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North East India Explored


  • Darjeeling - Lumle holidays

North East India Explored

 India

14 days from $3517 pp return flights

Explore magical India’s intoxicating diverse culture through this exhilarating India holiday. This itinerary takes you to some of the off beaten spots in India.

At a Glance

  • Great sightseeing
  • Enjoy cultures
  • Enjoy markets
  • Enjoy toy train
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This journey takes you to the north eastern part of India, exploring some of the exhilarating places like Calcutta, Kalimpong, Gangtok, Pelling and Darjeeling. Explore the tea estates, colonial part of India and learn about Buddhism predominant in this part of the country. 

The short itinerary

Day 1 : DEPART NEW YORK
Day 2 : ARRIVE CALCUTTA
Day 3 : CALCUTTA
Day 4 : CALCUTTA TO BAGDOGRA BY FLIGHT & BAGDOGRA TO KALIMPONG BY SURFACE
Day 5 : KALIMPONG
Day 6 : KALIMPONG TO GANGTOK BY SURFACE
Day 7 : GANGTOK
Day 8 : GANGTOK TO PELLING BY SURFACE
Day 9 : RINCHENPONG TO DARJEELING BY SURFACE
Day 10 : DARJEELING
Day 11 : DARJEELING
Day 12 : DARJEELING TO BAGDOGRA BY SURFACE & BAGDOGRA TO DELHI BY FLIGHT
Day 13 : DELHI SIGHTSEEING
Day 14 : DELHI DEPART

Tour Ends

Day 1 : DEPART NEW YORK

Today make your own arrangements to reach airport to board the flight.

Day 2 : ARRIVE CALCUTTA

Upon arrival at the airport you will be met by Lumle representative, you will be accompanied to the hotel for check in. Later on if time permits you may choose take a stroll and explore the markets.

Overnight in Calcutta.

Day 3 : CALCUTTA

After breakfast embark on Calcutta city tour. Drive via the historic St John’s Church to the famous Dalhousie Square, the commercial centre of the city (now called BBD Bagh). Afterwards continue to the bank of the Hoogly river, where you’ll see the famous Howrah Bridge, which more than 5 million people cross every day. Later on, stop at colourful flower market.

Then continue your journey to  Karmatuly area, where they make huge effigies used in Kolkata’s most famous festival, Durga Puja. You will get the opportunity to visit richly decorated, Jain Temple, before continuing to the College Street book market, with its many hundreds of bookstalls. Before culminating your day it's time to have some coffee at famous Indian Coffer house a famous meeting point for the locals.

Overnight in Calcutta.

Day 4 : CALCUTTA TO BAGDOGRA BY FLIGHT & BAGDOGRA TO KALIMPONG BY SURFACE

Today you will board the flight from Calcutta to Bagdogra. Upon arrival travel by road to Kalimpong. You will find yourself surrounded by amazing mountain scenery that is one of the benefits of being in the hills of Himalaya. Evening at leisure.

Overnight in Kalimpong.

Day 5 : KALIMPONG

Morning after breakfast our local guide will take you to village walk, there are different routes, depending on your fitness our guide will take you through the best route suitable for you.

Overnight in Kalimpong.

Day 6 : KALIMPONG TO GANGTOK BY SURFACE

Morning after breakfast you will drive to Gangtok, en route our driver will stop at suitable places to break the journey. Evening upon arrival check in at your Gangtok hotel, the capital of Sikkim.

Overnight in Gangtok

Day 7 : GANGTOK

Today our guide will take you to the Rumtek Monastery and the Research Institute of Tibetology. In the evening explore Gangtok's night market and pedestrianised high street.

Overnight in Gangtok

Day 8 : GANGTOK TO PELLING BY SURFACE

Today you will drive to Pelling to visit the Pemayangtse and Sanghak Choling monasteries. Pelling is located right under Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world. Very early morning you can capture the sunrise over the peak.

Overnight in Pelling

Day 9 : RINCHENPONG TO DARJEELING BY SURFACE

Today you will drive to Darjeeling and explore the former colonial hill station. You will have the opportunity to ride the Toy Train. One of the only Indian steam trains in operation, it travels up to Ghoom, the town above Darjeeling.
Evening you may want to explore the market on your own.

Overnight in Darjeeling.

Day 10 : DARJEELING

Full day at leisure to relax and unwind or you may choose to explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Darjeeling.

Day 11 : DARJEELING

Today drive to tea estate and absorb the atmosphere,walk through the tea plantations, visit the local village or just enjoy the view across the valley.

Overnight in Darjeeling.

Day 12 : DARJEELING TO BAGDOGRA BY SURFACE & BAGDOGRA TO DELHI BY FLIGHT

Today you will drive to Bagdogra to board the flight for Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Delhi.

Day 13 : DELHI SIGHTSEEING

Early morning you will embark on the combined city tour Delhi. Delhi is divided into two parts New and Old Delhi. First you will visit the old part of Delhi. You will visit:

Jamia Masjid – One of the oldest Mosques in Asia followed by a rickshaw ride in the old narrow streets of Chandini Chowk, silver streets and spices Markets, and then later visit the Red Fort (photo stop only) and the Rajghat – Cremation place of Mahatma Ghandi. Following this you will take a break at local ethnic restaurants (at own cost).

