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Tour Name : Kolkata, Sundarbans Mangrove Forest & Eastern Himalaya

Duration ; 09 Nights / 10 Days

About the tour:

Discover the diversity of India by visiting Kolkata, Sundarbans Mangrove Forest & Eastern Himalaya. Begin

with colonial, historical and former capital of India dotted with British era monuments. Explore the

Sundarbans world's largest coastal mangrove forest and a listed UNESCO World Heritage site by cruising

in buffer zone. Explore the grandeur of Eastern Himalaya dotted with Buddhist Monasteries, serene lakes,

tea gardens, beautiful view points and ancient shrines. Experience the breathtaking view of sunrise at Tiger

Hill & go for a ride in Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train).


Outline Itinerary

DAY 01; ARRIVE KOLKATA

DAY 02; KOLKATA – SUNDERBAN NATIONAL PARK

DAY 03; SUNDERBAN NATIONAL PARK

DAY 04; SUNDERBAN NP – KOLKATA (DRIVE) / KOLKATA – BAGDOGRA (FLIGHT) – DARJEELING

(62KMS/ 2HRS APPROX)

DAY 05: DARJEELING

DAY 06: DARJEELING – PELLING (75KMS/ 3HRS APPROX)

DAY 07: PELLING – GANGTOK (120KMS/ 4HRS APPROX)

DAY 08: GANGTOK

DAY 09: GANGTOK – KALIMPONG (75KMS/ 2HRS APPROX)

DAY 10: KALIMPONG – BAGDOGRA (75KMS/ 2HRS APPROX) / BAGDOGRA - KOLKATA – (FLIGHT)


Price details:

Price using 3 star hotels valid from 1st October 2018 till 31st March 2019

(5% Summer discount available from 1st April till travel being completed before 30th September 2018 on 3star hotels price)

Particular

Per person price sharing DOUBLE/

TWIN rooms

Per person price sharing TRIPLE (room

with extra bed) rooms

Per person price staying in SINGLE

rooms

Currency INR Euro USD INR Euro USD INR Euro USD

1 person N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ₹180,523 € 2,257 $2,821

