4-Day Private Tour to Darjeeling from Kolkata Including Train Ride and Zoological Park

Discover Darjeeling’s culture, history and amazing natural scenery on this 4-day private tour from Kolkata. Ride on Ghum's Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, up Tiger Hill to watch a stunning sunrise over the Himalayas. On a guided city tour, visit sites like a zoological park and stroll through a local market. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace and hear interesting facts and stories from your private guide. Transportation, daily meals and accommodation in 4- to 5-star hotels are included.

After departing Kolkata for your pre-booked or included flight (if option selected) to Bagdogra, you’ll be driven to Darjeeling, a beautiful Himalayan city in West Bengal, for a day of relaxation and sightseeing at your leisure.

The next day, head to Ghum (or Ghoom) and board the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a steam engine that's dubbed the 'Toy Train,' to the summit to watch a gorgeous sunrise over the Himalayas.

Your private guide will then take you on a sightseeing tour of the city to visit sites like the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park. End the day with a stroll through local markets and enjoy yummy Indian bites from food stalls (own expense).

On your third and fourth days, enjoy free time back in Kolkata to explore the city at your leisure. Discover gems like the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Mother Theresa’s Mission and Mother House.

Daily breakfast and dinners are served at the hotel, but you can choose to have dinner at a local restaurant if you wish. During your free time, your private driver is available to take you around the city (at additional cost).

You’ll stay at your choice of 4- to 5-star hotels. Round-trip transportation is included, and you have the option to include flights in the price or pre-book flights on your own.

For details on each day, see the Itinerary section below.

• English-speaking local guide
• Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle
• Train tickets
• 3-night accommodation in 4- to 5-star hotels
• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  
• Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
  
• Entrance fees to all sites listed in itinerary
  
• Round-trip flight (if option selected)

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks, unless specified