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East & Northeast India

Tea gardens, mountain communities and great rivers

Your journey through East & Northeast India

Tea gardens, mountain communities and great rivers

Kolkata is a rewarding starting point for tea country, Sikkim, Odisha and the Northeast. We plan these journeys around road conditions, local access and time with hosts, keeping community visits respectful and personal.

Places to explore

Kolkata

Explore Kolkata’s neighbourhoods, historic buildings and food traditions, with time to follow the city’s creative life.

Darjeeling

Enjoy tea-country views and explore the town’s layered history. Build in time for an estate visit or a mountain railway experience.

Gangtok

Discover Sikkim’s mountain setting and Buddhist heritage through monastery visits and relaxed local exploration.

Pelling

Explore the mountain landscape and nearby monasteries, keeping plans flexible around weather and visibility.

Kalimpong

Explore the hill town’s markets and viewpoints, with time to enjoy its slower pace and mountain setting.

Kaziranga

Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.

Kohima

Explore Nagaland’s capital through its history and local food, arranging community visits with permission and local hosts.

Tawang

Discover Tawang’s Buddhist heritage and mountain setting, with sensible pacing for altitude and changing road conditions.

Nameri

Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.

Puri

Explore the coast and nearby cultural sites with a local guide; temple access depends on the rules at each site.

Bhubaneswar

Explore Odisha’s temple architecture and local heritage, building in time for the details that interest you most.

Dirang

Explore the valley’s villages and scenery, leaving room for local encounters and a relaxed afternoon.

Bodh Gaya

Spend time around the Mahabodhi Temple and international monasteries, with space for reflection and a gentle pace.

Patna

Explore the city’s historical context and plan visits around your onward journey through the Buddhist circuit.

Rajgir

Discover Rajgir’s Buddhist associations and surrounding hills, with visits chosen around access and your preferred pace.

Nalanda

Explore the archaeological remains of Nalanda and their place in the history of Buddhist learning.

Swaraj Dweep

Enjoy island time on Swaraj Dweep, with beach walks and optional water activities subject to conditions and local availability.

Journey ideas

Selected places to stay

Places to stay

Hotel inspiration across different budgets. Your quotation will specify the property and room category included.

Let’s plan your East & Northeast India journey.

Tell us where you would like to go and what you enjoy. We’ll suggest a route, suitable hotels and a comfortable pace.

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