Top Things to do in Calcutta, Darjeeling and Sikkim, India Holiday
Helena Lewis is our India expert and has spent a lot of her life in India. If you are thinking of planning a trip to India we really recommend setting up a call with Helena to discuss which area of this vast, incredible country might be best for you and what experiences you want to engage in when you are there. We do warn you though… once you have been to India once, you will want to keep coming back time and time again to explore more. One of our most favourite countries to travel to.
In this article, Helena offers a few tips of things to do in Calcutta, Darjeeling and Sikkim and where to stay.
Calcutta - 3 nights
STAY IN: Glenburn Penthouse
THINGS TO DO IN CALCUTTA:
Visit the ‘Mother House’ – the erstwhile residence of Mother Teresa
Sit and shoot the breeze with the intellects and philosophers of Calcutta at the Indian Coffee House
Discover the site of the Black Hole of Calcutta
Take a rickshaw over the impressive Howrah Bridge spanning the Hooghly River and visit the Victoria Memorial
Darjeeling – 3 nights
STAY IN: Glenburn Tea Estate
THINGS TO DO IN DARJEELING:
Enjoy a tea factory and tea tasting tour to discover the delights of the exquisite Darjeeling tea
Take a ride on the steam-powered Toy Train to Darjeeling Town
Visit the picturesque town of Kalimpong famed for its Buddhist monasteries, gompas & temples
Hike to the suspension bridge separating Darjeeling and Sikkim
Sikkim – 5 nights
STAY AT: STYLISH LOCAL VILLAGE HOUSES OPERATED BY SHAKTI
THINGS TO DO IN SIKKIM:
Immerse yourself in local village culture of the Buddhist Kingdom of Sikkim
Awake to the view of the 3rd highest peak in the world – Kanchenjunga – through your bedroom window
Experience morning prayers at Rinchenpong Monastery and, if you’re lucky, have an audience with His Eminence Tulka Sangay Rinpoche
Trek through the Red Panda Sanctuary
Bawali - 2 nights
STAY IN: Rajbari Bawali
THINGS TO DO IN BAWALI:
Simply relax, eat, enjoy spa treatments at this former aristocratic home
Involve yourself in the evening Aarti Worship
Enjoy sundowners and tiffin on the Hooghly River
Discover this small village on a guided walk
For more information on this trip, a full example itinerary and consultation about a tailormade trip to India please contact us at Curious Travel. We can’t wait to introduce you to India!
