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Nestled between lonely valleys and icy mountain giants of North Sikkim, secluded villages and flowering meadows spread their unique charm.
The mystic of the Buddhist Monasteries, the simplicity of the village life and the magic of the green mountain forests are a secret beyond the understanding of the mind.
| Itenerary: |
| Day 01 |
Arrival at Calcutta and sightseeing of this vibrant city, onward journey by night train to New Jalpaiguri |
| Day 02 |
Drive by jeep to Darjeeling |
| Day 03 |
Visit to the view point of Tiger hill for sunrise. Sightseeing of Darjeeling, the Tibetan Refugee Centre and a traditional tea garden |
| Day 04 |
Drive to Pelling via the sacred Tashiding Monastery, from where once Guru Padmasambhava is said to have blessed Sikkim |
| Day 05 |
Walks to the Pemayangste Monastery, the palace ruins of Sikkim’s second capital Rabdentse and the Sanga Choling Gompa. In the evening traditional dance programm for the guests |
| Day 06 |
Visit of traditional villages in the surrounding of Pelling. Walks through the paddy fields and small farms. Traditional lunch in the village |
| Day 07 |
Onward journey to Gangtok, Sikkims capital |
| Day 08 |
Drive to Lachung in North Sikkim. Walks through the village, visit to the Lachung Gompa and the “Dzumsa”, North Sikkim’s unique independent governing body |
| Day 09 |
Drive to the high altitude Yumthang valley of flowers, nestled between snow capped mountains. Walks through the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary |
| Day 10 |
Drive to Phodong and Labrang via Singhik |
| Day 11 |
Walks to the Labrang und Phodong Monastery and the Tumlong Palace Ruins. Onward journey to Gangtok |
| Day 12 |
Visit of Gangtok, the Do- Drul Chorten, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetologie, the Enchey Gompa and the nearby Rumtek monastery. Return to New Jalpaiguri, by night train to Calcutta |
| Day 13 |
Day free at Calcutta, Returnflight |
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| Tour dates, prices and specifications : |
| Prices: |
850 Euro
if desired:
single supplement 250 Euro
The journey is also offered as a Desire Earth private tour for min 2 persons (any date possible): 1150 Euro
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| Travel dates : |
20/09/2008 – 02/10/2008 (other travel dates on request) |
| Number of participants : |
min. 6, max. 14 |
| Accomodation: |
The accommodations in our tours are in good hotels of country specific standard. Wherever possible we try to accommodate our guests in resorts in rural surroundings.
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| The tour price includes : |
English speaking tour guide
Train journey (A/C, with sleeper berth) from Calcutta to New Jalpaiguri and return (each journey one overnight)
All transfers by taxi (in the mountains by jeep)
10 overnights in hotels with breakfast on twin sharing (for night flights 1 – 2 additional hotel nights)
All sightseeing and entry fees as mentioned in the itinerary |
| The tour price excludes : |
India visa (approx 60 Euro)
Additional meals and beverages apart from breakfast
Camera – video fees (required for some particular sights and/or national parks)
Tips
Personal expenses
Insurance is not included in the price (it is advisable to also take up a travel cancellation insurance) |
| Pre-requirements: |
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| Notice: |
Passport and Visa for India (if possible with the Sikkim Inner Line Permit, which can otherwise be obtained at the border) required. |
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