Wildlife Tour to Eastern India

Calcutta - Guwahati - Kaziranga National Park - Guwahati (Jalpaiguri) - Jaldapara - Gangtok - Darjeeling - Bagdodra - Calcutta

DAY 01: Arrive Kolkata

On your arrival at the airport our representative will meet you at arrival lounge,after a traditional welcome he will provide you transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02: Kolkata

Morning after breakfast city sightseeing tour of Kolkata. Visit Victorial Memorial - Built of white marble and surrounded by lush gardens, the Victoria Memorial is probably the most beautiful monumental legacy of British India. It was built by Lord Curzon in the early 20th century in memory of the late Queen of England. St. Paul's Cathedral, The Birla Planetariums - This single-storeyed, circular structure is one of the largest planetariums in the world. The central hall is air-conditioned and can accommodate upto five hundred persons. The stars, planets and cosmic bodies look marvelous.

Also visit Indian Museum, Eden Gardens - These gardens were created in 1840. A Burmese-style pagoda brought after the British victory in the Burmese war of 1884 is set at a lake. The park is picturesque.

Kali Temple - This interesting temple, 6 km south of Sudder Street, is dedicated to Kali, the patron goddess of Kolkata. Kali means "black". The tongue of the deity of Kali drips with blood and she wears a garland of skulls. Kali is the destructive side of Lord Siva's consort, Parvati. The present temple was built in 1809 on the site of a much older temple. It is open from 3.00 am to 8.00 pm. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 03: Kolkata / Guwahati / Kaziranga National Park (217 km)

Morning we will provide you transfer to the domestic airport to board on flight to Guwahati. On arrival at Guwahati our representative will meet you at the guwahati airport and will take you to Kaziranga National Park. On arrival check in at the wildlife resort at Kaziranga. Overnight stay at resort.

DAY 04: Kaziranga National Park

Morning and evening Jeep/elephant safari into the national park. Overnight stay at wildlife resort.

Kaziranga National Park is located in the heart of Assam on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra river. Famed the world over for the presence of the one-horned rhinos, Kaziranga covers a total area of 430 Sq. Kms. Vast stretches of coarse, tall elephant grass, marshland and dense tropical forests makes Kaziranga the ideal habitat for wildlife. Abundant availability of water in the park is another advantage. Limitless poaching led to the declaration of Kaziranga as a reserve forest way back in 1908. It was upgraded to wildlife sanctuary status in 1940 and designated as a national park in the year 1974.

More than half of the total one horned rhinos in the world inhabit the Kaziranga National Park. Apart from the Rhinos, other animals found in good numbers are Indian Elephants, Indian Bison, Swamp Deer, Hog Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Otters, Hog Badgers, Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons and Monitor Lizards. A few other species noticed in the park are Barking Deer, Sambar, Golden Langurs, Slow Loris, Pygmy Hog, Capped Langur and Bears.)

DAY 05: Kaziranga National Park

Morning and evening Jeep/elephant safari to the national park. Overnight stay at wildlife resort.

DAY 06:Kaziranga / Guwahati (217 km) /New Jalpai Gudi (NJP)

Morning after breakfast drive to Guwahati, and transfer to guwahati railway station time to catch train for for NJP. Overnight stay onboard.

DAY 07: Arrive NJP / Jaldapara (140 Km)

On arrival at NJP station our representative will meet you at the station, he will provide you drive to Jaldapara. On arrival check in at the hotel/Lodge. Overnight at Hotel/Lodge.

Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary situated at the foothills of Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar Sub-Division of Jalpaiguri district.The sancuary was eastablished in the year of 1943 for the protection of wild life specially the one horned Rhinos. River Torsha runs through this riverain forest sanctuary which is mostly covered with tall grasses. The wild life, in addition to the famous single horned rhinos, consists of Royal Bengal Tigers, wild elephants, deer, swamp deer, hog deer, wild pigs, bison and a number of birds, pea-fowl etc.Jaldapara is a paradise for bird watchers. It is one of the very few places in India, where the Bengal Florican was spotted. Set out with a binocular and see the majestic flight of hornbill, racket-tailed drongo and paradise flycatcher. See the splendors of sun set beyond the vast grassland of Jaldapara from you Bungalow deck.A thrilling elephant safari is organized in the early morning from Hollong to offer the exquisite beauty of the vast grassland of Jaldapara. The elephant ride is the best possible way to explore the sanctuary with the rare sight of Indian rhinos and Asiatic elephants. The jeep safari inside the sanctuary is another main attraction.)

DAY 08: Jadapara

Morning and evening jeep/elephant safari into the park. Overnight at hotel/lodge.

DAY 09: Jadapara

Morning and evening jeep/elephant safari into the park. Overnight at hotel/lodge.

DAY 10: Jadapara / Gangtok (150 km)

Morning after breakfast at hotel/lodge drive to Gangtok, on arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 11: Gangtok

After breakfast proceed to Tsomgo Lake (12,210 Ft), a 40 km drive which takes 2.5 hrs. This lake is located very close to Nathula Pass which is the entry point to China termed as the "Silk Route & remains frozen for most parts of the year. Legend has it that the Lamas use to forecast the future by studying the colour of the lakes waters. Enjoy the surroundings, majestic snowy peaks which feed the lake and the clean fresh air. Back to Gangtok by 3 pm for a late lunch. Evening free for leisure or go shopping for Sikkimese traditional handicrafts. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 12: Gangtok / Darjeeling (90 km)

Morning free after breakfast drive to Darjeeling. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon free to explore local market. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 13: Darjeeling

Start the day at 4 am with an early morning trip to Tiger Hill (7800 Ft) to catch the sunrise from behind the majestic Kunchenjunga range. On the way back visit the Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. Back to the hotel for breakfast. Spend the rest of the day recouping the lost sleep. Walk to the mall, do some shopping or lazy around at "Chowrasta" - the meeting point. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 14: Darjeeling / Bagdogra (100 km) / Kolkata

Transfer to Bagdogra airport to board the flight for Kolkata, on arrival our representative will meet you at the airport and will provide you transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free for own activity. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 15: Departure

Transfer to the airport to board the flight for onward destination.

Tour and Services Ends.

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