After lunch, you will kick of the second part of your Delhi tour for sightseeing of New Delhi by drive past The Rashtrapati Bhawan and Parliament of India and visit the India Gate, a war memorial. Then you’ll visit the famous Humuyus Tomb – replica of Taj Mahal made of sandstone and marble. Other highlights of the day include visits to Lotus Temple – belonging to the Bahai Faith. Later visiting the Tallest Minaret called Qutub Minar and return to hotel.

Overnight in Delhi.

Day 14 : DELHI DEPART

Today you will be transferred to the airport to board the flight back home.

What's included

  • Return economy flights from NEW YORK
  • Accommodation based on Bed & Breakfast basis at all the places
  • All transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours will be by air-conditioned transportation
  • LUMLE representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers
  • Local English speaking guide for the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
  • 01 Bicycle rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
  • All monastery monument entrance fee
  • Internal flight tickets ( baggage 15kg )
  • All currently applicable taxes on hotel & transport

What's not included

  • Travel insurance
  • India visa fees
  • Early check ins & Late check outs
  • Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax, any insurance etc
  • Any meals other than the mentioned
  • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions
Start Date End Date Price Note AVAILABILITY Booking
Mon, 13 Jan, 25 Sun, 26 Jan, 25 $4019 GUARANTEED Book Now
Mon, 10 Feb, 25 Sun, 23 Feb, 25 $4019 GUARANTEED Book Now
Mon, 10 Mar, 25 Sun, 23 Mar, 25 $3517 GUARANTEED Book Now
Mon, 21 Apr, 25 Sun, 4 May, 25 $3768 GUARANTEED Book Now
Mon, 12 May, 25 Sun, 25 May, 25 $3768 GUARANTEED Book Now
Mon, 9 Jun, 25 Sun, 22 Jun, 25 $4019 GUARANTEED Book Now
Mon, 7 Jul, 25 Sun, 20 Jul, 25 $4019 GUARANTEED Book Now
Mon, 11 Aug, 25 Sun, 24 Aug, 25 $4019 GUARANTEED Book Now
Mon, 15 Sep, 25 Sun, 28 Sep, 25 $4019 GUARANTEED Book Now
Mon, 13 Oct, 25 Sun, 26 Oct, 25 $4145 GUARANTEED Book Now
Mon, 10 Nov, 25 Sun, 23 Nov, 25 $4145 GUARANTEED Book Now
If you wish to travel on any other date than dates above or have any other queries please call our office at 1-888-214-4856 or email to sales@lumle.com

A private departures on any day all around the year can be arranged for this trek/tour, for more details and dates E-mail sales@lumle.com

AVAILABILITY OPTIONS

OPENED: This date is available and open for bookings.
LIMITED: There are very limited number of available places on this departure. Immediate booking.
GUARANTEED: We have reached minimum numbers and this trip is guaranteed to depart.
CLOSED: This date is currently unavailable. Please contact us, if you are interested in travelling on this date.

Your Program Duration = 14 Days
All the Prices are in USD ($) Per Person.

Your Hotels

  • Kolkata: Astor Hotel or similar
  • Kalimpong: Elgin Silver Okas or similar 
  • Gangtok: Elgin Nork hill or similar
  • Pelling: Elgin Pandim or similar 
  • Darjeeling: Elgin hotel or similar 
  • Delhi: Udman Panchsheel Park or similar

Single room supplement : £899

Solo Traveller cost from £4099

Check-in : 15:00 hours
Check-out : Until 12:00 hours
Room occupancy : Maximum 2 adults and 1 child aged 0-17 per room

Offer is based on Twin share so 2 people must book to complete the offer. So valid with 2 full paying adults:

Hotels : If the hotels mentioned in the itinerary are unavailable you will stay in hotels of a similar standard

Internet Access : Free access to Wi-Fi at all hotels (in lounge or public area)

Wheelchair access : The hotels and tour are not suitable for wheelchair users.

Mobile number : Please be sure to fill in mobile number when booking. This is so that the driver can get in touch with you.

Flight Documents : Once your final payment has been processed, we will send you an email confirmation. You will receive all travel documentation required for your flights and accommodation shortly afterwards.

Flight Times : Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. We search for the best times for you and will do our utmost to provide you with the flights detailed above. However, please note that flight times are subject to availability and may be amended.

Visa : If you are travelling to India, you will require Indian visa. Please check with the Indian Embassy in the country of your residence. For more details please visit https://www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html

Vaccination : If you are travelling to India, you may need to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A, Tetanus and Typhoid. For the most up-to-date health advice, you should visit your local doctor/GP or visit www.gov.uk.

Cancellation Conditions : This offer cannot be cancelled or modified

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Travel Info

    • Flight time 18 hours Delhi (via Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Zurich and Helsinki)
    • Timezone GMT+5 1/2 hours
    • Recommended airlines Etihad, Emirates, United, Finnair, Swiss, American and Air India
    • Best season Oct-Mar
    • Visa US citizens need a tourist visa. The information provided herewith at the current time can be subject to change at concise notice. It's your responsibility to ensure you meet entry requirements before you travel.
    • Capital Delhi

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