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From Kolkata (Calcutta) to Kathmandu
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    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 (Peerless Inn), Hotel (Peerless Inn (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll around the Kalighat area and visit the temple dedicated to the goddess Kali
    • Dinner with tour group
    Landmarks
    Kalighat
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  2. Day 2

    Kolkata

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Peerless Inn), Hotel (Peerless Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of St John's Church
    • Visit historic Raj buildings around Dalhousie Square
    • Visit Jain and Kali temples
    • Visit Victoria Memorial
    • Visit clay modeller's village of Kumartuli
    Landmarks
    St John's Church
    Dalhousie Square
    Victoria Memorial
    Kumartuli
  3. Day 3

    Kolkata

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Peerless Inn), Hotel (Peerless Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit colourful flower market
    • Visit Belur Math on the banks of the Ganges
    • Visit Ramakrishna temple
    • Boat ride across the river
    • Visit Dakshineswar Kali Temple
    Landmarks
    Belur Math
    Ramakrishna Temple
    Dakshineswar Kali Temple
  4. Day 4

    Kolkata to Sundarbans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sunderban Tiger Camp), Hotel (Sunderban Tiger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Sundarban Tiger Camp
    • Visit Sajnekhali Tiger project area
    • Visit museum at Sajnekhali
    • Access to watch tower for wildlife spotting
    • Visit heron sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Sundarbans
    Sajnekhali Tiger project area
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Sundarbans

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sunderban Tiger Camp), Hotel (Sunderban Tiger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Boat cruises through mangrove forest
    • Visit Dobanke Watch Tower
    • Canopy walk in the treetops
    • Visit spotted deer rehabilitation centre
    • Visit local villages
    Landmarks
    Dobanke Watch Tower
  6. Day 6

    Sundarbans to Kolkata to Darjeeling

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (Overnight Train Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri), Sleeper Train (Overnight Train Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Final cruise in Sundarbans
    • Visit Sudhanyakhali Watch tower
    • Lunch at Tiger Camp
    • Overnight sleeper train to Darjeeling

    Optional Activities

    • Evening meal in Kolkata
    Landmarks
    Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower
  7. Day 7

    New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Summit Montana Suites & Spa), Hotel (Summit Montana Suites & Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at New Jalpaiguri
    • Drive to Darjeeling
    • Afternoon orientation walk of town
    • View tea plantations
    Landmarks
    Darjeeling
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  8. Day 8

    Darjeeling

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Summit Montana Suites & Spa), Hotel (Summit Montana Suites & Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise visit to Tiger Hill viewpoint (2590m)
    • Visit to Happy Valley Tea Estate with traditional tea processing demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Tibetan Refugee Centre to browse craftworks
    Landmarks
    Tiger Hill
    Kanchenjunga
    Happy Valley Tea Estate
    Tibetan Refugee Centre
  9. Day 9

    Darjeeling

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Summit Montana Suites & Spa), Hotel (Summit Montana Suites & Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Toy Train ride to Ghoom Gompa (monastery)

    Optional Activities

    • Two-hour walk back to Darjeeling along scenic ridge track via Allobari village
    • Visit to Mountaineering Institute with Everest Museum
    • Exploration of Darjeeling town and smaller walks around town
    Landmarks
    Ghoom Gompa
    Mountaineering Institute
    Allobari village
  10. Day 10

    Darjeeling to Pelling

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Summit Tashi Gang Resort), Hotel (Norbu Ghang Retreat (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Pelling

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Sanga Choling monastery
    Landmarks
    Sanga Choling monastery
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Pelling

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Norbu Ghang Retreat (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala Complex
    • Visit to Pemayangste Monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Sanga Choling monastery (approximately 1 hour each way)
    Landmarks
    Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala Complex
    Sanga Choling monastery
    Pemayangste Monastery
  12. Day 12

    Pelling to Gangtok

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Summit Grand Resort & Spa), Hotel (Summit Namnang Courtyard (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rabdentse, former capital of Sikkim
    • Drive to Gangtok
    Landmarks
    Rabdentse
    Gangtok
  13. Day 13

    Gangtok

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Summit Grand Resort & Spa), Hotel (Summit Namnang Courtyard (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Drodul Chorten
    • Visit Institute of Tibetology
    • Visit Tashi Handicraft Centre
    Landmarks
    Drodul Chorten
    Institute of Tibetology
    Tashi Handicraft Centre
  14. Day 14

    Gangtok to Kalimpong

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Summit Sherpa Mountain Hotel), Hotel (Summit Barsana Resort and Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rumtek Gompa
    Landmarks
    Rumtek Gompa
    Kalimpong
  15. Day 15

    Kalimpong to Phuentsholing

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lhaki Hotel), Hotel (Lhaki Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Phuentsholing
    • Meet Bhutanese local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Phuentsholing town
    Landmarks
    Phuentsholing
  16. Day 16

    Phuentsholing to Thimpu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa), Hotel (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Thimpu
    • Visit Tashichho Dzong
    Landmarks
    Tashichho Dzong
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Dochu La Pass to Punakha

    Accommodation
    Camping (Punakha Camp), Hotel (Zhingkham Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cross Dochu La Pass (3050m)
    • View Gangar Pensum mountain (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Dochu La Pass
    Gangar Pensum
  18. Day 18

    Punakha to Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Drukchen), Hotel (Hotel Drukchen (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Punakha Dzong
    • Drive to Paro
    Landmarks
    Punakha Dzong
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  19. Day 19

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Drukchen), Hotel (Hotel Drukchen (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Climb to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery)
    • Visit local farm
    • Yak butter tea tasting
    Landmarks
    Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery)
  20. Day 20

    Paro to Kathmandu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Ambassador), Hotel (Hotel Ambassador (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Kathmandu
    • Walking tour of bazaar
    • Visit Durbar Square
    Landmarks
    Durbar Square
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  21. Day 21

    Kathmandu

    End point
    Lazimpat Rd, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal (Hotel Ambassador, Hotel reception, 09:00)

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    November 13th, 2023
    Darjeeling, Bhutan, Kathmandu.
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    November 21st, 2023
    Bhutan was very special in many ways. Loved the calm, peaceful vibe after the frenetic India.The visit to Pemayangtse...
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    The highlight was definitely the Tigers Nest Monastery. We were also taken to the temple of "the mad monk "which was...
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    November 20th, 2023
    Wildlife at the Sunderbans, and a lovely hotel. Paro-Kathmmandu flight. Seeing Kanchenjunga at dawn in so many...
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    November 20th, 2023
    Brilliant itinerary in Darjeeling, Sikkim and Bhutan. Loved the camp site in Bhutan and the hotels were all good,...
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    December 23rd, 2019
    The night at the camp in Punakha was so relaxing I could have spent another night there. The only real negative I...
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    thanks for the great feedback, Bhutan is such a peaceful place, especially by the river in Punakha!
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    December 23rd, 2019
    I think the main strength of this trip is the extremely varied itinerary. But it should be pointed out that the...
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