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  Organic Farming Trip (Permaculture)  
   
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Permaculture, then, is a design system that encompasses both "permanent agriculture" and "permanent culture."
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Cultural Tour - I Duration : 7 Days
  The culture of Darjeeling and Sikkim is quite miscellaneous, due to the mixed ethnicity of the population. The local culture of Himalayas can be well understood during the season of native festivals. The diverse community of people of Darjeeling and Sikkim consists of Nepali Gorkhas, the Lepchas (the original inhabitants), Tibetans, Biharis, Marwaris, Bengalis and the Muslims.

To us, Himalaya is the most beautiful land. Maybe it is just that we have got used to seeing it that way.

The most beautiful, the most interesting, the best and the most….. We inherited all these when we inherited the land from our ancestors. It seems, though, that we have also inherited a slight proneness to exaggeration. We cannot help thinking no other place is as beautiful as the Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas; yet we have a feeling that you won’t be offended.

This tour packs in all the highlights around Darjeeling, Sikkim and Kalimpong, "The Jewel of the Eastern Himalayas" This tour gives you a comprehensive tour of Darjeeling and Sikkim - the land and its people. In a limited period of time you can visit most places of interest, the scenic beauty, the flora & fauna, famous Buddhist monasteries, the people and the rich cultural heritage of the lost Himalayan Kingdom and many more. The land of splendid nature and rich culture is waiting for your exploration through its different facets.

 
Itinerary
Day 01 Bagdogra - Darjeeling
 
Arrive Bagdogra Airport from Delhi or Kolkata and drive 90 km to Darjeeling (2134 m); famous worldwide for tea. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
 
Day 02 Darjeeling (2134 m)
 
Early morning proceed for excursion to Tiger Hill to witness the sunrise over Mt. Kanchenjunga range of mountains. Return to hotel visiting Ghoom Monastery on the way. Enjoy Toy Train ride (now a World Heritage entity). Afternoon sightseeing of Darjeeling.
Overnight at hotel.
 
Day 03 Darjeeling – Gangtok (1700m): 4 hrs drive
 
Drive to Gangtok. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
 
Day 04 Gangtok
 
After breakfast full day sightseeing of Gangtok visiting Rumtek Monastery and Research Institute of Tibetology. After lunch, visit Govt. Institute of Cottage Industry (Handicraft Centre), Flower Show and Enchey Monastery. Evening walk around the local market. Overnight at hotel.
 
Day 05 Gangtok – Pelling (2100m): 6 hrs drive
 
After breakfast drive to Pelling the second oldest capital of Sikkim. On the way visit Bon Monastery which was built by Lama Yung Drung Tsultrim to spread the teachings of Lord Tonpa Shenrab Mibo. The Bon religion was founded eighteen thousand and fifteen years ago by Lord Tonpa Shenrab and was the principal religion of Tibet before the arrival of Buddhism. Overnight at hotel.
 
Day 06 Pelling – Kalimpong (1220m): 4 hrs drive
 
After breakfast visit to Pemayangtse Monastery, the second oldest monastery of Sikkim and then continue drive to Kalimpong. Evening visit to Dzong-Dog-Phelri Monastery flower nurseries and walk around the colorful bazaar of Kalimpong.
 
Day 07 Kalimpong - Bagdogra
 
After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra airport or Bhadrapur Airport for onward flight or to Phuentsholing (Indo-Bhutan border).
 
  NOTE: The above trips can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Please email us for further details.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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