Durga Pooja - Bengal

Our representative will meet you and provide assistance at your arrival.

Overnight at the  Taj City Centre New Town, Kolkata, the Hallmark of Urban Hospitality. As soon as you enter, engulfed with peace and calm

Gangtok is a beautiful hill town and the capital of north-eastern state of Sikkim. It is known for its scenic beauty and striking views of Mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. Rich in thick green forests, Sikkim abounds in birds and butterflies, varieties of orchids, rhododendrons and wild flowers and magnificent views of the Himalayas. The existence of the peaceful Chortens or Stupas, old monasteries and the unspoilt natural beauty of Gangtok offers you a truly unique travelling experience.

Flight from Kolkata to Bagdogra /Indigo 6E 751 [1240/1345 hours] /Economy

Fly to Bagdogra

  Drive from Bagdogra to Gangtok [121 km, approx. 3 hours 51 mins]

 Overnight at the  Taj Guras Kutir Resort & Spa

Taj Guras Kutir Resort & Spa, Gangtok lies amidst a sprawling 14-acre and offers stunning view of India’s highest & World’s third highest mountain peak “Kangchenjunga”. The Hotel has 69 Keys with 60 elegant rooms & 9 luxurious suites. Step into elegant rooms and luxurious appointed suite that seamlessly blends modern comfort with the serenity of the forest.

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is an important Tibetan institute that promotes and carries on researches in the field of Tibetan language, art, religion and its culture. Its building boasts of traditional Tibetan architecture amidst lush greenery, which is a striking sight for the visitors.

  Enchey Monastery

Enchey Monastery is approximately 200 years old and is located 3 km northeast of Gangtok. It belongs to the Nyingma order of Vajrayana Buddhism. The location was blessed by Lama Drupthob Karpo, a renowned exponent of tantric art adept in Buddhism with flying powers.

  Do Drul Chorten

Located on a hillock in Gangtok, the Stupa is marked by a golden dome that can be seen from various places in Gangtok.  The Stupa was built by the Venerable Trulshik Rinpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibeten Buddhism, in 1945. It is surrounded by Chorten Lakhang and Guru Lakhang, where there are two huge statues of Guru Padmasambhava. It is regarded as one of the most important Buddhist stupas of Sikkim

  Rumtek Monastery

The monastery is currently the largest in Sikkim. It is home to the community of monks and where they perform the rituals and practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage. A golden stupa contains the relics of the 16th Karmapa. Opposite that building is a college, Karma Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies.

  Overnight at Taj Guras Kutir Resort & Spa

  The unique monastery experience at Lingdok:

Drive through cedar and pine forests to reach a unique all-women monastery that is sustained by the local communities. On the periphery of a beautiful village called Lingdok, neighbouring glinting terraced rice fields, scattered with bermuda grass that gives Pangthang its name, and located just 9.5 Km from the resort through enchanting cedar and pine forests - is a unique monastery and Buddhist Gompa, run and managed by women monks and sustained by the local communities. The drive is scenic, and the prayer session resonates with a spiritual fervor that has to be experienced in person. Guests will have the option of walking this path if they so desire. If you are looking for a spiritually elevating experience, this is it. We will serve pre-packed refreshments at a scenic spot near the Monastery. Camping chairs, stools, tables are set up for you to simply luxuriate in the scenery.

  Overnight at the Taj Guras Kutir Resort & Spa

Darjeeling has been a popular hill station since the British established it in the mid-1800s.With its idyllic setting, exhilarating climate and stunning views of the Kanchenjunga peak, it also attracts trekkers. This is also the land of the world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Buddhist monasteries, lush tea plantations, and splendid colonial buildings. Explore decades-old eateries serving mouth-watering food, bakeries exuding the smell of freshly baked pastries, and pubs alive with the sound of boisterous laughter and songs. Darjeeling is also a paradise for bargain hunters with its many refugee markets selling barely distinguishable knock-offs of branded bags, clothes, and accessories.

  Drive from Gangtok to Darjeeling [104 km, approx. 3 hours 46 mins]

  Overnight at the Glenburn Tea Estate

Glenburn is a heavenly little plantation retreat that lies on a hillock above the banks of the River Rungeet, high in the Himalayas, overlooked by the mighty Kanchenjunga mountain range. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a luxury setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers.

Himalayan Toy Train - Darjeeling to Ghum

It's roughly a 2-hour round trip from Darjeeling up to Ghum and back via Batasia Loop.

