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i am nilanjan... interested in traveling and photography since my childhood and be inspired by other similar souls. i am working with some alternate tourism module and still searching for a better one based on sustainability. i basically act as a consultant on rural based sustainable ecotourism. my hobby is for creative endeavors in the rural field in india! thank you for visiting my profile! go green! go rural.

8N – 9D :: Pokhara – Jomsom – Muktinath – Kathmandu

Day 01 Arrival Raxaul – Pokhara: 08:30 hrs arrival at the Raxaul railway station, meet and receive at the station and transfer to the hotel for freshen up and breakfast, later09:30 AM depart for Pokhara (265 kms / 07-08 hrs) reach and check into the hotel, rest day at leisure to explore the lakeside market etc O/N stay at Pokhara.

Day 02 Pokhara to Jomsom: Early morning 05:00 AM check out and drive to Beni (05 hrs)  reach by mid day [Beni: A very small town with nothing much to eat, therefore it is very important to carry your own food during the entire journey. However, Beni is the first point in the journey where one can have the darshan of the holy Gandaki River. It’s from here that the route will follow the path along the river. During the ride from Beni to Ghasa (4.5 to 5 hrs) you will find that there is quite a steep altitude climb and you may require keeping your woolens handy. The entire scenery is very beautiful and changes from ranges change from lower Himalaya in Beni to middle Himalaya in Ghasa and continue drive (3.5 to 04 hrs) to Jomsom reach and check into the hotel O/N stay at Jomsom.

Day 03 Jomsom-Muktinath Darshan & drive to Ghasa/Beni: After early breakfast check out and drive to Muktinath Temple, offer pooja, havan and take holy dip under the 108 sprouts, after completion of all religious activities drive to Ghasa (04 hrs) or Beni (09 hrs) reach and O/N stay at Ghasa or Beni.

Muktinath Nepal

Day 04 Ghasa/Beni to Pokhara: After early breakfast check out and drive to Pokhara (05 hrs) reach and check into the hotel later half day sightseeing tour of Pokhara covering David’s Falls, Vindhiyavasini Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Caves, Seti River Gorge and evening free for boating and market visit O/N stay at Pokhara.

Day 05 Pokhara to Kathmandu: After early breakfast check out and drive to Kathmandu (200 kms/07 hrs) en-route you can take a cable car ride to Manakamana post darshan resume drive to reach Kathmandu, check into the hotel evening free at leisure O/N stay at Kathmandu.

Day 06 Kathmandu Sightseeing: After breakfast half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley covering Pashupatinath, Boudhanath & Jal Narayan Temple evening at leisure O/N stay at Kathmandu.

Over from Kathmandu, Nepal

Day 07 Kathmandu Sightseeing: After breakfast half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley covering Swayambhunath Stupa, Patan and Kathmandu Durbar Square, evening free for market visit and shopping etc. O/N stay at Kathmandu.

Day 08 Kathmandu to Birgunj: After early breakfast check out and drive to Birgunj (06/07 hrs) reach and check into the hotel, all day at leisure to explore the Terrai markets O/N stay at Birgunj.

Day 09 Drop to Raxaul Railway Station: After early breakfast free till departure later timely transfer to the Raxaul Railways Station (Khada Farewell) 10:00 hrs board Mithila Express and depart for Howrah.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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8N – 9D :: Kathmandu – Nagarkot – Chitwan – Pokhara

First Day:  Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, you are welcomed by the hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to your hotel. We will explain briefly the program upon arrival at hotel. O/N at Hotel.

Second Day:  After welcome breakfast, we will take you a glimpse of half day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley; Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most important Hindu temple in Nepal. We keep going for walk to see the huge of stupa of Buddha, also known as Boudhanath, the largest stupa in Nepal. Afterward taking a ride to Bhaktapur, a fascinating town, visit Bhaktapur’s Dubar Square featuring the Victorian illustrations style with temples and temples complex. Keep the route connecting to Nagarkot and stay O/N at Hotel.

Sunrise from Nagarkot

Third Day:  After breakfast, we return to Kathmandu and keep valley sightseeing with Kathmandu Durbar Square, the place of the Malla and then the Shah Kings of Nepal, visiting Kumari Temple, house of the virgin goddess, visiting Swoyambhunath, a stupa on the top of hill – from here you can overlook the scenery of Kathmandu Valley, Visiting Patan city, the second largest town in the valley, Krishna Mandir, Golden Temple etc. O/N at Hotel.

Fourth day:  After breakfast, we travel overland from Kathmandu to Royal Chitwan National Park. We experience you a lots of Safari activities; jungle walks, canoeing, 4WD safaris and so forth… Once the night falls down, we entertain you with cultural performances including bonfire before getting in bed.

