Staying in three different homestays in three incredible communities across the Sikkim state of India, explore the mountainous region through experiencing amazing culture, tasting local cuisine, and participating in daily life. From monasteries to natural reserves, Sikkim - known as the Mountain Kingdom - is an off-the-beaten-path adventure!
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Highlights
- Experience the ways of life in the Indian state of Sikkim - enjoying the mountainous terrain and tranquility
- Learn the traditional techniques of organic farming and cultivation
- Visit a variety of monasteries, historical sites, and natural reserves
Details
After you arrive, you'll be picked up from Bagdogra airport and check in at Payong village homestay. Relax at the home while you acclimate to mountain's altitude.
Today, you'l get to spend some time speaking with your host family, and go for a village walk. It will be a day full of learning about the local culture & traditions of the village.
Take a tour to a local farm and learn organic farming. After, you can participate in making local cuisine.
After your time in Payong, check out and drive to Ravangla. Check in at your homestay and relax that evening - spending time around the homestay and getting to know the community.
After a great time in Ravangla, head to Gangtok and check in to your homestay. Take the rest of the day to explore as you'd like!
Visit Gandhi Organic market, go shopping in the Handi-craft emporium and try local cuisines in restaurants.
What's Included
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Nativefolks
Locally Owned Social Enterprise
Working to make tourism more sustainable in rural areas of India, Nativefolks offer a variety of culturally immersive experiences and family home-stays in the outskirts of Goa. Run by a group of social entrepreneurs, they're using these incredible experiences to help preserve the beautiful cultures present in the local, rural communities.
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