69th TAAI CONVENTION & EXHIBITION

Post-Convention Tours

Extend Your Journey Beyond Kolkata

Explore specially curated post-convention experiences across West Bengal and the North-East of India — all for 28–30 October 2026.

₹7,000 + 18% GST Per person • Twin Sharing
₹13,000 + 18% GST Single Sharing
Tour participation is subject to the confirmed programme and operational conditions.
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IMPORTANT: Delegates opting for the flight-connected tours are requested to do their ticketing accordingly and immediately. Please review the arrival and departure points/timings for your selected tour before booking your flights or train tickets.

Choose Your Post-Tour Experience

Nine confirmed post-convention tour experiences are available. The Magic of West Bengal offers five destination choices, along with individual 2 Nights / 3 Days experiences in Shillong, Darjeeling, Agartala and Guwahati.

Tour 1

The MAGIC of West Bengal

Five destinations – 2 Nights package. Choose your preferred destination from Purulia, Murshidabad, Sundarbans, Digha or Vedic Village. Tap View Itinerary on each card for details.

2 Nights
Purulia Tour A

Purulia

Nature, Hills & Cultural Heritage

Tour A – Purulia Nature, Hills & Cultural Heritage View Itinerary
DAY 1 – KOLKATA – PURULIA
  • Early morning departure from Kolkata by road.
  • Arrive in Purulia and check in at the hotel.
  • Proceed for local sightseeing, subject to arrival time.
  • Enjoy the scenic surroundings and experience the distinctive landscape of the region.
  • Overnight stay in Purulia.
DAY 2 – AYODHYA HILLS & SCENIC PURULIA
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Proceed for an excursion to the picturesque Ayodhya Hills.
  • Enjoy the scenic beauty of the hills, forests and surrounding countryside.
  • Visit selected viewpoints and local attractions, depending on road conditions and available sightseeing time.
  • Experience the region's distinctive cultural character and natural surroundings.
  • Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
DAY 3 – PURULIA – KOLKATA
  • Early breakfast.
  • Check out and begin the return journey to Kolkata.
  • Arrive in Kolkata with wonderful memories of Purulia's landscapes and cultural richness.
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Murshidabad Murshidabad Tour B

Murshidabad

Historical Heritage & Ganges Experience

Tour B – Murshidabad Historical Heritage & Ganges Experience View Itinerary
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL & TEA ON GANGES
  • 12:00 PM – Arrival at Bari Kothi. Welcome drinks, brief history of Murshidabad and Bari Kothi.
  • 1:30 PM – 5-course lunch.
  • 4:00 PM – Tea on Ganges experience, including organic farms, sunset experience, snacks and tea on a boat ride.
  • 6:30 PM – Cultural evening and High Tea.
  • 8:30 PM – 5-course dinner.
DAY 2 – HERITAGE & SIGHTSEEING
  • 8:00 AM – Heritage Walk covering Jain Temples, old palaces and a terracotta temple.
  • 9:00 AM – 5-course breakfast by the Ganges.
  • 10:30 AM – Sightseeing by tuk-tuk: Hazarduari Palace, Imambara, Katra Mosque, Footie’s Mosque, Wasif Manzil and Weavers Village.
  • 2:30 PM – 5-course lunch.
  • Relax at the property, followed by High Tea and star gazing.
  • 7:00 PM – Bari Kothi tour followed by a treasure hunt.
  • 8:30 PM – 5-course dinner.
DAY 3 – DEPARTURE
  • 8:00 AM – 5-course breakfast by the Ganges.
  • 10:00 AM – Check out and transfer to Kolkata airport.

Bari Kothi is a pure vegetarian property and serves 300-year-old authentic Sheherwali cuisine.

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Sundarbans Tour C

Sundarbans

Into the Mystic Mangroves

Tour C – Sundarbans Into the Mystic Mangroves View Itinerary
DAY 1 – KOLKATA – SUNDARBANS
  • Depart Kolkata for the Sundarbans embarkation point.
  • Continue by boat through the beautiful waterways of the delta.
  • Arrive at the resort and check in.
  • Enjoy lunch and relax amidst the tranquil surroundings.
  • Spend the evening experiencing the local atmosphere and natural beauty.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel / resort.
DAY 2 – SUNDARBANS EXPLORATION
  • Breakfast at the resort.
  • Enjoy the peaceful surroundings before checking out.
  • Guided boat excursion through designated waterways of the Sundarbans.
  • Explore the fascinating mangrove landscape and observe the region's distinctive flora and fauna.
  • Visit permitted watchtowers or designated sightseeing points, subject to forest permissions and operational conditions.
  • Board the boat for the return journey to the embarkation point.
  • Continue by road to Kolkata.
  • Arrive in Kolkata with memories of an extraordinary wilderness experience.
  • Overnight stay at a Hotel in Kolkata.
DAY 3 – KOLKATA
  • Breakfast at the Hotel.
  • Checkout & Transport to Airport.

