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Christmas Beyond the Brahmaputra

18 days Fully Inclusive Classic Group Tour

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Christmas Beyond the Brahmaputra

Celebrate Christmas in the spectacular mountain-backed landscapes of Darjeeling! From Kolkata head up into the Himalayas to explore monasteries and mountain vistas, seeing in Christmas with a ride on the famous ‘toy train’ then travelling to Guwahati, the gateway to the sacred Brahmaputra River. From the water you’ll get to explore the nature, culture and unique heritage that lives on its river banks, passing through the state of Assam on a luxury riverboat, and seeing in the New Year onboard, in style.

  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 16 , Lunches: 15 , Dinners: 16
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Accommodation
    17 nights in 3+/4 star accommodation
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 20
  • Physical Rating 2
    A reasonable level of fitness is required, as you'll be spending time on your feet and doing a bit of walking to cover short distances during your daily sightseeing. There will also be some climbing of steps and climbing on and off of coaches and boats.
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    Walking, some steps and extended time on your feet.
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Classic Group Tour
18 DAYS
From $15,480PP
Kolkata (3N) - Gangtok (2N) - Darjeeling (2N) - Guwahati (1N) - Brahmaputra Cruise (7N) - Kolkata (1N)
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Tour Highlights

Our Christmas Beyond the Brahmaputra tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, many of which are entirely exclusive to us.

Day by Day Itinerary

Christmas Beyond the Brahmaputra map
Kolkata (3N) - Gangtok (2N) - Darjeeling (2N) - Guwahati (1N) - Brahmaputra Cruise (7N) - Kolkata (1N)

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When to go

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Darjeeling
  • 2
    9
    6
  • 20
  • Kolkata
  • 14
    26
    20
  • 11
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Darjeeling
  • 3
    10
    7
  • 24
  • Kolkata
  • 17
    29
    23
  • 30
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Darjeeling
  • 6
    14
    10
  • 48
  • Kolkata
  • 22
    34
    28
  • 35
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Darjeeling
  • 9
    17
    13
  • 116
  • Kolkata
  • 25
    35
    30
  • 60
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Darjeeling
  • 12
    18
    15
  • 197
  • Kolkata
  • 26
    35
    31
  • 142
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Darjeeling
  • 14
    19
    16
  • 570
  • Kolkata
  • 26
    34
    30
  • 288
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Darjeeling
  • 14
    19
    17
  • 782
  • Kolkata
  • 26
    32
    29
  • 411
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Darjeeling
  • 14
    20
    17
  • 635
  • Kolkata
  • 26
    32
    29
  • 349
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Darjeeling
  • 13
    19
    16
  • 437
  • Kolkata
  • 26
    32
    29
  • 288
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Darjeeling
  • 10
    18
    14
  • 122
  • Kolkata
  • 24
    32
    28
  • 143
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Darjeeling
  • 6
    15
    10
  • 24
  • Kolkata
  • 20
    30
    25
  • 26
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Darjeeling
  • 3
    12
    7
  • 7
  • Kolkata
  • 14
    27
    21
  • 17

Pricing & Availability

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    Additional Price Information

    • Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 April 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
    • Customary tipping amount of approximately US$176pp (NZ$310pp) is paid locally in India.
    • Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2.
    • Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.,$1,500 per person non refundable and non transferable deposit required
    • Price listed is based on new bookings only

    Group Tour includes

    • International flights and current taxes
    • All accommodation
    • 7 night cruise on board ABN's Charaidew II
    • Domestic flights and transportation
    • Touring with guides and entrance fees
    • All meals
    • Drinks on board the cruise at lunch & dinner
    • Visa fees for New Zealand passport holders

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