An amazing 15 DAYS Holiday: in Mistical Himalayas, Safari on Elephat Back (UNESCO) and Colonial India.
Stay in KINGS PALACES, Colonial Mansions, Floating Hotel on Ganges ie taste of Luxury... but also thrilled by adventure. Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Depart from your city. Day 2: Arrival at Kolkata airport. Late evening. Transfer to the Hotel, welcome reception in traditional way with garland, arti and welcome drink. Overnight Kolkata(Calcutta), at Floatel Hotel which is on the Ganges. Open your curtains and see the mesmerizing sunrise and sunset from your bed. Also see the boats passing by... its indeed an unique experience. Day 3: After breakfast, drive around the colonial heritage parts of Kolkata, see the by gone era of British Raj, it definitely take you back in time. Also visit Victoria Memorial & St. Paul’s Cathedral. Dinner at 6:00pm and overnight train to the Himalayan foothill. Day 4: Early morning arrival at N.J.P train station, 5 hrs drive to Darjeeling. Check into the hotel about 1 pm. Afternoon & evening at leisure. Dinner at 6 pm. Day 5: Early morning visit to Tiger Hill, to experience the sunrise on the snow capped peaks of Kanchenzonga. The sightseeing throughout the day, dinner and evening at leisure. Day 6: After breakfast leave for Pelling, 5 hrs drive journey with mesmerizing views on both sides of the road. Check in to the hotel at 3-4pm. Dinner, evening at leisure. Day 7: Early morning wake up call to experience the golden sunrise on the majestic Kanchonzonga peak (third highest in the world). Morning sightseeing and return back to the hotel at 1-2 pm. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Dinner. Day 8: After breakfast leaving for Gangtok, 5 hrs drive, a journey with exquisite views on both sides of the road. Check in to hotel at 3-4pm. Dinner, evening at leisure. Day 9: All morning at leisure. After lunch visit the local orchid garden, Rumtek Buddhist monastery to see their way of living and artworks. Dinner. Day 10: Early morning visit Chogu Lake (if weather permits), its one of the most beautiful and highest lakes in the world. Dinner at 6pm. Day 11: Morning at leisure. After lunch transfer to NJP train station for train to Kolkata. Day 12: Early morning arrival in Kolkata. Transfer to hotel and breakfast. Morning at leisure and after lunch visit Mother Teresa’s tomb, art and craft emporiums of Kolkata. Experience a traditional Bengali dinner. Overnight Kolkata Day 13: Early morning visit to the flower market and walk through the worlds busiest bridge the “Howarah bridge” build by the British. Return back to hotel for refreshment & lunch. Take the 02:10 pm flight to Kaziranga. After arrival - transfer to forest bungalow. Dinner with folk dance performance. Day 14: 6:30am one-hour elephant safari. Later drive back to the hotel for breakfast. Later Optional 2 hrs Jeep Safari to the central zone of the jungle. At 3 pm 2.5 hrs Jeep Safari to the Western zone. Day 15: Early morning Optional 5:30 / 6:30am 1 hour elephant safari. 11am visit to tea garden and local bamboo craft shops. 15:00 pm take a flight back to Kolkata. Transfer to hotel and dinner. Overnight Kolkata. Day 16: Early morning Optional 5:30 / 6:30am 1 hour elephant safari. 11am visit to tea garden and local bamboo craft shops. 05:00 pm take a flight back to Kolkata. Transfer to hotel. Overnight Kolkata. Day 17: Visit the famous colonial “New Market”for shopping. Optional lunch at the colonial landmark hotel “The Grand”. Farewell dinner at 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm transfer to Airport. Notes: When you are on the Tour, unlike other lot of other Tour Operators, WE DO NOT LIKE ASK YOU TO PAY FOR THIS AND THAT. In our Holidays VIRTUALLY EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.
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