Discover Eastern India: A Journey of Mysticism, Heritage & Nature

Venture into a land of deep spiritual awakenings, timeless colonial elegance, and raw, untamed wilderness. This masterfully curated Discover Eastern India expedition takes you through a region where history runs deep and nature thrives in its purest form.

Day 01: Arrive in New Delhi

• Arrival: Welcome to India! A private representative meets you at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
• Transfer: Enjoy a traditional welcome with fresh flower garlands and a smooth transfer to your hotel.
• Evening: Relax at your hotel to recover from your long flight and cure your jetlag.
• Overnight: New Delhi hotel.

Day 02: New Delhi ✈️ Kolkata City Tour

• Morning: Eat breakfast and take a timely transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to Kolkata.
• Afternoon: Arrive in Kolkata and check into your hotel. Begin a guided city tour with an iconic Kolkata Tram Ride to the massive local flower market along the Hooghly River.
• Evening: Explore the majestic Victoria Memorial, the Indian Museum, Fort William, Kali Mandir, and Belur Math. Stroll along vibrant Park Street before bed.
• Overnight: Kolkata hotel.

Day 03: Kolkata ✈️ Bagdogra 🚗 Kurseong Hills

• Morning: Board your morning domestic flight from Kolkata to Bagdogra.
• Afternoon: Meet your driver at the airport and enjoy a scenic, 2-hour mountain drive up to Kurseong (1,458 meters altitude).
• Evening: Check into a grand colonial-era tea bungalow overlooking sprawling, emerald green plantations.
• Overnight: Kurseong colonial tea bungalow.

Day 04: Kurseong Tea Estate 🚂 Darjeeling Toy Train

• Morning: Take a private guided walking tour through a local tea estate and production factory.
• Afternoon: Transfer to the Kurseong railway station. Board the historic, UNESCO-listed Himalayan Toy Train bound for Darjeeling.
• Evening: Arrive at the Darjeeling station around 17:50 hrs. Transfer directly to your hotel and unwind.
• Overnight: Darjeeling hotel.

Day 05: Darjeeling Himalayan Culture

• Morning: Visit the famous Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI), dedicated to Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, and the adjacent high-altitude Zoological Park.
• Afternoon: Explore the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre, established in October 1959 to preserve traditional arts and crafts.
• Evening: Return to your hotel to relax and enjoy a piping hot cup of fresh, authentic Darjeeling tea.
• Overnight: Darjeeling hotel.

Day 06: Tiger Hill Sunrise & Mt. Kanchenjunga

• Morning: Wake up before dawn for an excursion to Tiger Hill. Witness a spectacular sunrise over Kanchenjunga peak and Mt. Everest (weather permitting).
• Afternoon: Stop by the historic Ghum Monastery on your way back to see its 10-foot Maitreya Buddha statue, then enjoy a late breakfast.
• Evening: Spend the rest of the day completely at leisure to explore Darjeeling’s markets and nature trails at your own pace.
• Overnight: Darjeeling hotel.

Day 07: Darjeeling 🚗 Gangtok (Sikkim Kingdom)

• Morning: Depart after breakfast on a scenic drive to Gangtok, the mountain capital of Sikkim (1,800 meters altitude).
• Afternoon: Enjoy a relaxing lunch break en-route before arriving in the city to check into your hotel.
• Evening: Take a pleasant walk along MG Marg, India’s first litter-free, spit-free, and pedestrian-only vehicle zone.
• Overnight: Gangtok hotel.

Day 08: Gangtok Monasteries & Gondola Ride

• Morning: Tour the prestigious Namgyal Research Institute of Tibetology (NIT) to see its rare collection of Lepcha and Tibetan manuscripts.
• Afternoon: Take a thrilling 7-minute Gondola cable car ride up to the highest panoramic viewpoint in Gangtok.
• Evening: Visit the magnificent Rumtek Monastery, a stunning structural replica of Tibet’s historic Tsurphu monastery.
• Overnight: Gangtok hotel.

Day 09: Gangtok 🚗 Bagdogra ✈️ Bhubaneswar

• Morning: Grab an early packed breakfast and take a drive down the hills to Bagdogra airport.
• Afternoon: Board your domestic flight to Bhubaneswar via Kolkata.
• Evening: Land in the ancient capital of the Kalinga Kingdom. Meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel.
• Overnight: Bhubaneswar hotel.

Day 10: Bhubaneswar Ancient Caves

• Morning: Meet your expert guide in the lobby and head out to explore the rock-cut Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves.
• Afternoon: Discover the historic, ancient inscriptions and religious carvings etched into these twin hillsides.
• Evening: Take a short walk through the local handicraft markets to see authentic Odishan textiles and tribal art pieces.
• Overnight: Bhubaneswar hotel.

Day 11: Bhubaneswar 🚗 Konark Sun Temple 🚗 Puri

• Morning: Drive toward the holy coastal city of Puri. Stop en-route to marvel at the 13th-century Konark Sun Temple (the Black Pagoda).
• Afternoon: Tour this massive UNESCO World Heritage site, built in the shape of a colossal stone chariot for the Sun God Surya.
• Evening: Continue your drive to the sacred beach city of Puri, an iconic stop on the traditional Hindu Char Dham pilgrimage.
• Overnight: Puri beach resort.

Day 12: Relaxing on Puri Beach

• Morning/Afternoon: Enjoy a completely free day to relax along the golden, scenic beaches of Puri, widely celebrated as some of India’s best swimming waters.
• Evening: Catch a beautiful sunset over the Bay of Bengal and enjoy fresh coastal seafood at your resort.
• Overnight: Puri beach resort.

Day 13: Puri 🚗 Bhubaneswar ✈️ New Delhi & Departure

• Morning: Eat a relaxed breakfast by the ocean before checking out.
• Afternoon: Take a smooth road transfer back to the Bhubaneswar airport. Board your domestic flight to New Delhi.

Connection: Arrive at the Delhi terminal and connect directly to your international flight home.