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Nature & Culture Tours

| General Information | Nature & Culture Tours | Village Tours | Trekking Adventures | | Mountain Biking | Tourism & Political Map | Homestay Holidays | Samthar Farm House | Gurudongma House

• Available: All year round.
• Best in Feb-May and Sept-Dec.
• Max Altitude 2000 m

Escape to the luxury of the remote Samthar Farm House far from crowds. House is listed in Alastair Sawday’s Special places to stay in India. Relax in the midst of un- spoilt nature, Daily Nature and culture walking explorations. Walk through forests and flora, visit quaint villages, tribal people, and peep into their lifestyles of Lepcha and Nepali tribals. Options of experiencing village hospitality and interaction.

Day 03: Trek to Teesta Valley Cross river hand pulled ropeway, to reach NH 31-A. Drive to Kalimpong, Darjeeling, or Siliguri (Destinations in Sikkim at extra cost).

TOUR ENDS

Day 01: Start at Kalimpong. Drive to Samthar. Enroute Lava Monastery, Lolegaon Heritage forest and nature & culture trek through Ethnic villages, bio diverse forests, terraced cultivation with charming views. Overnight at Samthar Farm House

Day 02: Sunrise views and full day walking exploration of Samthar Valley. Visit Awake & Shine School. Overnight at Samthar Farm House

Day 03: Full day trek to over 100 years old remote Lepcha temple, visiting forests, Lepcha and Nepali hamlets. Overnight at the Samthar Farm House:

Day 04 : Trek to Teesta Valley Cross river over hand pulled ropeway, to reach NH 31-A. Drive to Kalimpong,  Darjeeling or Siliguri ( Destinations in Sikkim at extra cost).

TOUR ENDS

Day 01: Start at Kalimpong. Drive to Samthar. Enroute Lava Monastery, Lolegaon Heritage forest and nature & culture trek through Ethnic villages, bio diverse forests, terraced cultivation with charming views. Overnight at Samthar Farm House

Day 02: Sunrise views and walking exploration of Samthar Valley and exploration of Gairi Gaon Nepali village. Visit Awake & Shine School. Overnight at Nepali village homestay hosted by Bhujel family.

Day 03: Walking exploration of Samthar Valley continues and explore West Kabi Lepcha Village. Overnight at Lepcha Village homestay Village hosted by Charles Lepcha.

Day 04: Full day trek to over 100 years old remote Lepcha temple, visiting forests, Lepcha and Nepali hamlets. Overnight at the Samthar Farm House:

Day 05 : Trek to Teesta Valley Cross river over hand pulled ropeway, to reach NH 31-A. Drive to Kalimpong,  Darjeeling or Siliguri (Destinations in Sikkim at extra cost).

TOUR ENDS

Day 01: Start at Kalimpong. Drive to Samthar. Enroute Lava Monastery, Lolegaon Heritage forest and nature & culture trek through Ethnic villages, bio-diverse forests, terraced cultivation with charming views. Overnight at Lepcha Village homestay or Samthar Farm ouse

Day 02: Trek through the Samthar Valley visting Awake and Shine school. Continue to Suruk. Visit remote Catholic mission and continue to yang gompa for overnight in Lepcha village homestay or camp

Day 03: Explore Lepcha hamlets. Meet people and participate in song and dance. Overnight at Lepcha Village homestay or camp.

Day 04: Trek back to Samthar through forests visiting Nepali Chhettri homesteads and Ponbu view point. Overnight at Samthar Farm house

Day 05: Trek down to the teesta Valley. Coss river over hand pulled ropeway, to reach NH 31-A. Drive to Kalimpong,  Darjeeling or Siliguri ( Destinations in Sikkim at extra cost).

TOUR ENDS

Included in all Packages  

• Stay at Samthar Farm House/ Village home stays as per itinerary.
• All meals.
• All transportation by dedicated all weather jeep with driver, as per itinerary
• English speaking escort/guide accompanying
• All trekking arrangements with guide, every day Includes treks on day of arrival and departure
• For departure trek one porter per person. ( 20 Kg limit) Additional at extra cost.
• Ropeway crossing tickets for entire party.

Notes

• Packages can be customized to your requirements.
• Additional days can be added for stay at Samthar Farm House or Nepali and Lepcha village home stays
• Non-walkers can drive up to, and back from Samthar Farm house
• Stay at Gurudongma House, Kalimpong can be included in package