Fifth Day:  Breakfast, the next, you get a full day safari activities in Royal Chitwan national Park – if you are lucky, you will see many amazing creatures that you spend most time to looking for; rhinoceroses, Chitwan’s royal Bengal tigers, leopards, monkeys, many types of deer and reptiles. Check your camera gear – preferably with a telephoto lens and you will not miss any shots. O/N at Lodge.

Pokhra, Nepal

Sixth Day:  After breakfast, we depart for Pokhara . O/N at Hotel.

Seventh Day:  After breakfast full day sightseeing of Pokhara, the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu, spend enjoyably the morning trip along the bank of Phewa Lake, you can admire the stunning view of the Fish Tail’s Peak reflected in the silver surface of the water. You can also see the wonderful Annapurna panorama forms a superb backdrop to Pokhara from the lake. Aside from Phewa Lake, we keep visiting the Seti River gorge – one of the best places to see. You will have an opportunity to take a glimpse to the limestone cave of Mahendra Gufa, used to be well-known for its stalactites. Stay overnight at hotel.

Eighth Day:  After breakfast, Scenic Drive back to Kathmandu or 20 minute Fly back to Kathmandu. O/N at Hotel.

Ninth Day:  Transfer to airport to connect onward flight.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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6N – 7D :: Kathmandu – Nagarkot – Pokhara

First Day:  Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, you are welcomed by the hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to your hotel. Our guide will explain briefly the program upon arrival at hotel.

Second Day:  After welcome breakfast, we will take you a glimpse of half day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley; Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most important Hindu temple in Nepal. We keep going for walk to see the huge of stupa of Buddha, also known as Bodhanath, the largest stupa in Nepal. Afterward taking a ride to Bhaktapur, a fascinating town, visit Bhaktapur’s Dubar Square featuring the Victorian illustrations style with temples and temples complex. Keep the route connecting to Nagarkot and stay overnight in resort.

Nagarkot, Nepal

Third Day:  After breakfast, we return to Kathmandu and keep half day valley sightseeings with Kathmandu Durbar Square, the place of the Malla and then the Shah Kings of Nepal, visiting Kumari Temple, house of the virgin goddess, visiting Swoyambhunath, a stupa on the top of hill – from here you can overlook the scenery of Kathmandu Valley. Enjoy yourself on Rickshaw ride to have a Typical Nepalese Dinner at a local restaurant, Thamel before getting back to the hotel.

Fourth day:  After breakfast, we depart for Pokhara and stay overnight in Hotel.

Fifth Day:  After breakfast full day sightseeing of Pokhara, the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu, spend enjoyably the morning trip along the bank of Phewa Lake, you can admire the stunning view of the Fish Tail’s Peak reflected in the silver surface of the water. You can also see the wonderful Annapurna panorama forms a superb backdrop to Pokhara from the lake. Aside from Phewa Lake, we keep visiting the Seti River gorge – one of the best places to see. You will have an opportunity to take a glimpse to the limestone cave of Mahendra Gufa, used to be well-known for its stalactites. Stay overnight at hotel.

Kathmandu

Sixth Day:  After breakfast, we travel from Pokhara to Kathmandu and stay overnight in resort.

Seventh Day:  After breakfast, we pick you up at the hotel and then transfer to airport for your next stop.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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4N – 5D :: Sumbuk / Kitam – Kewzing – Darap

Day 01: Arrival At New Jalpaiguri Railhead or Bagdogra Airport & Transfer To Sumbuk (Work Station Of Greater Rangit Valley Ecotourism Project). Evening Free With The Local People. After Dinner Night Stay Over At Sumbuk.

Look at the utensils !! Support home-stays of Sikkim.

Day 02: After Breakfast Enjoy Sumbuk Village & Drive To Kewzing Via Kitam Bird Sanctuary (Declared On 2006), Samdruptse (135 Ft Statue Of Guru Padmasambhav), Chardham & Temi Tea Garden (Only Tea Garden Of Sikkim). Night Stay Over At Kewzing.

Explore Kitam! This is a birding zone.

Day 03: Early Morning Enjoy Sun Rise From The Resort. Explore Kewzing. Visit Doling Gompa. After Breakfast Transfer To Darap Village / Daragaon Via Legship. Evening Free Around Resort. After Dinner Stay Overnight At Darap.

Explore the birds of Kitam Bird Sanctuary.

Day 04: Early Morning Explore Darap And After Break Fast Visit Yuksam Village. Enjoy Tashiding Monastery, Famrong Water Falls. Over Night Stay At Darap.

