Rhinos of Kaziranga

Depart from UK an overnight flight to Kolkata.

Arrive in Kolkata, the city of Joy, and transfer to your hotel for two nights. Kolkata, the cultural capital of India and commercial capital of Eastern India, gained prominence with the arrival of the East India Company in 1690. It still has a Victorian imprint on its architecture and streets.

Early in the morning visit the flower market on the banks of river Hoogly in Howrah and take a boat cruise (optional). Afternoon city tour of Kolkata visiting the Victoria Memorial, the India Museum, and the Jain Temple with multi -coloured chandeliers and the Marble Palace, a one-man collection of art treasures.

Fly to Bagdogra and drive to Darjeeling, the queen of the Himalayas. Stay for three nights.

Early morning drive to Tiger Hill to see the sunrise over the Kanchenjunga range of the Himalayas. Return to Darjeeling via the Ghoom Buddhist Monastery. Option of taking a toy train journey (subject to its running). Afternoon visit to a local tea Estate.

Afternoon a guided walking tour. Visit the Botanical Gardens, Tenzing’s House, the Mountaineering Institute and the colourful bazaars.

A panoramic drive to Peymagatse. Visit the famous Gompa founded in 1705. Explore the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding area. One night stay.

After breakfast drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, a garden state lying at the foothills of the Kanchenjunga Mountains in a beautifully scenic setting. Two night stay.

Morning visit to Rumtek Monastery, the largest in Sikkim and noted for its carved and painted woodwork. Later visit the Enchey Monastery, Do-Drul Chorten, an imposing white stupa, and the Namgyalak Institute of Tibetology.

A fascinating journey of winding roads and viewpoints to Kalimpong, another beautiful hill resort. The day is free to explore the orchid nurseries and the colourful bustling town with its churches and monasteries. Stay for one night.

Transfer to Bagdogra and fly to Guwahati. Drive to Shilong, a land of pines and fir. This beautiful hill resort (1500 meters) is set amidst hills and valleys, running brooks and waterfalls. Explore the town often referred to as the Scotland of the East with its cheerful music-loving people in their traditional tribal dresses. Stay for two nights.

Morning drive to Kaziranga National Park on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra river and famous for one-horned rhino. Other fauna includes wild buffalo, swamp deer wild elephant, tiger, badger and a variety of bird-life. Afternoon safari. Two night stay.

Morning and afternoon safari by jeep. 

Post breakfast at hotel in Kaziranga, drive towards Guwahati airport for your onward journey to UK with connecting flight in Kolkata with sweet memories.