places like Ladakh, Nepal & Bhutan and Tibet through our counter part on best market rates available. Due to our constant effort in personalised and quality service we have been recognised with "National Tourism Excellence Award" in the year 1997.

With our wide experience on operations, safety and rescue, backed by trained personals, Yak and Yeti Travels excels in arranging your holidays with personalized services and guarantees your satisfaction.

We welcome you with the confidence and expertise that we have had over the years.
When you plan your holiday with your dear ones in the Himalayas just rely on Yak and Yeti Travels… simple… reliable and professional


A tour operator who resigned from his Government job to follow his dream to be a tour operator in the Himalayan State of  Sikkim is Satish Bardewa who is less active in tour packages (these days) but more focused in developing tourism skills amongst our Children in School and Colleges.

Born in Sikkim, grew up playing with nature and butterflies. After graduation I joined a as a Geography teacher in a remote village called Yuksam-which is also the first capital of Sikkim during 1641 AD. My interest in nature conservation and adventure tempted me to explore places and I decided to establish an adventure and leisure travel company in 1991. This company named Yak and Yeti Travels reflects the message of Himalayan people and its culture and lives on sharing the joy of exploration and our lasting happiness in conservation of our natural resources through the sustainable tourism in Sikkim.

Support sustainable tourism to help our local economy grow through tourism, help each other to learn and grow in a friendly and joyful manner is what I learned in my later years, also learned to help governmental policies for sustainable tourism growth and polish them through our experience and expertise. But to my priority learning it was to ensure maximum comfort and safety to our guest with available amenities and circumstances. In a nutshell…not to compete each other but to learn and share the experience from each other and to introduce Sikkim to the outside world by sharing and offering our rich cultural heritage, our way of life and simplicity of our thinking but not compromising with our service quality, guest comfort, environmental damage and our inability to handle the risk factor as an when it may arise.

Our action is oriented towards the International Understanding in mankind and global friendship through tourism and help bring peace to the world through a common understanding of our nature and culture of the Earth- the planet most of us have taken it for granted for being living and blessing planet. Its blessing because we all care for it, it dramatic because we all are indisputable part it, its beautiful because like us you care for it. We all share one home –the Earth- (the only living planet-which gives us life in different dimensions)- and the differences in our language, our custom, our tradition, our way of life and our thoughts and our technology is re-put to our Montessori times with the immortal magic of the Himalayas. Our Nature, Culture and Adventure will always live on with our sense of discovery, curiosity, analysis and judgment of adventure in ourselves.

This very feeling and inquisitiveness and sense of discovery in our team has helped us to meet different people from different parts of the world and the people we work with and with the people we meet in our organization is our “KARMA”. – (Basically explained in connection to the conduct of our former lives).

Our team has committed to be a part of your past and your present in global understanding of making but will you be having time to be a part of us is a bigger question today!

 

Brief Profile of Satish Bardewa –yaknyeti.com

Ex geography teacher of Sikkim Education deptt. and former General Secretary and advisor to TAAS, Life member of Sikkim Mountaineer Association. Best turned out NCC Cadet during the Republic Parade. Liaisons officer to many international mountaineering expeditions, expedition leader to Gurudongmar lake (17, 700 ft) on Mountain bikes, Recipient of Tourism Excellence Award in 1997.

Excellence level on First Course of Environmental Mountaineering for Liaison Officers organized by Indian Mountaineering Foundation, N. Delhi and Mountain Wilderness International of Italy.

Resource person and instructor for TAAS, ECOSS, SMA, RTDC- Rumtek, Sikkim Development Foundation, NSS, State Home Department and Camp Sikkim. Judge – National Rock Climbing competition 1996.

Representation and contribution made on: TAAS – TAAN meet, 4th TAAN National Eco- trekking workshop, Tourism orientation and marketing course conducted by Tourism Deptt., Sikkim bio-diversity and eco tourism project,

Opening of Mountain peaks for tourism and policy making on tourism, rafting possibility at Rangit water world, Eastern Himalaya 2000, HIMTAB, Tourism Association, TAAS-DATA meet. Indian Mountaineering Foundation, Camp Sikkim and Khanchendzonga Conservation Committee. Study tour on sustainable tourism through stakeholders at Chitwan, Nepal.


Expeditions and peaks climbed by Satish Bardewa of Sikkim. (with an update from available date since 2009).

