Shoestring trips in Kalimpong
Most of the Eastern Himalaya can be travelled the way hill people travel: shared jeeps from the Siliguri and Gangtok stands, homestays with home food, and momo shops instead of hotel buffets.
We price these trips at the Budget tier and tell you exactly where a reserved car or a registered tourist vehicle is required, for example inside the protected areas of North and East Sikkim.
Places
Where to go
A Lepcha ridge village with an old forest and a canopy walk
A high ridge village facing the whole Kanchenjunga range
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Routes to start from
Experiences
Hours that fit the style
Stays
Where we would book
Family-run homestays and small cottages in Rishop, many run by Sherpa and Lepcha families, with rooms facing the Kanchenjunga range. They are simple, warm and the …
Simple homestays run by Lepcha and Nepali families around Lolegaon and nearby Kafer. They put you within walking distance of the canopy walk and the Jhandi …
Shape your own trip Tell us your dates and budget. We draw the route around you. Begin Not sure where to start? We match the valley to your month, your budget and the people travelling with you. Begin Talk to a planner A first route and an itemised price within one working day. No payment to start. Begin