EAST INDIA
A distinctive journey pairing the eastern Himalayas with Odisha’s temples, heritage coast and Chilika Lake.
ROUTE AT A GLANCE
Darjeeling → Pelling → Gangtok → Tsomgo Lake → Bhubaneswar → Konark → Puri → Chilika Lake
Use this sample journey as a starting point. The route, pace, stays and experiences can be adjusted around your interests and travel requirements.
Arrival and begin the journey
Arrive at the starting point, meet your driver or representative and begin the planned journey. Continue with local sightseeing or hotel check-in according to the route.
Darjeeling – Full Day Sightseeing With Tiger Hill
Approx. Distance: 130 Km · Est. Travel Time: 8 hours Early morning (4:00 AM) visit Tiger Hill (Subject to availability of token, if not possible at the time of Sunrise, then it will be covered in day time.) and then back to hotel. After breakfast, starting at 8.30 AM, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N.
Darjeeling – Mirik And Pashupati Market Day Visit With Tiger Hill
Early morning (4:00 AM) visit Tiger Hill (Subject to availability of token) and then back to hotel. After breakfast start for a full day excursion trip to Mirik (4,902 ft.), which is a small picturesque hill station with a beautiful lake surrounded by forested hills on all sides with the back drop of Mt Kanchenjunga. The road runs through some fascinating tea gardens, and pine forests. Visit Sumendu Lake, which is famous for it being one of the best man-made lakes.
Darjeeling to Pelling – Transfer
Approx. Distance: 100 Km · Est. Travel Time: 4 hours After breakfast, transfer to Pelling (6,300 Ft.). On arrival check-in to hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
Pelling – Fullday Sightseeing With Sky Walk
Est. Travel Time: 6 hours After breakfast start for a full day sightseeing tour. In first half, Rimbi waterfalls, Khecheopalri Lake (Wishfulling Lake) and Khangchendzongha waterfalls. In the second half cover the Pemayangtse monastery, Rabdantse ruins (2nd capital of Sikkim), Sang-Ngag Choling (Skywalk).
Pelling to Gangtok – Transfer via Namchi
Approx. Distance: 130 Km · Est. Travel Time: 6 hours After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfers for Gangtok (5,500 Ft.). Enroute visit Sai Temple and Siddheshwar Dham (Chardham), in Namchi.
Gangtok to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir – Excursion
Approx. Distance: 120 Km · Est. Travel Time: 8 hours After breakfast, start for an excursion to Tsomgo Lake (12,400 ft. / 37 Kms.
Gangtok – Full Day Sightseeing
Est. Travel Time: 6 hours After breakfast Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre (Closed on Sunday and 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month), Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Dro-dul Chorten, Gonjang Monastery and Bakhthang falls (maximum 6 hours).
Gangtok to Bagdogra Airport – Drop
Approx. Distance: 125 Km · Est. Travel Time: 5 hours After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and take departure transfer to Bagdogra International Airport Board the flight to Bhubaneswar On arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport and transfer to Bhubaneswar Hotel. On arrival check in at Hotel.
Bhubaneswar – Konark – Puri
After breakfast, travel to Puri via Dhauli, Pipili and the UNESCO-listed Sun Temple at Konark. Continue along the coast to Puri, check in and visit Jagannath Temple where entry rules permit.
Chilika Lake Excursion
Take a day excursion to Satapada on Chilika Lake, known for its lagoon scenery and Irrawaddy dolphin habitat. Boating can be arranged locally, subject to weather and availability, before returning to Puri.
Departure and onward transfer
After breakfast, check out and continue to Bhubaneswar via selected local sights according to the available time. Complete the arranged onward transfer for your return journey.
Package can include
- Accommodation in the selected category
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Private vehicle and transfers for the planned route
- Local guide support where requested
- Toll, parking, fuel, state taxes and driver allowance
Available separately
- Air or train travel
- Meals not specified in the final plan
- Monument, activity and permit charges
- Special rides, safaris, boating or helicopter services unless confirmed
- Personal expenses, tips, insurance and porterage
Planning note: Schedules, permits and sightseeing are subject to local conditions and availability. Hotels and the final route are confirmed according to your preferred comfort level and travel requirements.
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