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About nilanjan basu

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.

Gangtok 2N Pelling 2N Darjeeling 2N

Here is a pictorial presentation / route map on Sikkim & Darjeeling adjoining areas. Go through the map gor trip details.

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Gangtok 2N + Pelling 2N + Darjeeling 2N

Gangtok 3N Darjeeling 2N Trip

Here is a pictorial presentation / route map on Sikkim & Darjeeling adjoining areas. Go through the map gor trip details.

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Gangtok 3N + Darjeeling 2N

MOU with Govt.of Sikkim

We are very happy to announce that a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) is signed between Directorate of Ecotourism – (DoE), FEWMD, Govt.of Sikkim and Khorlo Tours & Travels (P) LTD. We will work collaboratively to promote, market and sell the ecotourism products and packages being developed through the JICA assisted Sikkim Biodiversity Conservation and Forest Management Project (SBFP).

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Probably no other state in the Himalaya is more suited to ecotourism development as is Sikkim the land of the mystique! It’s not easy to find Sikkim on the map unless one is specifically looking for it. With its unique location bordering the Kingdom of Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet and West Bengal, what Sikkim lacks in size is made up in the grandeur of its Himalayan Scenery, the melting snow from the peaks cascades down mountain sides to form numerous waterfalls, rivers and valleys! The true grandeur of Sikkim however is to be discovered in the variety of its Himalayan Flora & scenery. With its elements of nature based tourism highlighting unique natural, floral, faunal & cultural diversity, the IHCAE has now decided to market its unique rural areas to responsible tourists thus improving the welfare of its local communities through active participation in the ecotourism process.

Sikkim homestays offer an excellent opportunity to observe and understand the life style and customs of local communities and provide an unique opportunity to stay with the local people in their homes. Travelers can witness the everyday life of local communities at close quarters by participating in the day-to-day activities of the host family. Besides, they indicate a spirit of entrepreneurship amongst local communities, ushering a new and sustainable channel for economic benefits.

Directorate of Ecotourism and Khorlo Tours & Travels (P) LTD will work together to proactively enhance the ecotourism profile of Sikkim State through mutual respect, common understanding, teamwork and collaborative arrangements. For any type of special interested trips for Sikkim, please mail us at mailkhorlo@gmail.com. The identified zones of ecotourism are as follows. Please click on the links or on the maps for more details of each zone.

For more details of the project contact: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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4N – 5D :: Port Blair – Neil – Baratang

First Day: Arrival at Port Blair Airport & move to the hotel. After lunch start the breathtaking trip to Corbyns Cove Beach, one of the most picturesque, coconut palm fringed beach, 7 kms away from Port Blair town, and to the Cellular Jail, a place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people. One can also view the history of the heroic freedom struggle which is brought alive in a moving Light & Sound Show at the Cellular Jail. Overnight in Port Blair.

Second Day: Early morning departure by inter-island ferry to Neil Island (40 kms by sea from Port Blair), an island with clear turquoise sea and  white sand beaches. Check in to your hotel. Post breakfast visit Sitapur viewpoint. Then go to Bharatpur Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Andaman. You can take a ride in a glass bottomed boat to see under water corals and marine life (Optional – extra cost). Late afternoon visit the Laxmanpur Beach 2 to view the natural coral bridge and also go to Laxmanpur Beach 1 to view the sunset. Evening free or at own. Overnight in Neil Island.

Third Day: Post breakfast take the departure transfer to Port Blair. And evening is free for shopping. Overnight in Port Blair.

Note: If they come early then in the afternoon they can visit Chidiyatapu (extra cost), otherwise evening free for shopping.

Fourth Day: Early morning embark on a day trip to Baratang (Approx 110 kms) and back. The road to Baratang goes right through the Forest. Limestone caves & Active Mud Volcano are a must see points for nature lovers & leisure travellers alike. Overnight in Port Blair.

