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Cost Saver North Indian Package


Discover the former Himalayan Kingdom of Sikkim and the hills of Darjeeling with Kurt from Switzerland, the expert on India! Kurt who lives in India since many years has a wide experience of travelling in the Sub Continent. He personally has worked out this tour for you. All places included in this tour itinerary have been visited by him several times.

TOUR SCHEDULE: SPRING 2001

GOUP SIZE : MIN. 2 & MAX. 12 PARTISIPANTS

A FEW WORDS:

Indoadventure Tours & Treks has come up with a new way of Inter-Active Travelling, using as much as possible the local transport facilities (local bus, train, share jeep etc.). In this way you get much closer to the local people, experience their traditions and habits and feel the pulse of their lives.

We believe that not everybody requires staying in a 5-star hotel with plenty off luxury around. So we came up with this Tour Package offering you clean Standard Hotel Accommodation and Home Stay Facilities with Indian families.

Indoadventure Tours & Treks is the first tour operator offering this kind of interactive travelling in the region and we hope you enjoy travelling with us. All that is required from your side is an active and open mind along with some flexibility paired with the wish to see deeper into the lives of the common folk!


Leave your western thinking at home and discover India, an experience you will never forget!


DAY 01 Departure for Calcutta.

DAY 02 Arrival in Calcutta at 10.25 am. Transfer to home stay accommodation or lodge in Calcutta.Relax! If you should still feel fit enough join us for an evening stroll through the metropolitan of extremes.

DAY 03 In the morning we move out and discover Calcutta by walk, metro and taxi and may opt for a ferry ride. See landmarks of Calcutta such as Howrah Railway Station, Mother Theresa’s House of the dying Destitutes or the Kali Temple and let us then discuss about the extreme impressions in a beautiful beer garden in the centre of the town. In the evening transfer to Sealdah Railway Station to catch Darjeeling Mail, departure 19.15 pm. Overnight in second class sleeper.

DAY 04 Arrival at N.J.P. Railway Station at around 9.15 am. After breakfast we proceed by share jeep to the hill town of Kalimpong (1250m) (approx. 3hrs drive). Following lunch we will stroll through the picturesque town, visit the bazaar and one of the over forty nurseries. Overnight at hotel or lodge.

DAY 05 Departure at 8.00 am by local bus to Lava (2130 m) (approx. 2 hrs drive). This little mountain village with an excellent view of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8598 m) is still unspoiled by tourism. We take a walk through the village, visit the local Buddhist Monastery and have a chat with the local Lepcha people. Overnight at hotel or lodge.

DAY 06 Today we undertake a full day excursion to Neora Valley National Park. Our way brings us over rocky streets, surrounded by beautiful greenery down to the valley where we can observe the local wildlife. In the late afternoon we return back to Lava on the same way. Overnight at hotel or lodge.

DAY 07 Early morning we drive by jeep to Gumpha Dara (7 km) where we visit the small countrysideBuddhist Monastery. After that we start our trek through more then 200 years old virgin forests and experience nature at its best. Our trek leads us over a small path via Lolegaon (1675 m) to Samthar (1400 m) (approx. 9 hrs.), a small Lepcha village which is beautiful situated on the hill. Overnight in lodge, tents or local accommodation.

DAY 08 Today we trek through terraced hills the last bit down to the Teesta River (approx. 9 hrs.) and cross the river with the Semco Ropway. On the other side we just have to walk a little distance to reach 27 Mils from where we take a bus or share jeep to Kalimpong. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 09 For those of you still fit for a walk, just join for a short stroll through Kalimpong in the morning before we take a share jeep which will bring us on a mountain roads to Gangtok (1550 m) (approx. 4 hrs drive), the capitol of the former Kingdom of Sikkim. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 10 In the morning we drive by local transport for about 30 min. out of Gangtok, from where we walk to Rumtek Monastery, the biggest and one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in the former kingdom. In the late afternoon we are back to Gangtok and enjoy this sparkling hill station by walk. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 11 After breakfast we drive up the breath taking mountainous road to Lachung Valley by chartered jeep (2625 m) (approx. 5 hrs). Enjoy the beautiful scenery! It is part of the best nature can offer to us. Overnight in hotel in Lachung.

DAY 12 Today we explore the Valley of Flowers ´´Yumthang`` by road. On the way we visit Singbha Rhododendron Sanctuary where we enjoy a stroll through the Sanctuary to see the different types and species of Rhododendron. Later we proceed to Yumthang Valley the paradise for nature lovers. On return we can enjoy steaming hot springs below Yumthang Valley. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 13 We stay for one more day in this picturesque place. Join us for a walk in and around the village, visit the monastery and local handicraft centre or just take it ease and relax! Overnight in hotel.

