Sikkim & Bhutan NEW ITINERARIES
Experience the old world charm
of India’s colonial hill station and
the beautiful mountain backdrops
of Sikkim. Or visit Bhutan, the
mysterious and untouched
hidden mountain kingdom where
time stands still.
- Colonial perspectives of
Darjeeling Hill Station
- Explore the enchanting, remote
landscapes of Sikkim
- Glimpse the Shangri-la Kingdom of
Bhutan
Detailed information
| 2009 Sikkim & Darjeeling tour
Itinerary |
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Day 1: Depart UK
Day 2: Arrive Kathmandu (1 night).
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Days 3-5: Fly to Bagdogra and transfer to
Darjeeling (3 nights). Here amidst reminders of the
Raj, we walk through the forests and tea estates
and ride on the spectacular Darjeeling Railway. |
Days 6-7: Drive into Sikkim to Pemayangtse
(2 nights) for walks to the Tibetan-influenced
monasteries of Sanga Choeling and Pemayangtse.
Days 8-9: Arriving in Yuksom (2 nights), we walk
the trekking route alongside the Prek Chu River.
Day 10: Continue to Gangtok (1 night), the capital
of Sikkim.
Days 11-13: Journey to Martam (3 nights), a
beautiful village where we get a real feel for the
local way of life.
Days 14-15: Continue to Kalimpong (2 nights) for
walks along village paths and terraced hillsides.
Day 16: Flight to Kathmandu (1 night).
Day 17: Return flight to the UK.
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| 2009 Bhutan Adventure tour itinerary |
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Day 1: Depart UK
Day 2: Arrive Kathmandu (1 night)
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Days 3-4: A spectacular flight over the Himalayas to Paro (2 nights) with its monasteries and palaces. |
Day 5: Hike to the famous Taktsang Monastery and a
short drive to Thimpu (1 night).
Days 6-7: Explore Thimpu, the extraordinarily quiet
capital city. Later we drive over Dochula Pass to
Punakha (2 nights), where we visit Punakha Dzong.
Days 8-11: Walk through the breathtaking Phobjikha
and Bumthang Valleys (4 nights). Very few places on
Earth offer such a pure and untouched environment
with temples, fortresses and traditional farms.
Day 12: Drive back to Punakha (1 night) and walk in
the tranquil Limukha valley.
Day 13: Travel to Thimphu to explore the market and
then on to Paro (1 night).
Day 14: Free time then fly to Kathmandu (1 night).
Day 15: Return flight to the UK.
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| About
the walks |
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Choose to sample India’s rich and varied cultural heritage in West Bengal and Sikkim, or visit Bhutan,
closed to the world for centuries, for pristine walking.
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Guided Walks:
Sikkim is a culturally weighted sightseeing holiday with walks in the Himalayan
foothills and easy walks of between 2 and 6 miles on most days.
Walks in Bhutan are similar,
yet slightly higher altitude to a maximum of 10,500ft.
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| Dates
and prices |
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Sikkim & Darjeeling
| 15 October 2009 (15nts) |
£2,585 |
£1,960 |
Single room supplement: £425.
# Land itineraries start on a day later and finish a day early.
* Internal flights are included.
Bhutan Adventure
| 7 March 2009 (13nts) |
£2,585 |
£1,960 |
| 24 October 2009 (13nts) |
£2,585 |
£1,960 |
Single room supplement: £260.
# Land itineraries start on a day later and finish a day early.
* Internal flights are included
Independent travellers who book the no flight option can join the HF Holidays' airport transfers for £20 per person return.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Temperatures |
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Departures take place in the spring and autumn when the weather tends to be dry and stable with warm days and cooler temperatures in early morning and late evening.
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| Accommodation |
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We stay in some of the best hotels available in
each of the areas visited, and, although
comfortable, facilities can be modest compared
with international standards. They are sited in
idyllic relaxed surroundings. The Bhutan
Phobjikha valley walking is in comfortable, fully
supported camps and mountain lodges.
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| Flight information |
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Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 25.09.2008 (provisional)
Sikkim & Darjeeling
Jet Airways
Heathrow - Kathmandu (via Delhi)
Out 20:50 (Thurs) - 14:45 (Fri)
Return 09:30 (Sat) - 16:55 (Sat)
Bhutan Adventure
Jet Airways
Heathrow - Kathmandu (via Delhi)
Out 20:50 (Sat) - 14:45 (Sun)
Return 09:30 (Sat) - 16:55 (Sat)
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| What
the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel UK / India on scheduled airlines, with appropriate
in-flight meals.
- 15 nights' (Sikkim), 13 nights’ (Bhutan) accommodation in twin/doublebedded, en-suite rooms. Bhutan trek in twin-bedded tents.
- Full Board.
- All internal flights.
- Services of an HF Holidays' leader support staff and local guides.
- Walks, sightseeing, entrance fees, and travel by coach and minibus.
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