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Situated in the Eastern Himalayas Sikkim is one of the most beautiful states of India. It boasts the 3rd highest mountain in the world – Kanchenjunga – at 8586m, luxuriant forests, deep valleys with terraced hillsides, exotic flora and fauna, pristine waterfalls, sacred lakes and a number of beautifully ornate Buddhist monasteries.

We will enter Sikkim via Darjeeling, long renowned as a Hill Station during the Raj, famous for its colonial architecture and tea plantations. Heading south we cross Gangtok before taking our overnight train journey south to Kolkata, India’s second largest city and revered as the cultural and intellectual capital, but also famed for its huge population.

When we talk about the cruises, downstream/upstream with return journey by rail, take you along the intimate lower Ganges sidestream, the River Hooghly, which flows from Farakka on the main river down to Kolkata. As well as sightseeing of Kolkata itself and the European colonies just outside, the cruise takes in Murshidabad, capital of the Nawabs of Bengal, the battlefield of Plassey close by, and the many monuments of the medieval Islamic capital of Gaur. A highlight is several delightful and little-known Bengali Terracotta temples.

Includes:

• Flights from NZ with Singapore Airlines
• 8 Nights luxury hotel accommodation (Check In 1400 Hrs / Out at 1200 Hrs)
• 7 Nights on board ship
• Travel and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.
• Meals as specified
• English speaking tour guide as per the Itinerary.
• THO Tour Manager Kolkata to Siliguri (min 10 pax)
• Entrance fee to the monuments as per the Program (one visit per monument)
• Economy class airfare Kolkata to Bagdogra
• 1 toy train ride in Darjeeling
• 1 train ride in Shatabdi express from New Jalpaiguri to Farakka
• Bottled water during drives, sightseeing and onboard ship
• All meals while onboard cruise, all excursions, sightseeing and transfers in Kolkata & Farakka
• THO Assistance throughout the tour
• All currently applicable taxes
• All tips and gratuities, except those of a personal nature ie toilet stops, porters, at meals

Departs:

25 Sep 2019

Price:

Main Deck Cabins from $10,730* per person twin share

Upper Deck Cabins from $11,530* per person twin share

Please note solo options are also available.

Contact

helloworld Nelson

nelson@helloworld.co.nz

03 548 3300

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