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100 Asia I India & Sri Lanka Darjeeling, Sikkim & Kanchenjunga India 16 days Approach to Kanchenjunga Highlands of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka 15 days Grade: B Grade: C Adam's Peak A spectacular short trek to the foot of Kanchenjunga - the world's third highest peak With valleys ranging from only a few hundred metres above sea level to some of the highest peaks of the Himalaya, the tiny state of Sikkim has incredibly varied scenery. This trek passes through thickly forested valleys and tea estates to the alpine pastures beneath Kanchenjunga (8598m). From our high base camp at Lake Samiti, there is time to explore the surrounding glaciers and ascend the 4940m Goecha La for superb views of the immense ice cliffs of Kanchenjunga's southeast face. After the trek there is time in Darjeeling, the most spectacular of all the Indian hillstations, set amongst tea plantations and connected to the plains below by the famous Toy Train. 15 Drive to Bagdogra; fly to Calcutta. 16 Fly to London. Profile: 8 days point-to-point walking with full porterage. Altitude maximum 4940m, average 3800m. Grade C. Group: min. 5, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff. Min. age 18. Accommodation: 9 nights camping and 6 nights hotels. Food: all included except main meals in Calcutta and lunch in Gangtok and Darjeeling. Gentle walking through mountains and tea plantations Sri Lanka is a natural paradise, an island full of verdant mountains, dense forest, gushing waterfalls and ancient cities. We walk amongst the famous Knuckles Range's unique montane forest as well as the hills and tea plantations of Dalhousie. We also make the ascent of lofty Adam's Peak, in time for its famous sunset views. Hidden amongst all this dramatic scenery are ancient Buddhist cities as well as the lakeside city of Kandy. Group: min. 5, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff. Min. age 16. Accommodation: 12 nights guesthouses and hotels, 1 night camping. Food: 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 13 dinners included. Trip code TGY · 15 days Sat to Sat Start End Flight Land Flight Land inc. only Start End inc. only 2008 12 Jan 26 Jan 1299 739 18 Oct 01 Nov 1299 739 15 Mar 29 Mar 1329 739 20 Dec 03 Jan 1599 839 24 May 07 Jun 1269 739 2009 14 Feb 28 Feb 1429 839 04 Apr 18 Apr 1659 889 No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person Recommended carbon offset £10 Optional single supplement £125 Land only start Kithulgala day 2, end Marawilla day 15 Insurance £83 TRIP DETAILS Itinerary: Day 1 Depart London. 2 Arrive Colombo; transfer to Kitulgala; afternoon free. 3 Morning walk in Kitulgala. After lunch walk to Belilene Caves. 4 Trek from Kitulgala to Dalhousie; free afternoon or optional walk. 5 Gentle walk around Musekeliya Lake; pilgrim trek to Adam's Peak (Dec-Apr) in time for sunset; return to Dalhousie. 6 Transfer to Nuwara Eliya; sightseeing; walk to Single Tree Hill. 7 Morning walk to Nanu-Oya railway; picturesque train journey to Kandy. Visit Temple of the Tooth. 8 Free in Kandy. 9 To beautiful Knuckles Forest. Trek through tea plantations and forest. 10 Walk to Meemure ancient village; afternoon free. 11 Descend from hills towards the Ancient City Region; transfer to Polonnaruwa. 12 Full day exploring the ruins. 13 To Sigiriya to climb the rock fortress; transfer to beach. 14 Free day at beach. 15 Transfer to Colombo. Fly to London. Profile: 4 full days and 5 half days walking plus 1 optional half day walk. Low altitude throughout. Grade B. Trip code TBK · 16 days Sat to Sun Start End Flight Land Flight Land inc. only Start End inc. only 2008 22 Mar 06 Apr 1799 1259 18 Oct 02 Nov 1749 1319 04 Oct 19 Oct 1749 1319 No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person Recommended carbon offset £10 Optional single supplement £175 Land only start Calcutta day 2, end Calcutta day 16 Insurance £83 TRIP DETAILS Itinerary: Day 1 Depart London. 2 Arrive Calcutta. Rest of the day free for sightseeing. 3 Fly to Bagdogra and drive to Gangtok. 4 Sightseeing in Gangtok. 5 Drive to Yoksum. 6/7 Trek through lowland jungle. Our first views of Kanchenjunga are at Dzongri (4030m). 8/9 Trek along the ridges through scrub juniper and rhododendron to Thangshing (3930m). Acclimatisation day with walk to Lam Pokhri Lake. 10 Walk through glacial moraines to our base camp at Lake Samiti. 11 Trek to the Goecha La (4940m) for superb close-up views of Kanchenjunga and the surrounding peaks and glaciers. Return to Thangshing. 12/13 Return to Yoksum via a different route through forest and jungle. 14 Drive to Darjeeling and explore the town. i FOR TRIP NOTES AND AVAILABILITY ENTER THE TRIP CODE IN THE SEARCH BOX ON THE EXODUS HOME PAGE i FOR TRIP NOTES AND AVAILABILITY ENTER THE TRIP CODE IN THE SEARCH BOX ON THE EXODUS HOME PAGE BACK TO LIFE Exodus continues to build homes with the Back to Life Project which helps local communities rebuild their homes after the December 2004 Tsunami. By travelling to this wonderful island Exodus clients can help to support the local people. Local payments now included in the price