EAST INDIA GALLERY

The Eastern Zone of India is rich in Cultural Heritage. You can have a taste of beaches, temples, monasteries, Buddhist circuits with a rural touch.The most popular tourist destinations for this region are, Calcutta, Former Capital of India, Puri & Bhubaneshwar, Buddhist Circuit in Bihar, Monastries in Sikkim, Kanchenjunga Range of Mountains in Darjeeling, etc

EASTERN INDIA WITH TIGERS

Duration :12 Nights / 14 Days

Destination : Kolkata Sunderbans Kolkata Bagdogra Darjeeling Pelling Gangtok Kalimpong Bagdogra Kolkata
 
 Day 1: HOME / KOLKATA:Arrive Kolkata late in the night. Upon arrival, Welcome by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Overnight.

 Day 2: KOLKATA / SUNDERBANS:Post breakfast, drive from Kolkata to Gothkali which is 110 kms / 3 hours approx. Departure by boat for Sajnekhali Tiger Project Area for viewing Wild life, Sajnekhali Museum, Mangrove Interpretation Centre & Watch Tower. Overnight.

 Day 3: SUNDERBANS:Morning proceed for a thrilling Boat Cruise inside creeks and dense  forest through numerous rivers while visiting Dobanke Watch Tower. Also visit the Spotted Deer Rehabilitation Centre. After we cruise through Matla – Sea Face (the point from where Bay of Bengal can be seen) –Cruising back through the 5 river junction - to Pitchkhali. Afternoon walk around the Neighboring villages.

 Day 4: SUNDERBANS / KOLKATA:Morning visit to Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower and Cruise through Rivers and  Narrow Creeks of Pitchkhali - Sarakhkhali - Sudhanokhali- Bonobibi Dharani and visit the Watch-Tower followed by a cruise around the Islands of the Sunderban Tiger Project Area. After lunch at the resort cruise to Gothkali and drive to Kolkata. Arrive Kolkata & Overnight.

 Day 5: KOLKATA / BAGDOGRA / DARJEELING:Post breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Bagdogra. Arrival and drive to Darjeeling. Rest of the time at leisure. Overnight.

 Day 6: DARJEELING:Early morning visit Tiger Hill and Ghoom Monastery. Return to hotel for breakfast and proceed for Toy Train Ride. Later proceed for city tour – Himalayan Mountaineering Institute/Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Snow Leopard Breeding Centre, Tibetan Self- Helf Centre Or Refugee Centre. Overnight.

 Day 7: DRAJEELING / PEMAYANGSTE (PELLING):Post breakfast, drive to Pemayangste. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Pemayangtse monastery & Rabdentse. Overnight.

 Day 8: PELLING / GANGTOK :Post breakfast, drive to Gangtok. Arrive & Check-in at Hotel. Rest of the time free to relax. Overnight.

 Day 9: GANGTOK :Post breakfast, full day city tour of Gangtok covering Rumtek Monastery, The Enchey Monastery, Namgyal Institute Of Tibetology & Directorate Of Handloom And Handicrafts. Overnight.

 Day 10: GANGTOK / KALIMPONG:Post breakfast, drive to Kalimpong. Arrive & check-in at hotel. Afternoon, visit Kalimpong covering Flower Nurseries, Zang Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, Tharpa Choling Monastery & Thongsa Gumpa. Overnight.

 Day 11: KALIMPONG / BAGDOGRA / KOLKATA:Post breakfast, drive to Bagdogra airport for flight to Kolkata. Arrive Kolkata & transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

 Day 12: KOLKATA:Post breakfast, proceed for sightseeing in Kolkata drive past BBD Bagh, St. John’s Church, Raj Bhavan, High Court, Legislative Assembly, Eden Gardens, Strand (River Side), Race Course.  Visit the Victoria Memorial. Overnight.

 Day 13: KOLKATA / HOME:Post breakfast, transfer from the hotel to the airport in time for flight to onward destination.