Kolkata & The Northeast Tours & Holidays

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KOLKATA & THE NORTHEAST HOLIDAYS AND TOURS

Unlike much of India, large swaths of the north and northeast are still to make their way onto the mainstream tourist trail. At Wild Frontiers that's a red rag to a bull. Northeast India is waiting to be discovered, and we intend to explore it. Whilst the Ganges River plain, with such iconic destinations as Rishikesh, Lucknow, Varanasi and Khajuraho, are well-known to Western travellers, far away in the northeast corner of the Indian subcontinent, is a world removed from the main tourist trails. ...

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HIGHLIGHTS OF KOLKATA & THE NORTHEAST

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Sample Kolkata's street food

Sample Kolkata's street food

Kolkata is known for its delectable dishes and so it is a must for any visitor to delve into the culinary delights that are on offer. Eat like the locals and sample an array of tasty offerings as you explore some of the city's best foodie hotspots.

Follow in the footsteps of the Raj

Follow in the footsteps of the Raj

Stroll around Kolkata's Dalhousie Square and immerse yourself in colonial British architecture as you explore this historical quarter of the city which is home to the buildings of a bygone era.

Visit Kolkata's flower market

Visit Kolkata's flower market

Rise with the sun and visit the colourful flower market at Mullik Ghat, before observing life along the Hooghly River, considered the life blood of the city.

Witness the sacred aarti ceremony

Witness the sacred aarti ceremony

Varanasi is one of the oldest Hindu pilgrimage sites on earth and here you can witness the mesmerising aarti ceremony, performed by a group of young priests as they chant holy prayers and perform sacred rituals in order to provide offerings to the holy river.

Discover a birder's paradise

Discover a birder's paradise

Explore Kaziranga National Park and enjoy the grasslands and pools backed by misty hills, home to a plethora of 400 species birds. The forests habitats and numerous water bodies are rich sources of food to over 100 species of migratory birds.

Learn from master weavers

Learn from master weavers

Venture into the lanes of the textile markets of Dal-Mandi and Hadahaa Sarai and meet the Ansari weavers and sari makers. Learn about the life of the weavers and the process of hand weaving on traditional looms in private homes and courtyards.

TOP PLACES TO VISIT

Guwahati

Guwahati is the largest city in the northeastern state of Assam. Situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, it serves as the commercial, educational, and cultural hub of the region. Known as the "Gateway to the Northeast," Guwahati has a rich history that…

Kaziranga National Park

Declared a World Heritage Site in 1985, Kaziranga celebrated its one hundredth anniversary in 2005. Lady Curzon is credited with persuading the then British Indian Government to create the National Park. It is probably India’s foremost in terms of conservation…

Kolkata

Kolkata, the City of Joy, is a thriving, colourful and artistic place; described by many as India's cultural heart. Though the city is home to some of the most impressive architecture of the British Raj, it also carries a distinctly Bengali soul. Bengal is home…

Puri

Situated in the eastern part of Orissa, Puri is one of the four holy dhams of Hinduism. Revered as the hallowed seat of Lord Jagannath, it lies besides the white beaches of the Bay of Bengal and draws pilgrims from all over India to its famous 12th century…

Varanasi

Varanasi, once known as Benares, is an incredible city in northern India, sacred to Hindus and overflowing with history and culture. One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, in many ways Varanasi epitomizes the very best and most…

OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY

Premium | Boutique Hotel

Brijrama Palace, Varanasi

Located on the banks of the Ganga River, the Brijrama Palace and the Darbanga Ghat are one of the oldest landmarks of the city. The palace was commissioned in 1812 and features the first ever lift in…
Superior | Lodge

Diphlu River Lodge, Kaziranga National Park

Only opened in 2008, the Diphlu River Lodge has already created buzz, with Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge here in 2016. Located along the banks of the Diphlu River and overlooking…
Luxury | Boutique Hotel

Glenburn Penthouse, Kolkata

The Glenburn Penthouse is a discrete, elegant residence in the heart of historic Kolkata, with spectacular views of all the city's iconic landmarks, from Victoria Memorial to Eden Gardens, the lush…
Luxury | Hotel

The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata

The Oberoi Grand, a five star deluxe option, located in the commercial centre of Calcutta, creates a secluded haven of luxury that will give its guest a truly magnificent experience of Indian…

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