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North East India Train, Tea, Tiger & Tribal

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
14 days and 13 nights
India (Kolkata, Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Guwahati, Kaziranga, Majuli, Jorhat)
India (Kolkata)

Description

The private tour will begin in Kolkata a colonial city having many monuments of British Raj. 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.

The private tour will begin in Kolkata a colonial city having many monuments of British Raj. 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.
 

Category

 
3 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Arrive Kolkata
On arrival at Kolkata Airport assistance & transfer to hotel (check in/out time 12pm). Rest time free for personal activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Kolkata
Visit Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge & Dakshineswar Kali Temple.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 3:
Kolkata - 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: Breakfast.

Day 4:
Darjeeling
Early morning 4am excursion to Tiger Hill view colorful sunrise over Mt. Kangchenjunga. 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: Breakfast.

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: Breakfast.

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: Breakfast.

Day 7:
Gangtok
Excursion to Tsongo Lake a paradise for bird lovers. Next visit Do Drul Chorten, Himalayan Zoological Park, Lal bazaar & The Mall.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

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: Breakfast.

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: Breakfast.

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

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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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.
O/n homestay. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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

Day 14:
Jorhat - Kolkata
Transfer to airport to board flight for Kolkata.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

 Assistance on arrival at airport.
 13 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
 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.
 Bottled drinking water in car.
 Government taxes.

Price does not include

 Kolkata - Bagdogra - Guwahati & Jorhat - Kolkata flight tickets.
 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 StarsKolkata   Kolkata - Kolkata Airport or your Hotels in Kolkata
2 4 StarsKolkata
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   Kolkata

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
KolkataThe Astor/ Lytton Hotel or similarThe Sonnet/ HHI or similarITC Sonar, a Luxury Collection/ The Lalit Great Eastern or similar
DarjeelingCentral Heritage Resort & Spa/ Omega Residency or similarElgin Hotel/ The Royal Plaza or similarMayfair/ Windamere Hotel or similar
PellingGreen Leaf Resort/ The Pelling Resort or similarElgin Mt. Pandim/ Chumbi Mountain Retreat & Spa or similar
GangtokTamarind Hotels/ Hotel New Orchid or similarElgin NorKhill/ Saramsa Resort or similarMayfair Spa Resort & Casino/ WelcomHeritage Denzong Regency or similar
KalimpongKalimpong Village Retreat/ Summit Barsana Resort & Spa or similarElgin Silver Oaks/ Sinclairs Retreat or similarMayfair Himalayan Spa Resort/ Morgan House Tourist Lodge or similar
GuwahatiCygnett Park Meghna/ Hotel Palacio or similarLandmark Hotel/ Hotel Lily or similarVivanta Guwahati/ Radisson Blu Hotel or similar
KazirangaInfinity Resorts/ Wild Grass Lodge or similarBorgos Resort/ Hotel Ivora or similar
MajuliPrashanti Prashanti Cottages or similar (Basic Property) or similar
JorhatHotel GK Palace or similarThe Manor A Boutique Hotel/ Prism A Boutique Hotel or similar