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NZ $6,832 per person

Sikkim & West Bengal

16 days

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From Kolkata (Calcutta) to Gangtok

4.0

5 traveler reviews

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Operator: Crooked Compass
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+

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Highlights

Explore Kolkata, the Cultural Capital of India
Ride the historic Darjeeling Toy Train
Witness sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill
Visit the ancient Pemayangtse Monastery
Experience the Lepcha culture in Dzongu

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrival in Kolkata
Day 2 Kurseong
Day 3 Toy Train - Darjeeling
Day 4 Darjeeling
Day 5 Pelling
Day 6 Yuksom
Day 7 Gangtok
Day 8 Lachung
Day 9 Yumthang Valley
Day 10 Dzongu
Day 11 Gangtok
Day 12 Gangtok
Day 13 Train to Kolkata
Day 14 Kolkata - Durga Puja Festival
Day 15 Immersion of Durga Idol
Day 16 Departure

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Operated by

Crooked Compass

4.0

(5 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

Crooked Compass is a boutique tour operator uncovering the world’s best kept...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Crooked Compass
4.0

Dr.
· April 13th, 2024
excellent, highly recommendable, versatile, not the general kind of tourism one receives mostly everywhere with large groups of boring people. This was not everything spoon fed but for the person who has an interest in a country and doesn't mind the unusual, the different, the out -of-the way experience. We would like to see more but due to the Earth quake we were unable to travel the East Coast of Taiwan but will keep it in mind. Good food, inexpensive, great markets (not just night markets but the artistic markets), good hotels, good driver and tour guide, in short summary, highly recommendable for the person who wants to have an experience outside the famous box. There are plenty of those tours for the boxed-in travelers elsewhere.
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tsippora
· October 25th, 2023
Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.
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Elizabeth
· July 18th, 2023
Great tour guide, driver and itinerary.
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 129667

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Indian Rupee
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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before December 20th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 20th, 2025, a minimum payment of $1,150 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Crooked Compass will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Crooked Compass" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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Accessibility
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