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WELCOME TO EASTERN HIMALAYA

SIKKIM/DARJEELING/BHUTAN

AN ENCHANTING DESTINATION FOR :

ADVENTURE,CULTURE AND NATURE

Highland Adventure Trekking & Mountaineering

Tibet Road, Gangtok 737 101

Sikkim (India)

Email: lodensherpa@yahoo.co.in

lodens@hotmail.com

Cell: + 91 94745 26356

Tel: + 91 3592 201400

About Us:

Highland Adventure Trekking & Mountaineering, is based at Gangtok the capital town of Sikkim State of India. It is managed by Loden Sherpa a trained mountaineer from Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling and with over 15 years of experience in the field of mountain tourism. It is registered with the Government of Sikkim and recognized by Sikkim Tourism.

Highland Adventure Trekking & Mountaineering offer these services:

Full guest service, including lodging, transportation, guided sightseeing, domestic flight bookings, entry and trekking permit.

Specialized nature and culture tours.

Trekking in the high Sikkim himalaya with full support service.

Warm Sikkimese style accomodations from top of the line luxury hotels and resorts to simple guest houses.

Handling service at New Delhi or Kolkata

Why Travel with us:

1. Highland Adventure Trekking & Mountaineering services are founded in more than 10 years of experience in the region.

2. Specialists give insight into region's rich biodiversity and culture.

3. High quality outdoor equipments are used.

4. Lasts model luxury Vehicles are used.

5. We are committed to ecotourism ethic that protects the natural environment, conserve cultural heritage and generate benefits for the local communities.

Eastern Himalaya: Sikkim/Darjeeling/Bhutan Adventure Holidays

Nepalese call it Sukhim (The New House) known in Tibetan folk lore as Beyul (A hidden land of ultimate serenity) but for its original inhabitants the Lepchas it is Nye-mae-el lang (Abode of the Gods) Sikkim retains the heavenly enchantment of a Himalayan kingdom. Until mid 1970 Sikkim was a kingdom ruled by the Chogyal (Religious king). The tiny enclave is now a state of India sandwiched between Nepal, Bhutan & Tibet.

Rising from the North Indian plains, Sikkim's vertical landscape nurtures thick forest lush with 36 varieties of flowering rhododendrons, 600 species of orchids, abundant medicinal plants and alpine flowers. Thirty percent of India's bird species and the endangered Rewd Panda are found in Sikkim. Mt. Khancendzonga (8598m) third highest peak in the world stand guardian to Sikkim and its people.

This land of intense natural beauty, imbued with a mystic aura, is rich in legends and history. The profusion of lofty peaks, holy lakes, ancient monasteries, flower nurseries, soiling Tea gardens and stunning trekking routes make Sikkim - Darjeeling a perfect holiday destination in the Eastern Himalaya.

Highland Adventure Trekking & Mountaineering offers the following suggestions for your Sikkim-Darjeeling visit. Customs trips according to your interests is also developed.

1. Sikkim/Darjeeling Panorama Tour.

2. Sikkim/Bhutan cultural tour.

3. Monastic tour.

4. Rhododendron Trek

5. Khanchendzonga Trek

6. Singalila Trek

7. Kasturi Odar Trek

8. Sandakphu Trek (Darjeeling)

9. Community Service Projects/Home stays

10. Mountaineering Expeditions

For details of Itinerary and information's, please contact at: lodensherpa@yahoo.co.in

Seasons:

Sikkim- Darjeeling - Bhutan comes alive with natural floral displays from Mid March to late May, when trekking and touring is at its best. Summer monsoon rains drench the land from early June through September, not ideal for hiking but alive with festivals. October through December again brings blue skies suitable for trekking and tours with clear mountain views. Winter months are chilly, suitable for day outing.

Temperatures: Minimum 5.3 degree C. Max. 28 degree C. (Average)

Clothing: Light and Heavy Woolens.

Entry Formalities: In addition to valid Indian Visa, foreign nationals require Inner Line Permit (ILP) to visit the state of Sikkim.

Inner Line Permit (ILP) for first 15 days can be obtained from all Indian Embassies and Consulate or from Sikkim Tourism offices at New Delhi, Kolkata, Siliguri and Rangpo. Separate Protected Area Permit (PAP) id required for trekking and to visit Tsomgo Lake and North Sikkim, which is issued at Gangtok by the Sikkim tourism Authorities.

Visitors are advised to bring atleast some copies of PP size photographs with them.

Accessibility: Nearest Airport Bagdogra (IXB) connected by daily flights linking New Delhi(DEL), Calcutta (CCU) and Guawahati (GUG).

Flights operated by Jet Airways (9W), Indian (IC), Deccan Airways/Kingfisher & Spice Jet.

Hope you will find the above in order and if you need any further information about Sikkim/Darjeeling & Bhutan, please feel free.

Thanking you once again and look forward to hear from you sometime.

With warm regards,

Loden Sherpa