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Journey through the Eastern Himalayas

Tea plucker harvesting crop, Darjeeling. Hilltop palace typifies the North East. One of many plantations that typify the region. Lamas at festival, Sikkim.
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Suggested Itinerary of East India

CALCUTTA

The city of Calcutta has inspired many with its soul and vibrancy. Explore the curious mix of colonial and Bengali; from flower markets by the Hooghly River and stunning Botanical Gardens to the wonderful Victoria Memorial and India Museum.

TEA, ANYONE - DARJEELING

A quick flight to Bagdogra where your driver will meet you to take you to Darjeeling. Renowned the world over, Darjeeling is surrounded by vast tea estates and within sight of Mount Everest. Touring Darjeeling, hiking in the beautiful forests or watching the wildlife can all be done from your time at the Glenburn Tea Estate.

HILLTOP MONASTERIES - PELLING AND GANGTOK

Then it is deep into the hills to the small hamlet of Pelling. Visit the local monastery or walk in the hills, away from it all. Take a trek through remote villages and visit a secluded monastery at Tashiding. Next your driver will take you through staggering mountain scenery to Sikkim's capital Gangtok, perched high on a ridge and inhabited predominantly by Buddhists. The next day, to Tashi View Point with it's spectacular views of Mount Kanchenjunga and the little visited Phodang Monastery.

SAMTHAR

As you head to Samthar you will stop at the Rumtek Monastery before you continue your journey. The next day explore the countryside on the Lepcha Valley Trek; walk on the remote Samthar Plateau, seeing Lepcha settlements whose traditional way of life remains unchanged.

MARKETS, FLOWERS AND MONASTERIES - KALIMPONG

A gentle morning walk on the plateau before a leisurely drive to the small market town of Kalimpong. Explore the bustling markets, flower nurseries and monasteries, a delightful end to this gentle journey. Home will be via Bagdogra for your flight to Calcutta and onward journey to London.

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ITINERARY:

  1. Fly London to Calcutta with British Airways. Transfer to hotel. o/n Oberoi Grand.
  2. Calcutta, morning at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing. o/n Oberoi Grand. (B)
  3. Fly Calcutta to Bagdora for Darjeeling. o/n Glenburn Tea Estate. (B) (L) (D)
  4. Glenburn, at leisure. Optional ride on Toy train to Ghoom or Kurseong. o/n Glenburn Tea Estate. (B) (L) (D)
  5. Glenburn, full day tour of Darjeeling. o/n Glenburn Tea Estate. (B) (L) (D)
  6. Drive Glenburn to Pelling, at leisure. o/n Norbugang Resort. (B) (L) (D)
  7. Pelling, sightseeing of Tahiding. o/n Norbugang Resort. (B) (L) (D)
  8. Drive Pelling to Gangtok, at leisure. o/n Tashi Delek. (B) (L) (D)
  9. Gangtok, sightseeing. o/n Tashi Delek. (B) (L) (D)
  10. Drive Gangtok to Samthar. o/n Samthar Farm. (B) (L) (D)
  11. Samthar, day trek of Lepcha Valley. o/n Samthar Farm. (B) (L) (D)
  12. Drive Samthar to Kalimpong. o/n The Himalayan. (B) (L) (D)
  13. Kalimpong, sightseeing and at leisure. o/n The Himalayan. (B) (L) (D)
  14. Drive to Bagdogra for flight to Calcutta. o/n Oberoi Grand. (B)
  15. Fly Calcutta to London with British Airways. (B)

PRICES:

JOURNEY THROUGH THE EASTERN HIMALAYAS

HIGH SEASON (OCT-APR)
FROM  £2204

LOW SEASON (MAY-SEPT)
FROM  £2136

Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, including meals and flights as per itinerary. Alternative departure airports, airlines and business class supplements available on request. (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner. For important information click here.

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