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WHAT
WE OFFER:
We have prepared the following exclusive
itineraries that cover
NEPAL
- TIBET
- BHUTAN
& INDIA.
Whether of short or long duration, these programs have been
specially tailor-made to suit the interests of our clientele
gleaned from our experiences in operating these tours in the
past. However, Should they require more fine-tuning to cater to
your particular needs, we could adapt our itineraries
accordingly. |
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2008
Booking Open |
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Dear Traveler
Colleagues !!!
Warm greetings, Namaste & Tashi Delek!!!
HOLIDAY NEPAL, takes this opportunity to extend
to all our heartfelt thanks for your continue support in
promoting to
Nepal-Tibet-Bhutan
tour. As the new season unfold, We take this pleasure in
presenting you with our new concept program for conducted tours
as tentative schedule which covering NEPAL, TIBET & BHUTAN
FIXED DEPARTURE round the year 2008. as well as a
wide range of Trekking & Culture Program on NEPAL.
We sincerely hope & thanks once again you continuing
patronage and look forward to the same in the coming years. |
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Darjeeling
(Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council) in northeast India provides the
perfect ambience of a hill resort with its mild climate and
laid-back charm. Its verdant hills and valley are steeped in
color, and are interspersed with vast stretches of lush green
tea gardens. Presiding over all these is the 8,586m Mt.
Kanchenjunga looming over the northern horizon, giving a magical
aura to the land that entices thousands to its environs and
leaves all the senses intoxicated.
Darjeeling is
hemmed in by Sikkim in the north, Nepal in the West and Bhutan
in the east. Darjeeling town, Kalimpong and Kurseong are the
major urban centers. Heavily influenced by British India.
Darjeeling still retains legacies of its colonial past. The toy
train is one of the most striking examples of Darjeeling British
Raj influence. |
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Place to See Around Darjeeling |
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Chowrasta |
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Japanese Peace
Pagoda |
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Mall Road |
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Passenger Cable Car |
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Himalayan Zoological Park |
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Rock Garden |
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Himalayan Mountaineering Institure |
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Happy Valley Tea
Garden |
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Natural History
Museum |
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Leabong Race Course |
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Dhirdham |
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Mirik Lake |
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Tibetan Regugee
Self-Help Center |
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Snow Leopard
Breeding Center |
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Thupen Sangag
Choling |
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Batasia Loop |
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Tiger Hill |
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Lyoyd's Botanical
Garden |
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General
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Access:
From Kathmandu, take the
one hour flight to Bhadrapur (the
nearest Nepalese airport to
Darjeeling) drive to Kakarbhitta
(Nepal-India border, 34 km) to
Siliguri (36 km) and to Darjeeling
(77 km) 3 hours, An alternate and
quicker route is to hire a taxi at
Bhadrapur and drive for about 2
hours to the border town of
Pahupatinagar in the north( For only
Indian Citizen Holder) From here,
Taxi are available to Darjeeling,
which is merely 45 minutes away.
Darjeeling is also connected by road
with Sikkim (120 km) and Bhutan
(about 200 km). Darjeeling town is
90 km from Bagdogra, the nearest
Indian airport, where scheduled
flights operate from New Delhi,
Kolkata and Guwahati. The nearest
railheads are Siliguri and New
Jalpaiguri (88 km) which are
connected to Kolkata, New Delhi,
Guwahati, and other major Indian
cities. From Siliguri, buses, taxis
and the famous toy train ( hours)
leave for Darjeeling |
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Season:
March-May and September-November are
the best times to visit. Bring light
woolen clothing during summer
(maximum temperature 16 degree
Celsius) and heavy woolens in winter
(minimum 1.6 degrees) |
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Adventure:
Trekking, White water rafting,
Kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking,
and rock climbing. |
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Accommodation: There are modern
hotels and restaurants in Darjeeling
and Kalimpong and comfortable lodges
in Kurseong and Mirik |
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TOUR
PACKAGE INCLUDES: |
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Accommodation on twin sharing basis
as per Tour category (standard/Deluxe), full board meals, Ground
transfers. Sightseeing as per Itinerary with English speaking
guide, Entrance fees and permits.
On Treks Camping Equipment consisting of Two men-tent &
mattress, Freshly cooked meals, Dinning & Toilet tents, Ponies
and trek staffs. And necessary travel documents. |
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ADDITIONAL COST: |
| Air fare,
Expenses of personal nature, Travel Insurance and re-entry visa. |
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GETTING THERE:
Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar /Bhadrapur (Nepal) and transfer
by road or fly from Delhi /Calcutta to Bagdogra (India) and
transfer by road. The other option would be to arrive by train
from any part of India to New Jalpaiguri. |
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Transport:
Transport is
provided by buses, four-wheel drive and smaller vehicles. Local
taxis are also available for hire for getting around |
CLOTHING:
During Summer-light jackets & rain gears. In winter-down gears
at high altitude. |
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ENTRY FORMALITIES:
All foreigners intending to visit Darjeeling must process an Indian visa which can be obtained at any Indian Embassy or
Mission abroad.
