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Explore Bengal and Eastern India with Corinthian
Exploring a diverse part of the country, our Bengal and Eastern India tailor-made holidays traverse the plains of Bengal to the foothills of the Himalaya and the culturally rich Eastern state of Odisha, the lush landscapes of Kaziranga National Park and Nagaland’s indigenous tribes.
Begin your journey in Kolkata (Calcutta), the cultural capital of India. Explore its colonial architecture, bustling markets, and iconic landmarks such as the Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge. Venture further into the Himalayan foothills to discover the picturesque hill stations of Darjeeling and Sikkim. Darjeeling’s tea estates, heritage train journey, and spectacular mountain views will captivate you, while Sikkim’s monasteries, alpine lakes, and hiking trails offer a tranquil escape into nature.
India’s North East is a land of lush green valleys, cascading waterfalls, and diverse tribal cultures where you can explore Assam‘s pristine national parks, look for one-horned rhinoceros in Kaziranga, and experience vibrant festivals in Nagaland and Manipur. Further south, Odisha beckons with its ancient temples and tribal villages. Visit the famous Konark Sun Temple and admire the intricate stone carvings of Jagannath Temple in Puri.
MV Rudra Singha, Assam India (© MV Rudra Singha)
Victoria Memorial, Kolkata India
Kaziranga National Park, Assam India
Majuli Island, Assam India
Tea pickers at Glenburn Tea Estate near Darjeeling
Hornbill Festival, Nagaland India
Hand pulled rickshaws in Kolkata, India
Konark Sun Temple, Orissa India
Bengal & Eastern India Highlights
- Kolkata, India’s culture capital
- Kaziranga National Park
- Glenburn Tea Estate
- Brahmaputra River Cruise
- Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha
- Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival
Bengal & Eastern India Journey Planner
Five to seven days in Bengal and Eastern India
Five days will enable you to include a visit to Kolkata (Calcutta) and Darjeeling as an extension to our private tour of India’s Golden Triangle. Start your tour in Kolkata, where you will discover echoes of the British Raj, including the Victoria Memorial and the Charnock Mausoleum, before exploring the riverside towns of Serampore, Chandannagar and Chinsura that reveal West Bengal’s often-overlooked colonial history. Then, fly to Bagdogra and drive to Darjeeling where you’ll spend three nights in a beautifully converted planters bungalow set amidst the lofty Himalaya. In Darjeeling, relive the gracious lifestyle of colonial-era planters and enjoy a scenic ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway to the Ghoom monastery, which overlooks mighty Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m). Seven days will allow you to set off on a dedicated Nagaland tour focusing on the colourful Hornbill Festival.
Ten days in Bengal and Eastern India
Ten days will enable Indophiles returning to India to embark on a dedicated tailor-made Eastern India tour focusing on Colonial Bengal. Combine Kolkata with a visit to historic Murshidabad and the battlefield of Plassey. Conclude with three nights at the splendid Rajbari Bawali, an excellent base for immersive rural pursuits and gain an insight into the lives of Nabobs of Bengal. Alternatively, embark on a river cruise on the Brahmaputra and combine a visit to riverine islands with the untamed wilderness of Kaziranga National Park.
Two weeks in Bengal and Eastern India
A two-week tailor-made tour through Eastern India will allow an in-depth exploration of Colonial Bengal and Darjeeling with village walks in Sikkim. Alternatively, you can delve into Odisha’s history and discover this culturally rich yet often overlooked eastern Indian province, which has played a pivotal role in shaping the history of the Indian subcontinent. Another option is to go on an epic off-piste adventure that combines visits to the remote Naga villages with a private two-night houseboat cruise on the mighty Brahmaputra river and Assam’s sleepy riverside villages, riverine islands, and lush tea gardens.