Shakti was conceived to share the rejuvenating effects of remote surroundings with our luxury Himalayas tours in India – to provide privileged access to places far removed from the noise & clutter of the modern world, where space, peace & epic landscapes from the Indian Himalayas provoke the imagination & nourish the soul. In these places of intense beauty & their deep, soothing serenity the traveler can slow down for a while and simply be.
Shakti provides private luxury Himalayan holidays & tours for the sophisticated traveler, to compellingly beautiful and remote regions of the Indian Himalayas, in comfort and style.
Shakti provide luxury Himalayas breaks and Himalayan holidays to the top Indian Himalayas destinations available. Enjoy a secluded trip that isn’t just any holiday, it is a Himalayan holiday, a holiday that will never be forgotten, a tick off your bucket list, as this regions influence on the world is sure to touch anyone’s soul with its captivating sense of freedom & awe.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi By Flight
Arrive Delhi meet and assist transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 02 Delhi–Bagdogra (By Flight)/Bagdogra – Hatti Dunga (By Road) (5 hrs)
After breakfast transfer to airport to catch flight for Bagdogra.
On arrival in Bagdogra you will be met and driven 5 hours to Hatti Dunga, your first village house Located near Rinchenpong, Hatti Dunga which literally means “Elephant rock” is a charming village; The village house is an authentic three-bedroom wooden house, aged more than 70 years old and set in a tiered garden, with uninterrupted views down the valley. In the early evening, you will be given an introductory briefing of your tour by your Shakti guide.
Day 03 Hatti Dunga
A gradual walk up will lead you to an old traditional Lepcha house which is 150 years old. Continue to walk and come across a typical mountain village market in Rinchenpong and reach the village of Yangsum You may also be driven to Yangsum; this will shorten the walk by 45 minutes. Passing Yangsum village through a forests, you will walk 45 minutes further to Maggi Dara and enjoy a picnic lunch nearby. After lunch, you will have the option to walk or be driven back to Hatti Dunga.
Day 04 Hatti Dunga – Hee (By Road) (5 hrs. appx.)
Rise early and walk or be driven 5 minutes to Rinchenpong Monastery for early morning prayers. Then visit a 200 years old family monastery. You will follow the trail down via the Rinchenpong monastery, continuing through the village of Bhasmay and then enter Jowbari where you will be served lunch. As you continue you will reach the Bermiok monastery and then the charming village of Hee – your next village house. Hee house belongs to a local family;The house is a small structure facing the owner’s fields and the mountains. It has two renovated bedrooms with en suite bathrooms.
Day 05 Hee – Radhu Khandu (By Road) (4 hrs. 30 mins. Appx.)
This morning if the weather is clear, you can wake up early to view the sun rising with Kanchenjunga in the background. Today you will walk uphill through the Red Panda wildlife sanctuary till your trail reaches a stream, follow the path ahead for 2 hours and you will reach your village house at Radhu Khandu. The house at Radhu Khandu is a charming traditional Sikkimese house with three en suite bedrooms. The location is sublime and there is nothing better than having tea in the sit out room which has amazing views of the area
Day 06 Radhu Khandu
Explore the laid back village of Khandu, walk through the cardamom fields and take a tea break at one of the local houses owned by a retired school teacher whose life long experiences become a point of great conversation Then you will follow a path which leads to the beautiful 150 years old monastery and follow a path to the rhododendron ridge for a delicious picnic lunch. Walk back to your village house. Enjoy your farewell drinks and dinner at the house tonight.
Day 07 Radhu Khandu – Bagdogra (5 hrs. Appx.)/Bagdogra–Delhi/ Dep. Delhi
After breakfast, you will walk back down to the road head (around twenty minutes). From here you will be driven for about 5 hours to the Bagdogra Airport for your onward flight to Delhi.
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| City | Night (s) | 5 Star Deluxe | Room Category |
| Delhi | 01 | Radisson Blu | Deluxe Room |
| Hatti Duga | 02 | Village House | Premier Room |
| Hee | 01 | Village House | Premier Room |
| Radhu Khandu | 02 | Village House | Premier Room |
– Meet & Greet Services
– Return Airport Transfers
– Hotel Stay as Indicated
– Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner).
– Tours as per Itinerary
– English Speaking Guide
– Domestic Flight (Delhi-Bagdora-Delhi)
– Entrance tickets to the monuments.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Portage, laundry, telephone calls
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Early Check in & Late check out. .
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.