Darjeeling & Sikkim (trip)

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Darjeeling & Sikkim

  • Kolkata Airport Station, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
  • Active & Adventure
India, Asia

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from $2,481* per person12 DaysYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Greaves India 12 people max
Travel to the Himalayas with Greaves for an exciting time
This exciting Himayalan journey by Greaves explores the tiny north-eastern state of Sikkim, otherwise known as ‘The Garden State’, on account of its spectacular flora and fauna and abundant flower nurseries. Boasting a plethora of monasteries and exceptional mountain scenery, this beautiful state of India is inhabited predominantly by gentle Buddhists and small settlements of tribal people.

Discover Darjeeling – a popular summer destination
Just over the border is Darjeeling, in the heart of the tea growing country, which is now, as always, a popular summer holiday destination. Combined with a few days of exploring the sites of the often misunderstood but fascinating city of Kolkata (Calcutta), this well-rounded tour offers a great insight into Himalayan, Buddhist and city life in the north-east.

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3 testimonials about the provider, Greaves India:

  • Reviewer: Susan W. Tofias
    I was in India as your client through Gail Rosenberg ( Largay Travel ) in March.
    I would be remiss if I did not write and tell you how impressed we were every day of our trip with your guides, drivers and representatives! There was not one misstep during our wonderful trip to India…Infact, we have become, one of many I am sure, your best PR people for Greaves!
    All of the people we met through your company were friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and willing to do anything that would make our trip even more enjoyable!
    We loved all of our accommodations and tours.
    Thank you for a wonderful and memorable trip…..we look forward to returning and visiting new sights and sounds of India!
  • Reviewer: Joanna Mackle, Director of Public Engagement, The
    Greaves Travel under the brilliant leadership of Mala Tandan of Greaves in India, has ensured that British Museum traveling in India is perfectly organised in every detail. The staff are unfailingly efficient and thoughtful and plan for every eventuality. We cannot recommend Greaves Travel more highly.
  • Reviewer: DD and GD
    I wanted to take the time to thank you for all the hard work you put in to arrange a magical honeymoon for Gayle and I. We had a ball. All the transfers worked like clockwork, the hotels were great and the route planning excellent.

    We will be back.

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

DAY 1 ARRIVE KOLKATA
On arrival stay at The Oberoi Grand Hotel. A luxury hotel characterized by its Victorian architecture.

DAY 2 KOLKATA
Spend the day touring this fascinating city, redolent with history, Victorian architecture and known to have produced some of India’s greatest writers.

DAY 3 KOLKATA – BAGDOGRA – KALIMPONG (1704M / 5591ft)
Early morning visit to the beautiful flower markets on the banks of the Hooghly River. Morning flight to Bagdogra and drive up into the hills to Kalimpong. 1 night stay at the charming but rustic Himayalan hotel.

DAY 4 KALIMPONG – GANGTOK (1437M / 4715ft)
Morning exploring Kalimpong’s flower nurseries and small market. Afternoon travel by road to Gangtok, capital of Sikkim. Stay 2 nights at the Norkhill Hotel.

DAY 5 GANGTOK
Early morning visit to Tashi View Point for magnificent views of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Proceed to one of India’s busiest and most famous monasteries at Rumtek.

DAY 6 GANGTOK – PELLING (2085M / 6841ft)
Morning visit to Phodang Monastery before driving through the mountains to the small town of Pelling. Stay 2 nights at the simple Norbugang Resort. Afternoon visit to the local monastery with its staggering mountain views.
          DAY 7 PELLING – TASHIDING – PELLING
Short drive to Tashiding and enjoy a beautiful walk up the hill to the secluded monastery. Walk through small villages, surrounded by prayer flags and chortens.

DAY 8 PELLING – DARJEELING (2100M / 6890ft)
After a leisurely start, drive south to Darjeeling. Stay 3 nights just outside the town at the delightful Glenburn Tea Estate. Afternoon at leisure.

DAY 9 DARJEELING
Excursion to the sprawling town of Darjeeling. See the Botanical Gardens, Ghoom Monastery and visit the Himalayan Moutaineering Institute.

DAY 10 DARJEELING
Spend the day walking in the stunning hills that surround Glenburn, fish the river or enjoy a private tour of this family-run, working tea estate.

DAY 11 DARJEELING – DELHI
Morning travel by car to Bagdogra. Afternoon flight to Delhi. Room at disposal at The Trident, Gurgaon until late tonight. After dinner, depart for the airport.

DAY 12 DEPART DELHI
Early morning departure for onward destination.

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