tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post4128690421786976688..comments2024-03-07T01:09:06.670-08:00Comments on Conversations: Sikkim - Part ThreeSujatha Sathyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-5736894431294959402017-04-22T05:38:21.735-07:002017-04-22T05:38:21.735-07:00thank you :)
it was my first experience too - them...thank you :)<br />it was my first experience too - them. Sujatha Sathyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-43506534521025942152017-04-22T03:04:21.552-07:002017-04-22T03:04:21.552-07:00Splendid mountain view, you have absorbed all the ...Splendid mountain view, you have absorbed all the details. Even the hotel rooms, and other buildings also mark the photography calibre in you,Sujatha. The information about the tour operators will help the readers think twice before contacting them. rudraprayagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775039913655864157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-90458991986216832462017-04-20T10:11:43.627-07:002017-04-20T10:11:43.627-07:00Yeah these MMT guys tie up with the locals and mak...Yeah these MMT guys tie up with the locals and make money off them and us just connecting the user with the service provider. <br />Yes, some lessons learnt:)<br />Sujatha Sathyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-45019293510130208782017-04-20T08:33:42.610-07:002017-04-20T08:33:42.610-07:00I always prefer local agencies for such tours, at ...I always prefer local agencies for such tours, at least we can make them responsible, moreover i find that little economical too :)<br />Anyways these little things teaches us a lot of this world...Take Care in future :) Irfanuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17931968343851910523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-91105379209354175272017-04-20T08:04:42.484-07:002017-04-20T08:04:42.484-07:00yes, the money is the most important thing. actual...yes, the money is the most important thing. actually, because of the package, we saved a lot on hotel and sight seeing taxi charges especially the local taxiSujatha Sathyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-78084774233028819912017-04-20T08:02:43.871-07:002017-04-20T08:02:43.871-07:00Binnaguri ! Never heard! Let me google that place....Binnaguri ! Never heard! Let me google that place. <br /><br />Oh now we have direct flights from Bangalore but with a stop over of over 40 minutes a Kolkatta :(Sujatha Sathyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-81222898261945227112017-04-20T06:02:36.201-07:002017-04-20T06:02:36.201-07:00I like that you have put all the details, most of ...I like that you have put all the details, most of the people nevr mention the money part, which is very important to know before planning a trip.Renuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052079745061422542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-82651783302562108592017-04-20T00:09:43.571-07:002017-04-20T00:09:43.571-07:00Had gone via Bagdogra during a trip to Binnaguri. ...Had gone via Bagdogra during a trip to Binnaguri. But there was no direct flight from Bangalore then. Had to go to Delhi and take a flight from there. <br /><br />Make My Trip would be quite upset seeing your post. For good reasons, I guess. Your suggestion to make tour arrangements offline is a good one. Shall keep that in mind, when I attempt one.Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-49242775288364280462017-04-19T20:13:22.027-07:002017-04-19T20:13:22.027-07:00Yes, this was my first time with an tour agency an...Yes, this was my first time with an tour agency and good lessons learnt :) Sujatha Sathyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-68036557840282811872017-04-19T17:43:31.340-07:002017-04-19T17:43:31.340-07:00Very insightful about the state of affairs with MM...Very insightful about the state of affairs with MMT and likes! I never use such agencies for this reason, Sujatha!Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-138857048491432092017-04-18T09:10:54.065-07:002017-04-18T09:10:54.065-07:00oh yes! you are right Sir. that is one of the opt...oh yes! you are right Sir. that is one of the options we have here in IndiaSujatha Sathyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-27209799515104656022017-04-18T09:09:43.370-07:002017-04-18T09:09:43.370-07:00Sipsa travels. Hmmm. Will check them out. this is ...Sipsa travels. Hmmm. Will check them out. this is the first time i heard about them. glad you had a good experience with them.Sujatha Sathyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-66070431079170930662017-04-18T08:52:30.324-07:002017-04-18T08:52:30.324-07:00Oh was it that bad? We used Sipsa travels for our ...Oh was it that bad? We used Sipsa travels for our holidays, very reliable and pocket friendly. You've made the NE look very promising. It is on our to-go list. <br /><br />Shubhangi @ <a href="http://titli15081977.blogspot.in/2017/04/o-5-reasons-why-you-shouldnt-overwork.html" rel="nofollow">The Little Princess</a><br />the little princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04712703931411283046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-8488048929903530812017-04-18T04:14:28.003-07:002017-04-18T04:14:28.003-07:00Consumer courts is an optionConsumer courts is an optionKParthasarathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02189924874350906456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-40123346865781249842017-04-18T02:41:35.382-07:002017-04-18T02:41:35.382-07:00Yes, the savings in terms of money is huge in tour...Yes, the savings in terms of money is huge in tour packages. Good you had a very nice operator. There are many good ones too I am sure. MMT pioneered the whole Holiday booking business and now has turned arrogant. Sujatha Sathyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-64153068075440280792017-04-18T02:31:03.693-07:002017-04-18T02:31:03.693-07:00We went through a local tour operator for our Kera...We went through a local tour operator for our Kerala themed trip. They were very good - we saved a lot of money vis-a-vis having to book everything individually. They were flexible and followed up with me for certain things which I might have forgotten! Haven't tried MMT packages, been reading negative reviews at other blogs also. <br /><br />Destination Infinity Destination Infinityhttp://www.destinationinfinity.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-733751269320611292017-04-18T01:14:54.830-07:002017-04-18T01:14:54.830-07:00Thank you. Yes, you are right. Despite the glitche...Thank you. Yes, you are right. Despite the glitches, the trip was fun and memorableSujatha Sathyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-19618373400653198412017-04-18T01:14:05.982-07:002017-04-18T01:14:05.982-07:00Ah! Pelling! Now they have an option ...To choose ...Ah! Pelling! Now they have an option ...To choose either Pelling or lachung in the package. The trip was good and we enjoyed for sure. Just that MMT needs to work on its customer handling . Yup there is no such thing as a perfect travel ever. We always learn with each trip. Sujatha Sathyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-56051640721476048962017-04-18T01:12:18.177-07:002017-04-18T01:12:18.177-07:00Haha yes guess in our case too the driver was the...Haha yes guess in our case too the driver was the tour manager :) <br /><br />My First trip with a tour operator.<br /><br /> We always travel on our own so completely agree with all the things you said. Sujatha Sathyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-12759941093585268332017-04-18T01:10:15.984-07:002017-04-18T01:10:15.984-07:00I don't know if we have a BBB in India. I thin...I don't know if we have a BBB in India. I think not. Sujatha Sathyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-13256018481222974942017-04-18T01:09:27.172-07:002017-04-18T01:09:27.172-07:00Oh that's sad.Oh that's sad. Sujatha Sathyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448034391267400236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-16507059746807834572017-04-17T20:19:44.442-07:002017-04-17T20:19:44.442-07:00The joy of the trip is considerably reduced if th...The joy of the trip is considerably reduced if the travel arrangements are not up to the mark.I am sure you must have enjoyed despite the shortcomings of the tour operator.The view of the mountains is breathtaking.KParthasarathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02189924874350906456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-15423679617652528872017-04-17T18:36:39.124-07:002017-04-17T18:36:39.124-07:00Sikkim is such a beautiful place, and I feel bad y...Sikkim is such a beautiful place, and I feel bad you had to go through so many hassles. We did our Sikkim trip quite a few years ago. We didn't go through any agency, we just booked the hotels, flights everything through the net , and we never had any problems at all. All the taxi drivers were very friendly and informative, and food served in some of the small hotels where we stayed was very good , specially made after asking us for our choice. We did Pelling, Yumtangh Gangtok, etc., but only Sikkim. We were not with any tour group also. I had even blogged about Sikkim.<br />Anyway, one always learns with such experiences, for we too have had some bad travel experiences.Rama Ananthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00962222316822524699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-20704012879355086942017-04-17T16:37:11.576-07:002017-04-17T16:37:11.576-07:00In general its better to make your own trip... Tak...In general its better to make your own trip... Takes a bit of effort initially to inquire and make bookings but would be worth it... These tour packages lure customers under the pretext of covering multiple places and you end up spending your money and a significant part of your journey just travelling....hotel package deals are better.... And book tickets separately on your own.... In internet era we actually dont need someone else to plan for us... I got reminded of my honeymoon.... Quite ok but yes a lot of travel on road... And usually the tour manager would be the driver :D Jayashree Srivatsanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187741357853447742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8635337067482720242.post-42466218204263818732017-04-17T11:58:48.792-07:002017-04-17T11:58:48.792-07:00Thanks for the warning. Is there any "author...Thanks for the warning. Is there any "authority" you can lodge a complaint about them? Someone similar to Better Business Bureau in USA.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790347071764332430noreply@blogger.com