Spectacular East
11 Nights / 12 Days
Overview
11 Nights / 12 Days
Per Person Twin Sharing
Itinerary
Day 01: Bagdogra:
Meet on arrival at Bagdogra Airport and transfer to a hotel. Relax and overnight
Day 02: Bagdogra / New Jalpaiguri (by Train) / Darjeeling: (110 kms/ 4hrs)
Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to board the train to New Jalpaiguri Station.
Meet on arrival at NJP Railway station and transfer to Darjeeling. On arrival check into hotel. Evening free. Overnight.
Day 03: Darjeeling
Morning breakfast, proceed for half-day tour to Rock Garden and Ava Art Gallery, Boating in Gangamaiya Lake. Evening free. Overnight.
Day 04: Darjeeling
Early Morning at 03:30am proceed to Tiger Hill to see the breath taking sunrise over the Kanchandzonga Range of Himalayas. While returning visit the Ghoom monastery and Batasia Loop. Afternoon proceed for local sightseeing of Darjeeling, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) & Zoological Part, Tensingh Rock and the famous tea gardens of Darjeeling. Evening free. Overnight.
Day 05: Darjeeling / Gangtok (160 kms /5 hrs)
Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. This drive is along the side of the famous Teesta River and an experience. On arrival check-in to hotel. Evening free. Overnight.
Day 06: Gangtok
Morning breakfast, proceed for half a day tour, visit Tibetology, Dorchul Chhorten Stupa, Rumtek monastery & Govt. Handicraft Centre. Evening free for shopping. Overnight.
Day 07: Gangtok
Morning breakfast, proceed for full day tour of Tsongha Lake at an altitude of 12,000 feet. Return to hotel. Evening free. Overnight.
Day 08: Gangtok / Kalimpong ( 105kms /4hrs):
Morning breakfast, checkout and proceeed to Kalimpong. On arrival check in to a hotel. Afternoon visit to Dzong Do Palri Fo-Brang Gompa, Flower Nurseries and Sericulture Research Institute. Evening free. Overnight.
Day 09: Kalimpong / New Jalpaiguri ( 70kms / 3hrs) / Bagdogra ( by Train):
Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed to New Jalpaiguri railway station to board the train to Bagdogra.
Meet on arrival at Bagdogra Railway station and transfer to Hotel. Relax and overnight.
Day 10: Bagdogra / Kolkata:
Morning breakfast, check out and proceed to airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Kolkata Extension:
Day 10: Bagdogra / Kolkata:
Meet on arrival at Kolkata Airport and transfer to a hotel. After noon half a city tour visit Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial and Belur Math. Back to Hotel. Overnight.
Day 11: Kolkata:
Morning breakfast proceed for local sightseeing visit Birla Mandir – built of Sandstone & Marble has silver & Belgian glass artefacts, Botanical Garden - The most important garden in the city. A 250 year old Banyan tree is the special attraction, Saint Paul’s Cathedral Beautiful architecture and exquisite mural paintings of the life and work of St. Paul captivates the visitors, The Mother House - has the tomb of Mother Teresa and a simple museum chronicling Mother’s life.
Day 12: Kolkata:
According to flight timings drop to Kolkata Airport to board the flight for onward destination. Tour Ends.
Accommodation
Important information
- Per person rates in Indian Rupees – applicable for minimum of 2 persons staying together sharing same room and vehicle with other combination.
- Accommodation with breakfast and taxes in specified or similar properties.
- Transportation by A/C Car, driver allowance, fuel, parking charges, interstate taxes as per the itinerary only. Driving from morning 08.00am to 20.00hrs
- Lunch, dinner and personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.,
- Air / Train Ticket.
- Entry tickets, camera / video Camera fee.
- Local or accompanying guide charges
- Any items other than mentioned in cost includes.
- Rates are not valid for peak Festive season i.e. New Year , Diwali , Pushkar fair etc.
- Rates are based on Hotels Subject to Availability at the time of making Reservation. In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels,alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel.
- Rates are subject to change if there is any Fair & Festival, Major conference, events in travel destination
- Early check in / late checks out is subject to availability of rooms.
- Cancellation charges would be as per the company policy.
- Vehicle confirmed will be as per Itinerary and not at disposal. AC will work only in the plains and will be switched off during hill drives.
- All sightseeing mentioned are subject to weather conditions, political conditions & traffic conditions in the destination.
- Any sightseeing missed due to natural calamities / weather conditions is non-refundable.
- All entrances fees will be on direct payment basis as per Itinerary.
- It is not advisable to travel in night, if necessary supplement charge applicable
- Passport and valid Visa
- Water Bottle with a Filtering System
- Daily Medications
- Phone Chargers
- Camera
- ID Proof
- Toilet Papers
- Walking Shoes
- Ear Phones
- Cap
- Power bank
- Sun Screen Lotion
- Wipes
- Ladies basics
- Mosquito Creame/bands/net depending upon your itinerary.
India Visa Guidelines:
Yes, Australian passport holders require a visa to enter India for tourism, business, medical, or other purposes
e-Tourist Visa (Most Common): Valid for tourism, sightseeing, short-term yoga programs, and visiting friends/relatives.
Validity options: - 30 days (double entry), 1 year (multiple entry), 5 years (multiple entry)
Stay limit: 90 days per visit
e-Business Visa
For attending meetings, business discussions, or exhibitions
Valid for 1 year (multiple entries), 180 days stay per visa
e-Medical Visa
For short-term medical treatment in India
Valid for 60 days with triple entry
How to Apply:
- Apply online via the official Indian government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/
- No physical visit required, Upload passport scan and photograph, Payment is made online, Approval typically within 3–5 working days
Documents Required:
- Valid Australian passport (minimum 6 months validity from date of arrival)
- Recent passport-size photograph (as per specs)
- Copy of return/onward flight ticket may be asked
- Additional documentation for business or medical visas
- Deposit of 25% of the package cost at the time of booking.
- Need 50% payment of the package cost, 60 days prior to departure date
- Need 100% payment of the package cost, 30 days prior to departure date
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