DAY 14 In the morning we depart for Gangtok. We will stop at a few places to take snaps, enjoy the scenic beauty and have lunch on the way. We reach Gangtok about 4 to 5 pm. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 15 Today morning we depart by share jeep from Sikkim to Darjeeling (2134 m) (approx. 5 hrs.), the former summer residence of the British Raj. On the way we will drive through many tea gardens for which this region is famous for. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 16 After many days of touring we take it a bit easy today. For those of you who want to discover Darjeeling we visit the Tibetan Refuge Help Centre and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute by walk in the morning. In the afternoon we drive by share jeep to Manabanjan (2134 m) (approx. 3 hrs. drive). Overnight in Trekker´s Hut.

DAY 17 From Manebanjan which is the starting point for the Singalila trek we walk up steadily towards the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. The steep trail will bring us to Meghma ( 2850m) (approx. 4 hrs) where we take our lunch. From there it is just a stone throw to Tonglu (approx.1 hrs) (3070 m) which is our first night halt. Overnight at Trekker´s Hut.

DAY 18 On the second day of our trek we have generally a good view of the peaks and walk through a typical Himalayan landscape. On the way we pass a few picturesque villages (Gairibas, 2621m / Kalpokhari, 3108m) until we reach Sandakphu (3636m). Overnight at Trekker´s Hut, local guesthouse or tent.

DAY 19 We are out of bed early to see the sunrise over the more then eight thousand-meter high Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and the nearby Kanchenjunga. After breakfast we continue our trek to Phalut (3600m). It is an easy and scenic walk with hardly any up and downs. Overnight at Trekker´s Hut or local guesthouse.

DAY 20 After an even closer look of Mt. Everest and Mt. Kanchenjunga from Phalut we start descending till Raman (2680m) through forests. Overnight at Trekker´s Hut or local guesthouse.

DAY 21 Today we continue descending through forests to Rimbick (2286m) where our trek ends. Rimbick itself is quite a nice place with a beautiful view of the Himalayas and Darjeeling on the other side of the valley. Overnight at local guesthouse.

DAY 22 We leave Rimbick by share jeep by 6.30 am for Darjeeling (approx. 4 hrs.) After lunch we drive by bus/share jeep to Kurseong where we visit and stay in Makaibari Tea Garden (approx. 2 hrs) Overnight at Makaibari Guesthouse.

DAY 23 After breakfast we walk around Makaibari Tea Estate. Makaibari is the first bio dynamic tea garden in the whole Darjeeling area. We have a look at the tea production and take a stroll through the forests of the estate. Overnight at Makaibari Guesthouse.

DAY 24 Today morning we take it a bit easy and relax. After lunch we depart by share jeep to N.J.P. Railway Station to catch Darjeeling Mail, leaving by 7.00 pm for Calcutta. Overnight in second class sleeper.

DAY 25 Transfer by Taxi to home stay accommodation or lodge. After a long trip it might be a good idea to visit once again the beer garden and have a good chat, reflecting all the impressions and experiences of our tour. Overnight at home stay accommodation or lodge.

DAY 26 As today is your last day in India you might want to take the chance to do your last bit of souvenir shopping. We will be glad to advice you on the best bargains in town and if time permits we will visit Victoria Memorial before we depart for Calcutta Airport around 6.30 pm.


Tour Price

US$ 590 ONLY

Included:

-Train tickets in second class sleeper

-All accommodation:

A) On treks in dormitory bases

B) Otherwise in standard double room at most places

-Porters who carry your luggage (only on treks)

-English speaking tour escort

-Food:

A) Breakfast on day 2 & 3

B) Packed Lunch on day 6

C) Lunch and Dinner on day 7

D) Breakfast and Lunch on day 8

E) Lunch and dinner on day 11

F) Full meals on day 12 & 13

G) Breakfast and Lunch on day 14

H) Lunch and dinner on day 17

I) All meals on day 18 to 20

J) Breakfast on day 21

K) Dinner on day 22

L) All meals on day 23

M) Breakfast and Lunch on day 24

N) Breakfast on day 26 & 27


Not Included:

-Return air ticked to Calcutta

-Visa

-Personal travel insurance

-Alcoholic drinks

-Any food and beverage other then mentioned

-Carrying of your personal luggage (bus stand to hotel etc.)

-Tips

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