North & Northeast India

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12 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

14 peopleMaximum group size

2 peopleMinimum to book

20 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Kolkata, India

New Delhi, India

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Highlights

Visit Varanasi, the holiest city of the Hindus

Enjoy traveling to the picturesque hills of Kalimpong, Gangtok & Darjeeling

Go out on a sightseeing tour of Lucknow. See some of its highlights

See the magnificent Victoria Memorial in Kolkata

Itinerary

Discover India’s hidden gems on this 12-day exploration from Kolkata’s colonial splendor to the lush hills of Kalimpong, Gangtok, and Darjeeling. Leave the mountains behind for the sacred city of Varanasi, witness spiritual traditions at Sarnath, and journey on to the historic grandeur of Lucknow and Delhi.

This tour package is tailor-made for those seeking a lesser-traveled path through India’s diverse landscapes and cultures. With immersive city sightseeing, visits to Buddhist sites, and the ever-changing backdrop of rivers, hills, and plains, you’ll experience the region’s unique charm—largely untouched by mass tourism.

A notable USP is its focus on northeast India’s natural beauty and spiritual heritage, offering a fresh perspective on the subcontinent’s wonders.

day 1Kolkata arrival

We will meet you at the airport in Kolkata and drive you to your hotel. See Mother Teresa’s house in the evening.

day 2Kolkata sightseeing tour

day 3New Jalpaiguri – Kalimpong

day 4Kalimpong – Gangtok

day 5Gangtok

day 6Gangtok – Darjeeling

day 7Explore Darjeeling

day 8Darjeeling – New Jalipaiguri – Varanasi

day 9Varanasi

day 10Varanasi – Lucknow

day 11Lucknow – Delhi

day 12Delhi departure

What's Included

Meals: 10 breakfast, 5 dinner

Accommodation: Hotels & guesthouses (9 nights), overnight train journeys (2 nights)

Transport: Pickup and drop-off transfer. Railway station transfers. Train tickets as per the itinerary (AC 2 tier/AC 3 tier/sleeper class for overnight trips. AC chair car/ second-class for day trips)

Sightseeing tours as per tour itinerary

English-speaking tour guides in the Darjeeling sector only (from Day 4 to Day 7 )

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