West Bengal Tour Packages
West Bengal stretches from the Bay of Bengal's mangrove forests to the Himalayan foothills.
West Bengal at a glance
- RegionEast India, India
- CapitalKolkata
- Time zoneIndian Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+91
- CurrencyIndian rupee (INR)
- LanguagesBengali
- Emergency112 (all emergencies)
Best time to visit: October to March
Top West Bengal travel packages
A few of our West Bengal itineraries in different travel styles. Every one is private and can be changed to suit you.
Hill-station holidaysDarjeeling · GangtokDarjeeling & Gangtok Holiday6 Days | 5 Nights
Food and culinary holidaysKolkataKolkata Heritage & Food3 Days | 2 Nights
Wildlife safarisKolkata · SundarbansSundarbans Mangrove Safari4 Days | 3 Nights
Festival and seasonal tripsKolkataKolkata Durga Puja Special5 Days | 4 NightsEssential tips for travelling to West Bengal
UPI and cards are widely accepted in cities and hotels; keep some cash for small shops, rural areas, hill towns and tips.
Tipping is not compulsory; around 5–10% in restaurants and a small tip for drivers and guides is appreciated.
Drink bottled or filtered water; it is cheap and easy to find.
112 (all emergencies)
Languages spoken: Bengali.
Kolkata is the main airport; Bagdogra serves Darjeeling and Sikkim. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train is UNESCO-listed.
Durga Puja (September/October) transforms Kolkata; book hotels early if you want to see the pandals.
Darjeeling's toy train joy ride from Darjeeling to Ghum is the easiest way to experience the line.
General guidance. Local rules and services change; we confirm details for your dates.
Where is West Bengal?
Open a larger map → · The map frames the 5 places we cover in West Bengal.
- Kolkata22.57°, 88.36°
- Darjeeling27.04°, 88.26°
- Sundarbans21.94°, 88.89°
- Kalimpong27.06°, 88.47°
- Kurseong26.88°, 88.28°
Who should visit West Bengal?
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Everything you need to know about West Bengal
West Bengal stretches from the Bay of Bengal's mangrove forests to the Himalayan foothills. Kolkata is India's cultural capital, with colonial landmarks and the country's best sweets; Darjeeling and Kalimpong offer tea gardens and mountain views; the Sundarbans is home to the swimming Royal Bengal tiger.
We plan trips to 5 destinations in West Bengal: Kolkata, Darjeeling, Sundarbans, Kalimpong and Kurseong. Highlights include Victoria Memorial, Tiger Hill, Sajnekhali Watch Tower, Deolo Hill and Makaibari Tea Estate. Local food worth trying: Rosogolla and mishti doi, Kathi roll, Kosha mangsho and Puchka. Our West Bengal itineraries run from 2 to 7 days and every one can be changed to suit you.
When to go
October to March. Comfortable in Kolkata and the Sundarbans; October–November gives the clearest Kanchenjunga views from Darjeeling.
Getting around
Kolkata is the main airport; Bagdogra serves Darjeeling and Sikkim. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train is UNESCO-listed.
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Private, customisable itineraries with prices quoted for your dates, hotel category and group size.
6D / 5NDarjeeling · GangtokDarjeeling & Gangtok Holiday
Tea gardens and Tiger Hill sunrise in Darjeeling, then Gangtok's monasteries and a day at Tsomgo Lake.
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3D / 2NKolkataKolkata Heritage & Food
Victoria Memorial, a heritage tram, Kumartuli's idol makers, College Street and a sweet-shop trail.
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4D / 3NKolkata · SundarbansSundarbans Mangrove Safari
Boat safaris through the world's largest mangrove forest, watchtowers and island villages.
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6D / 5NDarjeeling · Kalimpong · GangtokDarjeeling, Kalimpong & Gangtok
Three hill towns in the eastern Himalaya, with tea, nurseries, monasteries and Kanchenjunga views.
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5D / 4NKolkataKolkata Durga Puja Special
Four nights during Durga Puja to see the city's pandals, rituals and street celebrations at their peak.