Fifth Day: Departure from Port Blair for your onward journey.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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5N – 6D :: Portblair & Havelock

Day 01 :  On arrival at Port Blair in the morning by flight, you will be received and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon start for a tour of places in and around Port Blair – covering the Cellular Jail, Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Museum, Naval Marine Museum, Cottage Industries Emporium. In the evening attend the enthralling Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail, where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive.

Day 02 :  In the morning start for a full day tour by boat to visit Ross Island from where Britisher’s governed the entire Andaman and Nicobar Island, prior to India’s Independence. Then visit to North Bay Island (Coral Island) a ideal spot for coral viewing by glass bottom boat (Optional activity: Snorkeling).

Day 03 :  Early morning departure by inter-island ferry to Havelock Island (54 Kms by sea from Port Blair). In the afternoon hours sightseeing to Beach No. 7 (Radha Nagar) which is rated as the Asia’s beautiful beach by Times Magazine. Overnight stay at Havelock Island.

Day 04 :  Leisure for Optional Activity (Elephanta Beach,Scuba Diving). Return from Havelock Island and check in to your hotel in Port Blair.

Day 05 :  Early morning departure by car from Port Blair to Baratang which is about 110 kms. By road. The travel involves crossing of creeks and dense forest. Reach Baratang and sightseeing to Mud Volcano and Lime stone cave. This trip starts by 0330 hours and finishes by 1700 hours.

Day 06 :  At appropriate time transfer to Airport to reach your home destination.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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5N – 6D :: Portblair with Neil & Havelock

Day 01: Arrival at Port Blair Airport & move to the hotel. After lunch start the breathtaking trip to Corbyn’s Cove Beach, one of the most picturesque, coconut palm fringed beach, 7 kms away from Port Blair town, and to the Cellular Jail, a place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people. One can also view the history of the heroic freedom struggle which is brought alive in a moving Light & Sound Show at the Cellular Jail. Overnight in Port Blair.

Day 02: Early morning departure by inter-island ferry to Port Blair(40 kms by sea from Port Blair), an island with clear turquoise sea and  white sand beaches. Check in to your hotel. Post breakfast visit Sitapur viewpoint. Then go to Bharatpur Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Andaman. You can take a ride in a glass bottomed boat to see under water corals and marine life (Optional – extra cost). Late afternoon visit the Laxmanpur Beach 2 to view the natural coral bridge and also go to Laxmanpur Beach 1 to view the sunset. Evening free or at own. Overnight in Neil Island.

Day 03: Early morning departure by inter-island ferry to Havelock Island (36 kms by sea from Neil Island). Enjoy your afternoon at the World Famous Radha Nagar Beach (Beach number 7). Overnight in Havelock.

Day 04: Post breakfast take the transfer to Port Blair. Overnight in Port Blair.

Note: If they come early then in the afternoon they can visit Chidiyatapu (extra cost), otherwise evening free for shopping.

Day 05: Morning visit to North Bay Island followed by Ross Island, the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime. The island presently houses the ruins of old buildings like Chief Commissioner’s House, Government House, Church, Bakery, Press, Swimming Pool, Cemetery, etc. and all in dilapidated condition. Harbour through a steamer in a Harbour Cruise which includes a trip to tiny, serene, beautiful island called “VIPER ISLAND” where the gallows is a sight to watch. Overnight in Port Blair.

Day 06: Departure from Port Blair for your onward journey.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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5N – 6D :: Portblair Trip with Havelock

Day 1: Arrival at Port Blair

Arrive at Port Blair and you will be taken to your hotel where you relax and rest and after lunch( on your own) in the evening you will be taken to Cellular Jail (closed on Mondays) a place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people to view the history of the heroic freedom struggle which is brought alive in a moving Light & Sound Show .Evening is free for leisure activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Port Blair to Havelock

After breakfast, you will proceed from Port Blair to Havelock by Makruzz ferry. On arrival proceed to your hotel. In the afternoon proceed to world famous Radha Nagar Beach (Beach No 7) rated as the ‘Best Beach in Asia’ by Time Magazine. Watch a mesmerizing sunset on Beach no.7 before returning back to your hotel to relax and unwind. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Havelock – Port Blair

After breakfast you will check-out from your hotel & proceed to jetty for your return ferry to Port Blair. On arrival get a speedy transfer to Hotel. In the evening Visit Corbyns Cove Beach one of the most picturesque, coconut palm fringed beach, 7 kms away from Port Blair town. Return back to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Port Blair.

