India: Sikkim and Darjeeling – Walking in the Himalayas

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High in the Indian Himalayas bordering on Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal, the former kingdom of Sikkim is home to Kanchenjunga, India’s highest mountain, remote monasteries, a myriad of wildflowers and tiny mountain villages. Beginning with the hustle and bustle of steamy Calcutta, you drive into Sikkim after a stop in the tea town of Darjeeling at 6700 feet. Once i...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Calcutta
    • Explore Darjeeling
    • Hike to Sri Khola
    • Visit Rinchenpong

What's this trip about?

    High in the Indian Himalayas bordering on Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal, the former kingdom of Sikkim is home to Kanchenjunga, India’s highest mountain, remote monasteries, a myriad of wildflowers and tiny mountain villages. Beginning with the hustle and bustle of steamy Calcutta, you drive into Sikkim after a stop in the tea town of Darjeeling at 6700 feet. Once in Sikkim, you begin your walk through the Himalayas, hiking along ridges, down to rivers and through villages, camping along the way and staying in a local farmhouse at the end of the hike. The trip ends in the state of West Bengal in the town of Kalimpong. From here, you can either return home, or, if you wish, we can arrange an extension into Bhutan.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCalcutta
End CityCalcutta

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Airfare (broken out separately
    • Accommodations as listed, including all service charges and taxes
    • All ground transfers
    • All private excursions with expert English-speaking guides
    • All meals as indicated with B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner
    • Bhutanese visa

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive Calcutta

Accommodation: Oberoi Grand – Deluxe Room

Arrive Calcutta today (flight details to be advised). On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel (check in after 12 noon).

Day 2: Tour Calcutta

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Oberoi Grand – Deluxe Room

A mere village in the 17th century, Calcutta (Kolkata) thrived during the British Raj and became a leading center for commerce and a port of call for east bound ships. Calcutta today reveals the ...

Day 3: Fly Bagdogra And Drive Darjeeling

Distance, Hiking Time And Altitude: 6700’

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Windamere Hotel – Superior Room

This morning you will be picked up and taken to the airport in time to board your flight to Bagdogra.  On arrival you will be met and driven to Darjeeling (4 hours) at 6890 fe...

Day 4: Explore Darjeeling

Distance, Hiking Time And Altitude: 6700’

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Windamere Hotel – Superior Room

Start your day with a visit to one of Darjeeling’s most revered site - the Mahakal Dara that sits atop the Observatory Hill. This truly unique and spiritual place of worshi...

Day 5: Drive Sandakphu Via Manebhanjang And Sunset On The Ridge

Distance, Hiking Time And Altitude: 2.5 Mile Walk, 1-2 Hours, 11,929’

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and oDinner

Accommodation: Trekking Camp

Early this morning you will be driven to Sandakphu via Manebhanjang. Although the drive is only about 38 miles, it takes close to 5-6 hours to reach Sandakphu. The road as far as Manebhanja...

Day 6: Hike To Molle

Distance, Hiking Time And Altitude: 9.4 Miles, 6-7 Hours, 11,581’

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Trekking Camp

If you are up to it, wake up early to view sunrise from the ridge. A local proverb says that if one does not wake up to see the sunrise at Sandakphu the visit will remain

incomplete. ...

Day 7: Trek Molle To Sri Khola

Distance, Hiking Time And Altitude: 7.5 Miles, 4-5 Hours, 7218’

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Trekking Camp

After breakfast, you head out, mostly downhill, through a thick “Hobbit” forest of rhododendron and pine, and pass through several course villages. After a walk of 4-5 hours, you come to cam...

Day 8: Trek To Rimbick. Meet Jeep. Drive To Rinchenpong

Distance, Hiking Time And Altitude: 6.3 Miles, 2-3 Hours, 5576’

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Yangsum Heritage Farm

Today is the last formal trekking day. After breakfast you have a short hike to Rimbick, mostly through small farming villages. Rimbick derives its name from the Lepcha word “Ling-gi...

Day 9: Explore Farm And Hike Around Rinchenpong

Distance, Hiking Time And Altitude: 5 Miles, 3-4 Hours, 5576’

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation Yangsum Heritage Farm

Today is an opportunity to explore the surroundings of this lovely small town of Rinchenpong. From here a number of trails allow you to experience the rich and diverse vegetation of S...

Day 10: Drive Kalimpong. Visit Nurseries, Bazaar, Gandhi Ashram And Monastery

Distance, Hiking Time And Altitude: None

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Silver Oak – Deluxe Room

When you are finished breakfast, you have a 3-4 hour drive to Kalimpong, once the starting point for the land route to Tibet. The town is also the gateway to neighboring Bhutan. Th...

Day 11: Home Or Onward To Bhutan Or Glenburn Tea Estate

Distance, Hiking Time And Altitude: None

Meals Breakfast

Today, you drive back to Bagdogra Airport for your flight to Delhi or Calcutta and home. We will meet you on arrival and help you with your transfer to the requisite international airport or with a day room, should it be needed.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,995
Price per day$363
Single supplement (single occupancy)$583
Last Updated: 12/17/2021

Price displayed is for per person based on 4-6 People. (excluding international air)

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International airfare
    • Indian Visa
    • Meals where not indicated with a B,L,D
    • Tips/gratuity (porters, drivers, local guides, etc.)
    • Domestic and international airport taxes
    • Other items of a personal nature including laundry, alcoholic beverages, etc.
    • Additional expenses resulting from the delay or extension of the trip due to causes beyond our reasonablecontrol

Accommodation

  • Oberoi Grand – Deluxe Room
  • Windamere Hotel – Superior Room
  • Yangsum Heritage Farm
  • Silver Oak – Deluxe Room
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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 8 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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