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Best of West Bengal and Sikkim

9 Days / 8 Nights
Indian Subcontinent
From $2,665.00 per person
Twin Share

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About this trip

Beginning with a visit to Kolkata (Calcutta), before heading to Darjeeling; known for the tea of the same name, situated near Mt. Kanchenjunga and the great Eastern Himalayas. The tour continues to the capital of Sikkim, Gangtok, known for its colonial mansions, monasteries, churches in addition to Hindu temples. Ending in Kalimpong, this tour allows travellers to experience the best of what West Bengal and Sikkim have to offer.

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Pricing:

Price per person from:

01 Oct 19 – 30 Sep 20*
Superior: $2,665
Luxury: $2,930
Price Includes:
- 8 nights accommodation on a twin share basis
- All meals as indicated (B, L, D)
- All sightseeing, excursions & transfers detailed
- Services of English speaking guide
- Toy train ticket in Darjeeling
- Return economy airfare: Kolkata – Bagdogra – Kolkata
- All current applicable taxes
Terms and Conditions:

Daily departures minimum of 2 passengers travelling together.

Terms and conditions apply. Please contact India Tours and Travel Specialists for full details and further information regarding departure dates.

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Itinerary

DayLocation Expand All
Day 1 Arrive Kolkata
On arrival at Kolkata Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Two nights at your HOTEL in Kolkata. (B)
Day 2 Kolkata
Today, you will be taken on a full day tour of Kolkata city, visiting the Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Dalhousie Square, St Paul Cathedral Church, Victoria Memorial and the Indian Museum. (B)
Day 3 Kolkata – Bagdogra – Darjeeling
Today you will board your flight to Bagdogra. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your HOTEL in Darjeeling, a region set high in the Himalayas with breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks and the surrounding tea plantations. (B, D)
Day 4 Darjeeling
Early this morning, you will visit Tiger Hill and Ghoom Monastery, followed by a ride on the World Heritage Toy Train. Continue on to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoological Park and Tibetan Refugee Centre. (B,D)
Day 5 Darjeeling
Day at leisure to explore the town on your own. (B, D)
Day 6 Darjeeling – Gangtok
After breakfast, you will be taken by road to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim which is full of orchids and surrounded by monasteries. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of the city, visiting the Flower Exhibition Centre, Do Drul Chorten, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, the Cottage Industry and the Bakthang Waterfall. (B,D)
Day 7 Gangtok
After breakfast you will be taken on a full day tour to Changu Lake (3,753m above sea level). The lake’s water comes from melting snow from the surrounding mountains. Visit the Singh memorial temple, New Baba Mandir, before returning to your HOTEL in Gangtok. (B, D)
Day 8 Gangtok – Kalimpong
This morning you will be taken by road to Kalimpong. In the afternoon you will visit Zang Dog Palri Fo Brang Monastery, Tharpa Choling Monastery, Thongsa Gumpa and flower nurseries. Overnight at your HOTEL. (B, D)
Day 9 Kalimpong – Bagdogra – Kolkata
After breakfast you will be transferred to Bagdogra Airport to board your afternoon flight back to Kolkata where your tour will end. (B)