16 Travel Differently with Ecomantra - sikkim & bengal differently
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This Ecomantra holiday takes you up in the majestic Himalayas in Sikkim and Darjeeling. Explore Pelling in West Sikkim to see the Pemayangtse monastery In April, the Rhododendron are in bloom and daytime temperatures are pleasant here in the Red Panda territory of Sikkim. Laden with colourful flowers with the mighty Himalayas as a back drop, it is one of the India’s best mountain biking and trekking sites. Proceed to Sikkim's capital - Gangtok, your base for a fantastic excursion to Tsomgo (Changu) lake and Nathula Pass. Gangtok’s city centre becomes pedestrian every evening and cars are banned making it peaceful to enjoy your coffee and cakes in its bakery or shop for knick knacks. Proceed to the majestic turquoise sacred lake of Gurudongmar Lake at 17100 feet in North Sikkim in a memorable for life overland jeep safari. We proceed to the pastoral himalayan village of Lachung to explore Yumthang, Yumesamdong and Mt.Katao. Special Place to Stay Luxury Accommodation in Gangtok Special Place to Stay Luxury Accommodation in Lachung See - Changu Lake and Nathula Pass Overland drive to 14100 above sea level Do - Yak Rides at Tsomgo Lake With a great view of the Kundalika river Monasteries, Mountains & Hot Springs Visit Monasteries, Hike or Play in the Snow Do a Overland 4 X 4 Trans Himalayan Safari The Sacred Turquoise Gurudongmar Lake View of the Himalayas from Samdrumptse Do a overland 4 X 4 trans Himalayan Himalayan Safari to the sacred Gurudongmar Lake Luxury Accommodation in Pelling Luxury Accommodation in Pelling - Interiors See - Monasteries & Ancient Ruins Visit Pemayangtse Monastery & Rabdentse Go Walking or Hiking in the Varsey WLS If you are lucky, you will see the Red Panda View of the Himalayas from Pelling Sikkim Differently www.ecomantra.com/trip/16 * Ecomantra Differently experiential holidays are thoughtfully & intelligently designed to be modular. Each module or place typically can be done in 2 to 4 days as recommended above. You can tailor- made your holiday from 2 to 15 days by choosing either 1 or all 6 in the sequence mentioned ECOMANTRA NATURE ADVENTURES PVT. LTD. 501, Skyline Epitome, Kirol Lane, West Vidyavihar, Mumbai 400086 To book this trip call us at 9122.6128 0100 or email us at [email protected] Visit www.ecomantra.com/trip/16 to know more about Sikkim Differently PLACES IN SIKKIM UNIQUE EXPERIENCES STAY FOR 1 Pelling or Varsey Sensational Secret of Sikkim Shared 2 - 3 Days 2 Gangtok Heritage Hotels & home Stays in Himalayas 4 Days 3 Lachung Secret Lakes & Scented Valleys of Sikkim 2 - 4 Days EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL 16A 2. Gangtok in East Sikkim Heritage Hotels & home Stays in the Eastern Himalayas Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim and your base to visit the Rumtek monastery and amazing overland drive to Tsomgo Lake and Nathula Pass, where you drive to over 14000 ft from 5800 ft within a few hours. In the evening the city centre becomes a pedestrian zone only ✤ See & Do - Overland Drive to Tsomgo Lake & Nathula Pass, Rumtek ✤ Stay at - Heritage Luxury Hotel ✤ Airport - Bagdogra at 121 Km ✤ Nearby Towns - Pelling at 108 Km | Darjeeling at 72 Km 3. Lachung in North Sikkim Secret Lakes & Scented Valleys of Sikkim Up there in untouched pristine landscape, you will stay in Lachung to go on an overland safari to the Sacred Gurudongmar Lake at17000 feet. Beside the Lachung monastery, day trips to Yumthang, Yumesamdong and Mt.Katao are a favourite with families ✤ See & Do - Walks & Hikes, Yumthang & Yumesamdong, Lachung Monastery ✤ Stay at - Comfortabele Mountain Resort ✤ Airport - Bagdogra at 192 Km ✤ Nearby Towns - Gangtok at 114 Km | Darjeeling at 143 Km 1. Pelling in West Sikkim Sensational Secret of Sikkim Shared Go on long walks, visit a few monasteries, check out the ruins of an ancient capital city and be awed by the amazing vistas of the majestic Himalayas. In Spring, Rhododendron are in bloom and daytime temperatures are pleasant here in the Red Panda region of Sikkim. ✤ See & Do - Walks & Hikes, Pemayangtse Monastery & Rabdentse Ruins ✤ Stay at - Heritage Luxury Mountain Resort ✤ Airport - Bagdogra at 133 Km ✤ Nearby Towns - Gangtok at 108 Km | Darjeeling at 50 Km | Varsey at ? Km
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SIKKIM & BENGAL See & Do Mountains, Monasteries & Lakes of Sikkim at Gurudongmar, Tsomgo Pelling, Lachung & Gangtok Tea Time in Himalayas at Duars, Darjeeling, Kalimpong & Neora World Wonder of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) World Wonders of Sundarbans Stay at: Heritage Hotels, Resort & Inns Airports: Bagdogra | Kolkata | Pakyong (Upcoming) Visit www.ecomantra.com/trip/16 for more info Ecomantra nature adventures pvt. Ltd. 501, Skyline Epitome, Kirol Lane, West Vidyavihar, Mumbai 400086 To book this trip call us at 9122.6128 0100 or email us at [email protected]
Transcript of 16 Travel Differently with Ecomantra - sikkim & bengal differently
This Ecomantra holiday takes you up in the majestic Himalayas in Sikkim and Darjeeling. Explore Pelling in West Sikkim to see the Pemayangtse monastery In April, the Rhododendron are in bloom and daytime temperatures are pleasant here in the Red Panda territory of Sikkim. Laden with colourful flowers with the mighty Himalayas as a back drop, it is one of the India’s best mountain biking and trekking sites. Proceed to Sikkim's capital - Gangtok, your base for a fantastic excursion to Tsomgo (Changu) lake and Nathula Pass. Gangtok’s city centre becomes pedestrian every evening and cars are banned making it peaceful to enjoy your coffee and cakes in its bakery or shop for knick knacks.