Sightseeing and boat excursions are subject to forest permissions, local regulations, weather and operating conditions.

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Digha Tour D

Digha

Beaches, Sunsets & Coastal Bliss

Tour D – Digha Beaches, Sunsets & Coastal Bliss View Itinerary
DAY 1 – KOLKATA – DIGHA
  • Early morning departure from Kolkata for Digha.
  • Arrive and check in at the hotel.
  • Enjoy lunch and relax.
  • Visit the beach and experience the refreshing coastal atmosphere.
  • Spend the evening enjoying the seaside and sunset.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Digha.
DAY 2 – DIGHA – TALSARI – UDAYPUR
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Proceed for an excursion to Talsari Beach, known for its scenic coastal surroundings.
  • Visit Udaypur Beach and enjoy the natural beauty of the coastline.
  • Explore selected local attractions, subject to time availability.
  • Return to Digha.
  • Evening at leisure; dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 3 – DIGHA – KOLKATA
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Enjoy a relaxed morning by the seaside.
  • Check out and depart for Kolkata.
  • Arrive in Kolkata with wonderful memories of a refreshing coastal getaway.
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Vedic Village Vedic Village Tour E

Vedic Village Spa Resort

Wellness, Ayurveda & Resort Experiences

Tour E – Vedic Village Spa Resort Wellness, Ayurveda & Resort Experiences View Itinerary
28 OCT 2026 – ARRIVAL & WELLNESS
  • 2:00 PM – Check-in.
  • 2:30 PM – Lunch (Saatvik Bhojan).
  • 5:30 PM – Sandhya Aarti at Ram Mandir.
  • 6:00 PM – Pranayama & Meditation.
  • 6:45 PM – Connect with Senior Ayurvedacharya.
  • 9:00 PM – Dinner.
29 OCT 2026 – RESORT EXPERIENCES
  • 7:00 AM – Resort Plantation Tour.
  • 9:00 AM – Breakfast.
  • 11:00 AM – Swimming / Pool Hungama.
  • 2:00 PM – Lunch (Bengali Cuisine).
  • 5:30 PM – Resort Tour.
  • 6:00 PM – Sports time: Adventure / Cricket / Pickle Ball.
  • 9:00 PM – Dinner.
30 OCT 2026 – DEPARTURE
  • 7:00 AM – Yoga.
  • 9:00 AM – Breakfast.
  • 11:00 AM – Check-out.
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Other Post-Convention Tours

Four individual 2 Nights / 3 Days programmes are confirmed for Shillong, Darjeeling, Agartala and Guwahati. Tap View Itinerary on mobile to expand each tour.

TOUR 2

Shillong & Cherrapunjee

Crystal waters, hills & living culture

Umngot River at Dawki, Meghalaya
Image: Umngot River, Dawki — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
2 Nights / 3 Days 28–30 Oct 2026 Post-Convention Tour

Airport arrival at Shillong, Don Bosco Museum, Ward's Lake, Police Bazar, Dawki and the Umngot River, Cherrapunjee and Nohkalikai Falls.

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28 Oct 2026 | Airport Arrival & Capital Highlights
  • Airport pickup at Shillong Airport (SHL).
  • Visit Don Bosco Museum en route into the city.
  • Hotel check-in followed by a peaceful lakeside walk at Ward's Lake.
  • Evening stroll through Police Bazar.
  • Overnight stay in Shillong City.
29 Oct 2026 | Dawki to Cherrapunjee
  • 07:30 AM – Early departure to Dawki, approximately 80 km / 2.5 hours.
  • 10:00 AM – Boating on the Umngot River.
  • 01:00 PM – Lunch and ridge drive from Dawki towards Sohra (Cherrapunjee).
  • 04:30 PM – Sunset at Nohkalikai Falls.
  • Return to Shillong and overnight stay.
30 Oct 2026 | Departure
  • Breakfast and time to pack.
  • Hotel lunch and check-out.
  • Transfer with luggage to Shillong Airport (Umroi Airport), approximately 30 km / 1 hour depending on traffic.
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TOUR 3

Darjeeling

Sunrise, heritage & Himalayan views

Kanchenjunga viewed from Tiger Hill, Darjeeling
Image: Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
2 Nights / 3 Days 28–30 Oct 2026 Post-Convention Tour

Travel via Bagdogra Airport or New Jalpaiguri, experience Tiger Hill sunrise, Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop and Darjeeling sightseeing.

