Springtime in Sikkim - Heritage Holidays in the Himalayas
- Experience the incredible 4 X 4 jeep drive to the majestic deep turquoise and sacred - Gurudongmar lake, situated at a height of 17100 feet above sea level
- Be thrilled in an above 14000 drives to Tsomgo lake, Nathula and Baba Mandir
- Visit the Monasteries - Rumtek, Pemayangtse, Lachung and many more
- Enjoy the mountain villages of Lachung and Lachen
- Relax, eat, shop and walk in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim
- Enjoy rappelling, rockclimbing and Folk music on request
- Extend your trip by including the queen of hill station - Darjeeling,
- Experience the World Heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway's narrow gauge train, affectionately called as DHR to discover Darjeeling the way it must be.
- Enjoy the famed sunrise at Tiger Hills in Darjeeling followed by visit to HMI (Himalayan Mountaineering Institute), Darjeeling zoo, art gallery and buddhist temples
- Go on unique walks in Raj Era Hill Station of Darjeeling with its rich colonial connection and Buddhist monasteries.
- your base to visit the famed Tsomgo (Changu) Lake situated at above 14000 feet and Rumtek Monastery.
STAY EXPERIENCES: FROM HOMESTAYS TO HERITAGE HOTEL
You will love to stay in homestays in ethnic cottages built by local craftsman using traditional architecture technologies and primarily natural local material that are sustainable, eco friendly, naturally breathable and well ventilated, non toxic and very healthy to live in. Very often these eco lodges have age old and highly effective waste management systems, and usually naturally cool and warm and not requiring energy intensive heating or air conditioning.
In this trip you will stay at:
- Some amazingingly located heritage hotels, countryside hotels and traditional guest houses in the mountain tops
- Tea Bungalow or heritage hotels in Darjeeling
- You will also stay in a beautifully made eco resort on top of a mountain village on the fringe of Neora valley national park with incredible views of the Himalayas from its twin sitouts.
INR 16,500 | USD 355 | EUR 290 | AUD 416 | GBP 236
| No. | Holiday Type | Meals | Airport / Railway / Inter Resort Transfers | Local Excursions | Adventures | Tariff per couple per day |
| 1 | Classic or Superior |
Yes, CPAI + MAPAI |
Yes | No | No | INR 9,500 |
| 2 | Original or Premium |
Yes, CPAI + MAPAI | Yes | Yes | No | INR 11,500 |
| 3 | Active or Luxury |
Yes, CPAI + MAPAI | Yes | Yes | Yes | INR 15,500 |
NOTE
1. Tariff mentioned below is applicable from 1st April 2010 to 31st November 2010. Please call us for revised rates in December.
2. All prices quoted are per cottage on twin sharing basis. Calculate Prorata for additional pax in the same room. Only 1 additional traveller is accommodated per cottage and mattress or Bed is provided in the evening.
3. Tariff includes all airport / railway station and inter resort transfers in cars or coaches
4. 15% Discount on the above tariff for solo travellers
5. Only 1 Child less than 5 years of age is complimentary per couple. Add 25% of the tariff for the second child. 25% of the tariff for children between the age of 5 to 12 years of age.
6. We accept payment by American Express (Amex) Credit and Charge Cards. Ecomantra will be accepting other cards from June 1st 2010.
7. Call us to make this package a flight inclusive usingour special flight fares
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Trip Highlights
This Ecomantra holiday takes you up in the mountains of Sikkim and Darjeeling. Enjoy the incredible mountainscapes of the majestic Himalayas and some rejuvenating forest walks in the beautiful Sikkim. Explore Sikkim's capital - Gangtok, you base for a fantastic excursion to Tsomgo (Changu) lake and Rumtek Monastery. Proceed to Pelling in west Sikkim to experience Pemayangtse Monastery and than onwards to the majestic turquoise sacred lake of Gurudongmar at 17100 feet. Extend your trip to Darjeeling and enjoy unique heritage walks in colonial era Darjeeling, discover monasteries, explore the zoo, HMI and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy your unique homestay in Tinchuley village and Kolakham jungle camp with Kanchenjunga views. Stay in a beautiful home stay & heritage Hotels.
HUB / ACCESS
Bagdogra and New Jalpaiguri
Nearest Railhead New Jalpaiguri
Nearest Airport Bagdogra
DURATION
4 Days & 4 Nights onwards
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Jan-May, Sept-Dec
STYLE
Differently and Naturally
ECOMANTRA COMFORT RATING
ECOMANTRA ACTIVE RATING
ECOMANTRA ECO RATING
IDEAL FOR
Wildlife Safari / Game Watching
GREAT FOR
Bird Watching / Birding, Chauffeur Driven Cultural Holidays, Coffee / Tea / Spice Estate Experiences, Colonial / Raj Experiences, Corporate Adventure Fun Offsites, Corporate Experiential Learning (OMTP), Corporate Incentive Holidays, Corporate Meetings and Conferences, Corporate Team Building Programs, Countryside, Rural & Village Trails, Cultural Photography Trips, Heritage Experiences, Himalayan Adventures, Lazy Days / Rest and Relaxation, Lazy Days in the Forest, Lazy Days in the Mountains, Learn Mountaineering, Museums & Monuments Architecture Trails, Nature & Wildlife Photography Trips, Rappelling / Rope based Adventures, Rockclimbing & Mountaineering, Self Driving Family Holidays, Student Internship / Exchange Programs, Traditional Indian Experiences, Train Journeys, Trekking / Hiking
