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Darjeeling the Eastern Horizons
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A Tour of Eastern India, the tribal lands, Sikkim and Nepal. Overland style. |
Ref: DG-DEH
29 days
from £775 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
India
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There is something appealing about seeing the India that others miss. It is definitely worth visiting the tribal lands of Orissa, Darjeeling, and Sikkim. In Orissa you will meet the aboriginal Bonga mountain tribesmen in small villages on market day. In the Himalayan kingdom of Sikkim, you will find another India; the tranquil Buddhist India influenced by Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal. In contrast, the Gengetic plains appear to be scattered with temples, temples and more temples; but these are full of Indians, rather than tourists.
Operating our own fully equipped vehicles with two western crew members allows you secure hassle free travel. You will travel in a comfortable well maintained, safely driven expedition vehicle that will take you from A to B with a minimum of fuss. Our vehicles are fully lockable and have safes for added security. This trip provides a secure way to explore an unfamiliar world.
Most people will be aged in their twenties or thirties, but we do have a number of older participants. Our groups are international and they come from all walks of life. The mix of sexes is usually even, some come as couples but most are individuals. Some come as seasoned travellers, others are just starting out. But what they all share is a love of adventure and discovery.
Highlights (* indicates included in price)
Tirumalai Temple *
3 Day Orissa Tribal Tour & Guide *
Konark Sun Temple & Guide *
Bhubaneshwar
Calcutta
Bengal
Darjeeling Toy Train *
Sikkim
Rumtek Monastery *
Outline itinerary below. Please note that some tours run in reverse, starting in Kathmandu: |
Day 1 | India: Chennai (Madras); Tirumalai, the third most important Hindu site; travel up the Eastern Ghats. | Day 2 | As above. | Day 3 | As above. | Day 4 | As above. | Day 5 | As above. | Day 6 | India: Jeypore; Orissa, guided tour of unspoilt tribal region in high mountains; Puri, Jaganarth Temple; Konark, Sun God's temple; Bhubaneshwar. | Day 7 | As above. | Day 8 | As above. | Day 9 | As above. | Day 10 | As above. | Day 11 | As above. | Day 12 | As above. | Day 13 | As above. | Day 14 | India: 3 nights to explore Calcutta; Bengal; Visit to the Usthi Children Foundation school; Gengetic Plain. | Day 15 | As above. | Day 16 | As above. | Day 17 | As above. | Day 18 | India: Darjeeling, toy train, tea plantations, Buddhist monasteries, snow leopard sanctuary, spectacular Himalayan views. Sikkim: Isolated Buddhist kingdom, trek to Rumtek monastery. | Day 19 | As above. | Day 20 | As above. | Day 21 | As above. | Day 22 | As above. | Day 23 | As above. | Day 24 | As above.
Day 25 As above.
Days 26 - 29 Nepal: Himalayan Mahabharata Range; Kathmandu. |
Departures Between | Price from | Departure from Chennai
02 Apr 05
26 Nov 05 | *£775 | Departure from Kathmandu
29 Nov 04
11 Feb 06 | *£775 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT EXCLUSIVE PRICE
Length of Trip: 28 Nights
Route: Chennai to Kathmandu or v.v.
Accommodation: 45% camping, 55% hotels
Mainly hostel/hotel, some campsites, bushcamps.
Kitty Notes: Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels or hostels.
Adventure Rating: Easy
Cook: There is no cook for this trip.
Community Project: This trip involves a community project.
Highlights
Tirumalai Temple *
4 Day Orissa Tribal Tour & Guide *
Konark Sun Temple & Guide *
Bhubaneshwar
Calcutta
Usthi Children's Foundation Comm. Proj. *
Bengal
Darjeeling Toy Train *
Sikkim
Rumtek Monastery *
(* Included in the Kitty/Price)
This holiday is operated by Dragoman Overseas Travel Ltd.
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Darjeeling the Eastern Horizons
A Tour of Eastern India, the tribal lands, Sikkim and Nepal. Overland style.
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