Darjeeling and Kolkata Tour

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Tour Code: ODY-IN-016

Destination: India

Duration7 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Heritage

About This Trip

Searching for some undiscovered treasures in India? It would be perfect to take this weeklong trip, which brings you to Kolkata and Darjeeling in the northern West Bengal region. The charming Victorian town of Darjeeling, which is tucked away in the foothills of the Himalayas, continues to be a popular summer and fall getaway for both local and foreign visitors. Kolkata, on the other hand, is a metropolis with colonial structures, historic temples, and art galleries that combine traditional and modern aspects. Take a tour of these two destinations while enjoying the Toy Train Experience!

Itinerary Summary

DAY

PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
1

Delhi

Arrival and Enjoy Some Relaxing Time
2 - 4

Darjeeling

Toy Train Experience, Tea Plantation, Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
5 - 7

Kolkata

Howrah Bridge, Daily Flower Market, Dalhousie Square, Botanical Gardens, Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: Hello, India
On arrival at the Gandhi International Airport, you will be met and escorted to your hotel to check in by our representative, who will also tell you what you are going to enjoy in the following days. The rest of the day is yours to take a good rest.
- Delhi
Day 2: Turning to Darjeeling
After breakfast, you will be driven directly to the airport to board a flight to Bagdogra. On arrival in Bagdogra, you will be met by our representative and transferred straight to Darjeeling (about 3.5 hours). The rest of the day is yours at leisure.
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- Darjeeling
Day 3: Darjeeling Highlights
Early in the morning, visit Tiger Hill and Ghoom Monastery. Return to the hotel for breakfast and later take a city tour: Himalayan Mountaineering Institute or Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Closed on Thursdays) and then Tibetan Self-Help Centre or Refugee Centre (Closed on Sundays).
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- Darjeeling
Day 4: Toy Train & Tea Estate Explore, Darjeeling
After breakfast, proceed to the Darjeeling Railway Station to enjoy the World Heritage Toy Train ride up to Ghoom.
In the afternoon visit a Tea Estate near Darjeeling (there will be no plucking and processing during winter, one can visit the tea gardens only).
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- Darjeeling
Day 5: Bagdogra - Kolkata
After breakfast drive 2 hours to Bagdogra airport and board your flight to Kolkata. On arrival in Kolkata, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours at leisure.
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- Kolkata
Day 6: Kolkata City Tour
Today your tour of this sprawling city begins with the Howrah Bridge; after which you will be taken to the daily flower market to see the normal life of the locals with different colors of flowers. Then drive past Dalhousie Square where you'll see the Writers Building (State Secretariat), Raj Bhawan (Governor's House), General Post Office Building, Kolkata High Court, Kolkata Town Hall and St. John's Church. Then move to the Botanical Gardens (Closed On Mondays and national holidays).
Later, you will see the Victoria Memorial, and visit one of the largest and most impressive museums in India, the Indian Museum (Closed on Mondays and national holidays).
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- Kolkata
Day 7: Farewell to India
After breakfast, you will be driven directly to the airport to board your flight back home or to your next destination. It's time to say goodbye, thank you for traveling with us and we warmly welcome you to join us again.
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