Darjeeling & the Eastern Horizons - Reverse


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Tour Type	Overland
Number of Days	29 days
Departing from	Kathmandu to Chennai
Max Tour Size	Maximum of 21 travellers per group
Countries Visited	Nepal, India
Detailed Itinerary	Click to view a detailed itinerary (dossier).
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Overview

Take the road less travelled through Nepal and the north-eastern states of India. Discover remote tribal regions, magnificent temples, the crush and life of city streets, and awe-inspiring Himalayan vistas. From the spicy tastes of local dishes and the salty tang of yak butter tea, to the thrill of bush camping and the snap and whistle of prayer flags, seduce your senses on this tremendous Overland Adventure.

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Highlights

Sit and relax in Kathmandu's Durbar Square, Adventure through the activities in an eco-camp, Wind up into the Himalayan foothills, Chat with the kids at the Usthi Foundation on Kolkata, Camp in the Indian countryside, See the magnificent Kornak Sun Temple, Meet tribal villagers in Orissa, oin a crowd of thousands at a place of pilgrimage, Experience the buzz and bustle of Chennai, Join a crowd of thousands at a place of pilgrimage

Accommodation

Hotels (18 nts), camping (10 nts)

What's Included

Overland truck

Itinerary

Overview

Days 1 Kathmandu

Begin the adventure amid the bustle and colour of Nepal's scenic capital.

Days 2-3 Khatauti Khola

Soak in glorious Himalayan views travelling from Nepal through to India. Overnight in an eco-camp where you can literally choose your own adventure.

Days 4-5 Siliguri

Travel through the foothills of the Himalaya to Siliguri, the gateway to Darjeeling.

Days 6-8 Gangtok

A haven for Tibetan Buddhists, Gangtok sprawls down a mountain ridge. Visit the monastery at Rumtek and perhaps hike to the old gompa a little further down the road.

Days 9-12 Darjeeling

With gorgeous views and a relaxed atmosphere, this capital of the tea lands is a wonderful place to explore on foot.

Day 13 Siliguri

Return to the foothills of the Himalaya.

Days 14-16 Kolkata

Known locally as the intellectual and cultural capital of India, Kolkata is a metropolis that constantly confounds expectations. Visit a local foundation that helps the disadvantaged and laugh with the lively children.

Day 17 Bush Camp

Gaze out over the 'city of temples' and spend a night at a rustic bush camp.

Days 18-20 Puri

One of the holiest cities in India, Puri is home to the white confection of the Jagannath Temple. Further up the coast, the magnificent Sun Temple of Konark is truly remarkable.

Days 21-24 Orissa

Spend time in the remote tribal hinterlands of Orissa. Camp under the stars and visit tiny villages for a slice of rural life.

Days 25-27 Tirupathi/Bush Camps

Join the throng at a temple where the staff alone number 18,000. Camp in the countryside and remember that often the best way to meet the locals is with a friendly game of cricket.

Days 28-29 Chennai

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Overview

Begin the adventure amid the bustle and colour of Nepal's scenic capital.

Soak in glorious Himalayan views travelling from Nepal through to India. Overnight in an eco-camp where you can literally choose your own adventure.

Travel through the foothills of the Himalaya to Siliguri, the gateway to Darjeeling.

A haven for Tibetan Buddhists, Gangtok sprawls down a mountain ridge. Visit the monastery at Rumtek and perhaps hike to the old gompa a little further down the road.

With gorgeous views and a relaxed atmosphere, this capital of the tea lands is a wonderful place to explore on foot.

Return to the foothills of the Himalaya.

Known locally as the intellectual and cultural capital of India, Kolkata is a metropolis that constantly confounds expectations. Visit a local foundation that helps the disadvantaged and laugh with the lively children.

Gaze out over the 'city of temples' and spend a night at a rustic bush camp.

One of the holiest cities in India, Puri is home to the white confection of the Jagannath Temple. Further up the coast, the magnificent Sun Temple of Konark is truly remarkable.

Spend time in the remote tribal hinterlands of Orissa. Camp under the stars and visit tiny villages for a slice of rural life.

Join the throng at a temple where the staff alone number 18,000. Camp in the countryside and remember that often the best way to meet the locals is with a friendly game of cricket.

Finish the adventure in the capital of the south. Take time to visit Fort St George and to see the many temples.