Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Destinations Covered: Kolkata (Calcutta) - Darjeeling - Pemayangste - Gangtok - Kolkata
Day 1: Arrival in Kolkata
Begin your 11-day East India Tour, arranged by A India Tour, from Kolkata. Arrive at the airport in Kolkata from where our representative will escort you to the hotel. On arrival, check into your room and refresh. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kolkata.
Day 2: Kolkata
Highlight: Sightseeing in Kolkata
Today you will explore the present cultural and pre-independence era glory of Kolkata on your sightseeing tour. Visit Jain Temple, Zoological Gardens, Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dalhousie Square, Fort Williams, Secretariat Building and Old Court House Street. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight say in Kolkata.
Day 3: Kolkata - New Jalpaiguri
Highlight: Leisure Activities
Transfer to the railway station after a pleasurable morning spent on recreational activities. At the airport, board the train to New Jalpaiguri. Dinner and overnight stay aboard the train.
Day 4: New Jalpaiguri - Darjeeling
Highlight: The Classic Train Journey on Darjeeling Toy Train
Today you will arrive in New Jalpaiguri and transfer to the Darjeeling Toy Train for a breathtaking train journey to the Darjeeling. On arrival in the picturesque hill station famous for its tea estates, check in at the hotel and relax. Later, proceed for a sightseeing tour. Visit Tiger Hill, Ghoom Buddhist Monastery and tea estates. The rest of the day is free for you to spend on leisure activities. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day 5: Darjeeling - Pemayangste
Highlight: Tour of Monasteries
Today you will drive to Pemayangste located at 2085 m above sea level. On arrival, check in at the hotel and trek to the second oldest monastery in India. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Pemayangste.
Day 6: Pemayangste - Gangtok
Highlight: Introduction to Buddhist Culture
Today you will drive to Gangtok. On arrival in the capital city of Sikkim, check in at the hotel and refresh. The day that is free for you to spend at leisure. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 7: Gangtok
Highlight: Sightseeing in Gangtok, Sikkim
Today you go on a half day sightseeing tour of Gangtok. Visit the markets and take a walking tour of ancient Sikkim architecture. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 8: Gangtok
Highlight: Sightseeing in Gangtok
Today you will explore the historical and religious monuments in Gangtok on a half day sightseeing tour. Visit Enchey Monastery, The Residency, White Memorial Hall, Institute of Tibetology, Deer Park, and Rumtek Monastery. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 9: Gangtok - New Jalpaiguri
Highlight: Panoramic Views of the Himalayas
Today you will drive back to New Jalpaiguri. En route enjoy the scenic countryside. On arrival in New Jalpaiguri railway station, catch the train to Kolkata. Dinner and overnight stay aboard the train.
Day 10: Kolkata
Highlight: Leisure Activities
Today you will arrive at the station in the morning. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check into your room. The rest of the day is free for you to spend on recreational activities available at the hotel. You can also visit the charitable society famous for Mother Teresa's contribution to humanity. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Kolkata.
Day 11: Departure from Kolkata
To end your East India Tour, transfer to the airport in the morning for a flight back home or to your onward destination.
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