  Happy Valley Tea Estate

Established in 1854, it is Darjeeling’s second oldest tea estate. Spread over 177 hectares (440 acres), it is situated at a height of 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) above sea level, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of Darjeeling

• Due to poor road conditions to Happy Valley Tea Garden, Innova  vehicle cannot reach up to the garden or v.v. One has to walk to reach the Factory.  From main road while going it is down-hill walk & it will take approx. 7-10 minute & while coming it is uphill walk & will take 12-15 minutes.

  Ghum Monastery

Old Ghoom Monastery is the popular name of Yiga Choeling. The monastery belongs to the Gelukpa or the Yellow Hat sect and is known for its 15 feet (4.6 m)-high statue of the Maitreya Buddha.

  Himalayan Mountaineering Institute & Zoo

The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was established by Tenzing Norgay, the sherpa who, along with Sir Edmund Hillary, reached the summit of Mount Everest. The campus has a memorial for him, and it also houses a museum that showcases mountaineering equipment.

 Overnight at the  Glenburn Tea Estate

Tiger Hill

Lying at an altitude of 2590 Situated at a height of 2,590 m at a distance of 13 km from Darjeeling above the town of Ghum, Tiger Hill is internationally acclaimed for providing an enthralling view of a stunning sunrise over Kanchenjunga and other important peaks of the Himalayas. Darjeeling, Tiger Hill is most famous for its splendid sights of sunrise from where you can see the peaks of Kanchenjunga illuminate before the sun is seen at lower elevations.

Enjoy the in house activities offered by Glenburn (on direct payment)

  Overnight at the Glenburn Tea Estate

Drive from Darjeeling to Kurseong [30 km, approx. 1.5 hours]

Explore the oldest tea factory of India, Makaibari Tea Factory, situated on the estate, globally acclaimed for its continued production of the finest teas, including those served at Buckingham Palace.

Evening enjoy the Tea Tasting Session.

  Overnight at the Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa

The Taj Chia Kutir Resort and Spa is as exotic as it sounds. Luxury at its barefoot best. After all it is a sybaritic resort located right in the middle of the perma-cultural, Makaibari Tea Estate founded in 1859 in Kurseong, Darjeeling. Yes, you read that right – 1859, the age of empires.

Drive from Kurseong to Bagdogra [40 km, approx. 2 hours]

  Flight from Bagdogra to Kolkata /Indigo 6E 292 [1420/1525 hours] /Economy

Fly to Kolkata

 Overnight at the  Taj Bengal

Taj Bengal is a landmark luxury hotel in downtown Kolkata, in the exclusive neighbourhood of Alipore at the heart of its cultural heritage. Prominent landmarks—Victoria Memorial, Royal Calcutta Race Course, Horticultural Gardens, National Library, Eden Gardens and the Alipore Zoological Gardens—are all within walking distance. It is the luxury hotel closest to government offices and most consulates.

Botanical Garden

This is the oldest of all the Botanical Gardens in India. It was from these gardens that the tea now grown in Assam and Darjeeling was first developed. Trees of the rarest kinds, from Nepal, Brazil, Penang, Java and Sumatra can be found here.

  Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a Hindu navaratna temple located at Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the presiding deity of the temple is Bhavatarini, a form of Parashakti Adya Kali, otherwise known as Adishakti Kalika.[1]

  Victoria Memorial

The Victoria Memorial is a large marble building in Central Kolkata, which was built between 1906 and 1921. It is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, Empress of India from 1876 to 1901.

  Drive Pass Howrah Bridge

The Howrah Bridge is located between the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata in West Bengal.

  Flower Market

Mullick Ghat is a 130 year old flower market, the largest in Kolkata, and one of the biggest in Asia.

  Kumartuli

The place is famous for its expertise with sculpting Indian Gods and Goddesses out of clay for different festivals in West Bengal throughout the year. They also export their idols to other countries and communities.

  Sunset Boat Ride on Hooghly River

Hooghly Sunset Cruise is a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the Hooghly River in Kolkata. The cruise departs from Outram Ghat and sails past some of the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Howrah Bridge and the Victoria Memorial.

  Overnight at the Taj Bengal

Today we take you to a bonedi family to witness the Durga Puja rituals which has been carried out generations after generations, take part in the Puja, interact with their family members and enjoy the puja lunch (veg). Later, pandal hoping to witness the mesmerising creation by craftsmen.

  Dalhousie Square on Foot (OPTIONAL)

This walk takes you the British Era where you get to see the building, their architecture which reflects that period.

  Confluence of Culture Walk (OPTIONAL)

Fantastic walk that touches upon the confluence of cultures in Kolkata. Our journey will take us from Bow Barracks to Burra Bazar.

  Overnight at the Taj Bengal

Meet & greet on departure

Our representative will meet you and provide assistance at your departure.

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