15/10/2026
πΌπ¦ From red pandas in the Himalayas to rhinos on the Brahmaputra floodplains, this is India like youβve never seen it.
Authentic India: The Wild East is a 14-day small group journey for just 5 to 14 travellers, made for curious travellers and nature lovers.
It begins in Kolkata, with a storyteller-led walk through the old lanes of North Kolkata, a home-hosted Bengali lunch and a sunset cruise on the sacred Ganges.
Then itβs up into the Himalayas. Youβll spend four nights in Singalila National Park searching for the elusive Red Panda, with views across to Everest and Kanchenjunga on clear days. In Darjeeling, ride the historic Toy Train and explore Ghoom Monastery and the tea gardens.
The journey finishes in Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Indian One-Horned Rhino. Explore it on 4Γ4 jeep safaris, and take a Brahmaputra River boat safari to spot Gangetic river dolphins.
From $5,199 pp, departing March and October 2028.
Save $200 pp when you book by 30 November.
Find the full itinerary here π https://www.mikedrewtravel.com.au/deals/authentic-india-the-wild-east/