Depart: 12th October 2013, Saturday

Return: 19th October 2013, Saturday

Price from: SGD1600

Group Size : 16 max

Tour Highlights

Ghoom Monastery and Tibetan refugee camp

– Darjeeling tea plantation with spectacular views of the Mount Kanchenjunga, world 3rd highest mountain

– Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the 2nd railway declared as UNESCO World Heritage site

– Off beaten experience with pre WWII four wheel drive and trekking from Darjeeling to Sandakfu

– Visit Meghma villages, and run a minor charity program to the students

– Sandakfu at 3780m, the highest peak in the state of West Bengal. Four of five highest peaks in the world (Everest, Kanchendzonga, Lhotse and Makalu) can be seen.

 

Itinerary

Day 1 (D) : Depart from Changi Aiport, arrive New Delhi early in next morning. Connect with local flights to Bagdroga, transfer to Darjeeling, welcome dinner. Overnight at Darjeeling.

Day 2  (B) : Sunrise shot and whole day explore Darjeeling, include Ghoom Monastery, Tibetan refugee camp, tea plantation, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Overnight at Darjeeling.

Day 3 (B/L/D) : Drive to Maneybhanjang, a small village at the India-Nepal border. Start trekking to Meghma village,  and run a small charity donation program for the school kids. Continue journey with four wheel drive to Tumling. Overnight at Tumling.

Day 4 (B/L/D) : Continue the four wheel drive with altitude increase by 1635m, with several photography stops. Overnight at Sandakfu.

Day 5 (B/L/D) : Explore Sandakfu and its surroundings with beautiful view of Kanchendzonga and Everest range. Overnight at Sandakfu.

Day 6 (B) : Heading downhill and drive to Mirik, visit Chitre and Samendu Lake. Overnight at Mirik.

Day 7 (B/L/D)  : Visit Makaibari tea garden, tea factory. Overnight at Makaibari homestay.

Day 8 (B): After breakfast, transfer to Bagdroga airport. Arrive Delhi by noon and connect flight from Delhi to Singapore (arrive Singapore the next morning).

 

Inclusions :

– 2 way domestic flights New Delhi to Bagdroga

– Fully private tour in vehicle in Darjeeling

– Four wheel driver from Darjeeling to Sandakfu

– 7 nights accommodation (combination of standard hotel and trekkers hut)

– Room are twin sharing basis

– All entrance fees and permit

– All meals as per itinerary above

– Local guides at Darjeeling and Sandakfu

– Xing Asia tour leader and photography assistance

 

Exclusions :

– International flight to New Delhi, India (Participants to purchase flight tickets only upon trip confirmation)

– Visa entry to India (if applicable)

– Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

– Additional beverages (including alcohol) not included in meals

– Any other incidental expenses incurred by participants

– Tips for both driver and local guide per person (voluntary basis)

Weather :

– Darjeeling temperature : 25°/ 15°

– Sandakfu temperature : 8°/ 0°

– Warm clothing is necessary

Fitness :

– Able to carry own photography equipment and personal chores

– Guidance to combat altitude sickness (AMS) to be given during trip briefing

 

Gear :

– Wide angle to mid range tele

– Graduated neutral density filter, Circular Polarizer (CPL), Tripod

– Suggest to carry another spare body, battery, and charger. If your equipment stops working during the trip for whatever reason, it is unlikely to find a repair shop or buy a replacement.

 

Flight Detail

Suggested airline and flight detail as follow :

– Airline : Singapore Airline

– Price :  Online promotion range from SGD925

– Depart : Saturday 12 Oct 2013 / SQ406 / 0215 0520

– Return : Saturday 19 Oct 2013 / SQ405 / 2325 0740

Shutter journey member would get to enjoy FREE 
Basic single trip travel insurance for the trip.

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