2 person ₹106,209 € 1,328 $1,660 N/A N/A N/A ₹138,889 € 1,736 $2,170

3 person ₹98,649 € 1,233 $1,541 ₹94,292 € 1,179 $1,473 ₹131,329 € 1,642 $2,052

4 person ₹97,075 € 1,213 $1,517 ₹92,718 € 1,159 $1,449 ₹129,755 € 1,622 $2,027

5 person ₹90,575 € 1,132 $1,415 ₹86,218 € 1,078 $1,347 ₹123,255 € 1,541 $1,926

6 person ₹87,235 € 1,090 $1,363 ₹82,878 € 1,036 $1,295 ₹119,915 € 1,499 $1,874

7 person ₹83,998 € 1,050 $1,312 ₹79,641 € 996 $1,244 ₹116,678 € 1,458 $1,823

8 person ₹82,077 € 1,026 $1,282 ₹77,719 € 971 $1,214 ₹114,757 € 1,434 $1,793

9 person ₹80,132 € 1,002 $1,252 ₹75,775 € 947 $1,184 ₹112,812 € 1,410 $1,763

10 person ₹78,576 € 982 $1,228 ₹74,219 € 928 $1,160 ₹111,256 € 1,391 $1,738

Child 5-11yrs With Extra bed in parents room ₹51,503 / € 644 / $805


Child below 5yrs Free sharing parents bed

Optional service Dinner at hotel per person ₹4,118 / € 51 / $64

Additional night

in Kolkata ₹3,268 € 41 $51 ₹5,882 € 74 $92 ₹8,497 € 106 $133



Particular


TWIN rooms




rooms



2 person ₹120,493 € 1,506 $1,883 N/A N/A N/A ₹168,481 € 2,106 $2,633

3 person ₹112,933 € 1,412 $1,765 ₹109,392 € 1,367 $1,709 ₹160,921 € 2,012 $2,514

4 person ₹111,359 € 1,392 $1,740 ₹107,818 € 1,348 $1,685 ₹159,347 € 1,992 $2,490

5 person ₹104,859 € 1,311 $1,638 ₹101,318 € 1,266 $1,583 ₹152,847 € 1,911 $2,388

6 person ₹101,519 € 1,269 $1,586 ₹97,978 € 1,225 $1,531 ₹149,507 € 1,869 $2,336

7 person ₹98,282 € 1,229 $1,536 ₹94,741 € 1,184 $1,480 ₹146,270 € 1,828 $2,285


8 person ₹96,360 € 1,205 $1,506 ₹92,819 € 1,160 $1,450 ₹144,349 € 1,804 $2,255

9 person ₹94,416 € 1,180 $1,475 ₹90,875 € 1,136 $1,420 ₹142,404 € 1,780 $2,225

10 person ₹92,860 € 1,161 $1,451 ₹89,319 € 1,116 $1,396 ₹140,848 € 1,761 $2,201

Child with bed With Extra bed in parents room ₹68,235 / € 853 / $1,066


Optional service Dinner at hotel per person ₹4,967 € 62 $78

Additional night

in Kolkata ₹4,314 € 54 $67 ₹7,582 € 95 $118 ₹10,588 € 132 $165



Particular


TWIN rooms




rooms



2 person ₹160,943 € 2,012 $2,515 N/A N/A N/A ₹236,919 € 2,961 $3,702

3 person ₹143,906 € 1,799 $2,249 ₹134,485 € 1,681 $2,101 ₹219,882 € 2,749 $3,436


4 person ₹142,332 € 1,779 $2,224 ₹132,911 € 1,661 $2,077 ₹218,308 € 2,729 $3,411

5 person ₹135,832 € 1,698 $2,122 ₹126,411 € 1,580 $1,975 ₹211,808 € 2,648 $3,309

6 person ₹132,492 € 1,656 $2,070 ₹123,071 € 1,538 $1,923 ₹208,468 € 2,606 $3,257

7 person ₹129,255 € 1,616 $2,020 ₹119,834 € 1,498 $1,872 ₹205,231 € 2,565 $3,207

8 person ₹127,334 € 1,592 $1,990 ₹117,913 € 1,474 $1,842 ₹203,309 € 2,541 $3,177

9 person ₹125,389 € 1,567 $1,959 ₹115,968 € 1,450 $1,812 ₹201,365 € 2,517 $3,146

10 person ₹123,833 € 1,548 $1,935 ₹114,412 € 1,430 $1,788 ₹199,809 € 2,498 $3,122

Child with bed With Extra bed in parents room ₹81,569 / € 1,020 / $1,275


Optional service Dinner at hotel per person ₹13,725 / € 172 / $214

Additional night

in Kolkata ₹6,863 € 86 $107 ₹13,725 € 172 $214 ₹6,100 € 76 $95

Note: Euro & USD prices are subject to change in case of any fluctuation in currency exchange rate. Please check the currency

exchange rate of the day for exact price in your currency. In any case our INR price will remain unchanged and shall be treated

as final price.

Kolkata – Bagdogra – Kolkata flight cost is not included in above price. Supplement for same will be approx. ₹8,000 / €100 /

$125. Offered flight fare is subject to change best available fare will be advised at the time of booking.


Included in price:

Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport

09-nights / 10-days accommodation in below offered hotels or similar (standard room)

Daily breakfast at hotel in each package price

Full board (all meals included) accommodation in Sunderban

Half board (dinner included) accommodation in Pelling & Kalimpong.

Private Chauffer driven air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfers, sightseeing &

excursion as per program.

01 Time monument entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary. (almost all places of tourist

interest are included in our itinerary)

Permit to visit Sunderban National Park

Ferry transfer and boat safari in Sunderban National Park as per program with naturalist.

Government licensed English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days

Applicable GST (government taxes).

Not Included in price:

Any flight ticket (international/ domestic)

Any insurance

Main meal e.g. lunch & dinner unless mentioned in price includes OR supplement for same is

opted.

Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone, internet, etc.

Anything else not mentioned in the itinerary or under "Includes"

