Most people over-pack for the hills and still end up cold. The problem is
usually bulk instead of layers.
Clothing
- Three thin layers beat one thick coat every time
- A windproof outer — wind, not temperature, is what gets you on a high pass
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip; hill paths are uneven and often wet
- Gloves and a warm cap for anything above 10,000 feet, even in summer
For the high passes
On the Silk Route you cross above
11,000 feet, and Sela Pass on the
Tawang route sits at 13,700.
Move slowly, drink more water than feels necessary, and tell your driver early if
you feel unwell.
Documents
Valid photo ID for every traveller, without exception. Inner Line Permits for
Arunachal and permits for the Andamans are arranged by us, but they are issued
against your documents.
Small things that matter
A power bank — village supply can be intermittent. Regular medication in your
day bag, not the boot. Cash, because card machines are optimistic in the hills.
What you can leave behind
Heavy suitcases. Hill roads and homestay stairs both prefer a soft bag.
Any questions before you travel, call 7872349359.
What every Sanjhbati Tourism departure includes
Whichever route you choose, the following are part of the published rate and
never appear as a surprise on your final invoice:
- Accommodation in the hotel or homestay category you selected
- The stated meal plan — MAP for breakfast and dinner, AP for all meals
- A private vehicle for the whole itinerary, never shared with strangers
- Every sightseeing stop written into the day-by-day plan
- Toll tax, parking charges and driver allowance
- A 24-hour helpline, plus the direct number of your local representative
Common questions before booking
Are children charged full price?
It varies. On several North Bengal departures children below five travel free, five to eight years are charged fifty per cent, and above eight counts as an adult. The price note on each package page states the rule.
How far ahead should I book?
For the Pujas, December and the Kashmir tulip window, six to eight weeks. Offbeat homestays have very few rooms and fill first.
Is Sanjhbati Tourism registered?
Yes. We have operated since 2015 and are MSME approved by the Government of India. Our founder and proprietor is Sajal Manna.
Planning your dates
Peak windows — the Pujas, December, and the Kashmir tulip season — fill six to
eight weeks ahead, and offbeat homestays have very few rooms between them. If your
dates are fixed, talk to us early. If they are flexible, tell us and we will
suggest the week that gives you the best weather and the best rate.
Talk to us
Sanjhbati Tourism has been arranging journeys across India since 2015, and is
MSME approved by the Government of India. Our founder and proprietor, Sajal Manna,
still takes calls himself. Whether you are travelling as a family, a couple, a
group of friends, a student batch or a corporate team, tell us what you have in
mind and we will build the route around it.
Call or WhatsApp +91 7872349359, write to
travel@sanjhbatitourism.com, or browse every live itinerary on our
tour packages page.
