Day - 1: Arrive Calcutta
You will meet our representative and transfer to hotel.
Day - 2: Darjeeling
Early morning we visit the flower market on the riverbanks in Howrah. This is followed by a boat-ride on the Hooghly. The afternoon sightseeing of the metropolis includes the imposing Victoria Memorial, St Paul''s Cathedral and the Indian Museum that houses one of the best collections of Indian art. In the evening we transfer to Sealdah station to board the Darjeeling Mail and spend the night in the comfort of air-conditioned sleeper.
Day - 3: Darjeeling
On arrival at New Jalpaiguri in the morning we board the "toy train" for a romantic journey up the hills to Darjeeling. A favourite hill-station of the British to escape from the heat of Calcutta, Darjeeling is surrounded by tea gardens and has magnificent views of the snowy peaks of Kanchenjunga. Overnight in hotel.
Day - 4: Darjeeling
Early in the morning we drive up to Tiger Hill (9000 ft) to see the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga, visiting the Ghoom Monastery on our return. We later visit the Himalayan mountaineering Institute and a local tea garden.
Day - 5: Darjeeling
The full day is at leisure.
Day - 6: Pemayangtse
A scenic drive (120 kms. / 15 hrs.) will take you to the remote halmet of Pemayngtse but simple accommodation. The afternoon is free to take in the natural beauty and to visit the local monastery.
Day - 7: Gangtok
We drive to Gangtok (112 kms./4 hrs.) the capital of Sikkim and check into the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day - 8: Gangtok
The sightseeing of Gangtok today includes the royal monastery, Tsukla- Khang, whose interior is covered with murals and lavishly decorated altars holding images of the Buddha, Bodhisattvas and Tantric deities. We also visit the Namgyalak Institute of Tibetology, the Orchid Sanctuary where many of the 454 species of orchid found in Sikkim can be seen, and the Rumtek Monastery, noted for its carved and painted woodwork.
Day - 9: Kalimpong
Another pleasant drive bring us to Kalimpong (85 kms. / 3 hrs.) where we stay at the delightful Himalayan Hotel. The day is free to visit the orchid nurseries, churches and monasteries.
Day - 10: Shillong
We transfer to Bagdogra for a short flight to Guwahati in Assam. A two-hour drive takes us to Shillong. Late afternoon we visit this "Scotland of the East" where the British and wealthy merchants from Bengal built cottages, polo grounds and golf course.
Day - 11: Kaziranga
Today we drive to Kaziranga National Park that lies on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra and is famous for its one-horned rhino. It is also home to the wild buffalo, swamp deer, tiger, wild elephants and the badger apart from being rich in bird-life.
Day - 12: Kaziranga
Morning visit to jungle, after noon free and in the evening , visit to jungle.
Day - 13: Kaziranga
Morning visit to jungle , afternoon free and in the evening , visit to the jungle
Day - 14: Calcutta
We fly back to Calcutta for overnight stay. The afternoon is at leisure perhaps to visit Mother Theresa''s mission. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 15: Calcutta Out
The day is at leisure. In the evening we transfer to the airport to board our return flight (hotel checkout 1200 hrs.).
Trust the above in order.
