Eastern Himalayan Trails
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Eastern Himalayan Trails
Itinerary
Fly to Kolkata
(N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Kolkata
Arrive in Kolkata (Calcutta) and transfer to the Oberoi Grand for a 2-night stay. (N)
Kolkata
Morning visit to the colourful flower market, followed by a cruise on the Hooghly river. This afternoon, take a cruise on the Hooghly River. (B)
Fly to Bagdogra • Kalimpong
Fly to Bagdogra and drive to the remote hill station of Kalimpong, famous for its exotic flower nurseries. Stay overnight at the Elgin Silver Oaks hotel. (B, L, D)
Gangtok
Drive to Gangtok and stay 2 nights at the Elgin Nor-Khill hotel. Gangtok offers excellent views of the entire Kanchenjunga range and, like the rest of the state of Sikkim, is rich in Tibetan Buddhist culture. (B, L, D)
Gangtok
Visit the 16th-century Rumtek monastery, built in authentic Tibetan design with typical monastic paintings and wood carvings. In the afternoon, explore the 200-year-old Enchey monastery, noted for its beautiful murals, images of gods, goddesses and objects used for rituals and ceremonies, and the orchid sanctuary. (B, L, D)
Pelling
Drive to Pelling, and visit the Pemayangtse monastery and the Rabdentse ruins. Stay overnight at the Elgin Mount Pandim, set in eight acres of virgin forest. (B, L, D)
Darjeeling
Morning visit to Khecheopari lake. Continue to Darjeeling, straddling a ridge and surrounded by tea plantations, it is home to people from the surrounding eastern Himalaya, as well as Nepalis and Tibetan refugees. Stay 3 nights at Glenburn tea estate outside Darjeeling. (B, L, D)
Darjeeling
Full-day guided walking tour of the estate. The walk offers spectacular views of Sikkim, the hill station of Kalimpong and the Rungeet river. Walking through the forests you will observe the rich diversity of birds, butterflies, plant and animal life typical to this habitat as well as glimpses of rural life. (B, L, D)
Darjeeling
Ride the toy train from Darjeeling to Ghoom. Afternoon guided walking tour of Darjeeling including the Tibetan Refugee Centre and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. (B, L, D)
Fly to Kolkata
Drive to Bagdogra and fly to Kolkata for an overnight stay at the Oberoi Grand. (B)
Fly home
(N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Stays in characterful heritage hotels
- Visit areas rich in Tibetan culture
- Enjoy spectacular views of the Kanchenjunga mountain range
- Ride the scenic toy train from Darjeeling to Ghoom
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
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