North East India Wild Life

  • 14Nights/15 Days
  • india
  • Kolkata(2) – Kaziranga – O/v Train – Jaldapara – Gangtok – Darjeeling – Kolkata

About the Tour

India is famed for its rich and abundant wilderness, and wildlife sighting is a must when on a trip to this beautiful land. One can witness hundreds of diverse genus of creatures encompassing tiger, leopard, elephant, bear, wild boar, toddy cat, jackal, langur, ratel and many more in their natural habitat. Not only this, wildlife tours bring you close to different sorts of vegetation which make your holidays in India more appealing and adventurous. Our wildlife packages combine magnificent wildlife and picturesque landscape so that you can indulge the maximum time of tour in the famous national parks being accompanied by the experienced guides. 

Highlights

  • Safari at Kaziranga National Park  
  • Safari at Jaldapara National Park  
  • Visit Tiger Hill at Darjeeling 
  • Visit Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop

Day 1: Arrive Kolkata
Upon arrival at Kolkata airport meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. 

Kolkata is an amalgamation of many different cultures which is greatly influenced by the British Raj and also known as the City of Joy. Kolkata is also a historic city of India as it has its unique culture and heritage and has been the hub for intellectuals, artists, and other literary and contemporary figures like Shri Rabindranath Tagore, Satyajit Ray, and Mother Teresa etc who have greatly influenced Indian society as a whole.

Day 2: In Kolkata
Morning after breakfast full day city sightseeing tour of Kolkata visiting Indian Museum, Park Street, Maidan and Fort William, Rabindra Sadan, Aurobindo Bhavan and Bhuwalka Bhawan, Victoria memorial. The evening is scheduled for more places like St Paul's Cathedral, Mother Teresa's homes. Overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 3: Flight Kolkata – Guwahati (AI 729)  |  Drive Guwahati – Kaziranga National Park (193 kms – 5 Hrs)
Transfer to airport to board flight to Guwahati. Upon arrival at Guwahati airport meet with our representative. And after a welcome meet we will leave for Kaziranga national park, the home to one horned Rhinoceros and holds a record population of more than 80% of the one horned Rhino in the world. The Kaziranga national park is situated 220 km from Guwahati, the capital of Assam. Upon arrival at Kaziranga check into the wildlife resort. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at wildlife resort.

Day 4:Safari inside Kaziranga National Park
Today onwards we will start our wildlife exploration in Kaziranga National Park, as we will awake a little early and get ready to enjoy our very first Jungle Safari to the national park. The Jungle Safari will take us to the very narrow path of the national park within the elephant grass and will enhance the chances to get closer to the wildlife. The central range of the national park is mix of Grassland and Woodland. Later we will return to the resort for breakfast.

Later on, we will again enjoy our wildlife safari to central range. This time we will go on Jeep safari. The mammals apart from the Rhino, other species found here are, hog deer, swamp deer, wild buffalo, Elephants, and tigers. Later return to the resort and enjoy the ambiance or get rest till lunch. After lunch, we will again visit the national park for our second vehicle safari of the day. Later return to the resort. Overnight stay in a wildlife resort. 

Day 5: Safari inside Kaziranga National Park
This morning we will go for the Eastern Range of the National Park for Jeep safari. The eastern range of Kaziranga known as Agoratoli consists mostly of woodland and is famous for its wide variety of Birds. It is home to a variety of migratory birds and is also known to have a large population of Wild Elephants. During our exploration in Agoratoli we will visit the Shola water body and here once can stop for sometimes at Shohola Tower to view the birdlife and other animals. This will be the last stoppage of our Jeep safari in the Eastern range. Later we will return to the resort for lunch.

After lunch, we will go for a dedicated birding tour of Kaziranga. Here we will explore the Burapahar Range of the national park. We will drive from our resort to the nearest place where we will start our trekking or walk inside the Burapahar range of the National Park. In the evening return to the resort for overnight stay. 

Day 6: Kaziranga – Guwahati (193 kms / 5 Hrs)  |  Train Guwahati – New Jalpaiguri (ABADH ASSAM EXP)
Today morning return to Guwahati. Upon arrival, we will go for a short tour of Guwahati visiting the famous Kamakhya Devi temple. Later in the evening transfer to the railway station to board the train for New Jalpaiguri. Overnight stay on board. 

Day 7: Arrive New Jalpaiguri |  Drive New Jalpaiguri – Jaldapara (125 kms / 4 hrs)
Upon arrival at New, Jalpaiguri railway station meet with our representative and drive to Jaldapara National Park. Upon reaching transfer to the wildlife resort. Rest of the day free to enjoy the calm serenity around the resort. Overnight stay at the resort. 

