West bengal

West bengal ₹8,999.00/4 Days 3 Nights

🗺️ Trip Overview

• Primary Destinations: Kolkata & Darjeeling
  
• Best For: Culture, Heritage, Tea Gardens, and Himalayan Views
  
• Best Time to Visit: October to March
  Trip Highlights: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Sunrise at Tiger Hill, Himalayan Railway (Toy Train), and Tea Plantation Walks.

📅 Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kolkata & Colonial Heritage

• Morning: Arrive at Kolkata Airport (CCU) / Howrah Railway Station. Check in to your hotel and refresh.<br.
• Afternoon: Begin exploring Kolkata’s colonial architecture. Visit the iconic Victoria Memorial and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
  
• Evening: Walk along Prinsep Ghat by the Hooghly River to enjoy views of the Illuminating Vidyasagar Setu, or visit Park Street for dining.Night: Board an overnight flight or high-speed connection/overnight train to Bagdogra/NJP ( gateway to North Bengal).
  
  Day 2: Kolkata to Darjeeling – Journey to the Hills
  
• Morning: Arrive at Bagdogra Airport or NJP Station, then take a scenic 3.5-hour drive to Darjeeling, winding past lush pine forests and rolling tea estates.
  
• Afternoon: Check into your mountain resort or hotel and relax.
  
• Evening: Take a leisurely stroll along Chowrasta (The Mall), browse local handicrafts, and enjoy local Darjeeling tea at a roadside café.
  
  Day 3: Darjeeling Sightseeing & Sunrise over Kanchenjunga
  
• Early Morning (4:00 AM): Drive up to Tiger Hill to witness the spectacular sunrise illuminating the snow-capped peak of Mt. Kanchenjunga. On your return, visit Ghoom Monastery and the Batasia Loop war memorial.
  
• Morning: After breakfast, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) and the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (famous for Red Pandas and Snow Leopards).
  
• Afternoon: Experience the UNESCO Heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) joyride or explore a tea garden like Happy Valley Tea Estate.
  
• Night: Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
  
  Day 4: Mirik Excursion / Return & Departure
  
• Morning: Check out and stop by Mirik Lake for a short boat ride or pine forest walk en route to Bagdogra/NJP.
  
• Afternoon: Drop-off at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or NJP Railway Station for your return flight/train home.
  
  💡 Travel Tips
  Footwear: Carry comfortable walking shoes as hill slopes and heritage sites involve walking.
  Warm Clothes: Even during sunny seasons, mountain evenings in Darjeeling get cold; pack light layers and a jacket.
  Local Eats: Don't miss trying Kolkata's Kathi Rolls and Mishti Doi, and Darjeeling’s fresh Steamed Momos and Thukpa.

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