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They will move ahead of us and will make sure that everything is set up before our arrival.", "duration": { "days": 8, "nights": 7 }, "startPoint": "Bagdogra", "comfortLevel": "active", "collections": [ "adventure & wildlife", "active" ], "tags": [ "sikkim" ], "price": { "starting": null, "currency": "INR" }, "temperature": null, "availability": { "spotsRemaining": 0, "message": "Last spot, book now!" }, "status": "inactive", "media": { "heroImage": { "type": "cloudinary", "path": "image/upload/v1575703310/xuoycs5vjjan9vzppkbc.jpg" }, "cardImage": { "type": "cloudinary", "path": "image/upload/v1614849253/rxfcbdaicr8dwbjuhfah.jpg" }, "tripImages1": [], "tripImages2": [] }, "departures": [], "wowBuddy": null, "activities": [ { "name": "Indo – Nepal Border", "media": { "type": "cloudinary", "path": "image/upload/v1538419649/soigf2wkttreexugwmoh.svg" } }, { "name": "Barsey Sanctuary", "media": { "type": "cloudinary", "path": "image/upload/v1538419650/zzccdldvzado7g6dehjd.svg" } }, { "name": "Khangchendzonga Mountain Range", "media": { "type": "cloudinary", "path": "image/upload/v1538419591/e6oespqvtbn0ataitdse.svg" } }, { "name": "Camping", "media": { "type": "cloudinary", "path": "image/upload/v1538419579/owyhdghojgbogj57piru.svg" } } ], "itinerary": [ { "dayNumber": 1, "title": " Bagdogra to Okhrey", "description": "Arrive at the Bagdogra airport and drive to Okhrey which takes 6 hours approximately. Okhrey is one of the new destinations in Sikkim. You can spot this small cozy and less famed village of Okhrey on your way to Barsey, one of the most sought – after trekking trails of Sikkim. It is the most popular base for the Barsey trek.\r\n", "accommodation": "Sherpa Lodge or similar", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 2, "title": "Trek to Lasune", "description": "Today after enjoying breakfast, our adventure to the mountains will begin. We first start it with a short drive which gets us to our starting point. Our trek’s distance is 9 km’s which takes 7 hours approximately commences with a gentle walk through a forest teeming with birds getting us to our lunch point. Again we will start our trek for few more kilometers until we reach our campsite at Lasune. We will retire for the day in tents which will be set up afresh by our porters.\r\n", "accommodation": "Camping at Lasune", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 3, "title": " Barsey to Joreybotey", "description": "After having breakfast at our camp colony, we will begin the trek of 9 km’s for approximately 7 hours. Today’s walk is easy but a long one, mainly skirting through the mixed temperate forests. Our route is encrusted with Silver Firs and Oaks which house many spectacular birds. At some places the path offers us a sneak peek of the Kanchenjunga range. We will have fresh cooked lunch in between. We finally reach a dried lake from where we gently climb up towards our campsite.\r\n", "accommodation": "Camping at Joreybotey", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 4, "title": "Joreybotey to Thulo Dhap ", "description": "We continue our travel through hemlock & forests, accompanied by the mighty Kanchenjunga after having breakfast. Today’s trek is 5 km’s long which takes approximately 6 hours. Most part of the walk would be on top of the ridge offering grand views of the valley below. A final one hour climb gets us into forests thick enough to block sunlight. On crossing this stupendous forest we reach an open meadow with criss-crossing streams where we set our camp. \r\n", "accommodation": "Camping at Thulo Dhap", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 5, "title": "Thulo Dhap to Chewa Bhanjyang", "description": "A steep climb gets us to the top ridge of the sanctuary, just above the tree line, 7 km’s and trekking time is approximately 6-7 hours. The mighty hemlocks give way to slopes filled with Setosum bushes. We traverse the U shaped valley from where we get grand views of Kangchenjunga on a clear day. Put up our campsite on the Indo Nepal border outpost of Chewa Bhanjyang. \r\n", "accommodation": "Camping at Chewa Bhanjyang", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 6, "title": "Chewa Bhanjyang to Pelling", "description": "Our final descend which will take 4-5 hours approximately through the dense