Duration: 9 Days
Destinations:
Kolkata, Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong
Day
01: Arrive Kolkata You will be met on your arrival at Kolkata
International Airport and transferred to the hotel of your choice. Kolkata,
the most important gateway to Eastern India is also the city where the East
India Company first set up their base in the 17th century. Overnight in
Kolkata.
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Day 02: In Kolkata Breakfast at the hotel
followed by a sight-seeing tour of Kolkata visiting the Victoria Memorial,
Birla Planetarium, Fort William and the Eden Gardens. Evening Sound and
Light show at the Victoria Memorial. Overnight in Kolkata.
Day
03: Kolkata-Bagdogra-Darjeeling After breakfast, transfer to
Airport intime to board flight for Bagdogra. Bagdogra, located about 100 kms
from Darjeeling is the nearest airport for Darjeeling. Darjeeling at an
altitude of 2134m facing the Himalayas dominated by Mt. Kanchenjunga, was
the summer resort of the British, and now one of Eastern India's most
popular Hill stations. On your arrival in Darjeeling check into the Hotel of
your choice. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day 04: In
Darjeeling A very early start to the day for an excursion to Tiger
Hill, to witness the beauty of the sun rise over the Himalayas. On the way
back visit Ghoom Samten, Chholing monastery & Darli monastery. After
late breakfast, leave for a guided tour of Darjeeling town visiting the
Mountaineering Institute, Zoo, Rope Ways, Tenzin Rock, Tibet Handicraft
Centre and the Tea gardens. Overnight in Darjeeling.
Day
05: Darjeeling-Gangtok After breakfast, depart for Gangtok (the
capital of Sikkim) by road (90 kms/03 hrs). On your arrival in Gangtok check
in to the hotel of your choice. Overnight in Gangtok
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Day 06: In Gangtok Breakfast at the Hotel
followed by a sight-seeing tour of Gangtok visiting Research Institute of
Tibetology, Dodrul Chorten - one of the most important stupas in Sikkim,
Sa-ngor Chos-Tsog Centre - a Tibetan refugee monastic institution,
Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms, Tashi Viewpoint - offering a
superb view of Kanchenjunga, Enchey monastery, Ganesh Tok & Hanuman Tok.
Overnight in Gangtok.
Day
07: Gangtok - Kalimpong After breakfast, depart for Kalimpong by
road (100 kms/03 hrs). Together with Darjeeling and Gangtok, this small and
quiet hill resort forms the Golden Triangle of the Eastern Himalayas. On
your arrival in Kailmpong check into the Hotel of your choice. Overnight in
Kalimpong.
Day 08: In Kalimpong Breakfast
at the Hotel followed by a sight-seeing tour of Kalimpong visiting Dr.
Graham's Home, started in 1900 by a Scottish missionary, who along with his
wife, dedicated their lives in building up this beautiful complex for the
education & care of orphans & other deprived children, the Thapa
Choling monastery, Thongsa monastery and Durpin Dara which towers over
Kalimpong & affords a breathtaking view of the plains rolling down to
Siliguri. Overnight in Kalimpong.
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Day 09: Kalimpong-Bagdogra-Kolkata After
breakfast, transfer to Bagdogra airport (80 kms/03 hrs) intime to board
flight for Kolkata.