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Sikkim


Orissa


Victoria Memorial, Kolkata


EAST INDIA


Accessed by the gateway city of Kolkata and encompassing great swathes of the Bay of Bengal, Eastern India offers Himalayan backdrops, colonial hill stations and the tea plantations of Darjeeling. Beyond Kolkata the region includes the little visited states of Sikkim and Orissa.


KOLKATA (CALCUTTA) The capital of the Raj, Kolkata grew from its humble 17th Century beginnings to become the jewel in the crown of British India. Vibrant and colourful and liberally sprinkled with reminders of its colonial past, the city includes the famous domed edifice of the Victoria Memorial. Our recommended hotel is the Oberoi Grand.


DARJEELING Known as the ‘Queen of the Hills’, Darjeeling was once a summer retreat of the British Raj. Stroll along the Mall or ascend Tiger Hill to witness sunrise over the eastern Himalayas. A highlight for many is a ride on the famous ‘toy train’ along the meandering narrow gauge railway with it’s cottage style stations.


SIKKIM In the eastern Himalayas, Sikkim is India’s least populated state and bordered by Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and West Bengal. With breathtaking landscapes including 28 mountainous peaks and 227 high alpine lakes, Sikikim is one of India’s hidden gems.


ORISSA (ODISHA) Sandwiched between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal, Orissa is home to some of the most fascinating cultural highlights in the country, including the magnificent Sun Temple at Konark, the Lingaraj Temple and the largest collection of ethnic tribal groups in India. Largely ignored by many tourists, Orissa is a rewarding destination with numerous attractions.


EASTERN TEA TRAILS NEW


7 DAYS from £1475 (per person twin share)


Extend your Indian journey to experience cultural Kolkata and the tea country


DAY 1 – Kolkata On arrival in Kolkata transfer to the Oberoi Grand for 2 nights. Evening cruise on the Hugli River.


DAY 2 – Kolkata Morning heritage walk of Kolkata with a local art collector to include the flower market, river ghats and Dalhousie Square. Afternoon visit to the Victoria Memorial and Kumartuli religious idols market.


DAYS 3 to 5 – Darjeeling Fly to Bagdogra and transfer to Glenburn Tea Estate for 3 nights. Explore Darjeeling including a steam ‘toy train’ ride, a visit to Ghoom Monastery and free time to explore the estate and take a walk in the surrounding countryside. On a fine day you can see Mt Kachenjunga.


DAYS 6/7 – Kolkata and departure Fly back to Kolkata for overnight at Oberoi Grand. Or extend your journey into Sikkim, overland into eastern Nepal or Bhutan via the crossing at Phuntsholing.


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