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4D / 3NDarjeelingDarjeeling Tea & Toy Train
A tea-estate stay, the UNESCO toy train to Ghum and the Batasia Loop, and sunrise over Kanchenjunga.
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7D / 6NGangtok · Pelling · DarjeelingSikkim Honeymoon
Monasteries, mountain views and tea estates: a romantic eastern Himalaya trip across Sikkim and Darjeeling.
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7D / 6NDarjeeling · Gangtok · PellingDarjeeling, Gangtok & Pelling
The eastern Himalaya's three classic bases with toy train, monasteries and mountain sunrises.
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4D / 3NKurseong · DarjeelingKurseong & Darjeeling Tea Trail
Makaibari tea estate and the toy train at Kurseong, then sunrise at Tiger Hill and the tea gardens and monasteries of Darjeeling.
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2D / 1NKolkataKolkata: Mother Teresa's City
The Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity and Mother Teresa's tomb, Nirmal Hriday at Kalighat, St Paul's Cathedral and the Armenian Church.
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4D / 3NKolkataKolkata, Dakshineswar & Belur Math
Kalighat and Dakshineswar Kali temples, Belur Math across the Hooghly by boat, and the Mother House of Mother Teresa.
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7D / 6NDarjeeling · Thimphu · ParoBhutan & Darjeeling
Darjeeling's tea estates and toy train, then across the border into Bhutan.
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Places to visit in West Bengal
West BengalKolkata
Kolkata was the capital of British India until 1911 and remains India's cultural capital: home to Tagore, Satyajit Ray and Mother Teresa, the Victoria Memorial and the Howrah Bridge.
West BengalDarjeeling
Darjeeling, the queen of the hills, is famous for its tea and for sunrise views of Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill.
West BengalSundarbans
The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world, spread across the Ganges delta into Bangladesh.
West BengalKalimpong
Kalimpong is a quieter hill town than Darjeeling, known for its nurseries, monasteries and views over the Teesta valley.
West BengalKurseong
Kurseong, the land of white orchids, sits between Siliguri and Darjeeling at about 1,450 m.
Top attractions in West Bengal
Wildlife in West Bengal
Wildlife experiences
Sightings depend on season and luck and are never guaranteed. Keep your distance, stay with licensed guides and never feed wild animals.
Cultural experiences in West Bengal
Heritage and landmarks
Experiences
- Heritage tram ride
- College Street book market
- Durga Puja pandal hopping
- Tea tasting
- Folk performances
- Tea estate tour
On the menuFood to try
- Rosogolla and mishti doi
- Kathi roll
- Kosha mangsho
- Puchka
- Momos
- Thukpa
- First-flush Darjeeling tea
- Bengali fish curry
- Crab dishes
- Lodge meals
- Kalimpong cheese and lollipops
- Darjeeling tea
Outdoor activities in West Bengal
Many activities are seasonal. Best time for West Bengal: October to March. We check operating seasons for your dates.
West Bengal travel tips
Visa and entry
Indian citizens do not need a visa; carry a government photo ID such as Aadhaar or a passport for hotels and flights.
Health and safety
Travel insurance is a good idea, especially for adventure activities. Carry prescription medicines in their original packaging with a copy of the prescription.
Currency and tipping
The currency is the Indian rupee (INR). Tipping is not compulsory; around 5–10% in restaurants and a small tip for drivers and guides is appreciated.
Best time to visit
October to March. Comfortable in Kolkata and the Sundarbans; October–November gives the clearest Kanchenjunga views from Darjeeling.
Getting around
Kolkata is the main airport; Bagdogra serves Darjeeling and Sikkim. The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train is UNESCO-listed.
Local etiquette
- Dress modestly at temples, churches and mosques, and remove footwear where asked.
- Ask before photographing people, and follow photography rules at religious sites and museums.
What to pack
Pack a light jacket or sweater for cool evenings, modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees for religious sites and comfortable walking shoes.
Phone and internet
Mobile data is good in towns and cities. Coverage can be patchy in remote, hill and forest areas, so download offline maps before you set off.
Budget
We don't publish fixed prices because the season, hotel category, flights and group size change the cost. Your written quote lists exactly what is included, so you can compare like for like.
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