7-Day Cultural Tour of Eastern India

In the morning, after breakfast, you'll drive to Kolkata airport as per your flight schedule and fly to Bagdogra. On arrival, you'll meet your guide and drive to Darjeeling, Queen of India's hill stations. Its setting is one of incomparable beauty - a Victorian town of old world charm 'discovered' by the British. It is surrounded by fragrant tea gardens which seem to flow over the layered slopes like emerald swells on a rough sea. You'll have the evening at leisure to explore the town.

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Today, you will have an opportunity to ride on the steam train of Darjeeling. The ride takes you to Ghoom - the highest Station in India - in 45 minutes. The toy train on the Darjeeling Himalayan section is not merely a source of delight for the young and old; it also represents the engineering skills of the highest order. Later on, you'll find the heritage walk is a rare offering in Darjeeling that very few know about, it allows you to explore the rich heritage and history of Darjeeling Hills.

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Early this morning, you'll start your day with the Tiger Hill viewpoint. Situated at an altitude of 2590 metres and 13 kilometres from the town, this spot has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise over "Kanchenjunga" and the great Eastern Himalayan Mountains. Even Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is also visible from here. After breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Gangtok, a fairytale capital in the clouds, which balances precariously on mountain slopes.

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Today you will take rest from walking and will do a full-day tour in Gangtok by car with visiting the most attractive points of the city. With a private car and local guide, you'll visit Rumtek Monastery, the Research Institute of Tibetology and Do DrulChorten before a break for lunch. After lunch, you'll continue your tour to the Government Institute of Cottage Industries (GICI), Tashi Viewpoint and you'll finish the day exploring Lal Bazaar before returning to your hotel.

Today, after breakfast, you'll transfer to Bagdogra airport to board the flight to Kolkata. Upon arrival, you'll board the awaited vehicle and drive to the hotel. You'll then check in and have the evening free to spend as you wish. This is a great opportunity to head to the local market, absorb the atmosphere and pick up some souvenirs for your return.