North East & Andaman

14 Nights / 15 Days

KOLKATA – DARJEELING – PEMAYANGTSE – GANGTOK – KALIMPONG – PORT BLAIR –
HAVELOCK ISLAND

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Day 01 : Kolkata

Arrival at Kolkata. Welcome at the airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour of Kolkata visiting Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum and Mother Teresa's home.Overnight stay.

Day 02 : Kolkata – Bagdogra – Darjeeling (1½ Hours+95 Km, 3 Hours)

Morning transfer to airport to catch flight for Bagdogra.After arrival transfer to hotel in Darjeeling. It is popularly known as the "Queen of the Hills" and produces the famous Darjeeling Tea, one of the world's finest teas. It is also home to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a World Heritage Site. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 03 : Darjeeling

Very early morning excursion to Tiger Hill by jeep to have a spectacular view of sunrise on Himalayas.Afternoon city tour of Darjeeling visiting mountaineering institute, Lebong race course and tea gardens.Overnight stay.

Day 04 : Darjeeling – Pemayangtse – Felling (125 Km, 5 Hours)

Morning leave for Felling.Situated at an altitude of 6,800 ft. It offers a good view of the entire mountain ranges. Felling is supposed to be the nearest motorable point to Mt. Kanchenjunga. Arrive at Felling and check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Pemayangtse Monastery - located on a hilltop, at an altitude of 6,840 ft. commands a magnificent panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and the surrounding hills and countryside. Also visit Rabdentse Ruins - This was the second capita of the erstwhile Kingdom of Sikkim. Today the ruins lie hidden from the main road at a walking distance from the Pemayangtse Monastery. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 : Felling – Gangtok (130 Km, 4 Hours)

After breakfast, departure to Gangtok. Arrival and check in at hotel. Afterroonsight seeing tour of Gangtok visiting Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Enchey Monastery - This Monastery is 200 years old monastery, which stands 3 km away from the city center. Overnight stay.

Day 06 : Gangtok

Morning city tour of Gangtok which lies at a height of 1520 meter.It's architectural beauty radiates with Pagoda like houses, painted roofs and bazaars. Also visit 300 years old Rumtek Monastery which is 24 krn from Gangtok. Overnight stay.

Day 07 : Gangtok – Kalimpong (75 Km, 3 Hours)

Morning leave for Kalimpong and after arrival check in at the hotel. Kalimpong is an ideal holiday resort. It is also well known for its colourful people inheriting a lifestyle that has blending of social and cultural influences of Tibet, Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan. Drive to old Bhutanese ruins and go shopping for interesting souvenirs. Overnight stay.

Day 08 : Kalipong – Bagdogra – Kolkata [65 Km, 2 Hours + 1½ Hours)

Morning transfer to Bagdogra airport to catch flight for Kolkata.Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Kolkata city is known more for its culture, as a commercial hub of the eastern India and a great learning centre. Overnight stay.

Day 09 : Kolkata – Port Blair (2 Hours)

Early morning transfer to airport to catch flight for Port Blair. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Then proceed for a panoramic tour of the Port Blair City which covers the Cellular Jail, Chatnam Saw Mill, Forest Museum, Samdudrika (Naval Marine Museum), Fisheries museum and water sports complex. In the evening enjoy Light & Sound show at Cellular Jail (The one hour show narrates in a detailed fashion the history of the National Memorial Cellular Jail). Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10 : Port Blair

Morning tour of Ross Island, the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime. A small museum displays photographs and other antiques of the Britishers, relevant to these islands. From Ross Island, proceed for a joyful trip to Northway Island (Coral Island) offering exotic coral, colourful fishes and underwater marine life. Then proceed for a cruise of harbour including a trip to Viper Island. Return to Port Blair for overnight stay.

Day 11 : Port Blair – Havelock Island (Ferry Boat)

Transfer by Ferry boat to Havelock Island which takes about 3 hours by boat. Upon arrival at Havelock, transfer to resort. The island is India's best-kept secret. Stunning beaches, aquamarine coral lagoons, lush green rainforests, active volcanoes, swimming elephants and giant fish are some of the attractions. Conde Nast Traveler USA in September 2007 stated that the beach is one of the 30 best beaches in the world. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 12 : Havelock Island

Full day is at leisure to relax on beach. Overnight stay.

Day 13 : Havelock Island

Full day is at leisure to relax on beach. Overnight stay.

Day 14 : Havelock Island – Port Blair (Ferryboat)

Morning transfer by Ferry boat to Port Blair.Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free for independent activities. Overnight stay.

Day 15 : Departure

Transfer to Port Blair airport to catch flight for onward destination.