EXPERIENCE THE CULTURE OF SIKKIM

ARRIVAL

• Arrive at Bagdogra/NJP and travel to Passatanga village in Sikkim, which is 125 km from the airport.
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• After freshening up and taking some rest, the host will take you around the house and introduce you to other members of the household.
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• You will also be briefed on the trail by your local escort/guide followed by dinner.
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• Overnight stay at homestay.

PASSATANGA - NUPGAON 

• After breakfast, take a walk to Nupgaon Viewpoint.
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• Later you can visit the 170-year-old Bhutia House, Khedi Eco-tourism & Eco-development project office, which is an interpretation center for the region. You can also visit the waterfall nearby. 
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• After lunch, you can explore the culture and the unique way of life of the people.
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• Overnight stay in homestay. 

NUPGAON - KHEDI TRAIL

• After breakfast, head towards the Khedi Trail, Sikkim.
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• You will be passing through deciduous subtropical forest areas that are rich in wildlife and avifauna. The best time for bird sightings is from November to March in the lower altitudes.
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• Lunch will be served at Chauri Kharka, which is the lowest alpine meadow where yaks & dzos come during the winter months. From here the trail passes through the alpine region with rhododendrons and cedars. 
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• Overnight stay in campsite.

KHEDI TRAIL - TAL KHARKA - PASSATANGA

• After breakfast leave the camp and start for Do Bato, where the trail leading to Sela Pass separates from this point. 
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• This trail is easy and goes through alpine grazing meadows. Trek further down to Tal Kharka where the topography changes from alpine to mixed forest.
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• Lunch will be served at Tal Kharka. 
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• You can walk down to Passatanga, which is an easy walk downhill. 
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• In the evening, you can have an interactive session with the host over a bonfire.
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• Overnight stay in Passatanga. 

PASSATANGA – RUMTEK – GANGTOK - PASSTANGA

• After breakfast, you can visit Rumtek Monastery.
  
• In the evening, travel back to Passatanga, visiting Gangtok on the way back. 

In Gangtok, you can visit White Hall and take the old trade route – Tibet Road and explore the local shops. There you will find hand-carved tables and other local items.

• You can move down to Lall Bazar, the local market, and stroll through M.G. Marg. 
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• Overnight stay in Passtanga.

DEPARTURE

• After breakfast, travel to the Bagdogra/N.J.P for onward journey.
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• Your trip concludes. Head back home with lots of pictures and awesome memories.