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Lepcha Facts

Useful Information

Weather

The Lepcha area is cooler than most of India because it is higher. This means that it is quite cold in January/February, but starts warming around late February. The very best weather is in October to December. The January group gets the best festivals! Travelling in the main part of India can get hot in May to June (up to 48oC!) and wet during the monsoon (late June to September).

Festivals

Diwali (Festivals of Lights) is moveable but usually in October/November. There are many Lepcha festivals in the spring and Holi (festival of colour) is in February/March.

Medical

If you need a doctor go to Kalimpong. If you need a proper hospital there is a good nursing home in Siliguri. Tendup will help arrange it all.

Expenses

India is not expensive unless you fly a lot or stay in smart hotels. Backpackers can live quite well for about £20 a day, and travel by train is cheap.

Distances

You will have a short walk to the nearest road, and then it is about 2.5 hours in a jeep to the nearest town, Kalimpong. In Kalimpong are emails, ATMs, doctors and some western food outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 FAQ

India
Malaria Area Not above 3000 feet
Wet Season (Global warming permitting!) Monsoon late Jun-Sep
Internet cafes Mirik, Kalimpong & most towns
Electricity Type 210-240volt
Plugs Old UK 3-pin, round pin
In Country Reps Tendup & Uma Lama
Language Nepali, Lepcha and English
"Hello!" "Namaste!" or, for Lepchas, "Camree!"
Money Indian Rupees
Visa or MasterCard Visa

 

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