Tourist Information activities in India
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Tourism Reception Centre
When tourist numbers are sufficient the Tourism Reception Centre runs useful day-return excursion buses to Sonamarg (Rs170), Gulmarg (Rs160) and Pahalgam (Rs170), all departing at 8.30am.
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Niranjana Public Welfare School
This school provides education for some 270 local children and runs an orphanage in Sujata Village. Donations, sponsorships and volunteers are welcome. Contact the curator Siddhartha Kumar.
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Discover Tours
A helpful, recommended agency specialising in tribal and textile village tours as well as Bhitarkanika and Similipal.
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Sujata Children’s Welfare Foundation
Sujata works with local orphans and poor children, providing free education, clothing and medical care. You can sponsor a child through the organisation’s website, or volunteer with teaching skills and building projects at Sujata Village just outside Bodhgaya.
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Maitreya School
One of the largest and best-established school projects in Bodhgaya, Maitreya has over 500 students attending day and evening classes. As well as education, free uniforms, books, meals and health care are provided. You can sponsor a child for a year (US$240).
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Samanvay Ashram
This Gandhian ashram has been run for many years by Dwarko Sundrani, and works with disadvantaged village children, providing education, clothing and medicine. It is now also providing free eye operations. Volunteers are welcome to come and learn.
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DGHC
About 16km west of Kalimpong, Teesta Bazaar is an important centre for white-water rafting. You can book with the DGHC, about 1.5km from Teesta Bazaar along the road to Kalimpong.
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West Bengal Tourist Bureau
Little useful information but sells a basic map of town (Rs 3) and can book accommodation at government lodges, including those at Jaldhapara Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council Tourist Reception Centre
The staff are friendly, well-organised and the best source of information in Darjeeling. The centre also has counters at the train station and on the Mall.
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Assam Tourism
Operates an informal desk within the Tourist Lodge and a tour agency booth just outside.
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DGHC Tourist Reception Centre
Offers various organised tours and rafting trips at Teesta Bazaar near Kalimpong.
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Kasturi Tours & Travels
Sells bus tickets to various destinations from Siliguri.
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Tourism Reception Centre
When tourist numbers are sufficient the Tourism Reception Centre runs useful day-return excursion buses to Sonamarg (Rs170), Gulmarg (Rs160) and Pahalgam (Rs170), all departing at 8.30am.
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Clubside Tours & Travels
Arranges treks and tours in West Bengal, Sikkim and Assam, and wildlife tours in Kaziringa, Manas and Jaldhapara National Parks. It's also a Jet Airways agent.
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