Far East Tour

Day 1:: Kolkata
Arrive in Kolkata and be met by our representative at the airport OR railway station. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. (L, D)

Day 2:: Howrah-New Jalpaiguri (12 hr overnight train)
Take a full day sightseeing tour and visit Belur Math, Dakshineshwar Mandir, Victoria Memorial and Science City. Transfer to the railway station for an overnight train to New Jalpaiguri. (B,L,D)

Day 3:: New Jalpaiguri-Gangtok (125 kms | 5 hrs)
Arrive in New Jalpaiguri Station and transfer to Gangtok. Check into the hotel on arrival. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 4:: Gangtok
Take a full day sightseeing tour and visit Research Institute of Tibetology, Rumtek Monastery and Droul Chorthen. Enjoy a Ropeway Ride and visit Shanti View Point. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 5:: Gangtok
Take a full day excursion to Tshangu village and visit Tshangu Lake and Snow Point. (B,L,D). Please Note: The visit to Tshangu Lake is subject to climatic conditions. If it is not accessible, we will visit Namachi village.

Day 6:: Gangtok-Darjeeling (Whitewater rafting | 6 hrs)
From Gangtok, transfer to Darjeeling. Enjoy whitewater rafting (optional) on the Teesta River, en route. Arrive at Darjeeling, transfer and check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B,L,D). (Please Note: Rafting is OPTIONAL and season available from May –June)

Day 7:: Darjeeling
Before dawn, drive to Tiger Hill to watch the sunrise over the Kanchenjunga Ranges. Take a full day sightseeing tour and visit Ghoom Monastery, Ava Art Gallery, Battasey Loop and Rock Garden. Enjoy boating at Gangamaiya Lake. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 8:: Darjeeling
Take a full day sightseeing tour and visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), Zoological Park, Tensing Rock and tea gardens. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 9:: Darjeeling-New Jalpaiguri (9hrs)
From Darjeeling, transfer to the railway station for an overnight train to Kolkata. (B,L,D) Day 10: Kolkata Arrive Kolkata and transfer to the hotel. Full day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 11:: Departure Kolkata
Transfer to Kolkata airport OR railway station for your onward travel. Tour ends. (B).