|
North East India toursOur Darjeeling tours will take you to an emerald land, rich with tea plantations, forests and mountain streams. Perched on top of these lush hills, you’ll find ornate Buddhist monasteries, and hear the low chants of monks which echo around the valleys. These Darjeeling tours will take you away from the chaos of the city and the tourist crowds, where you can breathe in the cool air and bask in the crisp mountain sunshine. Sikkim is one of India’s undiscovered treasures, a breathtaking province that is rarely visited but full of wonderful possibilities.If you're looking for trips all over India, why not take a look at our bite-sized India tours, or alternatively, you can choose from one of our suggested holidays to India. Need some more advice or inspiration? Have a chat with one of our India travel specialists on 01273 322044. Prices below are valid until 30th September 2012, are based on two people travelling and exclude international flights. Prices for departures beyond this date and for international flights are available on request. For departures during peak seasons (e.g. summer holidays, Christmas and New Year) supplements may apply. |
Darjeeling tours: Darjeeling Tea time in Darjeeling
Separated from Nepal and Bhutan by snow-capped peaks, Darjeeling lies in the North East foothills of the Himalayas. This Darjeeling tour will take you to the cool mountain air of this charming hill station, surrounded by emerald tea plantations, and home to a fascinating mix of Indian, Nepalese, and Bhutanese people. During your India trip to Darjeeling, you can wander through lush green forests, enjoying the fresh mountain air and explore brightly coloured Buddhist monasteries. At the end, you can toast the trip with a steaming cup of Darjeeling – the champagne of tea. This is an excellent spot to begin a Darjeeling tour into the Himalayas, as well the gateway to the relatively undiscovered state of Sikkim and neighbouring Bhutan. |
|
|
Darjeeling tours: Darjeeling to Kalimpong Snow-Capped Mountains and Monasteries
As with our other Darjeeling tours, this India trip will give you a true glimpse into Tibetan culture and lifestyle. Sikkim lies at a lower altitude than Ladakh in the west, which means that it is greener and easier to reach, and it is full of undiscovered treasures for adventurous travellers. These spectacular foothills have become home to many exiled Tibetan monks who kneel in richly decorated monasteries, chanting gentle mantras and spinning colourful prayer wheels. This Darjeeling tour will take you to the tranquil towns of Gangtok and Kalimpong, as yet untouched by mass tourism and bursting with Tibetan charm. |
Darjeeling tours: Pelling to Ravangla Take the Tibetan Temple Trail
Ideal for active travellers, this Darjeeling tour is great for those who are eager to hike through the mountain Shangri-la of Sikkim. The hikes are fairly easygoing and take just a few hours, so anybody with a reasonable level of fitness can take part. You’ll walk through emerald forests and past meandering streams, with tea plantations spread out before you and one of the highest mountains in the world as your backdrop. After each fantastic day of walking and exploring on your Darjeeling tour, you can lounge in the grass, staring at the snowy peaks glistening in the mountain sunshine. |
|
