INDIA - East India Tea Tasting

Kolkata - Bagdogra – Kalimpong - Gangtok – Darjeeling - Bagdogra – Guwahati - Jorhat – Dibrugarh

Famous for Darjeeling and Assam tea, India is the world’s second largest producer of tea. Indulge and experience the art of tea tasting with visits to a number of excellent tea estates and local monasteries.

Prices from $

 

Itinerary

Day 1

Kolkata

On arrival in Kolkata you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

 

Day 15

Kolkata (B)

Transfer to Kolkata International airport to connect flight for onward destination.

Day 14

Dibrugarh - Kolkata (B)

Departure transfer to Dibrugarh airport for flight to Kolkata. Meet & assistance upon arrival and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon proceed for Kolkata sightseeing tour.

Day 13

Dibrugarh (B)

Morning excursion to Singpho village, visit the organic tea gardens. Later on back to Dibrugarh, en-route visit World War II Cemetery and The Oil museum at Digboi.

Day 12

Dibrugarh (B)

Morning proceed to Mancotta Tea Estate (Orthodox tea), visit the tea garden and factory, also experience the tea tasting. Afternoon proceed to Ethelwold Tea Estate(CTC tea), visit the tea garden and factory, also experience the tea tasting.

Day 11

Jorhat – Dibrugarh (B)

Morning drive from Jorhat to Dibrugarh, En-route sightseeing at Sivasagar visiting Kareng Ghar, Talatal Ghar, Rang Ghar and Sivasagar Tai Museum.

Day 10

Jorhat (B)

Morning visit to Gatoonga Tea Estate, visit the tea garden and factory, also experience the tea tasting. Afternoon visit Tocklai Tea Research Institute & Museum

Day 9

Guwahati – Jorhat (B)

Morning visit to Kamakhya Temple. Later on drive from Guwahati to Jorhat

 

Day 8

Darjeeling – Bagdogra - Guwahati (B)

Transfer from Darjeeling to Bagdogra. Arrive at Guwahati airport and transfer to hotel

 

Day 7

Darjeeling (B)

Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill & Ghoom Monastery, visit Tukver Tea Estate & Happy Valley Tea Estate. Evening toy train ride up to Ghoom subject to availability.

Day 6

Gangtok – Darjeeling (B)

Morning visit to Enchey Monastery & Cottage Industry. In the afternoon transfer from Gangtok to Darjeeling via Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten and Rumtek Monastery. Evening Tea Tasting at a local Tea Shop.

Day 5

Gangtok (B)

Excursion to Temi Tea Estate and return to Gangtok

 

Day 4

Kalimpong – Gangtok (B)

Morning visit to Zang Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery at Durbin Hills, Thongsa Gompa, Tharpa Choling Monastery & Nursery, Proceed to Gangtok in the afternoon.

 

Day 3

Bagdogra - Kalimpong (B)

Morning tea estate tour with a member of staff. Discover the art of Tea Tasting with a connoisseur and visit the community development projects in the area. Afternoon drive through dense forest and small villages to Kalimpong.

Day 2

Kolkata – Bagdogra (B)

This morning travel to Bagdogra and proceed to Samabeyong Tea Estate and check in.

 

Included: Accommodation for 14 nights, transfers, tours, sightseeing as indicated, local guides and entrance fees

Excluded: International flights, visa & insurance, tipping, beverages and items of a personal nature

Prices quoted are valid from 1 October 2021 – 31 March 2022

Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking

Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.