No special permit is
required for either travelling or trekking inside Darjeeling.
However, necessary travel documents need to be shown as and when
required |
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Suggested
Itinerary |
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Sandakphu
Trekking |
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Duration : 10 Days
- 09 Nights
Places Covered : Darjeeling - Manebhanjang -
Tonglu - Kalipokhari - Sandakphu
It is said that trekking originated in India in
Darjeeling as far as eighty years ago. Trekking
means foot travel on the mountain trails. It is
an experience that can never be paralleled.
Darjeeling has one of the most spectacular treks
to offer along with the beauty of the hills. The
charms of the Himalaya along with its mysteries
gradually unfold as trekkers traverse through
the dense forests and verdant landscape, through
miles of green-carpeted meadows and sleepy
hamlets lost in time. The Sandakphu -Singalila
trek as it is popularly called will enable you
to discover the Sublime Himalayan interiors
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Day 01 : Darjeeling |
Arrive at
Bagdogra(India)/ Bhadrapur(Nepal) airport, Meet
on arrival by our Staff and transfer to
Darjeeling after Permit formalities. Stay
overnight in Darjeeling. |
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Day 02 : Tiger Hill Sunrise Tour: |
Tiger Hill Sunrise
Tour at 4 am to 7.30 in the morning, Have
breakfast and continue to Darjeeling Sight
seeing after 9 to 12 .30 pm, Return for lunch
and Afternoon Free for Stroll in the Mall..
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Day 03: Darjeeling -Manebhanjang - Tonglu.
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The trek starts
after an early morning drive of about two hours
from Darjeeling to Manebhanjang a small village
inhabited by Buddhist Sherpas. From here one can
get a view of the trekking route, which is an
awesome, near vertical climb. The first camp -
site is at Tonglu at 3070 meters, which is 11
kms from Manebhanjang through dense forests, and
hillsides covered with wild flowers and a
breathtaking mountain view of the incomparable
Kanchendzonga and its neighboring peaks.
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Day 04: Tonglu -Gairibas -Kalipokhari |
Resume Trekking
from Tonglu to Gairibas at 2621 meters, Trek
time 3 hrs, Approx.09 kms, Trails leads one
through bamboo glades and farmlands with quaint
little villages habited by warm and friendly
people. Gairibas to Kalipokhari 3170 meters is a
continuous climb through the rhododendron
forests. Distance is 6 Kms and it takes 3 hrs
walks from Gairibas. Drive by jeep will take
approx.2 hrs. Halt Overnight at Kalipokhari. |
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Day 05: Kalipokhari - Sandakphu |
Resume trekking
from Kalipokhari to Sandakphu, From Kalipokhari
the road descends to Bikhebhangang -Valley of
Poison. Trek from Bikhebhanjang to Sandakphu is
a steep climb of 4 kms and takes more then an
hour to cover this trek. Trek time 2-3 hrs.
Sandakphu 3636 meter is 58 kms from Darjeeling
and commands one of the most spectacular views
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midst of the hills, the slopes covered with
rhododendrons and silver fir trees.
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Day 06: Sandakphu - Phalut |
Resume trekking
from Sandakphu to Phalut at 3600 meters , It is
one of the loftiest peak in the Singalila Range
and is situated at 80 kms .The stretch from
Sandakphu to Phalut is the most spectacular of
the trek. The burned silver fir forest makes
most of the beautiful sight .A walk of 4 hrs
from Sandahphu, you will come across a stone
house with blown of roof on the top of a small
ridge. The place is known as Sabarkum and is 14
km .from Sandakphu. Halt at Phalut. Halt
overnight. |
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Day 07: Phalut - Ramam |
Resume trekking
Phalut to Ramam, From Phalut the trail descends
through the virgin forest of chestnut, pines,
hemlock etc. till the trail reaches the meeting
of two streams called Gorkhey Khola.It's a
picture postcard place. One can enjoy the bath
and savor midday meal. Resume trekking via
Samandin to Ramam Trekkers Hut.Its about 5 hours
trek from Phalut or 15-km.in distances from
Phalut. |
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Day 08: Ramam - Rimbik |
Trek from Ramam to
Rimbik, From Ramam the road is almost level walk
for the first 9 km and again it descends to
Sirikhola. The road rises steep, for about 1 km
where it levels out again till it reaches Rimbik.
Halt Overnight in a lodge or trekkers hut.
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Day 09: Rimbik - Darjeeling |
Drive from Rimbik
to Darjeeling, approx.4-5 hrs for 54 kms. . Trek
ends. |
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Day 10: Darjeling to IXB/Bhadrapur Airport. |
Return drive
to Bagdogra IXB/Bhadrapur for Flight to onward
journey. |
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