🇮🇳 “Mystic Bengal – Culture, Hills & Heritage” – 10 Days / 9 Nights
✈️ Arrival City: Kolkata
🏙️ Cities Covered: Kolkata, Sundarbans, Shantiniketan, Darjeeling, Kalimpong
🗓️ Day 1: Arrival in Kolkata – The City of Joy
- Arrive in Kolkata, transfer to hotel.
- Visit Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Indian Museum, and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
- Optional: Enjoy a tram ride or street food at Park Street.
- Overnight stay in Kolkata.
🗓️ Day 2: Kolkata Exploration – Culture & Contrast
- Morning visit to Kalighat Temple, Mother Teresa’s Home, and Marble Palace.
- Explore Kumartuli (potters’ colony) and College Street Book Market.
- Optional: Evening boat ride on the Hooghly River.
- Overnight stay in Kolkata.
🗓️ Day 3: Kolkata to Sundarbans – Into the Mangroves
- Drive to Sundarbans (approx. 3.5 hrs + boat transfer).
- Enter the world’s largest mangrove forest by boat.
- Evening tribal dance performance and local village walk.
- Overnight stay in Sundarbans (eco-resort).
🗓️ Day 4: Sundarbans Safari – The Royal Bengal Tiger’s Realm
- Full-day boat safari exploring creeks and watch towers (Sudhanyakhali, Sajnekhali).
- Spot crocodiles, birds, and if lucky, the Royal Bengal Tiger.
- Optional: Night photography of bio-luminescent waters.
- Overnight stay in Sundarbans.
🗓️ Day 5: Sundarbans to Shantiniketan – Tagore’s Abode of Peace
- Return by boat and drive to Shantiniketan (approx. 5.5 hrs).
- Evening at leisure to explore campus surroundings.
- Optional: Attend Baul music performance.
- Overnight stay in Shantiniketan.
🗓️ Day 6: Shantiniketan Exploration – Art, Culture & Learning
- Visit Visva-Bharati University, Tagore Museum, and Kala Bhavan.
- Explore local craft markets and tribal art galleries.
- Optional: Pottery or batik painting workshop.
- Overnight stay in Shantiniketan.
🗓️ Day 7: Shantiniketan to Darjeeling – Queen of the Hills
- Early morning train or flight to Bagdogra, then drive to Darjeeling (approx. 3 hrs).
- Evening stroll along Mall Road with views of Kanchenjunga.
- Optional: Sip local Darjeeling tea at a heritage tea lounge.
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
🗓️ Day 8: Darjeeling Highlights – Himalayan Charm
- Early morning visit to Tiger Hill for sunrise view over Kanchenjunga.
- Explore Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, and Padmaja Naidu Zoo.
- Optional: Ride the Darjeeling Himalayan Toy Train (UNESCO).
- Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
🗓️ Day 9: Darjeeling to Kalimpong – Colonial Tranquility
- Drive to Kalimpong (approx. 2.5 hrs).
- Visit Zang Dhok Palri Monastery, Durpin Dara viewpoint, and flower nurseries.
- Optional: Try local Nepali cuisine or visit Dr. Graham’s Homes.
- Overnight stay in Kalimpong.
🗓️ Day 10: Departure from Bagdogra Airport
- Drive to Bagdogra Airport (approx. 2.5 hrs) for departure.
- Optional: Stop for tea garden views or souvenir shopping en route.
- Tour concludes with memories of Bengal’s vibrant spirit and serene hills.
🌿 End of Tour Note
From sacred rivers to whispering hills,
Where tigers roam and Tagore’s quill thrills—
You’ve wandered through Bengal’s living art,
Its soulful rhythm now in your heart. 🇮🇳✨
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