If you think Kaziranga is synonymous as a home to one-horned rhino, then you need to explore this wild territory in person to find out the exotic mix of species including Indian Tigers and Leopards, jackals, sloth bears, and many more. Stretched over 14 days, this wonderful itinerary takes you through the bestowed forests of Kaziranga. Besides this, the tour includes a great way to explore the world heritage of Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve in West Bengal, famous for its swamp forests, national park and wildlife sanctuary. A tour to this exclusive wild kingdom forms a thrilling retreat for a soul vying for a wild adventure.
Day 1 : Delhi
Begin Kaziranga Wildlife Tour. Arrival in Delhi. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 2 : Delhi
Morning spent at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing of the New Delhi, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, a renowned British architect. A visit to India Gate, drive past President House forms the important attraction of Delhi's Tour. Visit to Qutab Minar & Humayun's Tomb occupies the other half of the day. Overnight stay.
Day 3 : Delhi
Morning sightseeing of the old Delhi, visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, etc. After having lunch, go for some shopping or additional sightseeing. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 4 : Delhi - Guwahati - Kaziranga National Park
Catch the flight connecting Delhi to Guwahati in the morning and transfer to Kaziranga National Park after a 4 hr drive. In the evening, enjoy dinner watching the regional Bihu dance of Assam besides the log fire under bamboo grove. Overnight at the resort.
Day 5 : Kaziranga National Park
Walk with the nature and wild in the Kaziranga Park. Pay a visit to the local tribal village in later afternoon and witness the see silkworm rearing. Dinner and overnight at the resort.
Day 6 : Kaziranga National Park
Early morning explore the Kaziranga National Park on an elephant. Later that afternoon visit the famous tea garden estate and tea factory of Assam. Enjoy a lavish dinner at a British tea garden bungalow. Overnight spent at the resort.
Day 7 : Kaziranga - Guwahati - Bagdogra - Kalimpong
Drive to Guwahati Airport and board a flight to Bagdogra at noon. Arrive Bagdogra and drive to Kalimpong Hills. Dinner and overnight at a hotel.
Day 8 : Kalimpong
Morning spent at leisure. Guided tour of Kalimpong in Afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 : Kalimpong - Siliguri - Kolkata
Enjoy the thrilling adventures of crossing rapids through the early morning rafting on River Teesta and then drive towards Siliguri. Catch the connecting overnight train to Kolkata. Overnight in the train.
Day 10 : Kolkata
Arrive in Kolkata and transfer to a hotel. Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of the Kolkata, the Intelligentsia haven of India. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 11 : Kolkata - Sunderbans National Park
Departure from Kolkata to Basanti Port (3 ½ hr.) for Sundarbans. At Sundarbans Bio Reserve, enjoy a cruise to Sajnekhali by a motor boat (2 ½ hr.). Overnight in the launch. Dinner & night stay on the boat.
Day 12 : Sunderbans National Park
Have a full day cruise through mangrove creeks for wildlife & bird watching at this world heritage bio reserve. Enjoy lunch on the boat. Anchor at Sajnekhali by sunset. Optional - Slideshow on wildlife at the Mangrove Interpretation Centre in the evening with tea & snacks. Dinner & night stay on the boat.
Day 13 : Sunderbans National Park - Kolkata
Next morning visit Rangabeloa Tagore Society on a rickshaw and see the rural development project. Return back to Basanti Port by the afternoon. Transfer to Kolkata on road. Overnight stay.
Day 14 : Kolkata - Delhi / Onward Destination
Catch the flight from Kolkata-Delhi in the morning. Spend a day at leisure in Delhi. Transfer to the airport to catch the connecting flight to onward destination.