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    RE: northern india sept to feb... trekking, good weather??

    by WILLEMSPIE 01 July 2010

    In Ladakh: only in September In Himachal Pradesh: 15 sept till 15 october or so Uttarakhand: 15 sept till mid-November Darjeeling and…

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    RE: Darjeeling and around: nice country side trips ?

    by everyonesplanet 09 December 2009

    Go to Tarku (south Sikkim) & Tashiding (West Sikkim)

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    RE: Himalaya in Late December?

    by WILLEMSPIE 08 November 2008

    Yes views are excellent in the winter. You can go to hill stations like Kausani, Gwaldam, Almora, Nainital, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, ...…

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    Himachal Pradesh/Uttaranchal/Sikkim from Dec. - March

    by WILLEMSPIE 09 November 2007

    Darjeeling/Kalimpong and South Sikkim are OK in the winter. It remains green there. Treks are possible, even Sandakphu Phalut (but that…

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    5-7 days treks in Himachal

    by WILLEMSPIE 20 December 2006

    Not possible in that season. Only feasible area in the Indian Himalayas: Darjeeling, Kalimpong and South Sikkim.

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    What's it like trekking indian himalaya in winter?

    by WILLEMSPIE 26 October 2006

    Trekking is possible near Darjeeling and South Sikkim. The rest of the Indian Himalayas are really too cold for trekking in winter, although…

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    *In Bombay Jan-Feb*What are my nearest trekking options?*

    by WILLEMSPIE 30 September 2006

    Yes Sandakphu Phalut near Darjeeling, or South Sikkim, are possible in January February, although it will be very cold.

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    Unstable Nepal - Any suggestions for other treks in that are

    by WILLEMSPIE 21 January 2006

    India: in this season only the Darjeeling area (Sandakphu trek) or South Sikkim are suitable for trekking. Expect very cold nights (but…

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    Thailand, India or Mexico?

    by WILLEMSPIE 22 November 2005

    In India possibilities will be quite limited in March. Sandakphu - Phalut, near Darjeeling, is possible (at minimal costs if you trek…

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