Day 05: After Breakfast Transfer To New Jalpaiguri Railhead or Bagdogra Airport. Tour Ends.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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4N – 5D :: Borong / Rabong – Hee / Bermiok / Chayataal

Day 01: Arrival At New Jalpaiguri Railhead or Bagdogra Airport & Transfer To Rabong La / Borong. Evening Free Around. Over Night Stay At Rabang la or Borong.

Prayer Flags on a windy day… a common scene of Sikkim

Day 02: After Breakfast Visit Budha park, Temi tea Garden, Samdruptse & Chardham. Over Night At Ravang La.

Temi Tea Garden – The only tea-garden of Sikkim

Day 03: After breakfast transfer to Chayatal/ Bermiok. O/n Stay.

The valley is very beautiful… frames everywhere…

Day 04: After Breakfast Visit Hee Gaon Water Garden, Uttarey village, Singshore bridge & dentham Valley. After lunch free day. O/N stay.

Go green! Go organioc!! Mind it – Sikkim is a “No Smoke” & “Plastic Free Zone”.

Day 05: Transfer To New Jalpaiguri Railhead or Bagdogra Airport. Tour Ends.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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4N – 5D :: Silk Route of Sikkim

First Day:  Arrival at NJP Railhead / Bagdogra airport & transfer to Resikhola (approx.135 kms). On arrival check-in to eco- village home stay and after lunch visit in an around the river bed. Dinner & stay overnight at Resikhola.

Way to Reshikhola. Over at Kalimpong sub division

Second Day:  Morning enjoy the Resi River and after breakfast transfer to Aaritar (approx. 25 kms) via Dak Bunglow, Museum, Shivalays mandir. Check-in at hotel in Aritar and visit the Lampokhari (Aritar) lake, Mankhim view point and in an around. Overnight stay.

Memorable Sunset from Zuluk.

Third Day:  This morning after breakfast drive to Gnathang valley (approx.85 kms) via Rhenok, Rongli, Lingthum, Padamchen, Zuluk . On arrival check-in to your home stay & rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at Gnathang home stay.

The Zuluk Zig-zag !! Interesting, Isn’t it ??

Fourth Day:  After breakfast start for Kupup, (Haati Lake – Elephant Lake), Yak Golf course (world’s high altitude Golf course), over view of Memencho lake, over view of Jelep La (pass), Old Baba Mandir etc.

Kupup is a part of the historical silk route and traces of young husband’s track are visible. An environmental park is being developed here. There is also an ice hockey field. The yak golf course is the highest golf course in the world at 13025 ft. And is recognized by the Guinness book of world records. Cups of hot tea energize the travelers. Lhasa is about 520 kms. from kupup. Enroute visit Tsomgo lake, New Baba Mandir, and gate of Nathu La (pass). Overnight stay at Gangtok (total journey approx.75 kms).

Over from Kupup.

Fifth Day:  After breakfast transfer to NJP Railhead / Bagdogra airport.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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4N – 5D :: Turuk – Darap – Biksthang

Day 01: Arrival At New Jalpaiguri Railhead or Bagdogra Airport & Transfer To Turuk Via Malli Bazaar. Enjoy The Zamindary Welcome & Hike Upto Tarey Bhir View Point Overlooking The Wide View Of Kitam Bird Sanctuary, Dello Hill – Durpin Dara Of Kalimpong Subdivision & Lebong Area Of Darjeeling District. Night Stay At Turuk.

Stay over at a heritage bunglow !! It’s interesting !!

Day 02: After Breakfast Enjoy Turuk Village & Drive To Darap (Declared On 2006), Samdruptse (135 Ft Statue Of Guru Padmasambhav), Chardham & Temi Tea Garden (Only Tea Garden Of Sikkim). Evening Free. Night Stay Over At Darap.

Over from West Sikkim

Day 03: After Break Fast Visit Yuksam Village. Enjoy Tashiding Monastery, Famrong Water Falls. Over Night Stay At Darap.

Explore West Sikkim. It is very nice to spend a couple of days here.

Day 04: Early Morning Explore Darap & After Break Fast Transfer To Biksthang Via Changey Falls, Dentham Valley, Hee Gaon Water Falls. Over Night Stay Biksthang.

Wonder of Mother Nature !! Wonderful Orchids of Sikkim.

