Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places to be Covered: Delhi - Guwahati - Kaziranga - Bagdogra - Kalimpong - Siliguri - Kolkata - Sunderbans - Kolkata - Delhi
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On your arrival (before or after midnight) at the international airport in Delhi, you will be met by our company representatives and transferred to the hotel.
Overnight stay will be in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi
Breakfast will be at Hotel and Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of New Delhi.
New Delhi: India's capital and an important gateway into the country, New Delhi is a vibrant metropolis and the hub of India's political activity. Designed and developed by famous English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869- 1944), New Delhi is known for its wide, tree-lined avenues, parks and palaces. Visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the president of India), India Gate - a 42m high stone memorial arch, the Qutab Minar and the Humayun's Tomb.
Overnight stay will be at Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi
Breakfast will be at Hotel. Later, enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi.
Old Delhi: Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Old Delhi is known for its architectural masterpieces, crowded streets and intensely colorful bazaars. Drive past Chandni Chowk, the main street of Old Delhi and a lively shopping bazaar. Visit the magnificent Red Fort and Jama Masjid, the biggest mosque in India. Later stop to visit the Raj Ghat, the cremation ground of Mahatma Gandhi (the Father of Nation).
After lunch at the Hotel, go for some shopping or additional sightseeing. Overnight stay will be at Delhi.
Day 04: Delhi - Guwahati - Kaziranga National Park
In the morning, transfer to domestic airport to board an on time flight to Guwahati. Arrive at Guwahati and we drive to the famous Kaziranga National Park (217 km- 4 &1/2 hrs).
Located in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, Kaziranga National Park is one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. The Park is world-renowned for its One-horned Rhinos, Elephants and Wild Buffalos besides a wide variety of exotic and colorful birds including some of the most endangered ones too.
Arrive at Kaziranga and check into the Forest Resort /Lodge. In the evening enjoy dinner watching the tribal or Bihu Dance beside the bonfire under the thick bamboo grove. Overnight stay will be at the Resort/ Lodge.
Day 05:Kaziranga National Park
Breakfast will be at the Forest Lodge/ Resort. Thereafter, enjoy an exciting Elephant Ride for Wildlife Viewing in the Park. In the afternoon you will enjoy Nature Walks in the Park and a visit to the tribal village.
Dinner and overnight stay will at the Lodge / Resort.
Day 06: Kaziranga National Park
Enjoy an early morning excursion to the Park for an exciting Elephant/Jeep Safari. Later in the afternoon, visit the tea garden and tea factory. Enjoy a lavish dinner at a tea garden bungalow.
Dinner and overnight stay will at the Lodge / Resort.
Day 07: Kaziranga -Guwahati - Bagdogra - Kalimpong
After breakfast, we drive to Guwahati to board a Flight to Bagdogra (around noon). Arrive Bagdogra and we drive to Kalimpong. Arrive at Kalimpong and check into the Hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Hotel.
Day 08: Kalimpong
Breakfast at the Hotel and the morning will be at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy an exciting and enjoyable guided tour of Kalimpong.
Set in the scenic and picturesque surroundings of lush green mountains and valleys, Kalimpong is a remote hill station about 80 km from Darjeeling in West Bengal India. Kalimpong is famous for its enchantingly beautiful orchids, flower nurseries, Buddhist monasteries and churches. Visit the famous Tharpa Choeling Gompa & other monasteries, Sericulture Center, and the Flower Nurseries. Kalimpong also offers pleasant hikes and walks through rice fields and tea fields around the town.
Overnight stay will be at Kalimpong.
Day 09: Kalimpong - Siliguri - Kolkatta
Enjoy a thrilling early morning white water river rafting on river Teesta (16 km from Kalimpong) and then drive down to Siliguri to board an overnight train to Kolkata.
Overnight will be in the train.
Day 10: Kolkata
Arrive at Kolkata and transfer to the Hotel. After breakfast, enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Kolkata - the City of Joy. Visit the famous Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Botanical Garden and the Birla Planetarium among other attractions of Kolkata.
Overnight will be at Kolkata.
Day 11: Kolkata - Sunderbans National Park
After breakfast, we drive from Kolkata to Basanti Port (3 ½ hr.) for Sundarbans. On arrival at Sundarbans, enjoy a cruise to Sajnekhali by a motorized launch (2 ½ hr) to visit the famous Sajnekhali Bird Sanctuary.
Dinner & overnight will be in the Launch (boat).
Day 12: Sundarbans National Park
Enjoy breakfast onboard the Launch. Later, enjoy a full day cruise through mangrove creeks for wildlife viewing & bird watching at the Sundarbans. In the evening, we cruise to Sajnekhali. You can also opt for watching the Slide show on wildlife at the Mangrove Interpretation Centre in the evening with tea & snacks.
Dinner & overnight will be in the Launch (boat).
Day 13: Sundarbans National Park - Kolkata
After breakfast, enjoy a morning visit to Rangabeloa Tagore Society to see the rural development project, in a Cycle Rickshaw. Return back to Basanti Port by the afternoon. Later, transfer to Kolkatta by a Car.
Overnight will be in the hotel at Kolkata.
Day 14: Kolkata - Delhi - Onward Destination
After breakfast, catch the on time flight to Delhi. Arrive at Delhi. Rest of day at leisure. You can enjoy some last minute shopping or explore the nearby attractions of the city. Later, on time transfer to international airport to board a flight to your onward destination or way back home with sweet memories of India.
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