forests gets us to the blissfully tranquil Uttarey village. After having lunch at Uttarey drive to Pelling for 2 hours . Dinner & Overnight stay at Pelling. \r\n", "accommodation": "Chumbi Mountain Retreat or similar", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 7, "title": "Pelling Sightseeing", "description": "After breakfast we move on for our day of sightseeing. Visit the Khecheopalri Lake , it is believed to be a wish fulfilling lake. From here we will drive to Darap village, a scenic village inhabited by the Limboo community. Do a short walk around the village to get an understanding of rural Sikkimese life. The walk will be followed by a traditional lunch, later we will visit to pemayangtse monastery. In the evening some free time to shop around Pelling. Overnight stay at Pelling. \r\n", "accommodation": "Chumbi Mountain Retreat or similar", "media": null }, { "dayNumber": 8, "title": "Pelling to Bagdogra", "description": "After an eventful trip, pack all your memories and drive to the Bagdogra airport to catch the flight back home. \r\n", "accommodation": null, "media": null } ], "inclusions": [ { "text": "Twin sharing accommodation as per the program" }, { "text": "All meals from Dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 8" }, { "text": "All logistics and meals during the trek like tents, guide, cook and porters." }, { "text": "All surface travel in Xylo or similar, during the course of the trip including sightseeing" }, { "text": "Insurance upto 79 yrs of age " }, { "text": "English speaking guide as per the itinerary" }, { "text": "Tips for Guides and drivers " }, { "text": "GST" } ], "exclusions": [ { "text": "Travel from city of origin to Bagdogra and back" }, { "text": " Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered" }, { "text": "Excess stay & meals due to bad weather conditions or strikes, resulting in delay of flights or any other form of transport." }, { "text": "Rescue / medical charges in case needed due to high altitude sickness, any ailment and/or accidents" }, { "text": "Bottled water, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages." } ], "testimonials": [ { "text": "First of all let me thank you for organizing such a wonderful trek with a perfect itinerary suiting the women of our age group.\r\nWithout wow club's help I could have never imagined of doing this kind of trip ever. \r\nIt was my first trip with wow club and frankly speaking I was quite apprehensive but Kumud as a wow buddy looked after my worries much before the trip commenced. Since January I've been in touch with Kumud and have been asking all sorts of questions, she has always been very prompt with her replies on email as well as on Whatsapp. \r\nWe couldn't have asked for a better buddy.\r\nIt was a great experience traveling with wow club and I look forward to do more trek trips with you guys.", "customerName": "Lulua Ahsan", "customerOccupation": "Corporate ", "media": null }, { "text": "The sikkim rhododendron trek that i took with wow club was wonderful. It was like a journey inwards, testing my energies, willpower and love towards the mother nature.\r\nSikkim Rhododendron Sanctuary gate was the starting point. Little i knew about what it is going to reveal and how i can cope up with the camping and the trek. Ms Shivangi our wow buddy, the youngest of all, was a one superb guide. She gave us the enough space of our own ability and encouraged us when the trek became steep, slippery and dangerous too sometimes. \r\nshe kept herself last in the queue so that she is sure that all are ahead and safe; There is a lot of appreciation towards the service and care of our local guide Mr. NB, we called him in short. He looked into every requirement of each and every member of the group. \r\nwhen we wanted hot green tea while trekking, it was magically there and the food he provided to the group was wholesome and healthy.\r\nThanks to wow club for giving me an experience to remember in a life time.", "customerName": "Bharathi Byreddy", "customerOccupation": "Self Employed", "media": null } ], "metadata": { "metaTitle": "Sikkim Solo Women Travel Tour - WOW Club Sikkim Solo", "metaDescription": "Our WOW Club Sikkim Solo Travel tour might be what you've been looking for if you're considering traveling to Sikkim. 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