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28 Oct 2026 | Arrival & Evening
  • Arrive at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP).
  • Scenic drive of approximately 3 hours to Darjeeling and hotel check-in.
  • Evening at leisure with Darjeeling tea and local refreshments.
29 Oct 2026 | Sunrise, Heritage & Darjeeling Sightseeing
  • 04:00 AM – Tiger Hill sunrise.
  • 07:30–09:00 AM – Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop.
  • 10:30 AM–04:00 PM – Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Tea Estate and Peace Pagoda.
  • Evening free; overnight stay at Darjeeling.
30 Oct 2026 | Departure
  • 09:00 AM – Breakfast, check-out and downhill drive.
  • 12:00–02:30 PM – Mid-way lunch.
  • Reach Bagdogra Airport (IXB) with time to check in for a 4:30 PM or later flight.
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TOUR 4

Agartala

Royal Palaces, Water Palace & Tripura Heritage

Ujjayanta Palace, Agartala, Tripura
Image: Ujjayanta Palace, Agartala — Wikimedia Commons
2 Nights / 3 Days 28–30 Oct 2026 Post-Convention Tour

Ujjayanta Palace, the Akhaura border ceremony, Neermahal Water Palace, Tripura Sundari Temple, Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary and Heritage Park.

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28 OCT 2026 | DAY 1 – ROYAL PALACES & BORDER CEREMONIES
  • Morning – Arrive at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport or Agartala Railway Station and check in.
  • Afternoon – Visit Ujjayanta Palace and the Tripura Government Museum galleries.
  • Evening – Visit the Akhaura Integrated Check Post and witness the Flag Lowering Ceremony.
  • Night – Traditional Tripuri dinner.
29 OCT 2026 | DAY 2 – NEERMAHAL WATER PALACE & UDAIPUR SHRINES
  • Morning – Drive to Melaghar and take a motorboat across Rudrasagar Lake to Neermahal.
  • Afternoon – Visit Tripura Sundari Temple at Udaipur and Kalyan Sagar lake.
  • Late Afternoon – Stop at Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary on the return journey.
  • Night – Return to Agartala for overnight stay.
30 OCT 2026 | DAY 3 – DEPARTURE
  • Morning – Stroll through Heritage Park and view its micro-replicas of Tripura monuments.
  • Afternoon – Catch your departure flight or train from Agartala.
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TOUR 5

Guwahati

Culture, Brahmaputra & sacred hills

Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam
Image: Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati
2 Nights / 3 Days 28–30 Oct 2026 Post-Convention Tour

Explore Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, enjoy a Brahmaputra sunset cruise, visit Kamakhya Temple and Umananda Temple, and shop at Fancy Bazaar.

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28 Oct 2026 | Guwahati Arrival & Riverside Cultural Evening
  • Arrive at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) or Guwahati Railway Station.
  • Check into a centrally located hotel.
  • 03:00–04:30 PM – Visit Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra.
  • 05:00–06:30 PM – Brahmaputra sunset cruise.
29 Oct 2026 | Sacred Hills, River Islands & Local Experiences
  • 07:30–10:30 AM – Morning darshan at Maa Kamakhya Temple.
  • 11:30 AM–01:30 PM – Ferry to Peacock Island / Umananda Temple.
  • 04:00 PM onwards – Shopping and local delicacies at Fancy Bazaar.
30 Oct 2026 | Check-out & Departure
  • 09:00–10:00 AM – Breakfast, check-out and onward journey to airport or railway hub.
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Ticketing Information

Please plan your onward and return travel around the selected post-tour. Delegates are requested to complete ticketing immediately.

Shillong & Cherrapunjee

Arrival: Shillong Airport (SHL). Departure transfer to Shillong Airport (Umroi Airport) on 30 October.

Darjeeling

Arrival: Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP). Departure: Bagdogra Airport (IXB); plan for a 4:30 PM or later flight.

Agartala

Arrival: Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport or Agartala Railway Station. Departure: flight or train from Agartala on 30 October.

Guwahati

Arrival: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) or Guwahati Railway Station. Departure after hotel check-out on 30 October.

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