Itinerary
- Days 1 - 2
Overnight Flight to Kolkata
You'll arrive in Kolkata after an overnight flight. Depending on when you land, the afternoon and evening are yours to wander around and get a feel for the city at your own pace.
- Day 3
Kolkata
A guided city tour takes you through Kolkata's major sights, starting with Birla Planetarium and Belur Math before heading to Dakineshwar Kali Temple. You'll see the white marble Victoria Memorial, then finish with an evening walk down Park Street to experience the downtown energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Kolkata
- Visit to Birla Planetarium
- Visit to Belur Math
- Visit to Dakineshwar Kali Temple
- Visit to Victoria Memorial
- Evening walking tour of Park Street
Landmarks/POIs Birla Planetarium Belur Math Dakineshwar Kali Temple Victoria Memorial Park Street - Day 4
Kolkata
This morning you'll walk through colonial Kolkata, checking out Dalhousie Square and the architecture from the British Raj period. After lunch, you'll visit Mother House where Mother Teresa lived from 1953, including her tomb and a museum about her life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning walking tour of colonial Kolkata
- Visit to Dalhousie Square
- Visit to Mother House
- View of Mother Teresa's tomb
- Museum visit dedicated to Mother Teresa's life and work
Landmarks/POIs Dalhousie Square Mother House - Day 5
Kolkata to Gangtok
You'll head to the airport for a domestic flight to Bagdogra. From there, a drive takes you to Gangtok as you wind through Sikkim's landscape with Himalayan peaks surrounding you the entire way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6
Gangtok
In Gangtok, you'll visit the 18th-century Rumtek Monastery and the colorful Enchey Monastery. Later you'll go to Tashi Viewpoint for views of Mount Kanchenjunga, then ride the cable ropeway up for a panoramic look at the city and valleys below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Rumtek Monastery
- Visit to Enchey Monastery
- Visit to Tashi Viewpoint
- Cable ropeway ride with panoramic city views
Landmarks/POIs Rumtek Monastery Enchey Monastery Tashi Viewpoint Mount Kanchenjunga - Day 7
Gangtok to Darjeeling
You'll travel through the Himalayan foothills passing tea plantations on your way to Darjeeling. A stop at Ravangla Buddha Park lets you see a 40-metre copper Buddha statue set against the mountain backdrop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Ravangla Buddha Park
- View of 40-metre-tall copper Buddha
Landmarks/POIs Ravangla Buddha Park - Day 8
Darjeeling
Before sunrise you'll head up Tiger Hill to watch the sun rise over Kanchenjunga (weather permitting). After a relaxed morning, you'll ride the famous toy train to Ghoom, visit Ghoom Monastery and the Zoological Park, then tour the Mountaineering Institute and Tibetan Refugee Center. You'll end with an evening market walk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Tiger Hill
- Sunrise viewing over Kanchenjunga
- Ride on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway 'toy train' to Ghoom
- Visit to Ghoom Monastery
- Tour of Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park
- Visit to Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Visit to Tibetan Refugee Center
- Evening market stroll
Landmarks/POIs Tiger Hill Mount Kanchenjunga Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Ghoom Monastery Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Tibetan Refugee Center - Day 9
Darjeeling to Guwahati
You'll transfer to Bagdogra airport for your domestic flight to Guwahati. The rest of your day is open for exploring the city or just taking it easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10
Guwahati to Brahmaputra River Cruise
You'll head to Silghat on the Brahmaputra River to board your luxury cruise ship with its spa, sun deck, and comfortable cabins. After boarding, you'll cruise upstream and have lunch and dinner on the ship.
- Meals
- Lunch (Onboard lunch), Dinner (Onboard dinner with drinks)
Included Activities
- Boarding of river cruise vessel
- Upstream cruise on Brahmaputra River
Landmarks/POIs Silghat Brahmaputra River - Day 11
Brahmaputra River / Kaziranga National Park
You'll disembark for a jeep safari into Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll spot Indian rhinoceros, elephants, sloth bears, and other wildlife. After lunch by the river, you'll explore more of the park's western side.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Riverside lunch), Dinner (Onboard dinner with drinks)
Included Activities
- Jeep safari into Kaziranga National Park central range
- Wildlife spotting (Indian rhinoceros, tigers, elephants, sloth bears, pangolins, water buffalo, swamp deer, primates)
- Riverside lunch
- Jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park western reaches
Landmarks/POIs Kaziranga National Park - Day 12
Assam Tea Estate / Brahmaputra River Cruise
The morning takes you to an Assam tea estate where you'll learn how tea is made from picking to brewing. Back on the ship, you'll cruise through more of the park watching for wildlife on the riverbanks before anchoring near Biswanath village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Onboard dinner with drinks)
Included Activities
- Tea experience on Assam tea estate
- Learning tea production process
- Upstream cruise through Kaziranga National Park
- Wildlife spotting from river
Landmarks/POIs Kaziranga National Park Biswanath - Day 13
Biswanath / Brahmaputra River Cruise
You'll visit Biswanath village to see its temples and experience the riverside culture. After continuing through the park, you'll spend the afternoon on the sun deck where you might spot endangered Ganges River dolphins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Onboard dinner with drinks)
Included Activities
- Visit to Biswanath ghat
- Visit to temples including Ahom-era Shiva temple
- Walking tour through Biswanath village
- Cruise through Kaziranga National Park
- Wildlife spotting including wild elephants and Ganges River dolphins
Landmarks/POIs Biswanath Kaziranga National Park - Day 14
Brahmaputra River Cruise
You'll relax on deck as the ship moves upriver through changing landscapes. A stop at a rural village gives you a chance to walk around and stretch your legs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Onboard dinner with drinks)
Included Activities
- Upstream cruise on Brahmaputra River
- Stop at rural riverside village
- Walking tour of rural riverside village
Landmarks/POIs Brahmaputra River - Day 15
Majuli Island / Brahmaputra River Cruise
You'll explore Majuli, one of the world's largest river islands. You'll visit two satras (monasteries) and watch a traditional dance performance. Later you'll visit Salmara Ghat and a nearby village where artisans create handicrafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Onboard dinner with drinks)
Included Activities
- Visit to Majuli Island
- Visit to two satras (monasteries)
- Traditional dance performance
- Cruise to Salmara Ghat
- Visit to traditional handicraft village
- Observation of artisans at work
Landmarks/POIs Majuli Island Salmara Ghat - Day 16
Sibsagar / Brahmaputra River Cruise
You'll drive to Sibsagar, the former capital of the Ahom kings, and explore old temples and historical structures. After returning to the ship, you'll cruise back to Neamati Ghat for your final night onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Onboard dinner with drinks)
Included Activities
- Visit to Sibsagar
- Visits to old temples
- Exploration of Ahom engineering examples
- Cruise to Neamati Ghat
Landmarks/POIs Sibsagar Neamati Ghat - Day 17
Brahmaputra River / Jorhat
You'll leave the ship and transfer to Jorhat airport for your domestic flight back to Kolkata. The rest of your day is free to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 18
Return Flight to UK
You'll fly home to the UK, arriving the same day or the next day depending on your flight schedule.