1.	B C Roy peak in West Sikkim.
2.	Mt. Thingchin Khang peak(6010 mtrs.) in West Sikkim.
3.	Chogyal peak in West Sikkim.
4.	Frey peak in West Sikkim.
5.	Brumkhangse east in North Sikkim.
6.	Mt. Siniolchu – Camp III in North Sikkim with Nature friende – Australian Expedition. Mt. Siniolchu – Camp III in North Sikkim with Nature friende – Australian Expedition.
7.	Thelu peak in Himachal Pradesh with Royal British Airforce Expedition.
8.	Ladakh Peak in Himachal Predesh.
9.	Mt. Pandim (6691 mtrs) – up to summit camp.

 

Courses and certificates of Satish Bardewa, Sikkim- India.
1.	Trek leader of Sikkim Himalayan Trek 1995 organized by Sikkim Tourism.
2.	Basic Mountaineering Course 89- HMI Darjeeling,
3.	Basic Mountaineering Course 92- SGMI, Gangtok.
4.	Advance Mountaineering Curse cum Mt. Pandim Expedition, SGMI, Gangtok.
5.	2 nd Position in All India NCC Rock Climbing competition in Dehradun.
6.	Trek leader in All India NCC Trekking Expedition in Garhwal Himalaya.
7.	Best cadet in Annual training camp at Rangpo.
8.	Best NCC cadet in firing in Army Attachment camp, Damdin.
9.	Best turned out NCC cadet and recipient of Cherry Blossom trophy in republic Day camp, New Delhi.
10.	Participated in national Rock Climbing and Youth Exchange camp at IMF, New Delhi.
11.	Participated in Advance Leadership and national Integration camp.
12.	Skiing course at AULI, under GVNM, Garhwal.
13.	NSS Camp director of Sadhvavna Siwir (Camp) at Namchi.
14.	Instructor for NSS (National Service Scheme) Adventure Course.
15.	Guest instructor for basic Mountaineering Course- SGMI.
16	Resource person for training prog. for tour guide, cooks, lodge and transport operators at Uttarey- West Sikkim organized by Sikkim Development Foundation and TAAS in Namchi , South Sikkim.
17.	Liaison officer to the Home Department, Government of Sikkim and Indian Mountaineering Foundation, New Delhi.
18	Expedition leader- Pre- Khardungla Mountain Bike Expedition to Gurudongmar lake.
19.	Excellence level on First Course of Environmental Mountaineering for Liaison Officers.
20.	Explorations of Wild Wood (peak) above Khechoperi lake in West Sikkim and unnamed Lake above Lachung.
21.	Planned the 1st sucessful official expedition to Mt.Thingchinkhang (6010 mts) in October 2006.

Sikkim Travel Guide on mountaineering in Sikkim

http://travelinn07.blogspot.in/p/mountaineering-in-sikkim-is-true.html

Yak and Yeti Travels and Expeditions

Yak and Yeti Travels and Expeditions: Yak and Yeti Travels and Expeditions is India based Inbound Company established in 1991 by a local mountaineer. We offer travel services in India, hotel and flight booking.

Contact us at sikkim@yahoo.com, today!

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North Sikkim Trip with Yak and Yeti.

“North Sikkim Trip”

Reviewed 7 September 2015

we visited north sikkim with yak and yeti.i would not want to elaborate on the trip much over here as that would be unfair to the company.but something happened but overall i am very satisfied with satish and his company as if somebody learns from his mistake then i know he will not commit it in the future. satish was graceous enough to look after us after the initial problems we had and the total trip was completed in decent manner.

Visited October 2014 

North Sikkim sharing tour package to Yumgthang valley Zero point Lachen Gurudongmar Lachung Yumesamdong

The shared trip cost for two nights three days to North Sikkim can vary depending upon your tour operator and the services they can offer including that of their assistance before your arrival to Sikkim.

There will be about ten passengers along with you in a shared jeep like TATA Sumo or Mahindra Maxx- Non AC which departs at 9.30 AM or bit later (depending upon other traveler arrives on time). The accommodation in shared tour to North Sikkim are just moderate to basic with attached bath and running hot and cold water. 

The room heaters are not included, however warm blankets are adequately provided with simple both veg and on veg meals. Visit to Zero point- Yumesamdong does not come as a part of the package. 
An additional charge in order to visit Zero point (depending upon the road conditions) can be further booked with your driver. Shared tour to North Sikkim can be too adventurous and generally not comfortable given the conditions of the hotels and vehicle. 

This trip can be full of fun meeting new people and to get to experience an upbeat-stay; an overall a rustic experience. You are likely to meet a life long friend on this trip, if you are lucky! 

For further details contact sikkim@yahoo.com

Tourist grievance by Government of Sikkim.

