Kolkata · 6 Nights / 7 Days
Two nights in Kolkata, then fly or take the overnight train to the hills for four nights of tea country and Tiger Hill.
A classic way to start or end a Himalayan trip: city heritage first, mountains next. You travel between the two by a short flight to Bagdogra (around 1.25 hours) or by an overnight train to NJP, subject to current schedules.
See the individual guides to Kolkata and Darjeeling.
Sample itinerary. These are sample itineraries, designed as relaxed tour options. For a customised, detailed and personalised itinerary built around your dates, interests and pace, please contact us. Plan your journey or call +91 97755 97771.
Arrive at Kolkata (CCU) and check in. Late afternoon at the river and Howrah Bridge.
Victoria Memorial, the colonial quarter and an Indian Museum or north-Kolkata visit, subject to opening days.
Fly to Bagdogra (IXB) or take an overnight train to NJP, then drive around 3 to 4 hours up to Darjeeling. Evening walk on the Mall.
Sunrise at Tiger Hill, weather permitting, then Ghoom monastery and the Batasia Loop.
A tea estate visit, the Mountaineering Institute and the old town, subject to opening days.
An optional heritage walk or toy-train outing subject to operator schedules, or a free day.
Drive back to Bagdogra or NJP for your onward flight or train. Allow a safe margin.
Opening days, hours and entry rules at museums, temples and palaces vary and can change; some close one day a week. Festival periods and the monsoon can change timings. Check current rules.
Flights and trains between Kolkata and the hills depend on schedules and are booked separately unless stated.
Mountain views are seasonal.
One long travel day.
This is a sample itinerary, not a fixed departure. Sequence, stays and activities are confirmed when we plan your journey, subject to availability, season, permits and local conditions.
Kolkata · 2 Nights / 3 Days
A short city break: Victoria Memorial, the old colonial quarter, the Hooghly river and a food-led evening, ideal before or after the hills.
Suits: Short breaks, first-time visitors and travellers combining Kolkata with the hills.
Kolkata · 3 Nights / 4 Days
Temples, the Tagore house, book streets, potters and the river, with a heritage tram or walk and long, food-filled evenings.
Suits: Culture and history lovers, photographers and food-minded travellers.
Kolkata · 4 Nights / 5 Days
Three nights in Kolkata and a Sundarbans day trip or overnight, subject to permits, tides and operator schedules.
Suits: Nature-minded travellers who want a city break with an offbeat add-on.
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