Explore North East Himalaya, Tiger Reserve and Tribal Village
Explore North East Himalaya, Tiger Reserve and Tribal Village
Explore North East Himalaya, Tiger Reserve and Tribal Village
16 Days Starting and ending in Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Visiting: Kolkata (Calcutta), Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Guwahati, Majuli, Dimapur, Peren, Kohima, Khonoma
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AGORA233
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Physical rating:
Low, EASY
Age range:
0-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Art, Cultural, Eco Conscious, Photography, Religion and Spiritual
Activities:
Private Available:
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From:
$3568
$3390 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$178
Tour Overview
Embark on a journey to explore the diverse and culturally rich North East Himalayan region of India. This private tour takes you through the beautiful landscapes of Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok, Kalimpong, and Majuli. Experience the thrill of a wildlife safari in Kaziranga National Park, home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros. Discover the unique customs and traditions of the Zeliang Naga tribe during a homestay in Benreu village.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kolkata (Calcutta)
Location: Kolkata (Calcutta)
Day 1: KolkataOn arrival at Kolkata airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel (hotels check in time 1200hr afternoon, early check in subject to room’s availability).
City day of Kolkata visiting historical landmarks the magnificent Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge, Zoological Gardens & Dakshineswar Kali Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Darjeeling
Location: Darjeeling
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kolkata - Bagdogra (flight) / Darjeeling (70kms/ 2hrs Approx)Breakfast at hotel. City tour of Kolkata id not done on 1st day. Later transfer to airport to boaed flight for Bagdogra.
On arrival at Bagdogra airport meet your driver, assistance and proceed to Darjeeling check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax and enjoy the surrounding. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Darjeeling
Location: Darjeeling
DarjeelingEarly Morning 4AM 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. Evening free to explore the market.Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Pelling
Location: Pelling
Meals Included: Breakfast
Darjeeling – Pelling (75kms/ 3hrs Approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Pelling check in at hotel. Later visit Pemayangtse Monastery & Rabdentse Ruin. Rest time to explore the sight of you interest.Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : Gangtok
Location: Gangtok
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Gangtok
Location: Gangtok
Meals Included: Breakfast
GangtokBreakfast at hotel visit Rumtek Monastery, Insitute of Tibetology, Enchey Monastery & Hanuman Tok is a Hindu temple. Rest time to explore the sites of your interest and visiting the local market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : Kalimpong
Location: Kalimpong
Meals Included: Breakfast
Gangtok – Kalimpong (75kms/ 2hrs Approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Kalimpong check in at hotel. Later sightseeing visiting Durpin Monastery, Dr Graham's Homes, Sherpa View Point, Durga Mandir & Mangal Dham. Rest time to relax and visit the local market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Guwahati
Location: Guwahati
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kalimpong - Bagdogra (75kms/ 2hrs Approx) / Guwahati (flight)Breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport to board flight for Guwahati.
On arrival at Guwahati airport assistance and transfer to hotel. Evening enjoy a magnificent sunset over the majestic Brahmaputra River on a cruise.Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 :
Meals Included: Breakfast
Guwahati - Kaziranga National Park (200km/ 4hr approx)Breakfast at hotel, visit Kamakhya Temple, Navagraha Temple, Umananda Island - the smallest river island in the world, here man and the wilderness co-habit in peace and serenity. Later drive to Kaziranga National Park and check in at resort. Rest time free and easy to relax.overnight at resort.
Day 10 :
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kaziranga National ParkEarly morning explore central Range of Kaziranga National Park on Elephant Safari. On return explore the eastern range on a jeep safari. Return for lunch and proceed to Western Range of Kaziranga National Park on jeep.
Kaziranga National Park - An UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer. Kaziranga is recognized as an Important Bird Area by Birdlife International for conservation of avifaunal species. Compared to other protected areas in India, Kaziranga has achieved notable success in wildlife conservation. Located on the edge of the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot, the park combines high species diversity and visibility.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner.overnight in resort.
Day 11 : Majuli
Location: Majuli
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kaziranga - Majuli (150km/ 4hr approx)Breakfast at resort, drive to Majuli till Nimathi-Ghat to connect to a local ferry to cross mighty Brahmanputra river with co-passengers on board! The ferry ride will a little more than one hour or so, depending on the current of the water. After reaching Kamalabari Ghat continue driving for 8km to your lodge for about half an hour! Explore local village of Mishing tribe nearby, meet local, have tea or local rice beer at their place. Later visit and interact with the local mask-make.overnight at guest house/ homestay.
