India Tours

North East Tribal Tour
Duration: 10 nights / 11 days
Destinations Covered: Kolkata, New Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling, Pemayangtse, Gangtok, Kolkata

Day 01: Kolkata (Calcutta)
Arrive Kolkata (Calcutta). Transfer to hotel Hindustan International or Park.

Afternoon visit the Jain Temple, Zoological Gardens, Victoria Memorial & drive past Howrah Bridge, Dalhousie Square, Fort Williams, Secretariat Building and Old Court House Street. Overnight Calcutta.

Day 02: Kolkata (Calcutta) - New Jalpaigudi
Day free. Check-out at 1200 hrs. Evening transfer to rail station for New Jalpaiguri night train. Overnight on board the train.

Day 03: New Jalpaiguri - Darjeeling
Morning arrive New Jalpaiguri and drive to Darjeeling. Rest of the day free. Darjeeling is one of the most beautiful Hill Stations in Eastern India and has the highest Race Course in the World. Place worth visiting are the Lablong village, the Mountaineering Institute and Tenzing Norgay House - The first Everest Hero. Overnight in hotel New Elgin in Darjeeling.

Day 04: Darjeeling
Day free in Darjeeling or early morning optional tour of Tiger Hill & Ghoom Monastery. At the Tiger Hill, the early morning Sun rise displays a panorama of colours and sunsets are purple and gold. Beyond in the distance are the Himalayan Peaks. Return via the famous Ghoom Monastery. You could spend the rest of the day walking in the bazzars of darjeeling or visiting one of the Tea gardens. Darjeeling tea is known world over for its fine flavor. Overnight Darjeeling.

Day 05: Pemayangste
Morning drive to Pemayangste. Afternoon visit the Monastery. Pemayangste is situated in Pelling, West Sikkim. It is perched at a height of 2085 mts and is the second oldest and perhaps the most important monastery in Sikkim. This monastery belongs to the Nyigma order & all other Nyigma order monasteries in Sikkim are subordinate to it. Overnight in hotel Norbhugang in Pemayangste.

Day 06: Gangtok
Drive to Gangtok. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in hotel Norkhill or Tashidelek.

Day 07: Gangtok
Morning city tour. Gangtok - The capital of Sikkim and a city of great scenic beauty, is surrounded by green forests. There are a number of monasteries in and around Sikkim, each a symbol of Himalayan Buddhism. Afternoon free. Overnight Gangtok.

Day 08: Gangtok - Rumtek Monastery
Morning visit Enchey Monastery, The Residency - for an excellent view of the mountains, the White Memorial Hall, Institute of Tibetology and Deer Park. Continue to visit the famous Rumtek Monastery belonging to the RED HAT sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Afternoon free. Overnight Gangtok.

Day 09: Jalpaiguri - Calcutta
Drive to New Jalpaiguri for Calcutta night train. Overnight on board train.

Day 10: Kolkata (Calcutta)
Morning arrive Calcutta. Transfer to hotel Hindustan International or Park. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 11: Departure
Morning transfer to airport.

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