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East Indian Panorama

15 Nights / 16 Days from Euro 2300 per person

Kolkata – Darjeeling – Peymagatse – Gangtok – Kalimpong – Shilong – Kaziranga

This journey unfolds the scenic beauty of the Eastern Himalayas with its cultural wonders yet to be discovered. The tour starts with Kolkata, the city of joy, then on to the Victorian hill station of Darjeeling famous for its tea gardens, monasteries and the beautiful view of the Kanchenjunga (world s third highest mountain), colourful market town of Pemayangtse, Gangtok and Kalimpong, the scenic tribal town of Shilong. The tour ends with a visit to unspoiled Kaziranga National Park in Assam, famous for one-horned rhino.

Tour Itinerary
  • Day 1   London to Kolkata (Calcutta)

    Fly with Emirates Airline to Kolkata via Dubai.

    Day 2   Kolkata

    Arrive in Kolkata, the city of Joy, and transfer to your hotel for two nights. Kolkata, the cultural capital of India and commercial capital of Eastern India, gained prominence with the arrival of the East India Company in 1690.It still has a Victorian imprint on its structures and streets.

  • Day 3   Kolkata

    Early in the morning visit the flower market on the banks of river Hoogly in Howrah and take a boat cruise (optional). Afternoon city tour of Kolkata visiting the Victoria Memorial, India Museum, and Jain Temple with multi –coloured chandeliers and Marble Palace, a one-man collection of Art treasures.

  • Day 4   Kolkata to Darjeeling

    Fly to Bagdogra and drive to Darjeeling, the queen of the Himalayas. Stay for three nights.

    Day 5   Darjeeling

    Early morning drive to Tiger Hill to see the Sunrise over the Kanchenjunga range of the Himalayas. Return to Darjeeling via the Ghoom Buddhist Monastery. Option of taking a toy train journey (subject to its running). Afternoon visit to a local tea Estate.

  • Day 6   Darjeeling

    Afternoon a guided walking tour. Visit the Botanical Gardens, Tenzings House, Mountaineering Institute and the colourful bazaars.

  • Day 7   Darjeeling to Peymagatse

    A panoramic drive to Peymagatse. Visit the famous Gompa founded in 1705. Explore the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding area. One night stay.

  • Day 8   Peymagatse to Gangtok

    After breakfast drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, a garden state lying at the foothills of Kanchenjunga Mountains with great scenic beauty. Two night stay.

  • Day 9   Gangtok

    Morning visit to Rumtek Monastery, the largest in Sikkim and noted for its carved and painted woodwork. Later visit the Enchey Monastery, Do-Drul Chorten, an imposing white stupa, and the Namgyalak Institute of Tibetology.

    Day 10   Gangtok to Kalimpong

    A fascinating journey through winding roads and several viewpoints to Kalimpong, another beautiful hills resort. The day is free to explore the orchid nurseries, colourful bustling town with its churches and monasteries. Stay for one night.

  • Days 11 & 12   Kalimpong to Shilong

    Transfer to Bagdogra and fly to Gowahati. Drive to Shilong, a land of pines & fir. This beautiful hill resort (1500 meters) is set amidst hills and valleys, running brooks and waterfalls. Explore the town often referred to as the Scotland of the East with its cheerful music loving people in their traditional tribal dresses. Stay for two nights.

  • Day 13   Shilong to Kaziranga

    Morning drive to Kaziranga National Park on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra river and famous for one-horned rhino. The other fauna includes wild buffalo, Swamp deer wild elephant, tiger, badger and variety of bird-life. Afternoon safari. Two night stay.

  • Day 14   Kaziranga

    Morning and afternoon safari by jeep and elephant.

  • Day 15   Kaziranga to London

    Drive to Guwahati and fly to Kolkata, connecting Emirates flight to London.

  • Day 16   Arrive London

    Arrive Dublin in the morning via Dubai.

Price Includes:
  • Return International & Domestic Flights included as per Itinerary.
  • All prices are per person.
  • Featured hotels, on twin sharing room with daily breakfast in Kolkata and Full Board at all other places using base category rooms.
  • 01 Dinner with a local family in Kolkata
  • Joy ride of toy train in Darjeeling
  • All surface transfers, sightseeing and excursions by an exclusive air-conditioned car in Kolkata & Non AC at all other places as per the itinerary.
  • Services of an English accompanying speaking guide and monument fees for sightseeing as per itinerary except in Kolkata where local guide will be provided.
  • Hotel extensions and other programs can be added on request at extra cost.

Price Excludes:

  • Visa fee for India.
  • Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephones calls, hard & soft drinks & beverages and mineral water etc.
  • Still and video camera fee at monuments and game parks
  • Tips anywhere – to drivers, porters, bellboys, guides & waiters etc.
  • Any items not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.