Duration: 9 nights/10 days
Destination: Delhi-Kolkata-Sunderbans-Darjelling-Gangtok-Kolkata
Day 1: Delhi
Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel. Later in the afternoon, proceed for the tour of witnessing the grandeur of Old & New Delhi.
Old Delhi - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi includes the Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and Red Fort.
New Delhi - A sightseeing tour of New Delhi includes a visit to the Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. A drive along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath past the striking India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence would end at the Diplomatic Enclave.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi-Kolkata
Next day catch your flight to The Cultural Capital of India-Kolkata. Later transfer to the hotel and evening free for leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Kolkata
In the morning visit the City of Joy-Kolkata.
Victoria Memorial- a beautiful edifice in white-marble built in the memory of Queen Victoria.
Eden Garden- Famous Indian Cricket.
Birla Planetarium- one of the largest planetarium of its kind.
Kali Mandir- This temple is dedicated to Kali, goddess of destruction, also known as Kalighat.
Howrah Bridge- a marvelous bridge, an excellent example of engineering techniques of the early 20th century.
Other important sites are Indian Museum, Fort William, Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Botanical Garden, Marble Palace, Tagore House, Church of St John, Town Hall and St. Paul's Cathedral.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Kolkata-Sunderbans
After breakfast drive to Sunderbans. Later in the afternoon, go on a safari and enjoy the Mangroves that are the dominant vegetation in Sunderbans.
Overnight stay in Sunderbans.
Day 5: Sunderbans - Kolkata
In the morning, go on a jungle safari to the Tiger Project Area of Sunderbans. Enjoy a full day of game viewing amidst the mangroves. Later drive back to Kolkata.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Kolkata-Darjelling
Today morning catch a flight to Bagdogra and later drive to Darjelling. Later enjoy the tea estate views. It offers splendid views of the snowcapped Himalayas and of the Kanchenjunga Peak.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Darjelling
Take on a full day city tour visiting Tiger Hill, Senchal Lake, Ghoom Monastery, Dhirdham Temple, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoological Park and Botanical Gardens.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Darjelling-Gangtok
Early morning drive to Gangtok. Later view the Kanchenjunga range. Evening time free for rest.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Gangtok
Visit this beautiful city of Gangtok. Tsuk-La-Khang, Institute of Tibetology, Orchid Sanctuary, Enchey Monastery are the famous places to visit. Later visit the Rumtek Monastery, most famous in town.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Gangtok-Bagdogra-Kolkata
Today morning catch your flight to Bagdogra and later depart to Kolkata. As your flight, return back to your destination either from Kolkata or Delhi as suitable.
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