A Taste of Darjeeling
7 night tour including Calcutta and the foothills of the Himalayas around Darjeeling
from £1155
Our Highlights:
- Visit the cultural capital of India - Calcutta
- Stay in a stunning ancestral home from the time of the Raj
- The breathtaking views of the tea plantations and Kanchenjunga
Discover some of the highlights of the Raj on our colonial tour of North East India. We combine a fascinating historical insight into a region of outstanding natural beauty coupled with vibrant, eccentric Indian culture. Starting in the city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) witness some of the finest architecture from the time of the Raj. Travel north for a highlight of our tour; a stay at the Himalayan Hotel in Kalimpong. Once a country home of a British official, it is now a peaceful and unique retreat. We also visit world famous Darjeeling to enjoy unrivalled vistas of seemingly endless tea plantations, and the majesty of the mighty Kanchenjunga at dawn.
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Duration
7 nights
Time Difference
GMT +5'½ hours
Climate
Due to the large differences in altitude and aspect there are significant climatic differences in the various sections of this tour. Please see our climate information for a comprehensive table of temperature and rainfall.
Did you know
Darjeeling was part of the Kingdom of Sikkim until it was leased by the East India company in 1835.