Hotels used or similar in above price

Day City 3* Hotels 4* Hotels 5* Hotels

1 Kolkata

Regenta Orko's/ The Fern

Residency

The Peerless Inn/ The Fern

Residency

ITC Sonar, a Luxury

Collection/ The Lalit Great

Eastern

2 Sunderban

Sundarban Residency/

Solitary Nook Resort

Sajnekhali Tourist Lodge/ V

Resorts Mangrove Retreat

Sundarbans

Sunderban Tiger Camp-

Wildlife Resort/ Sajnekhali

Tourist Lodge


3 Sunderban

Sundarban Residency/

Solitary Nook Resort

Sajnekhali Tourist Lodge/ V

Resorts Mangrove Retreat

Sundarbans

Sunderban Tiger Camp-

Wildlife Resort/ Sajnekhali

Tourist Lodge

4 Darjeeling

Central Heritage Resort &

Spa/ Omega Residency Elgin Hotel/ The Royal Plaza Mayfair/ Windamere Hotel

5 Darjeeling

Central Heritage Resort &

Spa/ Omega Residency Elgin Hotel/ The Royal Plaza Mayfair/ Windamere Hotel

6 Pelling

Green Leaf Resort/ The

Pelling Resort

Elgin Mt. Pandim/ Chumbi

Mountain Retreat & Spa

Elgin Mt. Pandim/ Chumbi

Mountain Retreat & Spa

7 Gangtok

Tamarind Hotels/ Hotel

New Orchid Elgin NorKhill/ Saramsa Resort

Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino/

WelcomHeritage Denzong

Regency

8 Gangtok

Tamarind Hotels/ Hotel

New Orchid Elgin NorKhill/ Saramsa Resort

Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino/

WelcomHeritage Denzong

Regency

9 Kalimpong

Kalimpong Village Retreat/

Summit Barsana Resort &

Spa

Elgin Silver Oaks/ Sinclairs

Retreat

Mayfair Himalayan Spa

Resort/ Morgan House Tourist

Lodge

10 Departure


Detailed Itinerary

DAY 01; ARRIVE KOLKATA

On arrival at Kolkata airport meet with our office representative, assistance and transfer to hotel

(hotel check in / out time is 1200hrs afternoon early check in subject to rooms availability).

Later city tour of Kolkata visiting

historical landmarks the magnificent

Fort William still out of bounds for

visitors. Victoria Memorial reflects

colonial power in Calcutta, once the

capital and most profitable center of

British rule in India. The monument

dates from the early twentieth

century and is today a museum for

relics of the Raj. At one end of the

Maidan (An open pitch of huge dimensions was kept as a free fields of fire for Fort William's guns.

It is still a favourite area for thousands in the early morning) is Calcutta's most imposing and

monumental 'dream in marble'. It is a treasure trove of Raj relics and offers tree-lined walks in

splendid parks and houses a number of superb statues including that of Queen Victoria. Howrah

Bridge Calcutta's most enduring symbol, and a very important communication link across the banks

of Hooghly, the largest cantilevered structure in the world and built in 1941. Zoological Gardens

the creation of Sir Richard Carnac Temple who was Governor of Bengal from 1874 to 1877. It was

opened on Jan 1st 1876, by the Prince of Wales. The 16 hectare grounds house a wide species of

animals & birds including the rare white Bengal Tiger. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02; KOLKATA – SUNDERBAN NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast at hotel drive to Sunderban National park till Sonakhali/ Godhkhali by car (140kms/

3hrs). From Sonakhali/ Godhkhali jetty by motor launch to the resort/ hotel located in the

Sundarbans Islands. This journey would take you down the rivers Hogil, Gomar, Durgaduni and Gumdi

in about an hour and a half. After lunch, set off on motor launch and view wildlife from the

Sajnekhali watchtower and visit the Sajnekhali Museum and Mangrove Interpretation Centre.

Overnight at hotel/ resort or in a Boat anchored in middle of the river.


Sunderban where the mighty Ganges meets the sea forming thousands of deltas and islets. The

world's largest mangrove forest stands proudly guarding the secrets of an undiscovered land. The

natural abode of the famous Royal Bengal Tigers and numerous crocodiles, snakes and deer, this

forest with entwining rivers is one of the last strongholds of the wild world.

DAY 03; SUNDERBAN NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, cruise with the vessel along the

creeks and take a village tour at Chargheri Char,

the southernmost village of West Bengal. Do not

forget to carry your shorts as the inviting waters

of the Sundarban entice you to wade through them

and frolic on the Mudflats. One can spot Octopus,

Star Fish, Jelly Fish, Horse shoe Crab, prawn seeds

as well as many other variety of fishes etc. An

interesting activity involves Country Boat ride (your

cost) along the jungles. Guest can set off for a visit to a village and learn about the experiences of

the villagers in the forest. Meet the fishermen, the Honey Collectors as well as the woodcutters

and share their experiences of the Jungle. Next, visit the Sudhanyakhali watch tower, most of the

Royal Bengal Tigers are sighted from this tower. Some other wildlife like axis deers, wild boars and

crocodiles may also be seen from this watch tower. There is a sweet water pond where animals

drink water. Behind the pond one can sight animals from a distance. Overnight at hotel/ resort or in

a Boat anchored in middle of the river.

DAY 04; SUNDERBAN NP – KOLKATA (DRIVE) / KOLKATA – BAGDOGRA (FLIGHT) –

DARJEELING (62KMS/ 2HRS APPROX)

Breakfast at hotel motor boat transfer to Sonakhali/ Godhkhali jetty. From here drive to Kolkata,

direct transfer to airport to board flight for Bagdogra. At Bagdogra airport meet your driver and

proceed to Darjeeling check in at hotel. Overnight at

hotel.