As initiative from the Government of Sikkim to safe-guard the tourist visiting destinations of  Sikkim for package tour booking, Tsomgo, Nathula pass, North Sikkim, Pelling, Rinchenpong and issue related with drivers and Sikkim hotel, Darjeeling hotel on over charging by drivers & tour operators. Please refer to this link to lodge & talk to concerned authorities on your grievance.

https://www.sikkim.gov.in/stateportal/Link/Grievance%20cell%20info.pdfhttps://www.sikkim.gov.in/stateportal/Link/Grievance%20cell%20info.pdf

North Sikkim

Welcome to most beautiful places of Sikkim.

Website of Sikkim travel agency

Please visit http://www.yaknyeti.com

Sikkim taxi booking- Darjeeling car hire- Bagdogra airport pick up

Sikkim taxi booking can be made with Yak and Yeti Travels with enough advance time to avail best transport rates inn Sikkim and Darjeeling. We also offer airport taxis for pick up and Sikkim car for drop.

The transport rates in Bagdogra, Sikkim and Darjeeling are not static and depends on the Seasons, route, type of car etc.

For a small family, it is suggested to use a Wagon- R as to have the overall transport cost with the budget limit, however small car does not go into North Sikkim package tour due to road conditions.

For a visit to Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir, a small car is ideal solution for a family size up to four persons as the same can come to your hotel for pick up & drop.

As per Sikkim traffic norms, TATA SUMO, BOLERO, Mahindra Maxx kind of car is not allowed to come to your hotel for Gangtok sight seeing, pick up or drop. Mahindra Xylo and Innova are allowed to come to your hotel for pick up & drop but upon the condition parking is available at your hotel or nearby.

Mahindra Xylo and Innova falls into luxury car segment. The transport system, fares still remains unregulated so during the Season the transport hike can just shoot sky- rocketing, therefore, it is suggested to the Guests to book the transport well in advance. We suggest the Guest to send us e-mail about the Car hire requirements for Sikkim and Darjeeling and New Japlaiguri Railway Station (NJP) mention the type of car that is required and also mentioning the total number of persons coming on the Sikkim-Darjeeling trip, as Wagon R can carry total four passengers, Xylo and Innova is allowed to carry only Seven passengers, TATA Sumo, Mahindra Maxx and Bolero can carry 10 passengers however you will receive the services from taxi stand. Such cars having the capacity of carrying of 10 passengers can only offer services from a designated taxi stand only. In general, the drivers are reluctant to use AC in their cars during a hilly ride, please mention if you intend to use AC on a particular day. The small car for a visit to Nathu-la pass can depend upon the road conditions and as guided by the permit norms from Permit authorities.

We suggest the Guest to send us the day wise tour itinerary by email to sikkim@yahoo.com

Camping, rafting and para gliding in Sikkim

YaknYeti Riverside Camping in Sikkim.

Experience the amazing camping trip by the River Teesta in Sikkim.

Sikkim Camping Itinerary:

Day 1. Pick up from NJP or bagdogra –IXB- airport and drive along the meandering river Teesta George arrive at Camping spot. Tea and snacks. Introduction with the Camping crew.  Activities like Angling or beach volleyball. Evening tea. Bon fire, local - Barbeque & dinner. Camp O/N.

Day 2. After breakfast drive uphill to take part in a rafting trip. Arrive Rafting in-take point. Briefing by the rafting guide about rafting and its features, safety, team work etc. An hour and half rafting trip will pass by your rafting spot which you will see is located at the river confluence of two main rivers of Sikkim, Rangeet and Teesta. Your jeep will be waiting at the rafting finish point. Take pictures with the rafting guide. Change/bath at a local road side followed by hot tea snacks. Drive back to your Camping spot for lunch. After lunch try our Angling or relax. Evening dinner and local beverages by the camp fire. Camp O/N.

Day 3. After breakfast drive back to airport or uphill to Gangtok. Drop. Trip ends.

Guest can have the option to add on extra days for homestays experience at Waterfall Homestay Rumtek, East Sikkim.

For further details, please e-mail at sikkim@yahoo.com or visit yaknyeti Sikkim travel - website: www.yaknyeti.com

Cost includes:

Transportation for pick up & drop

Camping tents, equipment, chairs, table, mattress, dinning tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, utensils etc.

Barbeque and beverages/ Mineral water.

Services of a camp manager, cook, kitchen staffs

Private Sikkim Rafting trip,

Breakfast lunch, tea & snacks and dinner.

First aid kit.

Cost does not include:

Personal gears

Insurance cover.