Proceed to the majestic turquoise sacred lake of Gurudongmar Lake at 17100 feet in North Sikkim in a memorable for life overland jeep safari. We proceed to the pastoral himalayan village of Lachung to explore Yumthang, Yumesamdong and Mt.Katao.
Special Place to Stay Luxury Accommodation in Gangtok Special Place to Stay Luxury Accommodation in Lachung
See - Changu Lake and Nathula PassOverland drive to 14100 above sea level
Do - Yak Rides at Tsomgo LakeWith a great view of the Kundalika river
Monasteries, Mountains & Hot SpringsVisit Monasteries, Hike or Play in the Snow
Do a Overland 4 X 4 Trans Himalayan SafariThe Sacred Turquoise Gurudongmar Lake
View of the Himalayas from Samdrumptse Do a overland 4 X 4 trans Himalayan Himalayan Safari to the sacred Gurudongmar Lake
Luxury Accommodation in Pelling Luxury Accommodation in Pelling - Interiors
See - Monasteries & Ancient RuinsVisit Pemayangtse Monastery & Rabdentse
Go Walking or Hiking in the Varsey WLSIf you are lucky, you will see the Red Panda
View of the Himalayas from Pelling
Sikkim Differentlywww.ecomantra.com/trip/16
* Ecomantra Differently experiential holidays are thoughtfully & intelligently designed to be modular. Each module or place typically can be done in 2 to 4 days as recommended above. You can tailor-
made your holiday from 2 to 15 days by choosing either 1 or all 6 in the sequence mentioned
E C O M A N T R A N A T U R E A D V E N T U R E S P V T . L T D .501, Skyline Epitome, Kirol Lane, West Vidyavihar, Mumbai 400086
To book this trip call us at 9122.6128 0100 or email us at [email protected] www.ecomantra.com/trip/16 to know more about Sikkim Differently
PLACES IN SIKKIM UNIQUE EXPERIENCES STAY FOR
1 Pelling or Varsey Sensational Secret of Sikkim Shared 2 - 3 Days
2 Gangtok Heritage Hotels & home Stays in Himalayas 4 Days
3 Lachung Secret Lakes & Scented Valleys of Sikkim 2 - 4 Days
E X P E R I E N T I A L T R A V E L
16A2. Gangtok in East SikkimHeritage Hotels & home Stays in the Eastern HimalayasGangtok is the capital of Sikkim and your base to visit the Rumtek monastery and amazing overland drive to Tsomgo Lake and Nathula Pass, where you drive to over 14000 ft from 5800 ft within a few hours. In the evening the city centre becomes a pedestrian zone only✤ See & Do - Overland Drive to Tsomgo Lake & Nathula Pass, Rumtek ✤ Stay at - Heritage Luxury Hotel✤ Airport - Bagdogra at 121 Km ✤ Nearby Towns - Pelling at 108 Km | Darjeeling at 72 Km
3. Lachung in North SikkimSecret Lakes & Scented Valleys of SikkimUp there in untouched pristine landscape, you will stay in Lachung to go on an overland safari to the Sacred Gurudongmar Lake at17000 feet. Beside the Lachung monastery, day trips to Yumthang, Yumesamdong and Mt.Katao are a favourite with families✤ See & Do - Walks & Hikes, Yumthang & Yumesamdong, Lachung Monastery ✤ Stay at - Comfortabele Mountain Resort✤ Airport - Bagdogra at 192 Km ✤ Nearby Towns - Gangtok at 114 Km | Darjeeling at 143 Km
1. Pelling in West SikkimSensational Secret of Sikkim SharedGo on long walks, visit a few monasteries, check out the ruins of an ancient capital city and be awed by the amazing vistas of the majestic Himalayas. In Spring, Rhododendron are in bloom and daytime temperatures are pleasant here in the Red Panda region of Sikkim.✤ See & Do - Walks & Hikes, Pemayangtse Monastery & Rabdentse Ruins ✤ Stay at - Heritage Luxury Mountain Resort✤ Airport - Bagdogra at 133 Km ✤ Nearby Towns - Gangtok at 108 Km | Darjeeling at 50 Km | Varsey at ? Km
Live Life Kingsize Redefining Rest & Relax in a Tea Bungalow
Luxury Accommodation Special Place to Stay - Heritage Grand Hotel Live Life Kingsize
Pluck Tea and Go on Plantation DrivesEasy, Safe and good fun
Do - Pamper Yourself in the SpaRedefining Rest and Relaxation
Do - Take a Tram Ride in the City of Joy Colonial Monuments & Museums
