Colonial Cities, Train, Tea, Tiger & Tribal

Duration	Destination	Departure
16 days and 15 nights	India (Mumbai, Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Guwahati, Kaziranga, Majuli, Jorhat, Kolkata)	India (Mumbai)

Description

The private tour will begin in Mumbai the commercial capital of India, once a colonial town. Fly to Bagdogra the gateway to Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok - Kalimpong the hill town in East India, once a favorite Hill station for British & Scottish. Hike to Tiger Hill for sunrise view, enjoy joy ride on Darjeeling Himalayan Rail, walk in a tea estate, interact with locals, hop off to shops & visit many monasteries the region. Fly to Guwahati the gateway to Kaziranga Tiger Reserve & Mazuli Island inhabited by tribal communities. Fly to Kolkata another colonial city having many monuments oaf British Raj.

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Category
3 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • 3-Time Gypsy safari in Kaziranga National Parks with forest department naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Mumbai - Bagdogra - Guwahati & Jorhat - Kolkata flight • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • 3-Time Gypsy safari in Kaziranga National Parks with forest department naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Mumbai - Bagdogra - Guwahati & Jorhat - Kolkata flight • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes • Assistance on arrival at airport. • 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels. • Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner) • Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program. • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program. • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary. • 3-Time Gypsy safari in Kaziranga National Parks with forest department naturalist. • Bottled drinking water in car. • Government taxes. Price does not include • Mumbai - Bagdogra - Guwahati & Jorhat - Kolkata flight • Camera charges at monuments. • Meals other than mentioned in day plan. • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. • Gratuities & optional activities. • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:
Arrive Mumbai
Arrival transfer to hotel (check in/out time 12pm). Rest time for personal activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephant caves (Monday closed). Later city tour visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan & Dhobhi Ghat.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Mumbai - Bagdogra/ Darjeeling (62kms)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Bagdogra. On arrival transfer to Darjeeling check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4:
Darjeeling
Early morning 4am excursion to Tiger Hill. On way back visit Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. Enjoy toy train ride on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Visit HMI, Zoological Park, Tibetans Refuge Center & Tea Garden.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5:
Darjeeling - Pelling (75kms)
Drive to Pelling check in at hotel. Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, Tashiding Monastery, Sanga Choeling Monastery & Rimbi water Falls.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 6:
Pelling - Gangtok (120kms)
Drive to Gangtok via passing lush green forests & Tea Gardens through Temi, Taraku, Singtam, Rangpo & Ranipool. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7:
Gangtok
Excursion to Tsongo Lake Tsongo Lake then visit Do Drul Chorten, Himalayan Zoological Park, Lal bazaar & The Mall.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 8:
Gangtok - Kalimpong (75kms)
Visit Rumtek Monastery, Bakthang Waterfall, Tashi Viewpoint & Enchey Monastery. Drive to Kalimpong check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 9:
Kalimpong - Bagdogra (75kms)/ Guwahati
Visit MacFarlane Memorial Church, Dr. Grahams Homes, Durpin Monastery, Deolo Park, Thongsa Gompa & Palri Fo-Brang Gompa. Transfer to Bagdogra airport to board flight for Guwahati. Arrival transfer to hotel check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 10:
Guwahati - Kaziranga NP (200kms)
Visit Kamakhya Temple, Navagraha Temple, Umananda Island & Umananda Temple. Drive to Kaziranga check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B,D.

Day 11:
Kaziranga NP
Gypsy safari in the Kaziranga NP. Explore central Range good for water birds, eastern range & Western Range preferred for seeing big game like Rhinos, Tigers & Buffaloes.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 12:
Kaziranga - Majuli (150kms)
Drive to Majuli till Nimathi-Ghat to connect a local ferry to reach Kamalabari Ghat. Transfer to your lodge check in at hotel. Later explore local village of Mishing tribe.
Overnight at homestay.. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 13:
Majuli - Jorhat (40kms)
Transfer to Kamalabari ghat to connect ferry to reach Nimathi-Ghat. Transfer to Jorhat check in at hotel. Visit The Tocklai Tea Research Institute & Cinnamora Tea Estate.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 14:
Jorhat - Kolkata
Transfer to airport to board flight for Kolkata. Meal plan: B.Arrival transfer to hotel check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 15:
Kolkata
Visit Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge & Dakshineswar Kali Temple.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 16:
Kolkata - Departure
As per flight schedule departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• 3-Time Gypsy safari in Kaziranga National Parks with forest department naturalist.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Mumbai - Bagdogra - Guwahati & Jorhat - Kolkata flight
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	4 StarsMumbai	Mumbai - Mumbai Airport
2	4 StarsMumbai
3	4 StarsDarjeeling
4	4 StarsDarjeeling
5	4 StarsPelling
6	4 StarsGangtok
7	4 StarsGangtok
8	4 StarsKalimpong
9	4 StarsGuwahati
10	4 StarsKaziranga
11	4 StarsKaziranga
12	4 StarsMajuli
13	4 StarsJorhat
14	4 StarsKolkata
15	4 StarsKolkata
16		Kolkata - Kolkata Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 star hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
Mumbai	Hotel Suba Palace/ BW Hotel Sahil or similar	Sun-N-Sand Hotel/ Fariyas Hotel or similar	Trident Hotel/ ITC Grand Central or similar
Darjeeling	Central Heritage Resort & Spa/ Omega Residency or similar	Elgin Hotel/ The Royal Plaza or similar	Mayfair/ Windamere Hotel or similar
Pelling	Green Leaf Resort/ The Pelling Resort or similar	Elgin Mt. Pandim/ Chumbi Mountain Retreat & Spa or similar
Gangtok	Tamarind Hotels/ Hotel New Orchid or similar	Elgin NorKhill/ Saramsa Resort or similar	Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino/ WelcomHeritage Denzong Regency or similar
Kalimpong	Kalimpong Village Retreat/ Summit Barsana Resort & Spa or similar	Elgin Silver Oaks/ Sinclairs Retreat or similar	Mayfair Himalayan Spa Resort/ Morgan House Tourist Lodge or similar
Guwahati	Cygnett Park Meghna/ Hotel Palacio or similar	Landmark Hotel/ Hotel Lily or similar	Vivanta Guwahati/ Radisson Blu Hotel or similar
Kaziranga	Infinity Resorts/ Wild Grass Lodge or similar	Borgos Resort/ Hotel Ivora or similar
Majuli	Prashanti Prashanti Cottages or similar (Basic Property) or similar
Jorhat	Hotel GK Palace or similar	The Manor A Boutique Hotel/ Prism A Boutique Hotel or similar
Kolkata	The Astor/ Lytton Hotel or similar	The Sonnet/ HHI or similar	ITC Sonar, a Luxury Collection/ The Lalit Great Eastern or similar