Beautiful Eastern India with the most delightful travel packages from Kolkata and elsewhere

Howrah Bridge at night

Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant and diverse landscapes of Eastern India, a region steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the colonial charm of Kolkata on one hand, to the majestic views of the Himalayas on the other hand. You can experience from the rich biodiversity of the Sundarbans to the artistic heritage of Bishnupur.

Go on to this extraordinary tour and discover the hidden gems of Eastern India, where every destination tells a story and every moment is a celebration of life.

Day 1: Arrival in Kolkata with Excursion2India Travel Packages

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

Arrive in the morning at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata. Transfer to your hotel and check-in. Freshen up and have some rest to deal with any tiredness you may have from the journey.

In the afternoon, go and visit Victoria Memorial. This is a stunning white marble museum with a mix of British and Mughal architecture. Towards evening, take a leisurely stroll along the Hooghly River and enjoy a boat ride. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant serving Bengali cuisine.

Overnight in Kolkata.

Day 2: Kolkata Sightseeing with Excursion2India Travel Packages

Have a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Start the local sightseeing of Kolkata. Visit Indian Museum, the oldest and largest museum in India, housing a vast collection of artifacts. Explore St. Paul’s Cathedral, a beautiful Anglican cathedral known for its Gothic architecture.

Enjoy a nice lunch at a local eatery. Later, visit Mother House, the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa. This is going to be an experience of its own. Make a visit to Howrah Bridge and explore it thoroughly. This is Kolkata’s iconic cantilever bridge over Hooghly River.

Towards evening, go for some shopping at New Market or explore Park Street. Have dinner at a popular restaurant.

Overnight in Kolkata.

Day 3: Kolkata to Darjeeling with Excursion2India travel packages

Sunrise view of Mount Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill, Darjeeling

Have an early breakfast in the morning and check-out from the hotel. Catch a flight to Bagdogra. Transfer to Darjeeling on arriving at Bagdogra Airport. Darjeeling is around three hours drive from Bagdogra airport.

The drive to Darjeeling itself is an exciting one encountering sharp bends with views of the Himalayan mountains and small hamlets and markets. Check-in at the hotel in Darjeeling on arrival there. Enjoy your free time to relax and acclimatize to the new altitude.

Go and explore the local markets in the evening and enjoy a cup of famous Darjeeling tea. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Darjeeling

Day 4: Darjeeling Sightseeing with Excursion2India travel packages

Early in the morning go and visit to Tiger Hill for a breathtaking sunrise view over the Kanchenjunga peaks. Sunrise here is among one of the best you can ever see anywhere. Visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop on the way back from Tiger Hill.

Chowrasta, Darjeeling

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park. These give fair idea of the life in the Himalayan region. Enjoy a nice lunch, if you want, at a nice restaurant.

Towards evening explore the Mall Road and Chowrasta for local shopping and snacks. Also visit Mahakal Temple near Chowrasta on the Observatory Hill. Have a nice dinner at your own hotel or a local restaurant.

Overnight in Darjeeling.

Day 5: Darjeeling Toy Train and Local Excursions with travel packages from Excursion2India

Toy Train, Darjeeling

After your breakfast at the hotel, go on to enjoy a ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) to Ghoom.

If interested, you can again spend some time at Batasia Loop.

Return to the hotel afterwards. After some rest, go on to visit Happy Valley Tea Estate for a guided tour and tea tasting. This tea estate is the closes to the main Darjeeling city.

Afterwards, visit Japanese Peace Pagoda and Rock Garden. Towards evening go on explore local cafes or street food in an around Mall road. Enjoy a nice dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Darjeeling.

Day 6: Darjeeling to Sundarbans with Excursion2India Travel Packages

Have an early breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Transfer to Bagdogra Airport and catch a flight to Kolkata. Drive straight to Sundarbans from the airport. This is around 3 hours drive from the airport.

Check-in at an eco-resort in Sundarbans. Enjoy lunch and a briefing about the Sundarbans at the resort. Towards evening take a boat safari to explore the mangrove forests and spot wildlife. Enjoy dinner at the resort.

Overnight in Sundarbans.

Day 7: Sundarbans to Kolkata with Excursion2India travel packages

Tourists on Sundarban Tour

Go for an early morning boat safari for bird watching and wildlife spotting. On returning from the safari, enjoy your breakfast at the resort. Afterwards, visit the local village to learn about the lifestyle and culture of the Sundarbans.

In the afternoon, have your lunch at the resort, and afterwards, check-out from the hotel. Transfer back to Kolkata.

Check into a hotel on arrival in Kolkata. Relax for some time and go on to have dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant.

Overnight in Kolkata

Day 8: Kolkata to Bishnupur with Excursion2India Travel Packages

Check out from the after breakfast. Leave for Bishnupur, a drive of anywhere between four to five hours from Kolkata.

Check into a hotel in Bishnupur. Bishnupur town is well-known for its terracotta temples, extensively embellished with carved and moulded terracotta decorations. These temples are made from the locally available laterite clay.

After some rest at the hotel, visit Rasmancha, the oldest brick temple in Bishnupur. Towards evening, go on to explore local terracotta craft markets. Have your dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant.

Overnight in Bishnupur.

Day 9: Bishnupur Sightseeing with travel packages from Kolkata

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, visit Jor Bangla Temple, Shyam Rai Temple, and Madan Mohan Temple. Finishing the sightseeing of these temples, you should go and have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, explore Dalmadal Cannon and the local Bishnupur Museum. and, towards evening, relax at the hotel or take a leisurely walk around the town. Enjoy your dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant.

Overnight in Bishnupur.

Day 10: Bishnupur to Kolkata with Excursion2India travel packages

Rasmancha, the oldest brick temple in Bishnupur

Have breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Transfer back to Kolkata. Check into a hotel on arrival in Kolkata.

Take some rest in the hotel for some time. Later, in the afternoon, visit Marble Palace, a palatial 19th-century mansion mansion in North Kolkata with a large collection of sculptures, paintings, and artifacts.

It is one of the best-preserved and most elegant houses of of the 19th Century Kolkata.

You can opt to enjoy a cultural performance (e.g., Bengali theater or dance) if available. Have a nice dinner at one of the local restaurants. Overnight in Kolkata.

Day 11: Departure from Kolkata

Have breakfast at the hotel. If time permits you can go for last-minute shopping or some sightseeing of your choice.

Check out from the hotel and proceed to the airport for your onward flight to desired destination.

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