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Trip Duration :
16 Nights /17 Days
Places Covered :
Delhi - Varanasi -Bodhgaya - Patna -Kolkata - Bagdogara - Darjeeling - Pelling (Pemayangtse)-
Gangtok - Kalimpong -Bagdogra – Delhi Day
01: Arrive Delhi
Late evening arrive Delhi. Upon arrival assistance and transferred to hotel.
Overnight stay.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning combined city sightseeing Old and New
Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort (closed on
Monday) -The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial–The memoir of father of the
nation. Sightseeing India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House – The
govt. head quarters, Humayun Tomb and Qutab Minar. Overnight hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi / Varanasi – By Flight
Breakfast at the hotel. On time transfer to the
airport to catch the flight for Varanasi. On arrival our representative will
meet and assist you at the airport. On arrival proceed for excursion tour to
Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. Later transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 : Varanasi
Early morning at 5 a.m. drive through city of
Ghats (stone steps) on the banks of the river, then embark on a boat excursion
on the Ganges. After breakfast visit Sarnath 10 Kms from the holy city of
Varanasi, The beginning of the celebrated Mantra, " Buddham Sharanam Gachhami ",
owes Its origin to Sarnath. Afternoon varanasi city, The Vishwanath Temple & The
Dugra Temple The Benaras Hindu University has an art gallery and a marble
temple.
Day 05 : Varanasi / Bodhgaya/ 243kms/7hrs
Breakfast at the hotel, drive to Bodhgaya ;the
place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. On arrival check into the hotel.
Afternoon proceed to visit Bodhgaya Temple. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : Bodhgaya
In the morning visit the Mahabodhi Temple for the
prayers and meditate near the Bodhi Tree. Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed
for visit Sri Lankan monastery, the village of Sujata. Again in the evening
visit Mahabodhi temple for the prayers.Overnight at your hotel.
Day 06 : Bodhgaya / Patna/145kms/4hrs
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and drive to
Patna. Enroute visit Rajgir and Nalanda. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : Patna / Kolkata
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning visit
Patna Sahib & Patna Museum. Later check out and transfer to airport to catch the
flight for Kolkata. On arrival, our representative will meet and assist you at
the airport. Later transfer and check into the hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight
at the hotel.
Day 08 : Kolkata
After breakfast full day city sightseeing of
Kolkata visit Victoria memorial, temple etc. Overnight stay.
Day 09 : Kolkata / Bagdogara/Darjeeling
After Breakfast on time assistance & transfer to
domestic Airport to board the Flight for Bagdogra. On arrival at Bagdogra
Airport (approx 100 Kms / 3 Hours) our representative will meet and transfer to
your hotel in Darjeeling
Day 10 : Darjeeling
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (at around 4
am) to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way
back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. Later toy Train ride upto Ghoom & back
by Jeeps (subject to operation of this train & availability of seats). Afternoon
go for a half-day sight seeing of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park &
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tenzing &
Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday). Overnight at
Hotel.
Day 12 : Darjeeling / Pelling (Pemayangtse)
After breakfast drive to Pelling (Pemayangtse)
(approx 75 Kms/02 ½ Hours). On arrival check in to Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing
of Pemayangtse monastery - It is one of the oldest monasteries of Sikkim. Lama
Lhatsun Chempo got the Monastery built, mainly for the 'ta-sang' lamas (the
purest of monks). Pemayangtse Gompa of India boasts of a splendid collection of
ancient Buddhist antique idols, scriptures as well as sculptures & Rabdantse
Ruins. Overnight stay.
Day 13 : Pelling To Gangtok
After breakfast drive to Gangtok (approx 118 Kms/03
½ Hours). On arrival check in to Hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight stay.
Day 14 : Gangtok
After breakfast sightseeing of Rumtek monastery-
is one of the best locations for a quite and peaceful atmosphere. The whole set
is composed of the main shrine-temple, the monastery, a retreat centre, a
monastic college (Shedra), a nuns' hostel, some stupas, a protectors shrine,
other establishments for the community and other religious institutions,
Tibetology & Do drul Chorten. Afternoon Enchey Monastery & cottage Industry.
Overnight stay
Day 15 : Gangtok / Kalimpong
After breakfast drive to Kalimpong (77 Kms / 2 ½
Hours Drive). On arrtival check in to Hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing of
Kalimpong
Day 16 : Kalimpong – Bagdogra – Delhi
On time assistance and transfer to Bagdogra
Airport (80 Kms / 2 ½ Hrs) to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi
transfer to your Hotel. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 17 : Delhi - Departure
On time transfer to international airport to
board the flight for onward journey
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