Stakeholder Workshop on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR)

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) for Community & Environment through a Stakeholders Workshop with UNESCO in Jan 2002 for Capacity building of Heritage & Tourism for Sustainable Development & Management.

Travel

Travel: Arrangements will be made for travel by Air/Train and stay etc from point of landing in India on request. Please advise details of arrival in order to assist in making best travel & tour arrangements. All major international carriers provide Mumbai/Calcutta-Delhi sector free, for assistance kindly contact travel managers

 DHR: Travel from the foot of the hills to Darjeeling by Toy Train is recommended for its unique experience. Special Trains are being arranged on 12^th &  13^th January, 2001 leaving Sukna at 08:00. Charges are $99/- per person for group of atleast 25 persons. These will reach Darjeeling  in about 8 hours. Special Pickup of arrivals from New Jalpaiguri, Hotels in Siliguri & Bagdogra till from morning to noon will be made and drop on the train to continue the journey.

 Transportation:

M/Van NAC, Cars AC, Other Vehicles (Sumo, Qualis & Jeep) Transport on DHR are available for point to point, for ½ day & full day for Sightseeing tours in Darjeeling, along DHR, Mirik etc

Visa: In addition to a valid passport, all visitors require a visa, which may be obtained from an Indian High Commission or Consulate in your country. If you require an invitation, please send a request to the travel managers. For visit to Nepal or neighboring countries, multiple entry visas is required.

Customs: Those without any dutiable goods or foreign exchange more than US $2500/- or accompanied luggage can walk through the Green Channel

Facilitation: A Special desk for the participants will be set up at Bagdogra Airport  & New Jalpaiguri Station for assistance.

Departure Tax: while leaving India is Rs. 500 per person for all destinations except Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Pakistan for which it is Rs. 150.

Please inquire about arrangements of the following: -

         i.            Early morning Sunrise Tour to Tiger Hill at Darjeeling on all days

       ii.            Tea Garden Tours

     iii.            Tibetan Buddhism Tour (Nyingma/Sakya/Kagyu/Gelug)

      iv.            City sight-seeing tours

        v.            Day Tours & Extended tours from Siliguri Pre & Post Workshop

a.        Bhutan

b.        Samco Ropeway Excursion to Relli River

c.        Jungle Safari in Gorumara Forest

d.        White water chills, spills & Hand gliding thrills

      vi.            Day Tours & Extended tours from Darjeeling Pre & Post Workshop

a.        Sikkim & Kalimpong

b.        Kalimpong & Teesta River

c.        Mirik  

TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

A.      Please seek the help and send a bankers draft / cheque in US $ or convertible currency in favour of International Travel House Limited, T-2 Community Centre, Sheikh Sarai, Phase-1, New Delhi - 110017 INDIA (Kind Attention Mr Sudeep Sarcar, Sr Executive Conferences & Exhibitions) Tel: 91-11-6017808, 3052, 3053, 3054 ; Fax: 91-11-6011543, 5113 ; Mobile 91-9810157715)

B.        If paying by credit card, please fax/photocopy both sides of your credit card to the Travel Managers and authorize them to charge your credit card. Please also provide Credit Card No......................................... (Visa/Master/American Express), Expiry Date____________________ and Signature of Card Holder.

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