Day 4: Port Blair

Today after breakfast proceed to Ross Island, the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime. The island presently houses the ruins of old buildings like Chief Commissioner’s House, Government House, Church, Bakery, Press, Swimming Pool, Cemetery, etc. and all in dilapidated condition. This island is an ideal destination for nature walk amidst sylvan surroundings with deer, peacocks, exotic birds, etc. Return to hotel for lunch. Post Lunch proceed to Chidiya Tapu (also known as Sunset Point) is one of the best places to see the sunset in Port Blair, The beach is located on the furthest Southern tip of South Andaman Island 25 kms South of Port Blair and takes about 45 minutes to get there by car. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Port Blair – Sightseeing

The day’s program begins with the sightseeing tour in and around the city like Naval Marine Museum (Samudrika) – gives a good retrospect of the history, shells, Corals marine life, geography and archaeology of these islands, Mini zoo – houses some of the rare species of endemic birds and animals found in these islands, Chatham Saw Mill – one of the oldest and largest wood mill in Asia, Forest museum – offers an insight into forest activities through scale models and displays decorative pieces made of famous woods, Anthropological Museum – displays tribal essential and artefacts. After lunch, proceed for Fisheries Museum (Aquarium) – exhibits species of marine life peculiar to the islands, and then to the Cellular Jail, a place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people. Evening is free for Shopping.

Day 6: Depart

This morning after breakfast you will transfer to Port Blair airport in time to board your flight. Depart Port Blair with fond memories of these mesmerizing Islands. End of Tour.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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7N – 8D :: Neil – Havelock – Baratang

Day 01: Assistance on arrival at Veer Savarkar Airport, Port Blair and transfer to the hotel. Check in to your hotel on arrival. Later start the breathtaking trip to Corbyns Cove Beach, one of the most picturesque, coconut palm fringed beach, 7 kms away from Port Blair town, and to the Cellular Jail, a place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people. One can also view the history of the heroic freedom struggle which is brought alive in a moving Light & Sound Show at the Cellular Jail. Return to hotel. Overnight in Port Blair.

Day 02: Early morning departure by inter-island ferry to Neil Island (40 kms by sea from Port Blair), an island with clear turquoise sea and  white sand beaches. Check in to your hotel. Post breakfast visit Sitapur viewpoint. Then go to Bharatpur Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Andaman. You can take a ride in a glass bottomed boat to see under water corals and marine life (Optional – extra cost). Late afternoon visit the Laxmanpur Beach 2 to view the natural coral bridge and also go to Laxmanpur Beach 1 to view the sunset. Evening free or at own. Overnight in Neil Island.

Day 03: Post breakfast take the transfer to Neil Island Jetty to take the inter-island ferry to Have lock Island (54 kms by sea from Port Blair). Enjoy your afternoon at the World Famous Radha Nagar Beach (Beach number 7). Overnight in Havelock.

Day 04: Morning at leisure or an optional trip to Elephant Beach (for Extra cost).  Overnight in Havelock.

Day 05: Post breakfast check out from the hotel and visit Kalapathar Beach. Later take the transfer to Havelock jetty for your return ferry to Port Blair. Check in to your hotel on arrival. Overnight in Port Blair.

Day 06: Post breakfast embark on a sightseeing tour of North Bay Island followed by Ross Island, the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime. The island presently houses the ruins of old buildings like Chief Commissioner’s House, Government House, Church, Bakery, Press, Swimming Pool, Cemetery, etc. and all in dilapidated condition. Later enjoy a Harbour Cruise which includes a trip to tiny, serene, beautiful island called “VIPER ISLAND” where the gallows is a sight to watch. Return to hotel. Overnight in Port Blair.

