Essential East.

This unique tour follows an amazing journey, from the vast Gangeatic plains of Bengal, through the tea plantations of Darjeeling onto the mystical mountain state of Sikkim . We encounter areas that have remained hidden to tourists, contrasting cultures, beliefs and scenery, as we make our way though the North Eastern region of the Indian sub-continent on this truly pioneering journey."

Tour Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive Kolkata.
Reception and welcome at Kolkata airport followed by transfer to your hotel.

Day 02: Kolkata.
Morning is at leisure. In the afternoon visit the sights including the Victoria Memorial, St Paul's cathedral and the Indian Museum.

Day 03: Kolkata-Bagdogra-Darjeeling Kolkata-Bagdogra 9W 617 1210/1310 hrs.
Fly to Bagdogra in the morning and drive on to the beautiful hill station of Darjeeling, 'Queen of the Himalayas' at an altitude of 7,000 feet. The bazaar is worth a visit in the evening.

Day 04: Darjeeling.
Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill followed by a Toy Train ride from Darjeeling station to Ghoom Monastery. Visit the Himalayan Institute Of Mountaineering founded by the late Tenzing Norgay in the evening.

Day 05: Darjeeling.
The day is at leisure. If you would like to you could visit the tea gardens where the famous Darjeeling tea is grown.

Day 06: Darjeeling - Pelling.
Drive to the remote hamlet of Pelling. In the afternoon visit the Pemayangtse Monastery.

Day 07: Pelling - Gangtok.
Drive through pretty valleys to the mountainside capital of the tiny state of Sikkim.

Day 08: Gangtok.
Rumtek Monastery in the morning, in the afternoon, the Research Institute of Tibetology which houses nearly 30,000 volumes on astrology, magic, philosophy, etc. rest day free. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Gangtok - Kalimpong.
Leave by road for Kalimpong in the morning - a remote hill station on the trade route to Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal. Visit two well-known 17th-century monasteries in the afternoon.

Day 10: Kalimpong - Kolkata Bagdogra - Kolkata 9W 618 1345/1445 hrs.
In the morning transfer to Bagdogra airport for connecting flight to Kolkata. In Kolkata transfer to your hotel. The day is at leisure. You may visit the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa later in the day.

Day 11: Depart Kolkata.
Transfer to the airport in time for your flight out.

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TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

-	Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
-	Daily Buffet Breakfast.
-	Transportation by Air Conditioned Car in Calcutta.
-	Transportation by non AC car in Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok and Kalimpong.
-	Toy train ride in Darjeeling.
-	Return airport transfers.
-	Local English speaking guide.
-	Sightseeing as per package details.
-	All applicable taxes

Note: Airfare is subject to availability and change.
TOUR PRICE:	Please contact us for prices.

Tour Length

10 Nights/11 Days

Visit

KOLKATA (ARRIVAL) - DARJEELING - PELLING - GANGTOK - KALIMPONG -
KOLKATA (DEPART).

Prices

Please contact us for prices.

Toy train ride in Darjeeling.

Place	Superior Hotel	Deluxe Hotels
Kolkata	Hindustan International	Taj Bengal
Darjeeling	Sinclairs	Windamere
Pelling	Hotel Sonamchen	Hotel Norbugang
Gangtok	Hotel Tashi Delek	Hotel Norkhill
Kalimpong	Hotel Himalayan	Hotel Silver Oaks
Kolkata	Hindustan International	Taj Bengal