Sikkim & Darjeeling
13 days ex Kolkata
Visit vibrant Kolkata,
Take a ride on the Darjeeling toy train (Subject to availability and weather conditions),
Trek through Sikkim, Stay at a Kewzing homestay,
See the Rumtek Monastery,
Camp by lakes,
See the Himalayas
From lush, green tea plantations to the soaring Himalayas enjoy incredible vistas and a taste of ancient history on a journey through Sikkim and Darjeeling. Visit monasteries, colourful orchid farms and be embraced into the lives of some of our wonderful local friends.
Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Guesthouses/hotels (8 nts), homestay (1 nt), trekkers hut/tent (1 nt), overnight trains (2 nts)
Transportation: Overnight train, bus, taxi, auto rickshaw
Trip Style: Intrepid Original
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $150 for meals not included.
From lush, green tea plantations to the soaring Himalayas enjoy incredible vistas and a taste of ancient history on a journey through Sikkim and Darjeeling. Visit monasteries, colourful orchid farms and be embraced into the lives of some of our wonderful local friends.
Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Guesthouses/hotels (8 nts), homestay (1 nt), trekkers hut/tent (1 nt), overnight trains (2 nts)
Transportation: Overnight train, bus, taxi, auto rickshaw
Trip Style: Intrepid Original
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $150 for meals not included.
Call (661) 399-9515 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6067622
- Tour Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Duration
- 13 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Days 1-2 | Kolkata | Bengal's busy capital is now a modern cultural centre with a touch of traditional zest. |
| Days 3-4 | Darjeeling | See rolling hills covered in green tea plantations, and enjoy our own mountain views on a sunrise visit to the area's highest point. |
| Day 5 | Pelling | Head deeper into the Himalayan region to the mountain hamlet of Pelling, travelling through spectacular scenery alongside the Rangeet River. |
| Day 6 | Khechepori Lake | The best way to explore this charming region is by foot. Take a short walk to the Sanga Choeling, the oldest monastery in Sikkim, and spend the night camped by the serene Khechepori Lake under a rich forest cover. |
| Day 7 | Yuksom | Wander downhill to Lepchas to meet the villagers and see their traditional huts before continuing on to Youksom. |
| Day 8 | Kwezing Homestay | Spend the morning visiting some of Sikkim's most important monasteries before heading to our homestay. This is a very special opportunity to learn about the traditional customs of the Sikkimese people. |
| Days 9-10 | Gangtok | The Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre was built in 1960 as a replica of the Tsurphu Monastery in Tibet. It is now the seat of the 17th Karmapa, the supreme spiritual head of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is definitely worth a visit. |
| Days 11-12 | Kalimpong | There's plenty of time to shop in this well known handicraft centre. This bazaar town has a colourful history including rajas, Bhutanese and of course the British. |
| Day 13 | Kolkata | An overnight train journey to Kolkata brings us to the end of the journey. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- * The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of printing/posting. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2007 and 31 December 2007, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2007, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates online and in our printed brochures are applicable from 01 January 2007 until 31 December 2007. Beyond 31 December 2007 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at time of printing/posting, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips. Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Intrepid. Please ask your Travel Agent about our full Booking and Cancellation Conditions.