Day 07: Early morning embark on a day trip to Baratang (Approx 110 kms) and back. The road to Baratang goes right through the Forest. Limestone caves & Active Mud Volcano are a must see points for nature lovers & leisure travellers alike. Overnight in Port Blair.

Day 08: Post breakfast take the departure transfer to Port Blair airport for your onward journey.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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4N – 5D :: Vizag – Aaraku

First Day:  Arrival at Vizag. Evening free at Beach Area.  Dinner & night stay at Vizag.

The city is nestled between the Eastern Ghats mountain range and the Bay of Bengal, and is often known as The Jewel of the East CoastThe City of Destinyand the Goa of the East Coast. Visakhapatnam’s history stretches back to the 6th century BCE. Historically, it was considered part of the Kalinga region, and later ruled by the Vengi kingdom, the Pallava and Eastern Ganga dynasties. Archaeological records suggest that the present city was built around the 11th and 12th centuries CE with control over the city fluctuating between the Chola Dynasty and the Gajapati Kingdom until its conquest by the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century. Conquered by Mughals in the 16th century, European powers eventually set up trading interests in the city, and by the end of the 18th century it had come under French rule. Control passed to the British in 1804 and it remained under British colonial rule until India’s independence in 1947. After independence, Visakhapatnam developed into one of the country’s chief ports and became the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.

Second Day:  After Breakfast visit local Site seeing points as Simachalam Temple, Rushikonda Beach, Kailashgiri, VUDA Park, VUDA Museum, Ramkrishna Beach, Marine Aquarium, Submarine etc. tourist points. Dinner & overnight stay at Vizag.

Third Day:  Early morning board Kirandul Passenger from Vizag Station and proceed for Aaraku Valley. Check in Hotel. Evening free around Araku Valley. Over night stay at Araku.

Araku Valley is a Hill station in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. It is a valley in the Eastern Ghats inhabited by different tribes. Araku is popular for its famous coffee plantations. India’s first tribal growers’ organic coffee brand was launched in the Araku Valley in 2007. The premium organic “Araku Emerald” brand of coffee sells globally. Thousands of tribals in the Agency area are engaged in coffee cultivation as farm hands or small farmers.

 Fourth Day:  After Breakfast Visit Padampuram Garden, Tribal Museum. Visit Borra Cave.  Enroute have lunch at Tyda Jungle Camp. Transfer to Hotel at Vizag. Over night stay at Vizag.

Fifth Day:  Early morning after breakfast visit Yerada Beach. After lunch proceed for Railhead and board train.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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7N – 8D :: Vizag – Araku – Hyderabad

Day 01:  Arrival at Vizag. Pick up from airport & start for Aaraku. Transfer to Hotel. Evening free around & night stay.

Day 02:  After Breakfast Visit Padampuram Garden, Tribal Museum. Visit Borra Cave.  Enroute have lunch at Tyda Jungle Camp. Transfer to Hotel at Vizag. Over night stay at Vizag.

Day 03:  After Breakfast visit local Site seeing points as Simachalam Temple, Rushikonda Beach, Kailashgiri, Vuda park / museum, R.K.Beach, Aquarium, Submarine etc. tourist points. Over night stay at Vizag.

Day 04:  Morning free at Ramkrishna Beach. Proceed for Hyderabad by bus. Night Stay over at Hyderabad.

Day 05:  Arrival at Hyderabad. Transfer to Sankalpa Grand. Evening free around Hussain Sagar. Night Stay over at Hyderabad.

Day 06:  After Breakfast enjoy whole day over at Ramoji Rao Film City & around. Night Stay over at Hyderabad.

Day 07:  After Breakfast visit Salarjung Museum, Golkonda Fort & local SiteSeeing points. Night Stay over at Hyderabad.

Day 08:  Board flight from Hyderabad.

Reservation: Khorlo Tours & Travels (Private) Ltd

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