High Himalayas & Land of the Rhino
12 days/11 nights
Private Tour
Guide Price €3,673 per person (based on 2 adults sharing in low season)
Explore the highlights of India’s north east: tour fascinating Calcutta, look for tigers and one-horned rhinos in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and discover the unique culture of the Eastern Himalayas in Sikkim.
- Historic and cultural Calcutta
- Kaziranga National Park
- Hill station of Darjeeling
- Gangtok’s Rumtek Monastery
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Itinerary
Day 1 Calcutta
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Calcutta
Explore Calcutta, former capital of the British Raj (officially renamed Kolkata), with a half day tour of its grand colonial buildings and the famous Howrah Bridge.
Day 3 Calcutta to Kaziranga NP
Fly to Guwahati and transfer by road to Kaziranga National Park.
Days 4-5 Kaziranga NP
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives as you search for the park’s most famous residents – the one-horned rhinos. Other wildlife to look out for are buffalos, elephants, tigers, sloth bears and a variety of birdlife.
Day 6 Kaziranga NP to Darjeeling
Head back to Guwahati and fly to Bagdogra. From here enjoy a scenic drive up to Darjeeling in the heart of India’s most celebrated tea growing district. A popular summer retreat during the days of the Raj, this atmospheric hill station is set against a stunning Himalayan backdrop.
Day 7 Darjeeling
Start today with a half day tour of the town’s many colonial buildings, a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway ‘toy’ train and a visit to the Himalayan MountaineeringInstitute and its fascinating museum. Later visit a tea garden to taste Darjeeling tea – the ‘champagne’ of the tea world!
Day 8 Darjeeling
Rise early and drive up to Tiger Hill to watch the sun rise over Mount Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest peak. On a clear day you may even be able to spot Mount Everest which is only 150 miles away. The rest of the day is at leisure to further explore the delightful town or simply sit back and relax with a delicious cuppa!
Day 9 Darjeeling to Pelling
Continue higher into the Himalayas to Pelling, a charming town renowned for its magnificent views. Visit one of the area’s oldest and most important monasteries, Pemayangtse and stop at the Rabdentse ruins, set on a ridge above the valley.
Day 10 Pelling to Gangtok
Drive to the region’s capital Gangtok, an ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site.
Day 11 Gangtok
Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Gangtok including a visit to the beautiful Rumtek Monastery, the largest of its kind in the state of Sikkim. There is also time to shop for traditional Tibetan style crafts.
Day 12 Gangtok to Bagdogra
Transfer to Bagdogra airport.
Additional Options: Watch The Hooghly Wake Up - See a different side of Calcutta by adding an early morning Hooghly River cruise. It’s the time the river comes alive – the ghats fill with bathers, ferries shuttle office workers between the banks, fishermen cast their nets and cargo boats deposit their wares on the riverside wharves. Enjoy a light breakfast as you sail along the river.
Departs: Private touring is flexible – choose your ideal departure date, Jan - Apr & Nov - Dec.
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Price & Inclusions
- Private vehicle, driver & private guides (except game drives when shared)
- Flights as detailed
- 11 nights 3★ to 4★ accommodation
- 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 9 dinners
- International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/09/2024 to 31/12/2025. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
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