East India Tours and Private Travel
A tour through East India takes you through a dramatically varied landscape: mangroves in the Sundarbans and lofty peaks in the high Himalayas. Most tours begin in Kolkata, once the capital of the British Empire, where bustling B.B.D. Bagh brims with declining 19th-century colonial architecture. Moss-covered headstones in South Park Street cemetery, the Paresnath Jain temple, the Armenian Church, all tell stories of the multi-cultural influences that have shaped this city over millennia. Sail the Hooghly at dawn to visit temples upriver, and end the day with a typical Bengali meal. Bengalis are obsessed with food, and Kolkata, for all its shortcomings, is a foodie’s paradise. Don’t leave without sharing in the bounty of Bengali cuisine and conversation.
Around the hill station of Darjeeling, large estates grow some of the world’s most coveted tea. Sip on a cup of pure Darjeeling first flush, amidst mist-covered tea gardens in a colonial ambience.
The sound of chanting Buddhist monks fills the air in Pelling, Sikkim. Gardens burst with orchids and forests teem with rhododendron. Around every corner of the state, you’ll come to arresting views of snow-capped ranges and the striking five-peaked Mount Kanchenjunga.
Further east, in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park, one-horned rhinos graze languidly, and otters swim energetically in the muddy rivers flowing by. Assam is part of the seven northeastern states affectionately called the Seven Sisters. Unique wildlife like hoolock gibbons and great hornbills inhabit this land of exceptional natural beauty, starring dramatic waterfalls and hidden caves. It is also an ethnically diverse region, where indigenous tribes like the Angami Nagas and Bodos reside.
When the choices are so overwhelming, how do you pick what to see of East India in the time you have? Our India specialists will hand-hold you through the process, and cut a personalized itinerary that fits you best.
Popular Trips to East India
Embark on an enchanting journey to uncover north-east India’s fascinating history and culture. At Kolkata, delve into India’s colonial past as you explore landmarks such as the majestic Victoria Memorial and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Breathtaking views of the Himalayan foothills and tea plantations await you at Darjeeling, which is rightly known as the ‘Queen of…
Explore some of the most pristine destinations in India! Set in the far east, the states of Assam, Nagaland, and Meghalaya offer lush green hill landscapes, picturesque towns and villages and unique cultures of their own. From Shilling, visit Cherrapunjee, the second wettest spot on our planet, and enjoy a warm cup of purest Assam…
Take a memorable cruise down the mighty Brahmaputra River in East India, one of the largest in the country, as it meanders past scenic landscapes, wildlife sanctuaries and quaint little villages. In this largely untouched part of India, you will also explore lush green Balipara, one of the best sources of Assam tea, as well…
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The best travel time for East India tours is during the months of September/October to March. Follow this link for an overview on the best time to travel.
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Charming colonial towns, verdant tea plantations, misty mountains and unique cultural delights – discover all this and more on your East India tours. Follow this link to read about the top things to do in East India.
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