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Experience what brought the British to the hills of Darjeeling: big mountain views and beautiful countryside, along with some of the best tea grown in the world.

Darjeeling is a small district in the upper end of West Bengal, India, on the border with Sikkim and Nepal. Surrounded by lofty mountains, beautiful rivers and lovely tea plantations, Darjeeling has been an important vacation destination since the days of British rule. This area is also famous for the many hill stations built as summer getaways by the British and now used by many rich Hindus as places to escape the heat of mainland India.

Darjeeling is also known for its large tea plantations. The tea grown here is sold all over the world and is considered some of the very best. The culture in this area is mostly Buddhist, with British influence and some Hindu temples. So you will see Buddhist monasteries and Hindu shrines, alongside British style architecture.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met by our friendly staff and escorted to one of the many wonderful hotels located in the Thamel district of Kathmandu. After check-in a welcome dinner is planned to get everyone acquainted and to go over the trip details before the real adventure begins. Early the next morning we will board a bus for an all day tour, visiting some of the area's World Heritage Sites, which include Swayambhu Stupa, Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and the walled city of Bhaktapur. 

After two nights in Kathmandu, our trip begins with the spectacular flight to the border town of Bhadrapur. From here we'll drive to the Queen of the Hills, in Darjeeling. A sightseeing tour will be planned for the first day in Darjeeling. After breakfast the next morning we'll drive to Tiger Hill, the highest point in Darjeeling, for a fantastic morning sunrise over the Himalaya. The rest of the day will be free for checking out Darjeeling.

The next day, we'll start our trek and will be out camping for the next 6 days. Our route is one of the most famous treks in the area. The Singalila Ridge Trek follows the ridgeline toward Sikkim where you'll have views of Mount Everest, Makalu and Kanchenjunga, on the one side and lush green hills on the other. The contrast is inspiring and beautiful. During the spring this trail is lined by blooming rhododendron trees, along with orchids, magnolias and bamboo.

Once finished trekking, we'll stay in Kalimpong, at another of the hill stations, before taking the short flight back to Kathmandu, where you will have the rest of the afternoon to shop or relax. During your last day in Kathmandu, you are free to explore the city. A group farewell dinner is planned for this evening.

 

4 Night stay in the city of Kathmandu

2 Nights in the city of Darjeeling

7 Days Trekking on the Singalila Ridge

Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu

Views of the highest mountains in the world

139 varieties of rhododendrons, magnolias, orchids, bamboo and other rare plants

Great first trek for any age group

TOTAL: 15 DAYS – depending on your departure arrangements

18 Days USA-to-USA: Depart two days before arrival date. Return flight should be booked for the last day of the trip.

Arrival/Departure City: Kathmandu, Nepal

2008 LAND COST:
$2215 USD Per person (though prices may rise due to increasing domestic airline costs)
Single Supplement: $335 pp
 

2008 Dates

• April 15 - 29
• October 28 – November 11

Reserve your spot online with a $250 deposit.

GROUP SIZE: 4 to 16 Members - Cost is higher for groups under 4 people.

MEALS: Breakfast included in Kathmandu at hotel, all meals during trek. Check itinerary for symbols (B/L/D) for exact meals provided.

STYLE OF TREK: While in cities you’ll be staying in hotels, hill stations or tea plantations, with meals included. During the 6 nights / 7 days of trekking we’ll be staying in tents, with all meals included.

GRADING: Moderate – The trail has it’s ups and downs, without any high passes. The highest altitude reached will be 12,120 feet. Hiking time each day 5 – 6 hours.

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For more information, or to book your very own Eastern Mountain Sports adventure, call our travel guru Becky Harrison at
888-755-8735
or e-mail us at becky@emstrek.com.

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