Explore North East Himalaya, Tiger Reserve and Tribal Village

16 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Discover the rich landscapes and cultures of North East India on this 16-day journey through Kolkata, the Himalayan hill towns of Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok,...

Duration: 16 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Guwahati, Calcutta, Darjeeling, Dimapur, Kangchenjunga, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Kaziranga National Park, Jorhat, Khonoma, Pelling, Majuli · Languages: English

Know before you go: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE; STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Wheelchair accessible; Not wheelchair accessible; Kolkata x 1 night 3* - Regenta Orko's/ The Fern Residency 4* - The Peerless Inn/ The Fern Residency 5* - ITC Sonar, a Luxury Collection/ The Lalit Great Eastern Darjeeling x 2 nights 3* - Central Heritage Resort & Spa/ Omega Residency 4* - Elgin Hotel/ The Royal Plaza 5* - Mayfair/ Windamere Hotel Pelling x 1 night 3* - Green Leaf Resort/ The Pelling Resort 4* & 5* - Elgin Mt. Pandim/ Chumbi Mountain Retreat & Spa Gangtok x 2 nights 3* - Tamarind Hotels/ Hotel New Orchid 4* - Elgin NorKhill/ Saramsa Resort 5* - Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino/ WelcomHeritage Denzong Regency Kalimpong x 1 night 3* - Kalimpong Village Retreat/ Summit Barsana Resort & Spa 4* - Elgin Silver Oaks/ Sinclairs Retreat 5* - Mayfair Himalayan Spa Resort/ Morgan House Tourist Lodge Guwahati x 1 nights 3* - Cygnett Park Meghna/ Hotel Palacio 4* - Landmark Hotel/ Hotel Royale de’ Casa 5* - Vivanta Guwahati/ Radisson Blu Hotel Kaziranga National Park x 2 nights 3* - Infinity Resorts/ Wild Grass Lodge 4* & 5* - Borgos Resort/ Hotel Ivora Majuli x 1 nights 3*, 4* & 5* - Prashanti Prashanti Cottages or similar (Basic Property) Benreu X 2 nights 3*, 4* & 5* - Homestay/ community cottage or similar Dzuleke 3*, 4* & 5* - Homestay/ community cottage or similar Khonoma X 1 nights 3*, 4* & 5* - Homestay/ community cottage or similar

About Calcutta

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Calcutta

While relatively young, Kolkata has grown to be the cultural and literary king of India. To explore the city you may hire a local tour guide in Kolkata who can reveal relics of the Victorian treasures, lively marketplaces and more.

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What's Included

Assistance on arrival at the airport.
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
15 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
2 Time jeep safari in Kaziranga National Parks with a forest department naturalist.
NOTE: Jeep safaris are subject to availability and once booked, they cannot be amended or canceled.
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
Government taxes.

Not Included

Any flight ticket.
Camera charges at monuments if any.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
Gratuities and optional activities.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Day 1: KolkataOn arrival at Kolkata airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel (hotels check in time 1200hr afternoon, early check in subject to room’s availability). City day of Kolkata visiting historical landmarks the magnificent Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge, Zoological Gardens & Dakshineswar Kali Temple.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 02

Kolkata - Bagdogra (flight) / Darjeeling (70kms/ 2hrs Approx)Breakfast at hotel. City tour of Kolkata id not done on 1st day. Later transfer to airport to boaed flight for Bagdogra. On arrival at Bagdogra airport meet your driver, assistance and proceed to Darjeeling check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax and enjoy the surrounding.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 03

DarjeelingEarly Morning 4AM pick up for visiting Tiger Hill for spectacular view of colour full sunrise over Mt. Kanchendzonga, on way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and back to hotel. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PN. Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Ropeway view point, Tibetans Refuge Centre (closed on Sunday), Happy valley Tea Garden (outer view) and Lioyed botanical garden. Afternoon Toy Train Joyride. Evening free to explore the market.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 04

Darjeeling – Pelling (75kms/ 3hrs Approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Pelling check in at hotel. Later visit Pemayangtse Monastery & Rabdentse Ruin. Rest time to explore the sight of you interest.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 05

Pelling – Gangtok (120kms/ 4hrs Approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Gangtok via NH 31A passing thru Temi, Taraku, Singtam, Rangpo, Ranipool. The journey is surrounded by lush green forests and Tea Gardens with eye catching picturesque view. On the way stop and have a sip of local Sikkimese tea. Arrive and check in at hotel.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 06

GangtokBreakfast at hotel visit Rumtek Monastery, Insitute of Tibetology, Enchey Monastery & Hanuman Tok is a Hindu temple. Rest time to explore the sites of your interest and visiting the local market.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 07

