Kaziranga – Kolkata (Calcutta)
The saving from near extinction of the Indian One Horned Rhinoceros, the Wild Buffalo and the Swamp Deer at Kaziranga National Park in Assam is one of Asia’s great conservation successes, with a wonderful bird life.
Viewing by elephant, jeep and from watch towers.
Kolkata (Calcutta), is the largest and the most populated city of India. A fascinating and crowded city with many relics of its former colonial grandeur, poverty and squalor but also scenes of rare beauty.
Day 1
Flight to Guwahati.
Driven to Kaziranga.
Stay at Diphlu River Lodge which offers top-class accommodation at World Heritage Site of Kaziranga National Park.
Day 2
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives with naturalists.
Stay a second night at Diphlu River Lodge.
Day 3
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives with naturalists.
Stay a third night at Diphlu River Lodge.
Day 4
Driven to Guwahati.
Flight to Kolkata (Calcutta).
Stay at The Oberoi Grand which is indeed a grand hotel and very central. or, the Fairlawn Hotel, again very central and best described as an institution.
Day 5
Relax at Kolkata (Calcutta). Experience the “Drive of Imperial Calcutta” by Victorian carriage. Visit Victoria Memorial, Kali Temple and New Market.
Stay a second night at your chosen hotel.
Day 6
Relax at Kolkata (Calcutta). Visit the Botanical Garden with 200 year old Banyan Tree, the Hoogly River Front and the India Museum.
Stay a third night at your chosen hotel.
Day 7
Check out of your chosen hotel in the morning.
End of Tour