Day 05: Enjoy Khang-Chen-D-Zongha From The Resort. After Breakfast Transfer To New Jalpaiguri Railhead or Bagdogra Airport. Tour End.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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5N – 6D :: Pelling / Yangtey – Kaluk / Rinchenpong

Day 01: Arrival Bagdogra & proceed for Pelling/Yangte via Gazing, Jorethang (app. 139 KM. 5 Hours journey). Transfer to Hotel / Resort. Night stay at Pelling/Yangte ( Alt. 5900 Ft.)

Sangachoeling Monastery at Pelling

Day 02: After B/F visit Khangchendzongha falls, Rimbi Falls & Khechodparli Lake (8:30 –1:30 PM). After lunch visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Changay Falls, Rabdentse Ruins. Night Stay over at Pelling/Yangte.

Famous Mask Dance of Sikkim

Day 03: After B/F start for Kaluk via Dentam. Check in Resort. Evening free around Kaluk. Night stay at Kaluk.

Guide Map of Kaluk

Day 04: After B/F visit local sight seeings of Kaluk / Rinchenpong. Night stay at Kaluk.

View from Kaluk

Day 05: After B/F start for Rabongla (2 ½  Hours Journey, app 64 KM). Transfer to Mt. Narsingh Village Resort / Equivalent. After lunch visit Ralang Monastery. Night stay at Rabangla.

Day 06: After B/F return to Bagdogra.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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5N – 6D :: Kaluk / Rinchenpong – Namchi

Day 01: Departure from Kolkata by Train. Over night Journey by Train.

Day 02: Arrival at NJP and Proceed For Kaluk Transfer to a Village Resort. Evening Free. Over night stay at Village Resort Kaluk.

The serene ambiance of Rinchenpong

Day 03: Early Morning Experience the Panoramic Range Of Mount. Khang-Chen-D-Zongha.  After Breakfast Visit Reesam Monastery, Rabindra Smritiban, Heritage House & Dak Bunglow. Hee Bermiok, Dentam, Singshore Bridge, Uttarey. Over night stay at Village Resort. Kaluk.

The map of Kaluk – Rinchenpong area

Day 04: After Lunch Transfer To Namchi. Check in a Hill Resort at Namchi. Evening Free. Over night stay At Hill Resort.

Samdruptse at Namchi

Day 05: Early Morning after Breakfast visit Samdrupste, Rock Garden, Solophok (Chardham), Allay Monastery, Temi Tea Garden, Taray Bhir. Over night stay At Hill Resort.

Chardham – a beautiful place. Worth visit.

Day 06: After Lunch Transfer to NJP.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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8N – 9D :: Pelling – Gangtok – Gurudongmar – Yumthang

Day 01: Arrival At Bagdogra Airport. Pickup & Start For Pelling [145 KM – 5 Hours Journey]. Evening Free Around Pelling. Over Night Stay At Pelling.

View of Mt.Khang-chen-d-zongha from Pelling

Day 02: After Breakfast Around 8 AM Visit Kanchanjungha Falls, Rimbi Falls & Khechodpalri Lake. Back To Hotel. After Lunch Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Palace Ruins. Over Night Stay At Pelling.

Day 03: After Breakfast Proceed For Gangtok [117 Km – 4½ Hrs]. Transfer To Hotel. Evening Free Around & Night Stay Over At Gangtok.

Map of Gangtok City

Day 04:  After Breakfast Visit Fullday Local SS Points At Gangtok. [Rumtel Monastery, Tibetology (Tibet Research Institute), Chorten – Stupa, Cottage Industry & Handicraft Centre, Orchid Flower Show, White Hall, Assembly, Ropeway At Deorali Etc. Evening Free For Marketing Over At M.G.Market Area.

Day 05: Early Morning After Breakfast Visit Tsomgo Lake [33 KM], Baba Mandir & Nathula Pass.  Night Stay Over At Gangtok.

Day 06: After Breakfast Start For Lachen Via Kabi Lungstok, Mangan, Singhik, Chungthang. Enroute Lunch At Phodong. Night Stay Over At Lachen. (Basic Accommodation Will Be Provided).

Spectacular Gurudongmer Lake. Must visit.

Day 07: Early Morning After Breakfast Visit Gurudongmer Lake (17400 Ft.) Via Thangu, Goigong (Tibetan Plateau). Have Lunch At Thangu (Basic) & Visit Chopta Valley. Back To Lachen & Proceed For Lachung. Night Halt At Lachung.

Day 08: After Breakfast Visit Yumthang Valley Via Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary [24 Km]. Proceed For Yumasamdong [23 Km From Yumthang] & Zero Point [Zadong]. Have Late Lunch At Lachung & Back To Gangtok. Night Stay At Gangtok.

Serene Lachung Village

Day 09: After Breakfast check out & proceed for Bagdogra Airport.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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