DAY 05: DARJEELING

Be ready early Morning, at 0400 AM pick up for visiting

Tiger Hill for spectacular view of colour full sunrise over

Mt. Kanchendzonga, on way back visit Ghoom Monastery,


Batasia Loop and back to hotel. After breakfast visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, PN.

Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Ropeway view point, Tibetans Refuge Centre

(closed on Sunday), Happy valley Tea Garden (outer view) and Lioyed botanical garden.

Afternoon Toy Train Joyride in Darjeeling takes place for a duration of two hours. This is a round

trip of 16kms. The train starts from Darjeeling station, goes up to Ghum, makes a brief halt at the

Ghum station so that you can take a look at DHR Museum, and then on its way back stops at Batasia

Loop for soaking in the great views of Kanchenjunga as well as Darjeeling town on the hill slope, and

then returns to Darjeeling.

Evening enjoy at Chowrasta for shopping or full fill of curio collection hobby. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 06: DARJEELING – PELLING (75KMS/ 3HRS APPROX)

Breakfast at hotel drive to Pelling check in at hotel.

Visit Pemayangtse Monastery the literal meaning of 'Pemayangtse' is a 'Perfect Sublime Lotus'.

This highly revered monastery is built at a height of 2085 m. Pemayangtse Monastery is the pivot

of the Nyingamapa sect, a Tantrik sect of Buddhists. The followers of this sect are distinguished

by the red caps they wear; other monasteries' monks wear yellow caps. The monastery's walls are

decorated with traditional frescoes depicting various themes of Tantrik Buddhism. It houses a

collection of rare Buddhist antique idols, carvings, scriptures and sculptures. The highlight of the

monastery is Dungzin Rimpoche's beautifully detailed illustration of 'Sangthopalri' or Heaven.

Rabdentse Ruin close to Pemayangtse was the second capital of the former Kingdom of Sikkim from

1670 to 1814. The capital city was destroyed by the invading Gurkha army and only the ruins of the

palace and the chortens are seen here now. From the vantage point of this former capital, superb

views of the Khanchendzonga ranges can be witnessed. Rest time to explore the sight of you

interest. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 07: PELLING – GANGTOK (120KMS/ 4HRS APPROX)

Breakfast at hotel drive to Gangtok via NH 31A passing thru Temi, Taraku, Singtam, Rangpo,

Ranipool. The journey is surrounded by lush green forests and Tea Gardens with eye catching

picturesque view. On the way stop and have a sip of local Sikkimese tea. Arrive and check in at

hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax and visit the local market. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 08: GANGTOK


Breakfast at hotel visit Rumtek Monastery a famous monastery, all over the world, originally called

the Dharma Chakra Centre, it includes a beautiful shrine

temple and a monastery for the monks. The 16th

Karmapa built the monastery. The place got an existence

in the Buddhist pilgrimage map, especially after Chinese

habitation in Tibet and subsequent relocations of some

Tibetan religious gurus to Sikkim. Insitute of Tibetology

establishment in 1958, the Namgyal Institute of

Tibetology has sponsored and promoted research on the

religion, history, language, art and culture of the people

of the Tibetan cultural area which includes Sikkim. The

foundation stone of the institute was laid by the 14th

Dalai Lama on the 10th of February 1957 and the institute was declared open by the late Prime

Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on the 1st of October 1958. The building of the institute

is an imposing monument and a splendid example of Sikkimese architecture. Enchey Monastery is a

Famous Buddhist Monastry. Lord Buddha, Loki Sharia and Guru Padmasambhava are the deities of

this temple. This monastry has the large prayer hall contains the paintings for four religious kings,

the manuscripts of this monastry are placed in almirah. The four pillars supporting the roof of the

monastery are elaborately carved. Hanuman Tok is a Hindu temple complex which is located in the

upper reaches of Gangtok. Rest time to explore the sites of your interest and visiting the local

market. Overnight at hotel

DAY 09: GANGTOK – KALIMPONG

(75KMS/ 2HRS APPROX)

Breakfast at hotel drive to Kalimpong

check in at hotel. Perched on a ridge above

the Teesta River, Kalimpong is home to

colonial-era buildings.

