Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kolkata
Kolkata- Start point
- 14 & 14/1, Sudder St, Fire Brigade Head Quarter, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016, India (Lytton Hotel, Hotel reception, 17:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Peerless Inn)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to hotel
- Stroll around Kalighat area and visit the temple dedicated to goddess Kali
- Dinner with tour group
Landmarks Kalighat Temple - Day 2
Kolkata
Kolkata- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Peerless Inn)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of St John's Church
- Tour of historic Raj buildings around Dalhousie Square
- Visit to Jain Temple
- Visit to Kali Temple
- Visit to Victoria Memorial
- Visit to clay modeller's village of Kumartuli
Landmarks St John's Church Dalhousie Square Jain Temple Kali Temple Victoria Memorial Kumartuli - Day 3
Kolkata
Kolkata- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Peerless Inn)
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to flower market
- Visit to Belur Math
- Tour of Ramakrishna Temple
- Boat ride across Ganges River
- Visit to Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Landmarks Flower Market Belur Math Ramakrishna Temple Dakshineswar Kali Temple - Day 4
Kolkata to Sundarbans
Kolkata to Sundarbans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sunderban Tiger Camp)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Sundarban Tiger Camp
- Boat excursion to Sajnekhali Tiger project area
- Visit to museum at Sajnekhali
- Watch tower viewing at Sajnekhali
- Heron sanctuary visit
Landmarks Sundarbans Sajnekhali Tiger project area - Day 5
Sundarbans
Sundarbans- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sunderban Tiger Camp)
Included Activities
- Early morning cruise through Sundarbans creeks and mangrove forest
- Visit to Dobanke Watch Tower
- Canopy walk at Dobanke
- Visit to spotted deer rehabilitation centre
- Visit to local villages
Landmarks Dobanke Watch Tower - Day 6
Sundarbans to Kolkata to Darjeeling
Sundarbans to Kolkata to Darjeeling- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (Overnight Train Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri)
Included Activities
- Final cruise in Sundarbans
- Visit to Sudhanyakhali Watch tower
- Lunch at Tiger Camp
Landmarks Sudhanyakhali Watch tower - Day 7
New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling
New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Summit Montana Suites & Spa)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at New Jalpaiguri
- Journey by road to Darjeeling
- Afternoon orientation walk of town
- Tea plantation viewing
Landmarks Darjeeling - Day 8
Darjeeling
Darjeeling- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Summit Montana Suites & Spa)
Included Activities
- Dawn excursion to Tiger Hill for sunrise viewing
- Visit to Happy Valley Tea Estate
- Tour of traditional tea plucking and processing methods
Optional Activities
- Visit to Tibetan Refugee Centre (afternoon)
Landmarks Tiger Hill Kanchenjunga Mount Everest Happy Valley Tea Estate Tibetan Refugee Centre - Day 9
Darjeeling
Darjeeling- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Summit Montana Suites & Spa)
Included Activities
- Toy Train ride to Ghoom Gompa (monastery)
Optional Activities
- Two-hour walk back to Darjeeling along scenic ridge track via Allobari village (weather permitting)
- Visit to Mountaineering Institute and Everest Museum
- Explore Darjeeling town
Landmarks Ghoom Gompa Toy Train Allobari village Mountaineering Institute - Day 10
Darjeeling to Pelling
Darjeeling to Pelling- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Norbu Ghang Retreat)
Optional Activities
- Optional walk to Sanga Choling Monastery (approximately one hour each way)
Landmarks Sanga Choling Monastery - Day 11
Pelling
Pelling- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Norbu Ghang Retreat)
Included Activities
- Visit to Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala Complex
- Glass skywalk experience at Chenrezig Complex
- Visit to Pemayangtse Monastery
Optional Activities
- Walk to Sanga Choling Monastery (approximately 1 hour each way)
Landmarks Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala Complex Pemayangtse Monastery Sanga Choling Monastery - Day 12
Pelling to Gangtok
Pelling to Gangtok- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Summit Namnang Courtyard)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rabdentse, former capital of Sikkim
Landmarks Rabdentse Gangtok Kanchenjunga range - Day 13
Gangtok
Gangtok- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Summit Namnang Courtyard)
Included Activities
- Visit to Drodul Chorten
- Visit to Institute of Tibetology
- Visit to Tashi Handicraft Centre
Optional Activities
- Free exploration of Gangtok
Landmarks Drodul Chorten Institute of Tibetology Tashi Handicraft Centre - Day 14
Gangtok to Kalimpong
Gangtok to Kalimpong- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Summit Barsana Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rumtek Gompa
Landmarks Rumtek Gompa Kalimpong - Day 15
Kalimpong to Phuentsholing
Kalimpong to Phuentsholing- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lhaki Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive to Phuentsholing
- Meet Bhutanese local guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Phuentsholing town
Landmarks Phuentsholing - Day 16
Phuentsholing to Thimpu
Phuentsholing to Thimpu- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Thimpu
- Visit Tashichho Dzong
Landmarks Tashichho Dzong - Day 17
Kalimpong to Punakha
Kalimpong to Punakha- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Zhingkham Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit to Green Weaving Centre
Landmarks Green Weaving Centre Dochu La Pass Gangar Pensum - Day 18
Punakha to Paro
Punakha to Paro- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Drukchen)
Included Activities
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Drive to Paro
Landmarks Punakha Dzong - Day 19
Punakha
Punakha- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Drukchen)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery)
- Visit to local farm
- Yak butter tea tasting
Landmarks Taktsang - Day 20
Punakha to Kathmandu
Punakha to Kathmandu- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Ambassador)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of bazaar
- Walking tour of Durbar Square
Landmarks Durbar Square - Day 21
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- End point
- Lazimpat Rd, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal (Hotel Ambassador, Hotel reception, 09:00)
