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Sikkim & West Bengal

16 days

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From Kolkata (Calcutta) to Gangtok

4.0

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Operator: Crooked Compass
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Kolkata
Landmarks
Kolkata
Day 2
Kolkata to Kurseong
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic walk along the military road built by the British in the 1770s
Day 3
Kurseong to Darjeeling
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Half-day visit to the Tea Garden with observation of Darjeeling tea processing and manufacturing
- Ride on the Darjeeling Toy Train from Kurseong to Ghoom (World Heritage Site)
- Walk from Ghoom to Darjeeling
Landmarks
Darjeeling Toy Train
Day 4
Darjeeling
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- One-hour walk to Tiger Hill to witness sunrise over Kanchenjunga
- Visit to Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Visit to Zoological Gardens
- Visit to Tibetan Refugee Camp
Landmarks
Tiger Hill
Kanchenjunga
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Zoological Gardens
Tibetan Refugee Camp
Day 5
Darjeeling to Pelling
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Pemayangtse Monastery
- Exploration of Rabdentse ruins, the second capital of the former kingdom of Sikkim
Landmarks
Pemayangtse Monastery
Rabdentse
Day 6
Pelling to Yuksom
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Khechiopalri Lake
- Leisurely walk through woodland trails to Yuksom
Landmarks
Khechiopalri Lake
Day 7
Yuksom to Gangtok
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Tashiding Monastery
Landmarks
Tashiding Monastery
Day 8
Gangtok to Lachung
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9
Lachung to Yumthang Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Yumthang Valley
- Visit to Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
- Visit to Yumthang Hot Spring
Landmarks
Yumthang Valley
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
Yumthang Hot Spring
Day 10
Lachung to Dzongu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stay with local family in traditional homestay
Landmarks
Dzongu
Day 11
Dzongu to Gangtok
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Experience local lifestyle and culture of the Lepcha community
Day 12
Gangtok
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Half-day excursion to Rumtek Monastery
- Visit to Tashi Ling monastery
- Visit to Namgyal Institute
- Visit to Tsuk La Khang
Landmarks
Rumtek Monastery
Tashi Ling
Kanchenjunga
Namgyal Institute
Tsuk La Khang
Day 13
Gangtok to New Jalpaiguri to Kolkata
Meals
Breakfast
Day 14
Gangtok to Kolkata
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Kumartuli traditional potters' quarter
- Pandal Hopping during Durga Puja festival
Landmarks
Kumartuli
Day 15
Kolkata
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Howrah Bridge wholesale flower market
- Witnessing immersion of Durga Idol during Dashami
Landmarks
Howrah Bridge
Day 16
Kolkata
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Kolkata

Landmarks
Darjeeling Toy Train

Landmarks
Tiger Hill
Kanchenjunga
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Zoological Gardens
Tibetan Refugee Camp

Landmarks
Pemayangtse Monastery
Rabdentse

Landmarks
Khechiopalri Lake

Landmarks
Tashiding Monastery

Landmarks
Yumthang Valley
Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary
Yumthang Hot Spring

Landmarks
Dzongu

Landmarks
Rumtek Monastery
Tashi Ling
Kanchenjunga
Namgyal Institute
Tsuk La Khang

Landmarks
Kumartuli

Landmarks
Howrah Bridge

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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Additional Services

Operated by

Crooked Compass

Rating: 4(5 reviews)
Response time: within 2 days
Response rate: 60%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Crooked Compass

Tour Operator
4.0

Dr.
April 13th, 2024
excellent, highly recommendable, versatile, not the general kind of tourism one receives mostly everywhere with large...
excellent, highly recommendable, versatile, not the general kind of tourism one receives mostly everywhere with large groups of boring people. This was not everything spoon fed but for the person who has an interest in a country and doesn't mind the unusual, the different, the out -of-the way experience. We would like to see more but due to the Earth quake we were unable to travel the East Coast of Taiwan but will keep it in mind. Good food, inexpensive, great markets (not just night markets but the artistic markets), good hotels, good driver and tour guide, in short summary, highly recommendable for the person who wants to have an experience outside the famous box. There are plenty of those tours for the boxed-in travelers elsewhere.Show more
tsippora
October 24th, 2023
Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.
Elizabeth
July 18th, 2023
Great tour guide, driver and itinerary.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 129667

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- For any tour departing before July 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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