A Foray into East India

A Foray into East India

09 Nights – 10 Days

About the Journey

In this classic journey, discover East India with us. With scenic views of the hillside, explore vibrant Tibetan monasteries and stroll past markets of fruits and flowers.

Duration: 09 Nights – 10 Days

Itinerary: Kolkata – Bagdogra – Darjeeling – Pemayangtse – Gangtok – Kalimpong – Bagdogra – Kolkata or Phuntsholing (Bhutan)

Ideal Time to Visit: October – March

Bhutan Extension Map
Duration

5 days

Tour Type

City Tours, Cruises

Itinerary

Meet upon arrival at Kolkata International airport and transfer to hotel. Arrive and Check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kolkata.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the visit of flower market, Victoria Memorial, St Johns Church, and Kali temple, Mother Teresa House, Finally, enjoy a walk along the river at sunset. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kolkata.

After breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for the visit of Fruit Market and the Botanical garden, Kumartuli Potters village, Jain Mandir, “Tagore House”. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kolkata.

4-hours drive, 90 km

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Bagdogra. Meet upon arrival at Bagdogra airport and drive to Darjeeling, called “Queen of the Hills” provides a perfect gateway for those seeking to be in harmony with nature. Overnight stay at the hotel in Darjeeling.

Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill, to see the spectacular sunrise over the Eastern Himalayas including the peaks of Kanchenjunga. Back to Hotel. Have breakfast at the hotel. Then enjoy Toy Train ride from Darjeeling to Ghoom. During the journey, the train will pass through many breathtaking views and amazing loops. Disembark from the train at Ghoom where you will visit the small railway museum and the Tibetan monastery of Ghoom, Drive back to Darjeeling. In the afternoon, you will discover the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan refugee camp and the Himalayan Zoological Park, and a Tea Garden. Overnight stay at the hotel in Darjeeling.

4.40-hours drive, 75 km

After breakfast, leave by surface for Pemayangtse, Arrive and check-in at the hotel. This afternoon visit Pemayangste monastery, and the Ruins of the Rabdentse Palace. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pemayangtse.

6-hours drive, 120 km

After breakfast, leave by surface for Gangtok. Arrive and check in at hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.

After breakfast proceeds for the visit of Rumtek Monastery, and Research Institute of Tibetology, Handicraft Centre, Enchey Monastery and walk around the local market. Overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.

3.30-hours drive, 80 km

After breakfast, drive to Kalimpong, Arrive and check in at hotel. Visit Dzong-Dog-Pelri Monastery, Tshonga Monastery and later walk around colorful market of Kalimpong. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kalimpong.

After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra airport for your flight to Kolkata or drive to Phuntsholing. Board the flight.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Leave by surface for Phuntsholing – a border town in southern Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel.

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