Duration: 3 days
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Colonial Kolkata, Tea Estate & Buddhist Monasteries
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Duration - 9 days
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
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,
Highlights
- This is a private tour/activity only for your group.
- Enhanced cleaning/ traveler safety
- In-depth cultural experience
- Enjoy Toy train ride and test tea in tea estate
- Personalized attention & services of a private guide
- Flexible sightseeing & stopover
Description
Colonial Kolkata, Tea Estate & Buddhist Monasteries
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 and Kalimpong the hill town in East India, once a favorite Hill station for British & Scottish. Marvel at the breathtaking view of sunrise at Tiger Hill, go for a ride on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) and visit Happy Valley Tea Estate. In addition, seek blessings at Enchey Monastery. It is a prominent hub for Buddhist culture and religion and a hotspot for shoppers, lovers, diners and fashionistas. A walk through the meandering roads can enable one to learn everything about this slice of paradise.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Assistance on arrival at airport.
- 8 Nights accommodation in 4* 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.
- Bottled drinking water in car.
- Government taxes.
- Exclusions:
- Kolkata - Bagdogra - Kolkata flight fare approx INR 9,500 per person in economy class.
- 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
- Visited Places:
- Kalimpong
- Rumtek
- Tsongmo Lake
- Gangtok
- Darjeeling
- Pelling
- Tiger Hill, Darjeeling
- Bagdogra International Airport
- Kolkata
Day 1: Arrive Kolkata
On arrival at Kolkata Airport assistance & transfer to hotel (standard hotel check in time 12pm). Rest time for personal activites & relax.
O/n at hotel.
Day 2: Kolkata
Full day city tour of Kolkata visiting Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple & other landmark monuments of the city.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3: Kolkata - Bagdogra (Flight)/ Darjeeling (62kms)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Bagdogra. On arrival transfer to Darjeeling check in at hotel. Darjeeling the Queen of Indias hills is a Victorian town of old world charm, surrounded by fragrant tea gardens. Rest time to relax and explore The Mall.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4: Darjeeling
Early morning 4am pick up for visiting Tiger Hill view colorful sunrise over Mt. Kangchenjunga. On way back visit Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. Later visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Ropeway view point, Tibetans Refuge Center (closed on Sunday), Happy valley Tea Garden (outer view) and Lioyed botanical garden. Enjoy toy train ride on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Visit a Tibetan village and Buddhist monasteries Chholing & Darli. Evening free to explore the market.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5: Darjeeling - Pelling (75kms)
Drive to Pelling check in at hotel. Later visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, Tashiding Monastery & Sanga Choeling Monastery. Also visit Rimbi water Falls.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6: Pelling - Gangtok (120kms)
Drive to Gangtok via NH 31A passing through Temi, Taraku, Singtam, Rangpo & Ranipool. The journey is surrounded by lush green forests and Tea Gardens with eye catching picturesque view. On arrival check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7: Gangtok
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake a paradise for bird lovers. Next visit Do Drul Chorten, Himalayan Zoological Park, Directorate of Handicraft, Lal bazaar & The Mall.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8: Gangtok - Kalimpong (75kms)
Visit Rumtek Monastery, Bakthang Waterfall, Tashi Viewpoint & Enchey Monastery. Later drive to Kalimpong check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9: Kalimpong - Bagdogra (75kms)/ Kolkata
Visit colonial-era buildings MacFarlane Memorial Church & Dr. Grahams Homes. Also visit Durpin Monastery, Deolo Park, Thongsa Gompa & Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa. Later transfer to Bagdogra airport to board flight for Kolkata.
Meal plan: B.
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