Day 12 : Dimapur
Location: Dimapur
Majuli – Jorhat – Dimapur – BenreuAfter breakfast transfer to Kamalabari ghat (40km / 1hr approx) to connect your ferry to reach Jorhat. From Jorhat board day train to Dimapur. On arrival at Dimapur railway station meet with your driver and proceed to Benreu village (97km/ 3Hrs) which is a Zeliang Naga village. The drive is experience rough/broken narrow road, enroute visit take a brief stop at Peleke village. Drive on to Benreu village for overnight stay. Evening stroll in the village and bon-fire with your host family. Overnight Homestay/community cottage.
Day 13 : Peren
Location: Peren
BenreuAfter breakfast shall start our day at leisure, visit good luck wild animal hunters, meet them listen to their hunt expedition! Visit traditional morung which is an informal institute where history, tradition and cultures are passed from generation to generation. Later we shall take a hike to Mt. Pauna which will be about 2/3 hours each way.
NB:- The hike is 50% moderate and 50% tough. Hike back to your lodge for the overnight stay. Evening we shall participate in cooking local dinner. Overnight Homestay/ community cottage
Day 14 : Peren
Location: Peren
Benreu – Poilwa – DzulekeMorning after breakfast we shall walk down through the village for about half an hour, meet your car and drive on to Poilwa village, distance to drive- 25 km and driving time will be 2 hours. On arrival local lunch shall be served.
Post lunch we shall hike through the jungle on mostly flat gradient which will take about 2 hours. Target to reach Dzuleke village before dark!
Check in to your homestay, get introduced to your host along with a cup of tea. You may stroll around the village.
NB: - You may have interaction with your host on their successful story of their community based tourism, conservation, etc. Overnight Homestay.
Day 15 : Kohima
Location: Kohima
Dzuleke – KhonomaToday we shall drive and walk to Khonoma village, on arrivalexplore in and around Khonoma ‘the first green village of the country’.
Khonoma is well known for its valour and prowess and was more popularly known as vanguard for many neighbouring villages in the past!
In the course of village walk we shall visit age-group house, morung, meet cane basket weavers, etc. Later we have the option to go for ‘Nature walk’ where we will get to come across herbal plants, eatable organic vegetables, see farm land with alder trees, hear birds chirping, etc. We may collect wild vegetables with which you may part take in cooking dinner! Picnic lunch at the buffer zone of KNCTS (Khonoma Nature Conservation & Tragopan Sanctuary)
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Walk to terrace field and organize picnic lunch where we will be cooking our own lunch. Overnight Homestay.
Day 16 : Khonoma
Location: Khonoma
Meals Included: Breakfast
Khonoma - Dimapur (95km/ 3-4hr drive)Breakfast at hotel drive to Dimapur airport to board flight for Kolkata. From Kolkata board conecting flight for your onward destination.
What's Included
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Government taxes.
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15 Night accommodation in selected category of hotel / resort.
4-Star hotels
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Breakfast
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Dinner
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Lunch
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Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
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English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city).
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2 Time safari in Zaziranga National Park.
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Service of forest department naturalist during the safari.
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Monument entrance fees & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
What's Not Included
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Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
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Kolkata - Bagdogra - Guwahati & Dimapur - Kolkata flight fare approx INR 18500 per person.
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Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
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Camera charges at monuments
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Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
Check out our Q&As
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD, EURO, GBP, JPY, CNY, RMB, SGD, CAD, AUD are accepted at most of the tourist shops. These currencies can easily be changed into local currency INR from money changer at the airport, in cities, and at hotels.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
You have to apply for Indian Visa yourself. https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We conduct our business fairly, with honesty, integrity and transparency. We deliver what we promise, and only promise what we can deliver.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Less than 10 person group only driver will be your companion. We use local government licenced tour guide in each cities for sightseeing tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We do not operate tour on sharing
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We are completely flexible in changing the travel dates, until we dont have to bourne any penalty levied by hotels/airline.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5 Yeas
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, you will support NGO and schooling for kids in villages.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We operate private tour/activity only for your group. Hence if you missed to join and tour departed, we can coordinate and you can join the tour from the nearest point.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Iitnerary and confirmation vouchers
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Face masks provided for travelers. Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. Gear/equipment sanitized between use. Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized. Regular temperature checks for staff. Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Agora Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 15 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of agora voyages charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Standard Operating Protocol issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI
Face masks provided for travelers.
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff.
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Gear/equipment sanitized between use.
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