East India Luxury Holiday Itinerary: Cultural & Natural Wonders (5 Days)

📍 Destinations Covered:

Kolkata → Darjeeling → Gangtok

🎯 Perfect For:

Tea Lovers, Culture Explorers, Mountain Admirers

📅 Day 1: Arrival in Kolkata – City of Joy

Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM):

• Arrive at Kolkata Airport
• Traditional Bengali welcome with sweets
• Transfer to Taj Bengal Hotel

Afternoon (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM):

• Authentic Bengali lunch at 6 Ballygunge Place
• Colonial Kolkata Tour:
  • Victoria Memorial
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral
  • Writer’s Building
  • Howrah Bridge (engineering marvel)

Evening (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM):

• Hooghly River Cruise at sunset
• Kalighat Temple visit (optional)

Dinner (8:30 PM):

• Special thali at Oh! Calcutta restaurant

📅 Day 2: Kolkata to Darjeeling – Toy Train Experience

Morning (6:00 AM – 12:00 PM):

• Early breakfast
• Transfer to airport for flight to Bagdogra
• Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) from New Jalpaiguri
  • UNESCO World Heritage
  • Scenic mountain route
  • 7-hour picturesque journey

Afternoon (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM):

• Arrive Darjeeling, check into Windamere Hotel (colonial heritage)
• Lunch at hotel with mountain views
• Acclimatization & relaxation

Evening (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM):

• Chowrasta Mall Road walk
• Local market exploration
• Tea tasting session at hotel

Dinner (8:30 PM):

• Multi-cuisine dinner with live music

📅 Day 3: Darjeeling Sunrise & Tea Estates

Morning (4:00 AM – 9:00 AM):

• Pre-dawn drive to Tiger Hill
• Witness sunrise over Kanchenjunga (world’s 3rd highest peak)
• Visit Ghoom Monastery (oldest in region)
• Return to hotel for breakfast

Mid-Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM):

• Tea Estate Visit:
  • Happy Valley Tea Estate (2nd oldest)
  • Tea plucking demonstration
  • Processing unit tour
  • Premium tea tasting session

Afternoon (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM):

• Lunch at colonial-style restaurant
• Visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Red Panda conservation)
• Japanese Peace Pagoda (panoramic views)

Evening (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM):

• Ropeway cable car ride
• Shopping for tea & handicrafts

Dinner (8:30 PM):

• Special Nepali cuisine dinner

📅 Day 4: Darjeeling to Gangtok – Himalayan Capital

Morning (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM):

• Breakfast with mountain views
• Scenic drive to Gangtok (4 hours)
• Enroute visit Rumtek Monastery (largest in Sikkim)

Afternoon (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM):

• Check into Mayfair Spa Resort
• Lunch with Sikkimese specialties
• MG Marg exploration (vehicle-free promenade)
• Flower Show (if season permits)

Evening (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM):

• Visit to Enchey Monastery
• Cable Car Ride for city views
• Shopping for Sikkimese handicrafts

Dinner (8:30 PM):

• Traditional Sikkimese dinner with cultural performance

📅 Day 5: Gangtok Exploration & Departure

Morning (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM):

• Breakfast
• Tsomgo Lake (Changu Lake) excursion:
  • 12,400 ft altitude
  • Yak ride experience (seasonal)
  • Prayer flag photography
• Visit Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple

Afternoon (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM):

• Return to Gangtok for lunch
• Last-minute souvenir shopping
• Visit Handicraft & Handloom Center

Evening (5:00 PM):

• Transfer to Bagdogra Airport for departure
• Worldmark Farewell: Pack of premium Darjeeling tea

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🏨 Worldmark Partner Properties:

1. Taj Bengal, Kolkata ★★★★★
2. Windamere Hotel, Darjeeling ★★★★ (Heritage)
3. Mayfair Spa Resort, Gangtok ★★★★

🍵 Tea Experiences:

• First flush tea tasting
• Orthodox vs CTC comparison
• Tea blending workshop
• Visit to tea auction house (if Monday/Tuesday)
• Tea & pastry pairing

💰 Package Inclusions:

• 4 nights luxury accommodation
• All meals (specialty restaurants)
• Domestic flight (Kolkata-Bagdogra)
• Toy Train journey (1st class)
• All transfers in AC vehicles
• Monastery & monument entry fees
• Local English-speaking guide
• Tea estate tour with tasting
• 24/7 Worldmark support

🌡️ Altitude & Climate:

• Kolkata: 25°C – 35°C (humid)
• Darjeeling: 5°C – 18°C (cool, layers needed)
• Gangtok: 10°C – 22°C (pleasant)
• Tsomgo Lake: 0°C – 10°C (cold, warm clothing essential)

🎒 Essential Packing:

• Layered clothing
• Warm jacket for mornings/evenings
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen & sunglasses (high UV)
• Moisturizer & lip balm (dry climate)
• Medications for altitude (consult doctor)
• Camera with extra batteries

🔄 Customization Options:

• Tea Connoisseur Package: Additional estate visits
• Spiritual Journey: More monastery time
• Adventure Add-on: River rafting in Teesta
• Wellness Extension: Ayurvedic treatments

Worldmark Exclusive Features:
✓ Toy Train priority booking for Platinum members
✓ Tea estate private tour
✓ Altitude acclimatization guidance
✓ Local SIM card assistance
✓ Complimentary oxygen at high altitudes if needed

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Discover the hidden gems of East India!
Contact Worldmark to tailor this itinerary to your preferences and membership benefits.

“From colonial charm to Himalayan heights – experience East India’s diversity with Worldmark Holidays!”

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Worldmark Members Enjoy:

• Up to 30% discount on these packages
• Priority room allocation
• Flexible date changes
• Additional benefits based on membership tier

Contact Information:
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Note: All itineraries are sample suggestions. Final packages are customized based on season, availability, and membership plan. Prices vary based on number of persons, accommodation category, and inclusions.