Darjeeling East Himalaya tour offer experience of spectacular mountain views, lush rainforests, exotic orchids and tea plantations. Darjeeling and Kolkata evoke fond memories of the Raj, while Sikkim’s unique topography, which includes the world’s third highest mountain peak, cradles a Tibetan-Buddhist culture. A ride on the World Heritage railway in Darjeeling, seeing arguably the most spectacular sunrise in the world from the Tiger Hill, visiting the sacred monasteries of Gangtok & Pelling, and a walk around the markets of Kolkata, make the experience that much more special.
Itinerary
Arrive Kolkata. Met on arrival at Kolkata airport and transfer to the hotel. Kolkata was India’s capital under the British Raj until they moved capital to Delhi in 1911. Overnight in Kolkata
Half day sightseeing tour of Kolkata , visiting the Victoria Memorial - consutructed from white marble to start Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee in 1901, Raj Bhawan (Knownn as home of the Viceroys of India). Later visit the cantilever Howrah Bridge and then Eden Gardens – the famous stadium . Overnight in Kolkata
Transfer to Kolkata airport in time to board flight for Bagdogra. Met on arrival at Bagdogra airport and straight drive to Kalimpong. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight in Kalimpong
Morning sightseeing tour of Kalimpong. Later drive to Gangtok. Upon arrival check in at the hotel Overnight in Gangtok.
Half day sightseeing tour of Gangtok. Overnight in Gangtok
Morning drive to Pelling. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Later half day sightseeing tour of Pelling. Overnight in Pelling.
Drive to Darjeeling. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight in Darjeeling
Sunrise visit to Tiger Hill monastery and Later half day sightseeing tour of Darjeeling (Also you can enjoy a short Joy ride to Ghoom and back)
Drive to Bagdogra airport in time to board flight for onward destination.
Inclusion
Accommodation on twin sharing room with private facilities on room plus breakfast basis.
All transfers, drives, sightseeing excursions using an air-conditioned Vehicle.
Service of English speaking local guides at all places.
All payable monument entrance fees.
Assistance on arrival and departure.
All applicable taxes at the time of quoting.
Exclusion
Any expenses of personal nature such as telephone calls, tips, use of payable items in room mini bar, any kind of alcoholic non-alcoholic beverages (unless specified).
Camera / Video fee at monuments or any other expenses not mentioned above.
Cost incurred in obtaining visa, insurance etc.
Tips gratuities given to drivers/ guides, restaurant waiters etc
Any item which is not mentioned in the inclusions.