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Eastern India Tailor-Made
The evolution of British India is inextricably linked with the great Islamic Kingdoms of the East. From the eastern state of Orissa, home to some of the finest temples in India, through Calcutta and into the tea plantations of Darjeeling and Assam, Eastern India offers a wealth of travel experiences for those wishing to look beyond the usual tourist trails. Please contact Cox & Kings to discuss further ideas with one of our India experts.
Darjeeling & The Eastern Himalaya
Private Journey · 16 Days / 15 Nights East India is home to some of the Subcontinent's most stunning scenery, remarkable religious monuments and vibrant cultural centres. This journey reveals the finest of the region, travelling from Calcutta, the capital of British India until 1911, through the Orissa temple towns of Bhubaneshwar and Konark to the snow-clad Kanchendzonga. Day 1 To Calcutta: Fly overnight from London to Calcutta with British Airways. (N) Day 2 Calcutta: Arrive and transfer to the Oberoi Grand for 2 nights. Afternoon cruise down the Hooghly. (B) Day 3 To Bhubaneshwar: Train to Bhubaneshwar. Transfer to Mayfair Lagoon for 3 nights. (B) Day 4 Bhubaneshwar: Full day tour of the Sun Temple at Konark, and Jagannath Temple at Puri. (B) Day 5 Bhubaneshwar: Morning tour of the temples and Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves. (B)
Temple at Bhubaneshwar
Day 8 To Gangtok: Drive to Gangtok and stay 2 nights at the Nor-Khill Hotel. (B, L, D) Day 9 Gangtok: Morning visit to the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and the Do-Drul Chorten. (B, L, D) Day 10 To Pelling: Drive to Pelling via the Rumtek Monastery. Overnight at the Norbugang Resort. (B, L, D) Day 11 To Darjeeling: Morning tour of Pemayangtse Monastery. Continue to Darjeeling. Stay 4 nights at the Mayfair Darjeeling. (B, L, D) Day 12 Darjeeling: Afternoon walking tour of Darjeeling. (B, L, D) Day 13 Darjeeling: Pre-dawn visit to Tiger Hill, followed by a visit to Ghoom Monastery. (B, L, D) Day 14 Darjeeling: At leisure. (B, L, D) Day 15 To Calcutta: Drive to Bagdogra and fly to Calcutta. Overnight at the Oberoi Grand. (B) Day 16 To London: Fly to London with British Airways. (B)
OHE Dates and prices per person sharing a twin bedded room from:
5 Jan - 30 Sep 08 £2,595 1 Oct - 10 Dec 08 £2,845 11 Dec 08 - 5 Jan 09 POA 6 Jan - 31 Mar 09 £2,895
Day 6 To Calcutta: Fly to Calcutta and stay overnight at the Oberoi Grand. (B) Day 7 To Kalimpong: Fly to Bagdogra and drive to Kalimpong. Overnight at Hotel Silver Oaks. (B, L, D)
Journey To Shillong
Private Journey · 14 Days / 13 Nights Assam is bordered to the north by the majestic Brahmaputra River and to the south by Meghalaya. Exploring a previously closed region of India, this tour reveals a fascinating mix of culture, nature and history, visiting the manicured tea gardens and pristine landscapes of Shillong, and the Kaziranga National Park for an elephant back safari. Day 1 To Calcutta: Fly to Calcutta with British Airways. (N) Day 2 Calcutta: Arrive in Calcutta and transfer to the Oberoi Grand for 2 nights. Afternoon tour of British Calcutta. (B) Day 3 To Dibrugarh: Fly to Dibrugarh and stay for 3 nights in Chang Bungalows. Afternoon tour of the tea estate. (B, L, D) Day 4 Dibrugarh: Drive to Digboi to visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery. Return via the incredible Bells Temple. (B, L, D) Day 5 Dibrugarh: Morning cruise down the Brahmaputra in search of migratory birds. (B, L, D)
Victoria Memorial, Calcutta
Day 8 To Kaziranga: Drive to Kaziranga National Park and stay 2 nights at the Bon Habi Resort. Late afternoon wildlife viewing. (B, L, D) Day 9 Kaziranga: Early morning and late afternoon wildlife viewing. (B, L, D) Day 10 To Guwahati: Early morning wildlife viewing. After lunch, continue to Guwahati. Overnight at Hotel Dynasty. (B, L, D) Day 11 To Shillong: Morning visit to Kamakhya Temple. Continue to Shillong, with its landscape reminiscent of the Scottish highlands. Stay for 2 nights at Rosa Villa. (B, L, D) Day 12 Shillong: Explore Shillong or take a day trip to picturesque Cherrapunjee. (B, L, D) Day 13 To Calcutta: Drive to Guwahati and fly to Calcutta. Overnight at the Oberoi Grand. (B) Day 14 To London: Fly to London with British Airways. (N)
SNG Dates and prices per person sharing a twin bedded room from:
6 Jan - 29 Apr 08 £2,445 30 Sep - 10 Dec 08 £2,575 6 Jan - 27 Mar 09 £2,595 30 Apr - 29 Sep 08 £2,295 11 Dec 08 - 5 Jan 09 POA
Day 6 To Jorhat: Drive to Jorhat via Sibsagar. Stay for 2 nights at Thengal Manor. (B, L, D) Day 7 Jorhat: Morning transfer by boat to Majuli Island. Explore the Vaishnavite monasteries and traditional Assamese and Mishing tribal villages. (B, L, D)
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