Special Place to Stay - Mountain Lodge
View of the Kanchenjunga Range in the Himalayas from the Neora Cottages Sunderbans National Park, a world heritage site is just a 3 hours drive from Kolakata
Visit Tea EstatesLearn how tea is grown and made
Luxury Accommodation in Darjeeling
Experience Darjeeling Himalayan RailwayA World Heritage Experience
Special Place to Stay - Tinchuley Home Stay
The Darjeeling Himalayan Rail against the backdrop of the Majestic Kanchenjunga
Bengal Differentlywww.ecomantra.com/trip/16
PLACES IN BENGAL UNIQUE EXPERIENCES STAY FOR
4 Darjeeling Tea, Train & Treks in Queen of Hill Station 2 - 3 Days
5 Neora Valley & Duars Tea & Treks in Queen of Hill Station 2 - 4 Days
6 Kolkata & Sunderbans Trams & Tigers in the City of Joy 1- 2 Days
Extend your trip to the queen of hill stations - Darjeeling, your base for a tea tourism experience and the temple of mountaineering in India. The world heritage site of Darjeeling Himalayan mountain railway is loved by both adults and children with equal enthusiasm. Darjeeling walks will cover is monasteries, zoo, HMI and nature lover can catch the lovely sun rise at Tiger Hills nearby.
Nature lovers will love to take in the views of the Kanchenjunga mountains while bird lovers will enjoy blissful birding in the Neora valley national park. End your trip by living the tea planters life at a tea bungalow in Duars from where you will learn how your morning cuppa tea is grown, plucked, cured and packed.
E X P E R I E N T I A L T R A V E L
16B5. Neora Valley & DuarsTea & Treks in DuarsEnjoy the views, walks and cross country treks in the pristine uncluttered himalayan landscape of ‘Neora Valley’. Live the tea planter’s life for a day or two in a heritage tea bungalow. Go on plantation drives, pluck a few leaves, and learn how tea is made.✤ See & Do - Himalayan Village Walks | Hiking & Camping in Neora Reserves ✤ Stay at - Comfortable Himalayan Lodge Perched on a Cliff✤ Airport - Bagdogra at 73 Km ✤ Nearby Towns - Gangtok at 87 Km | Darjeeling at 62 Km | Duars at 52 Km
6. Kolkata & SundarbansTrams & Tigers in the City of Joy Kolkata or popularly known as Calcutta is the former capital of the British empire in India and is more popularly known as City of Joy. The world heritage site of Sundarbans along with Santiniketan School by Gurudeo Rabindranath Thakur and Bishnupur are all a day trip away✤ See & Do - Dakshineshwar, Belur Math, Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge✤ Stay at - Grand Heritage Hotel✤ Airport - Kolkata at 18 Km ✤ Nearby Town - Sunderbans (85 Km) | Santiniketan (169 Km) | Bishnupur
4. DarjeelingTea, Train & Treks in Queen of Hill StationThe original tea capital of the world, where the famed darjeeling cuppa can be enjoyed. Live the tea planter’s life in a restored colonial tea bungalow. Visit the tea estates and experience the Gorkhas way of life by visiting the monasteries, colonial buildings, Tiger hill, tea estates etc ✤ See & Do - Ride the World Heritage Experience of DHR, HMI, Tea Estates ✤ Stay at - Heritage Luxury Hotel or Tea Estate | Traditional Home Stay✤ Airport - Bagdogra at 68 Km ✤ Nearby Towns - Gangtok at 118 Km | Tinchuley at 20 Km
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eBrochures: 1 East & South Rajasthan | 2 North West & Central Rajasthan | 3 Gujarat | 4 Central India | 5 Mumbike | 6 Maharashtra | 7 Konkan | 8 Goa & Karnataka | 9 Beaches & Hill
Stations of Karnataka | 10 Temples of Karnataka | 11 Nilgiris | 12 North and Intrepid Kerala | 13 Central & South Kerala | 14 East Coast & Andaman | 15 Orissa | 16 Sikkim & Bengal | 17
Arunachal | 18 Assam | 19 Kumaon & Garhwal | 20 Himachal Pradesh | 21 Kashmir and Ladakh | 22 Agra Differently | 23 Monsoon in Himalayas & Western Ghats | 24 Golden Triangles of India