Gangtok – Kalimpong (75kms/ 2hrs Approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Kalimpong check in at hotel. Later sightseeing visiting Durpin Monastery, Dr Graham's Homes, Sherpa View Point, Durga Mandir & Mangal Dham. Rest time to relax and visit the local market.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 08

Kalimpong - Bagdogra (75kms/ 2hrs Approx) / Guwahati (flight)Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board flight for Guwahati. On arrival at Guwahati airport assistance and transfer to hotel. Evening enjoy a magnificent sunset over the majestic Brahmaputra River on a cruise.Overnight at hotel.
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Day 09

Guwahati - Kaziranga National Park (200km/ 4hr approx)Breakfast at hotel, visit Kamakhya Temple, Navagraha Temple, Umananda Island - the smallest river island in the world, here man and the wilderness co-habit in peace and serenity. Later drive to Kaziranga National Park and check in at resort. Rest time free and easy to relax.overnight at resort.
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Day 10

Kaziranga National ParkEarly morning explore central Range of Kaziranga National Park on Elephant Safari. On return explore the eastern range on a jeep safari. Return for lunch and proceed to Western Range of Kaziranga National Park on jeep. Kaziranga National Park - An UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer. Kaziranga is recognized as an Important Bird Area by Birdlife International for conservation of avifaunal species. Compared to other protected areas in India, Kaziranga has achieved notable success in wildlife conservation. Located on the edge of the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot, the park combines high species diversity and visibility. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.overnight in resort.
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Day 11

Kaziranga - Majuli (150km/ 4hr approx)Breakfast at resort, drive to Majuli till Nimathi-Ghat to connect to a local ferry to cross mighty Brahmanputra river with co-passengers on board! The ferry ride will a little more than one hour or so, depending on the current of the water. After reaching Kamalabari Ghat continue driving for 8km to your lodge for about half an hour! Explore local village of Mishing tribe nearby, meet local, have tea or local rice beer at their place. Later visit and interact with the local mask-make.overnight at guest house/ homestay.
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Day 12

Majuli – Jorhat – Dimapur – BenreuAfter breakfast transfer to Kamalabari ghat (40km / 1hr approx) to connect your ferry to reach Jorhat. From Jorhat board day train to Dimapur. On arrival at Dimapur railway station meet with your driver and proceed to Benreu village (97km/ 3Hrs) which is a Zeliang Naga village. The drive is experience rough/broken narrow road, enroute visit take a brief stop at Peleke village. Drive on to Benreu village for overnight stay. Evening stroll in the village and bon-fire with your host family.Overnight Homestay/community cottage.
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Day 13

BenreuAfter breakfast shall start our day at leisure, visit good luck wild animal hunters, meet them listen to their hunt expedition! Visit traditional morung which is an informal institute where history, tradition and cultures are passed from generation to generation. Later we shall take a hike to Mt. Pauna which will be about 2/3 hours each way. NB:- The hike is 50% moderate and 50% tough. Hike back to your lodge for the overnight stay. Evening we shall participate in cooking local dinner.Overnight Homestay/ community cottage
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Day 14

Benreu – Poilwa – DzulekeMorning after breakfast we shall walk down through the village for about half an hour, meet your car and drive on to Poilwa village, distance to drive- 25 km and driving time will be 2 hours. On arrival local lunch shall be served. Post lunch we shall hike through the jungle on mostly flat gradient which will take about 2 hours. Target to reach Dzuleke village before dark! Check in to your homestay, get introduced to your host along with a cup of tea. You may stroll around the village. NB: - You may have interaction with your host on their successful story of their community based tourism, conservation, etc.Overnight Homestay.
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Day 15

Dzuleke – KhonomaToday we shall drive and walk to Khonoma village, on arrivalexplore in and around Khonoma ‘the first green village of the country’. Khonoma is well known for its valour and prowess and was more popularly known as vanguard for many neighbouring villages in the past! In the course of village walk we shall visit age-group house, morung, meet cane basket weavers, etc. Later we have the option to go for ‘Nature walk’ where we will get to come across herbal plants, eatable organic vegetables, see farm land with alder trees, hear birds chirping, etc. We may collect wild vegetables with which you may part take in cooking dinner! Picnic lunch at the buffer zone of KNCTS (Khonoma Nature Conservation & Tragopan Sanctuary) OR Walk to terrace field and organize picnic lunch where we will be cooking our own lunch.Overnight Homestay.
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Day 16

Khonoma - Dimapur (95km/ 3-4hr drive)Breakfast at hotel drive to Dimapur airport to board flight for Kolkata. From Kolkata board conecting flight for your onward destination.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Kolkata. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Kolkata. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.