VT/01: 07 days Awake & Shine Samthar Village Tour

• Available all year round. 
• Best in Sep-Dec and Feb March. 
• Max Altitude: 1700 m
• Shorter version: This tour can be adjusted to 03,04, or 05 nights also

Explore village lifestyles whilst being hosted by Nepali and Lepcha families. A fascinating combination of village home stays with a chance to participate in, and observe village activities in a picture post card Himalayan setting. Your stay is in specially built clean and comfortable cottages in family holdings with modern western style toilets More details >>>

VT 02: 06 days Awake & Shine Paddy Sowing and the monsoon magic

• Available Mid Jul to mid Aug. 
• Max Altitude: 1400 m

Paddy sowing is the focal point of Himalayan village lifestyles. This tour is set up to enable visitors to witness the entire ritual of paddy sowing and to participate to the extent desired. It is also an opportunity to experience the magic of the Himalayan monsoons. More details >>>

VT 03:  05 days Awake & Shine Nature & Culture trek

• Available: Mid Sept to mid May
• Max altitude: 1700 m
• Grade: moderate

This  nature and culture trekking circuit links all the main villages and hamlets of the Samthar, Suruk and Yang Valleys, peeping into lifestyles of remote Himalayan region. It is focussed on the Yangri- Yang Valley ( Lepcha Valley) You will trek through terraced cultivation, forests, and river valleys, visiting Lepcha Christian and Lepcha Buddhist  families. Unwind, peep into remote Himalayan lifestyles, enjoy earthy hospitality, and the wonderful panorama of snows and mountain landscape Every morning you get views of the panorama of snows. More details >>> 

VT-04  20 days Awake & Shine Samthar-Singelila Challenge

• Available: Feb to May and Oct to Dec
• Altitude at Samthar: 1400 m
• Altitude at Sandakphu: 3500 m
• Trek grade: moderate

The Samthar- Singelila challenge is designed for organized School / gap year groups. However it can be tailored to specific requirements for couples and foursomes. This is a village developmental cum adventure product which meets all the requirements for a responsible tourism holiday whilst providing a meaningful  visit to India.

A challenging, interesting and fulfilling holiday. It provides for teaming up with an equal number of local youth for working on a small community project, whilst camping in scenic surroundings. There is opportunity for village exploration walks, local treks, team building, project management, learning skills, cultural exchange, team games, interaction with local families, song, dance, music,and learning Indian cooking and bamboo work. The itinerary includes a high altitude trek for 05 days to the Sandakphu Ridge at an altitude of 3500 m for viewing Mount Everest, and sight seeing at Kalimpong and Darjeeling. First rate logistics and meals provided.  More details >>>

VT- 05: 07 days Awake & Shine Adventure & confidence building camping tour for students

• Available: All year round Best in Oct- Dec and Mar - May
• Altitude : 1400 m
• Adventure grade: moderate

This camping tour is designed to build self confidence, team building a spirit of adventure, dignity of labour,  and awareness about nature, and local culture The tour will be tailored to the requirements of theparticipating schools / groups. More details >>>

VT/06: 08 days Awake & Shine Samthar and Sikkim Village Tour

• Available : Sept to May
• Best in : Sep-Dec and Feb - Apr 
• Max Altitude : 1700 m

Explore village lifestyles whilst being hosted by Nepali and Lepcha families in Samthar and West sikkim. A fascinating combination of village home stays with a chance to participate in, and observe village activities in a picture post card Himalayan setting. Your stay is in specially built clean and comfortable cottages in family holdings with modern western style toilets or in refurbished guest rooms in existing home. More details >>>