Later sightseeing visiting Durpin

Monastery located on the Durpin hill and

hence such name. The actual name is Zang

Dog Palri monastery. It was built in 1972 and has some rare Buddhist scripts that were brought

here by Dalai Lama from Tibet. From the upper terrace of the monastery, you get magnificent views

of Kalimpong town with Kanchenjunga in the background, the valley and the plains, Teesta & Reang

rivers flowing down, and lovely tea estates of Peshoke area. Dr Graham's Homes the missionary

school was set up by Dr. J A Graham in 1900 as an orphanage cum school for the destitute Anglo

Indian children. It started only with one cottage that accommodated up to 35 children. Over the

years it has grown as a well-known multi religious and co-educational school spanning over 500 acres


of lush landscape and having some 50 cottages. It is located on the way to Deolo Hills. You can walk

across to various parts of the school. Sherpa View Point a watershed near Buddha statue from

where you get great views towards both north and south. You get excellent views of Sikkim hills and

Mount Kanchenjung if you look north, towards south is the beautiful view of a valley and the Relli

river flowing through it as well Loleygaon (Kafer) and also the hills of Samthar plateau. This view

point is unfortunately not well maintained. Durga Mandir a Hindu temple of Goddess Durga located

near Sherpa View Point. A nice garden full of flowering plants and a viewing gallery. The temple is

small but quite nice. Good place to relax for a while. Mangal Dham an excellent temple complex built

in the memory of late Guruji Mangal Dasji and dedicated to Lord Krishna. Rest time to relax and

visit the local market. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 10: KALIMPONG – BAGDOGRA (75KMS/ 2HRS APPROX)

Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Bagdogra airport to board flight for Kolkata. From Kolkata board

connecting flight for your onward destination.

We recommend to book international departure flight departing after 2000hrs or later. Vehicle will

be provide in Kolkata if require during transit period for visiting any place of your interest.

Payment Policy:

Deposit of 25% of the package cost at the time of booking.

Deposit of 50% of the package cost, 30 days prior to arrival date

Deposit of 100% of the package cost, 7 days prior to arrival date

Cancellation policy:

Note: Written cancellation will accept on all working days, except Sunday, Any cancellation sent on

Sunday's will be considered on next working day (Monday).

For the X-mas and new year period from 20 Dec to 05 Jan the payment is non-refundable.

In case you cancel the trip after commencement, refund would be restricted to a limited amount

only which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers/

contractors we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation & missed

meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.


Cancelation before 90 days – no cancelation fees only bank charges.

Cancelation before 89 - 60 days – 10% of the invoice plus bank charges.

Cancelation before 59 – 45 days - 25% of the invoice plus bank charges.



Cancelation before 7 days – Now show 100% of the invoice.

Our Liabilities & Limitations:

Please note that after the finalization of the Tour/ service Cost, if there are any Hike in entrance

fees of monuments / museums, Taxes, fuel cost or guide charges – by Govt of India, the same would

be charged as extra.

Agora Voyages act only in the capacity of agent for the hotels, airlines, transporters, railways &

contractors providing other services & all exchange orders, receipts, contracts & tickets issued by

us are issued subject to terms & conditions under which these services are provided by them.

All itineraries are sample itineraries, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule.

Numerous factors such as weather, road conditions, the physical ability of the participants etc. may

dictate itinerary changes either before the tour or while on the trail. We reserve the right to

change any schedule in the interest of the trip participants' safety, comfort & general well being.

Our rates are based on the prevailing rates as negotiated by us with the hotels, airlines etc. Hotels

and Airlines retain the right to modify the rates without notice. In case of such changes the rates

quoted before the modification, can be changed by us according to the modifications by hotels or

airlines. All hotel bookings are based on usual check in and check out time of the hotels until unless

indicated in the itinerary.

We shall not be responsible for any delays & alterations in the program or expenses incurred –

directly or indirectly – due to natural hazards, flight cancellations, accident, breakdown of

machinery or equipment’s, breakdown of transport, weather, sickness, landslides, political closures

or any untoward incidents.

We shall not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage to person, property, or otherwise in

connection with any accommodation, transportation or other services, resulting – directly or

indirectly – from any act of GOD, dangers, fire, accident, breakdown in machinery or equipment,

breakdown of transport, wars, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, pilferages, epidemics,

medical or custom department regulations, defaults, or any other causes beyond our control.


We do not have any insurance policy covering the expenses for accident, sickness, loss due to theft,

or any other reasons. Visitors are advised to seek such insurance arrangements in their home

country. All baggage’s & personal property/s at all times are at the client's risk.

We will not be responsible for any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides,

road blocks, bad weather, etc.

Tipping

Tipping is not included in our price. Tipping is optional, and at times expected in travel trade.

Obviously there is no limit to how much you can tip and some guests who enjoy and appreciate the

services of Guides, driver and other crew will and have tipped much more than our average tipping

guideline of about $10-15 per day.

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