Day 8:Safari inside Jaldapara National Park
Today morning we will awake a little early and will move to the national park to enjoy a thrilling Jungle Safari in Jaldapara national park for wildlife viewing. Return to the hotel and after breakfast enjoys the atmosphere and the glimpse of nature around the wildlife resort.

After lunch, we will again visit the National Park. This time we will enjoy our jeep safari to the national park to explore its exquisite beauty of the vast grassland. The National park is well famous for the Indian one-horned rhinoceros and holds the highest rhino population in India after Kaziranga National Park. The other fauna found in Jaldapara are tigers, elephants, deers, sambar, wild pig and bison and a number of avifauna are also found in Jaldapara which make it a paradise for bird watchers, the avifauna is the Bengal Florican, crested eagle, Pallas's fishing eagle, jungle fowl, peafowl, partridges, and lesser pied hornbill, etc.

Day 9:Safari inside Jaldapara National Park
This morning we will again enjoy jeep safari to explore the Jaldapara national park. Later return to the resort. After lunch, we will have an excursion to the Totopara village, situated 22 km from Madarihat, which is the entry point to Jaldapara. This small village is located on the bank of River Torsa and housed by the Toto tribe. Toto is the primitive tribe in Dooars. The village is situated 22 km from Jaldapara. Totopara is bordered by Bhutan to the North, Torsa River to the East and Titi River and Titi Reserve on the South-West and separated by the Hauri River. Later return to Jaldapara for overnight stay. 

Day 10: Drive Jaldapara National Park – Gangtok (202 kms / 6 hrs)
Today after breakfast at the hotel we will leave for the capital of Sikkim, Gangtok. Upon reaching transfer to the hotel. After fresh-n-up we will go on city sightseeing tour of Gangtok visiting the Rumtek Monastery, Banjhakri Falls, Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sunday), Do-dul-Chorten, Flower Exhibition center, etc. Later return to the hotel for overnight stay. 

Day 11: Day in Gangtok
Today we start our day a little early with a hill drive to Tsongmo lake (12400 ft), which is located 40 kms far from Gangtok. Tsomgo is almost about 1 Km long and 15 mtrs deep. The lake is considered sacred by the local people. If possible we will visit Baba Harbhajan Singh temple, which will be further 16 kms from the lake.
Later return to Gangtok. Afternoon free at Leisure or you can enjoy shopping by own. Overnight stay at the hotel. 

Day 12: Drive Gangtok – Darjeeling (100 kms / 3 hrs)
The morning after breakfast we will leave for next exotic destination- Darjeeling enjoying the hill drive crossing numerous hill gardens. Upon reaching Darjeeling transfer to the hotel. Evening free at leisure or to explore the mall. Overnight stay at the hotel. 

Day 13: Day in Darjeeling 
Today we will start our day a little early, starting at 4.00 am, following a drive to visit the Tiger hill (it is the sunrise point over Mt. Khangchendzonga), a glimpse of sunrise from here will give you a different charm. Further, we will return to Darjeeling. On our way back we will visit Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. After lunch visit, P. N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee Centre (closed on Sunday), Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Temple. Late afternoon free for leisure or you can enjoy shopping at the Mall. Overnight stay at the hotel. 

Day 14: Drive Darjeeling – Bagdogra (70 kms / 2 hrs)  | Flight Bagdogra – Kolkata (6E 958)
After breakfast leave for Bagdogra airport. Upon arrival on board the flight for Kolkata. Upon arrival at Kolkata airport meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. Evening free for shopping and your own activity. Overnight stay at the hotel. 

Day15: Departure Transfer 
Transfer to the Kolkata international airport on time to board the flight for onward destination
 

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on Single / Twin / Double sharing basis in offered hotels or similar. 
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
  • All transfers and excursions will be covered by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary Mineral water bottle during your tour is provided in the car
  • Safari at Kaziranga National Park  
  • Safari at Jaldapara National Park  
  • Services of Local English Speaking Guide for sightseeing
  • Currently applicable taxes

Exclusions

  • Camera charges at any monument to be paid by the guest directly
  • Any airfare international/ domestic
  • Any insurance
  • Lunch or Dinner unless supplement for same has opted
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
  • And anything not mentioned in Inclusions.

Tour Notes

  • Rates are subject to availability
  • Room category in all packages are the base category rooms 
  • The above rates are not applicable from 20th Dec'2019 to 10th Jan'2020
  • Christmas & New Year gala charges are on a direct pay basis at the hotel by guest
  • In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised

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