Colonial Cities, Train, Tea, Tiger & Tribal Tour 16 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The private tour will begin in Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, once a colonial town. Fly to Bagdogra, the gateway to Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok-Kalimpong the hill town in East India, once a favourite Hill station for the British & Scottish. Hike to Tiger Hill for sunrise view, enjoy a joy ride on Darjeeling Himalayan Rail, walk in a tea estate, interact with locals, hop off to shops & visit many monasteries in the region. Fly to Guwahati, the gateway to Kaziranga Tiger Reserve & Mazuli Island, inhabited by tribal communities. Fly to Kolkata, another colonial city having many monuments of the British Raj.
Day 1 Arrival in Mumbai
Arrival transfer to the hotel (check-in/out time 12 pm). Rest time for personal activities.
O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephant caves (Closed on Monday). Later city tour visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan & Dhobhi Ghat.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Mumbai - Bagdogra - Darjeeling (62km)
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Bagdogra. On arrival, transfer to Darjeeling and check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Darjeeling
Early morning, 4 am excursion to Tiger Hill. On the way back, visit Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. Enjoy a toy train ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Visit HMI, Zoological Park, Tibetan Refuge Centre & Tea Garden.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Darjeeling - Pelling (75km)
Drive to Pelling, check in at the hotel. Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, Tashiding Monastery, Sanga Choeling Monastery & Rimbi Waterfalls.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Pelling - Gangtok (120km)
Drive to Gangtok via passing lush green forests & Tea Gardens through Temi, Taraku, Singtam, Rangpo & Ranipool. On arrival, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Gangtok
Excursion to Tsongo Lake, then visit Do Drul Chorten, Himalayan Zoological Park, Lal Bazaar & The Mall.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Gangtok - Kalimpong (75km)
Visit Rumtek Monastery, Bakthang Waterfall, Tashi Viewpoint & Enchey Monastery. Drive to Kalimpong, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9 Kalimpong - Bagdogra (75km) - Guwahati
Visit MacFarlane Memorial Church, Dr. Graham's Homes, Durpin Monastery, Deolo Park, Thongsa Gompa & Palri Fo-Brang Gompa. Transfer to Bagdogra airport to board the flight for Guwahati. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10 Guwahati - Kaziranga NP (200km)
Visit Kamakhya Temple, Navagraha Temple, Umananda Island & Umananda Temple. Drive to Kaziranga, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B, D.
Day 11 Kaziranga NP
Gypsy safari in the Kaziranga NP. Explore the central Range, good for water birds, the eastern range & Western Range preferred for seeing big game like Rhinos, Tigers & buffalo.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 12 Kaziranga - Majuli (150km)
Drive to Majuli till Nimathi-Ghat to connect a local ferry to reach Kamalabari Ghat. Transfer to your lodge, check in at the hotel. Later, explore the local village of the Mishing tribe.
O/n homestay. Meal plan: B, L, D.
Day 13 Majuli - Jorhat (40km)
Transfer to Kamalabari Ghat to connect the ferry to reach Nimathi Ghat. Transfer to Jorhat, check in at the hotel. Visit The Tocklai Tea Research Institute & Cinnamora Tea Estate.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 14 Jorhat - Kolkata
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for Kolkata. Arrival, transfer to the hotel check in at the hotel.
Meal plan: B.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 15 Kolkata
Visit Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge & Dakshineswar Kali Temple.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 16 Kolkata - Departure
Departure transfer to the airport.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 15 nights accommodation in selected price category hotels
- Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per the program
- English-speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- 3-Time Gypsy safari in Kaziranga National Parks with a forest department naturalist
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
Exclusions
- Mumbai - Bagdogra - Guwahati & Jorhat - Kolkata flight fare approx INR 20,000 per person in economy class
- Camera charges at monuments
- Meals other than those mentioned in the day plan
- Expenses of a personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc
- Gratuities & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Details
Available in
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
(Other than English guide subject to availability and at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Mumbai , Maharashtra, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Mumbai airport
Ends at: Kolkata Airport
Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Eco Features:
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Interaction with locals or nature
Interaction with locals or nature
The major part of the tour is spent on interacting with local communities, their representative(s) (other than guides) or observing the nature or animals without disturbing their natural habitat and environment - Licensed tour guide
- Local or indigenous tour guide(s)
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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