• All Land transportation from start to end of the itinerary. Vehicle type AC Innova/or similar (max 4 pax in one vehicle)
• Vehicle will be shared for Tsomgo Lake, Lachen & Lachung.
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis (Standard or Deluxe)
• Permit for Sikkim.
• Local guide (English speaking).
• First aid.
• Meals that are mentioned included in each itinerary.

• + 5 %GST is applicable to the tour cost.
• International flight tickets.
• Travel insurance.
•  Visa
• Additional cost for optional trip to Nathula pass
• Any personal expenses occurring during operational tours and any extra meal ordered.
• Meals not specifically mentioned under ‘what is included’.
• Any extra – laundry, phone calls, Camera charges and shopping.
• Any kind of beverages – Alcoholic and aerated drinks.
• Anything not specifically mentioned under ‘what is included’.
• Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary or stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks or any factors beyond control.

All bookings are handled by The Exotic odyssey. In order to confirm the tour booking –

• A deposit of 50% of the total amount of the booking must be paid either by bank transfer or credit card within 7 days of the issuance of the booking confirmation. If the payment is not received within this time, the booking may be cancelled without notice.
• The remaining outstanding 50% balance is to be paid 30 days prior the departure of the tour by bank transfer or credit card payment.
• A delay in the payment of the balance may result in the cancellation of the booking and the company is not responsible for any charges incurred.

• 25% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made 30 days before the start of the trip.
• 50% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made between 15-30 days before the start of the trip.
• No refund i.e., 100% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees if cancellations are made 0-14 days before the start of the trip.
• In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get cancelled. In such circumstances, the operator will try their best to provide an alternative feasible. However, a cash refund will not be applicable for the same.
• All cancellations are strictly subjected to the cancellation policies mentioned on the website.

• The guest must carry photo identification like Passport, Voter ID Card or Driving License IN ORIGINAL at the point of check in at the hotel and for Inner line permits
• The Exotic Odyssey does NOT have any HIDDEN CHARGES.
• If someone asks for extra money during the journey, Please inform us. We will not be responsible if you pay the amount without our knowledge and consent.
• Booking will be confirmed only after receiving the advance payment.
• There is no star category hotel available in all places. However, we provide the best possible option as per your tour category.
• Credit Cards / Traveler’s check are not freely accepted in many places.
• We advise you to check the temperature/weather of the places you are going to visit, and bring necessary clothes accordingly.
• Woollen clothes, Jacket, Raincoat/Umbrella etc. are advisable to carry according to weather conditions.
• Any extra breakfast for kids which is not mentioned has to be paid directly by guest as per the hotel policy.
• The normal check-in time for a hotel is 12 PM, and normal check-out time for a hotel is 11 AM. However, this is subjected to change as per the hotel policies. The timing of meals and/or inclusions of a certain hotel room are as per the hotel policies.
• The Exotic Odyssey is not responsible for acts of God or force majeure events, sanitation problems, lack of medical care, weather conditions, strikes and other labor activities, acts of terrorism, acts of war (declared or undeclared), quarantines, embargoes, blockades, criminal activities or any other act or event beyond the direct control of The Exotic Odyssey; and, not responsible for the additional costs for stay and/or meal and/or other expenses incurred by the consequence of such unfortunate events.
• Thank you & wishing you happy holidays with The Exotic Odyssey.

To visit Sikkim foreigners must obtain Restricted Area Permit (RAP) previously known as Inner Line Permit from Sikkim Tourism Officers on the strength of valid Indian Visa. The Nationalities of Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Maymmar and Nigeria will not be issued Permit without the prior approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi.

Protected Area Permit (PAP) for various places in Sikkim are issued as follows:-

1. East District:-
   1. Tsongo – Baba Mandir – permit are issued by Police Check Post for Domestic Tourist. Foreign tourist are allowed till Tsongo Lake, permit is issued by Tourism & Civil Aviation Department and Police check post.
   2. Nathula Pass – Permit is issued by Tourism Department and Police Check Post for domestic tourist.
2. West District:-
   1. Dzongri Trek – Permit is issued by Adventure Cell of Tourism & Civil Aviation Department, Govt. of Sikkim
   2. Singalila Trek – Permit is issued by Adventure cell of Tourism & Civil Aviation Department, Govt. of Sikkim
3. North District:-
   1. Yumthang – Permit is issued by Police check post for Domestic Tourist and for foreigners permit is issued by Tourism Department and Police Check Post
   2. Yumesamdong – Permit is issued by Police check post for Domestic Tourist and for foreigners permit is issued by Tourism Department and Police Check Post
   3. Thangu-Chopta Valley – Permit is issued by Police Check post for Domestic Tourist and for Foreigners permit is issued by Tourism Department and Police check post. Foreigners must apply through a Sikkim Tourism registered Travel Agent in groups of two people or more for visiting these areas.
   4. Gurudongmar – Permit is issued by Police check post for domestic tourist and for foreigners permit is issued by Tourism Department till Thangu.
   5. Green Lake Trekking Permit is issued by Tourism Department after obtaining a valid permit from Ministry of Home Department, New Delhi.
4. South District:-
   1. Restricted Area Permit is a valid permit for trekking anywhere in the South District for Foreign Tourist.
   2. Alpine Mountaineering Expedition permit is issued by Tourism Department after obtaining valid permit from Home Department , Government of Sikkim , Gangtok, for the following peaks as per the Home Department Notification no: 25/Home/2006 dated 20/3/2006

                            TinchenKhang 5603 metres ( West Sikkim)
                            Jopuno 5935m (West Sikkim)
                            Freys peak 5830m(West Sikkim)
                            Lama Angden 5868m( North Sikkim )
                            BrumKhangse 5433m ( North Sikkim )

1. 1. National park and Wildlife Sanctuary entry permits is issued by Forest Department at Gangtok.

Foreigners Entry Formalities

Foreigners must obtain Inner Line Permit (ILP) to visit Sikkim. These can be obtained from all Indian Missions, Sikkim Tourism Offices at New Delhi, Kolkata, District Magistrates Office of Darjeeling, Siliguri, and Rangpo on the strength of an Indian Visa. The 30 days duration Permit is issued on the spot without any delay provided photocopies of the passport and visa along with two pass port photos of the applicants are made available. The permissible duration of the stay for foreign tourists is 30 days initially.

The State Government is authorized to extend the same by a further period of 30 days. The extension of the permit can be obtained from FRO at Gangtok and office of Superintendent of Police of the North,West and South Districts.

For those interested in going for trekking in the interior region of the state, the Tourism and Civil Aviation issues Protected Area Permit (PAP) at Gangtok which is available for certain specified area for groups consisting of two or more foreigners subject to condition that the trekking programme is arranged through a registered travel agency.