Day 1

Arrival in Kolkata

  • Arrive in Kolkata, the cultural capital of India. After settling into your hotel, begin exploring the city's rich heritage. Visit the iconic Victoria Memorial, a majestic marble building dedicated to Queen Victoria and now a museum showcasing Indian history. Stroll through the nearby Maidan, a vast public park. Finish your day with dinner on Park Street, where you can sample local Bengali cuisine.
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 2

Explore Kolkata

  • Start your day at the Indian Museum, one of the oldest museums in the world, to see its exquisite collection of fossils, sculptures, and Egyptian antiques. In the afternoon, walk across the Howrah Bridge to witness the bustling activity over the Hooghly River. Conclude your day with a sunset river cruise, offering a picturesque view of the city from the water and enjoying the coastal beauty..
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 3

Travel to Shantiniketan

  • Depart Kolkata for a three-hour drive to Shantiniketan, a place made famous by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, who founded Visva-Bharati University here. Explore the campus, which doubles as a public museum and art gallery. Attend a local cultural event or workshop if available, immersing yourself in the artistic community.
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 4

Shantiniketan to Darjeeling

  • Travel from Shantiniketan to Darjeeling. This will be a long journey, so relax upon arrival and enjoy the cooler climate of the hill station. Spend the evening at a local café enjoying Darjeeling tea.
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 5

Darjeeling Sightseeing

  • Wake up early to visit Tiger Hill and watch a breathtaking sunrise over the Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain. Later, visit the Ghoom Monastery and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute to learn about the region's mountaineering history. Spend the afternoon exploring the tea gardens, learning about tea production.
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 6

Day trip to Kalimpong

  • Day trip to KalimpongTake a day trip to Kalimpong, another charming hill station nearby. Visit Deolo Hill for panoramic views of the Eastern Himalayas and explore the local markets to shop for traditional handicrafts. Return to Darjeeling by evening.
  • Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner.

Day 7

Return to Kolkata

  • Travel back to Kolkata. If time permits, enjoy some last-minute shopping at New Market or Dakshinapan Shopping Center, looking for Bengali sarees and handicrafts. Prepare for your onward journey or return trip home, taking with you memories of West Bengal's diverse landscapes and cultural richness on for your journey back home.

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