Airfare/train fare

Please send me your arrival details, train number time/flight number etc. at NJP/ Bagdogra airport.

Please feel free to write back or call Sikkim tour at 09933008822/09434117418 (M) for Sikkim information or if you want to change your itinerary so that we can go ahead for trip confirmation steps.

Nathula pass

Yak and Yeti Travels Expeditions organizes a day trip to Tsomgo Lake yak ride and Nathu la pass for adults and Children.  Infant and kid up to one year old can visit to Nathula and Gurudongmar in Sikkim. Children are discouraged to visit high altitude in Sikkim is not true information on internet...be it yahoo or Google or any information website online- Satish yak and yeti sikkim). You will find this trip enjoyable with a pick up luxury car organized from your Hotel and drop to your hotel or at M.G Marg with a friendly driver.

This day tour departs daily between 8 to 9 AM for Tsomgo Lake. Nathula pass day tour is available from Tuesday to Sundays and is only available for Domestic tourist.

We process your permit to visit Tsomgo Lake and  Nathula pass through Sikkim Tourism and Police Check post a day in advance with essential documents like Identity cards or passport and passport size photos. We suggest you to book this tour well in advance and confirm your reservation with us.

Gangtok Day Tour 

Excursion to Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir and Nathu la pass (Full Day) –

Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers and 2 hours drive along the Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary, the home to the Red Panda and the blood pheasant with Rhododendron and other alpine trees along the road - Situated at an elevation of 3753 meters / 12310 feet - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year. This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all. Also visit Nathu la pass.  Return back to Gangtok.

Location : Gantok
Duration :05 - 06 hrs /Full Day
Schedule Departure: Daily between 8 to 9 AM.
Highlights: Yak ride, Local Sikkimese handicrafts, Local food, hiking, bird watching, breathtaking   scenery. 
Booking: We encourage you to book this day tour well in in advance. We undertake day tour booking in advance by phone or email.
More Information: Please email us at sikkim@yahoo.com for additional information.

Cancellation:
Standard Cancellation policy: 
Cancellation Policy For Car + Guide

·         All orders can be cancelled 7 days in Advance for Car + Guide Tour.  Less than 7 days advance cancellation charges applicable as below.

·         Between 7 days to 3 days of the tour 50 % refund. 

·         Less than 2 days / 48 hours before the tour No Refund.

·         For any genuine cancellation reasons we may able to shift to the later dates as per customer choice but we will not able to refund the amount. 

·         All refunds will be done within 7 days from the date of Cancellation. 

·         All orders can be cancelled 30 days in Advance Else Cancellation charges applicable.

                                                                                                                                                           

Tsomgo Lake or  Tsongmo Lake is a glacial lake in the East Sikkim, India, It is literally known as "source of the lake " in Bhutia language. Just about 40 kms. away from Gangtok, the capital of the state, this serene lake is situated at an altitude of 3,780 m (12,400 ft). on ancient trade route  between Gangtok Nathu La Pass. The lake is about 1 km. Long, oval in shape, 15 meters deep and is considered sacred by the local people. It is also a home of Brahminy ducks. It's cool, placid water harmonizes with the scenic beauty around. A small temple of lord Siva is constructed on the lakeside . This placid lake remains frozen during the winter months up to mid-May. Between May and August it is possible to see a variety of flowers in blooms, including various species of Rhododendrons and Primulas, Blue and Yellow Poppies, Irises etc. It is also an ideal habitat for the Red panda- The State Animal of Sikkim along with various species of birds.

Nathu La Pass
Nathula Pass was one of the most important routes of trade between the silk traders from Tibet and Sikkim before it was closed in 1962. Located around 56 kms from Gangtok at an altitude of 14450 ft, the road to Nathula passes through the Tsomgo lake. It is one of the highest motorable roads in the world and is richly surrounded by alpine flora. On a clear day you can even see the road winding down the Chumbi valley.  Presently only Domestic Tourists are allowed to go close to the international border from where you can see and extend your handshake with Chinese soldiers on the other side.

Tour to Sikkim

Tour plan to Sikkim

We help you plan your tour to Sikkim to the places of tourist interest such as Nathula, Yumgthang, Zero point- Yumesamdong, North Sikkim- Lachen, Chopta valley, Lachung- zero point, Gurudongmar Lake, Tsomgo lake, aritar lake, silk route- zuluk, sillary gaon, kupup, rinchenpong-kaluk, pelling- khechoperi lake sight seeing, darap village, rumtek monastery and gangtok local sight seeing Sikkim honeymoon and taxi services or contact sikkim@yahoo.com for a complete Sikkim package or customized tour booking.