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7-Day Pristine Rural Sikkim and Darjeeling

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Overview

Travel through sacred lands on this unique, seven-day Sikkim and Darjeeling tour!

Landlocked between Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan, Sikkim is packed to the brim with outdoor adventures and cultural experiences unlike any other. You'll follow the path of Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims while hiking up to monasteries built by Tibetan Lamas and seeing stunning waterfalls hidden deep in the mountains, some of which have only just been discovered!

The tour will also give you the opportunity to learn about Darjeeling tea as you will stay in a beautiful tea estate in the garden for the last two days.

This is a journey unlike any other!
Sightseeing
Hiking & Trekking
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature
Food & Drink
Wellness

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to India, Drive to Rumtek & Explore Your Eco Garden Resort

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Welcome to India, Drive to Rumtek & Explore Your Eco Garden Resort

Today you'll be taken to Rumtek - the most important pilgrimage and meditation centre for Buddhists with the biggest monastery in Sikkim, the seat of Rinpoche and an institute for Higher Buddhist. Rumtek is set in the unique and beautiful study east Sikkim countryside close to the capital town Gangtok, home to refreshing village walks and great climate. After the driver, you'll visit the Rumtek Monastery once settled into your eco-resort and then spend the evening with your host if you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Teen Taley Eco Garden Resort3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Explore Teen Taley Surroundings

    Visit the Farmhouse

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bagdogra Airport, Siliguri, West Bengal, India to Rumtek, Sikkim, India

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    East Sikkim

    Sikkim

Day 2

Gangtok City Tour - Monasteries, Viewpoints & Markets

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Gangtok City Tour - Monasteries, Viewpoints & Markets

Today, you'll head to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Starting from the main market, you'll walk to Neheru Point and the TV tower of Gangtok, then to Enchey Monastery where you can spend some time before going to Ganesh Tok, a viewpoint and a temple outside the city. After a coffee break, you'll walk to the Himalayan Zoological Park, Tsuklakhang Monastery and the Sikkim Legislative Assembly. You'll visit the Institute of Tibetology before spending the rest of the day in M G Marg or Lal Bazaar.

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    Accommodation

    Teen Taley Eco Garden Resort3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Rumtek Monastery

    Gangtok Walking City Tour

    Enchey Monastery

    Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

    Lal Bazaar Market

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre to Gangtok

    Private Driver from Gangtok to Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    East Sikkim

    Rumtek

    Gangtok

Day 3

Travel to the Remote Kewzing & Stay in a Traditional Homestay

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Travel to the Remote Kewzing & Stay in a Traditional Homestay

You'll head to Kewzing in the morning. On arrival, you will be greeted with a warm welcome by the villagers of Kewzing followed by a special traditional homely lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will have a short village walking tour to learn more about rural life. Here we may also meet the NGO people who are working for the village development and we will also take you to the local carpet-weaving centre and meet the working women. In the evening, a cooking class can be organised.

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    Accommodation

    Kewzing Village Homestay

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kewzing Walking Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre to Kewzing

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    East Sikkim

    Sikkim

    South Sikkim

Day 4

Mainam La Hike, Hot Stone Bath & Cooking Class with Local Host

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Mainam La Hike, Hot Stone Bath & Cooking Class with Local Host

Today you will explore the Maenam La peak in Ravangla to enjoy the abundant beauty of Sikkim Himalayas. The trek takes three hours to reach the Maenam hilltop through the Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary. A lush green canopy of untouched rhododendron magnolia forest, small bamboo and abundant flowers and orchids, moss, ferns and creepers make the trek an exciting and thrilling experience.

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    Accommodation

    Kewzing Village Homestay

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Maenam La Hike

    Hot Stone BathOptional Activity: AU$ 61 per person

    Evening Cooking Class at Kewzing

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    South Sikkim

    Ravangla

    Sikkim

Day 5

Drive from Kewzing to Darjeeling & Chamong Tea Garden Tour

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Drive from Kewzing to Darjeeling & Chamong Tea Garden Tour

Today, you will transfer from Kewzing to Darjeeling and stay in a beautiful tea estate resort amid the lush tea garden. On the way, you'll have the option to stop several times at various photo opportunities. After settling into your hotel and enjoying a Chamong tea garden experience to learn important information about tea cultivation, you will have the option to explore the City of Darjeeling on your own.

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    Accommodation

    Chamong Chiabari Mountain Retreat & Spa3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Chamong Tea Garden Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kewzing to Chamong Chiabari Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    South Sikkim

    Chamu Tea Garden

    Simana Basti

Day 6

Darjeeling City Tour

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Darjeeling City Tour

Today your guide will take you for a full day excursion in Darjeeling to explore the Queen of Hills. You will visit the famous landmarks in Darjeeling and also try for the famous Heritage Steam Train drive. Lunch can be taken in any of the local restaurants, which is optional. You will return to the resort in the late afternoon for a BBQ and bonfire!

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    Accommodation

    Chamong Chiabari Mountain Retreat & Spa3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Darjeeling City Tour

    Darjeeling Heritage Steam Train Ride

    Bonfire and Barbecue at Chamong Chiabari

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    Restaurants

    Glenary's Bakery, Restaurant & PubOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Chamong Chiabari Resort to Darjeeling

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Simana Basti

    Darjeeling

    Chamu Tea Garden

Day 7

Departure from Chamong to Bagdogra Airport

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Departure from Chamong to Bagdogra Airport

Today is your final day on this Sikkim and Darjeeling tour. You will return to Bagdogra airport for your departing flight after breakfast, which is about a 2.5-hour drive away.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Chamong Chiabari Resort to Bagdogra Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Simana Basti

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 13 activities
  • 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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