TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Delhi
- Sample the delights of Old Delhi’s Street food scene on a food walk.
- Taste some of exotic street foods of Kolkata
- Visit India’s largest flower market
- A school visit in the Himalayas
- Enjoy an amazing Tibetan meal in Darjeeling
- Visit the amazing Ghoom Monastery and the Tibetan Refugee centre in Darjeeling
- Ride the UNESCO World Heritage Toy Train from Darjeeling
A very varied itinerary which should be of great interests to those who love train travel but also are looking to get under the skin of India’s fascinating culture and history. For instance the food walk in Delhi will open your eyes to the relationship between Delhi’s history and it’s culinary offerings. Try totally different Bengali and Tibetan food in Kolkata and Darjeeling. Kolkata is home to India’s largest flower market, and is an absolute dream for photographer. Enjoy grandeur of a bye-gone era with a stay in a delightful Planters Bungalow which is now operating as a charming boutique hotel, which produces quality Darjeeling tea. End your stay with a visit to Darjeeling itself, and it’s quaint UNESCO World Heritage toy train.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Day |
Activity |
City |
Accommodation type |
| 1 | On arrival at Delhi Airport you will bemet and driven to your hotel for check-in |
Delhi |
Luxury / Boutique / Heritage |
| 2 | Morning visit of New Delhi and it’s various monument. This evening join a street food walk of Old Delhi. |
Delhi |
Luxury / Boutique / Heritage |
| 3 | Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kolkata where you’ll be met and transferred from the airport to hotel |
Delhi-Kolkata |
Luxury / Boutique / Heritage |
| 4 | Explore the North Kolkata learning about the history of the Bengal Renaissance. Make sure to try some of Kolkatta’s famous street food. Evening private boat ride on the River Hooghly |
Kolkata |
Luxury / Boutique / Heritage |
| 5 | Early morning visit the riverside flower market. India’s largest. Make sure to visit the iconic Victoria Monument. |
Kolkata |
Luxury / Boutique / Heritage |
| 6 | Transferred to the airport to Bagdogra airport where you’ll be met and driven the 4 hours to Glenburn Tea Estate. |
Glenburn |
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| 7 | Day at leisure to explore the estate and the various activities on offer at the estate. |
Glenburn |
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| 8 | This morning you can incorporate a visit to a local elementary school. |
Glenburn |
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| 9 | Check-out and drive for an hour to Darjeeling. Board the UNESCO World Heritage Toy Train to Ghoom. Visit the monastery and have a short time to explore the town before heading back to the Darjeeling. |
Darjeeling |
Luxury / Boutique / Heritage |
| 10 | Explore Darjeeling local handicraft, visit the zoo which is famous for its snow leopard and Red Pandas and visit the Tibetan Self-Help Centre. Enjoy lunch at one of our favourite local Tibetan restaurants. |
Darjeeling |
Luxury / Boutique / Heritage |
| 11 | Transfer to the Bagdogra airport you’re your flight to Delhi airport and connect onto your flight back home. |
Travel home |
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