East India Tour Packages

5 Top Destinations To Be Covered By The East India Tour Packages

Eastern zone of India has gathered the symbolic joys, where some are connecting you to the cultural heritage and some are letting you taste the beaches delights. This side of India seems like scattered landscapes due to some natural and physical diversions; still, the area has plenty of indulgences to serve you. We have included some great locations in our East India tour packages, a few of them are mentioned below.

1. Kolkata

Languages spoken: Bengali, Hindi and English

Famous for: Literature, art, food, music and architecture

Nearest airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport

Nearest railway station: Howrah railway station

Average price for hotel*: 2-star properties starting from INR 426

Best time to visit: October to February

Ideal duration: 2-4 days

Local transportations: Trams, local taxis, cabs and rickshaws

Major attractions: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Belur Math, Birla Planetarium

Kolkata is the biggest city of East India and the second biggest city of India. Once, it was the capital city of the nation. The city seems like a perpetual festival that is ongoing on roads and culture. Kolkata streets are brimming with life. There are arts and cultures that are needed to celebrate in every single moment. The trip to the city is incomplete without enjoying the sweets.

2. Shillong

Elevation: 1,525 m

Famous for: Picturesque landscape, parks, rolling hills

Best time to visit: Between September and May

Languages spoken: Khasi, Pnar and Garo

Nearest airport: Umroi Airport near Barapani

Nearest railway station: Guwahati railway station

Ideal duration: 9-10 days

Local transportations: Local bus, taxis, motorbikes

Major attractions: Umiam Lake, Ward’s Lake, Shillong View Point, Don Bosco Museum

This is the beauty of nature that lies in Meghalaya. The pine trees are making the place more undulating. Shillong is one of the most preferred hill stations in India. There pictorial locations that will help you to click the most adorable pictures. You can come here when you are fed up of all the heats of India.

3. Bodh Gaya

Languages spoken: Hindi, English

Famous for: Pilgrimage, site of Gautam Buddha’s enlightenment

Nearest airport: Patna Airport

Nearest railway station: Gaya railway station

Average price for hotel*: 2-star properties starting from INR 2,636

Best time to visit: September to January

Ideal duration: 3 days

Local transportations: Taxis, buses, cabs and rickshaws

Major attractions: Mahabodhi Temple, Giant Buddha, Royal Bhutan Monastery

Bodh Gaya has great importance in Buddhism as this is the land of Nirvana. This is basically a village of Bihar state. The place is known for the Bodhi tree, under which, Buddha assimilate the enlightenment. Here is a magnificent Buddha statue; people visit here to take blessing all around the year.

4. Konark

Languages spoken: Odia, Hindi and English

Famous for: Architecture, stone carvings, music and art

Nearest airport: Biju Pattnaik International Airport

Nearest railway station: Puri railway station

Average price for hotel*: Starting from INR 690

Best time to visit: September to March

Ideal duration: 1 night

Local transportations: Autorickshaws, cabs

Major attractions: Sun Temple, Chandrabhaga Beach, Konark Beach

Konark is known as ‘the city of the sun temple’. The city belongs to Orissa state and one of the great tourist attractions of India. The Sun temple of the place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Chandrabhaga Beach is a goluptious staple to this trip, where you are going to enjoy the sandy beach with all the natural comforts.

5. Gangtok

Elevation: 1,650 m

Famous for: Tranquil hill-tops, Tibetan handicrafts and carpets

Best time to visit: Between October and mid-December

Languages spoken: Nepali, English and Hindi

Nearest airport: Bagdogra International Airport

Nearest railway station: New Jalpaiguri in Siliguri

Ideal duration: 2 days

Local transportations: Jeep, rented taxi, motorbike

Major attractions: Enchey Monastery, Tashi View Point, Hanuman Tok

Best Time To Visit And Explore The East India Tour Packages

Similar to many other regions of India, the East region is also enriched with pictorials and worth. East India tour packages are highly impacted by the weather and seasons as these are affected by the waves of Bay of Bengal. From September to March months are preferable for visiting Konark, Bodh Gaya, and Kolkata. Enjoy the best picturesque moments in Shillong in between the months from September to May. Every place showcases the best allures in their relevant perfect times. The best part of visiting Gangtok, which is the capital city of Sikkim state, is that you can visit here throughout the year. This remains pleasant every time, you need not prepare according to its climate.

The extremely alluring place is here in Sikkim to make your holidays worth. The place remains wreathed in clouds. There are spectacular views of Kanchenjunga and the pristine hills. Along with the mesmerizing views, there are breathtaking experiences of the cable car.