Duration: 16Days / 15Nights
Destinations: (Delhi - Bhubaneshwar - Konark - Puri - Kolkata - Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Pemayangtse -
Gangtok - Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Delhi)
Day 01: Flight to India (Delhi)
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. You will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Bhubaneshwar (by air)
In the morning flight to Bhubaneshwar. In the afternoon you will visit some of the finest examples of the classical temple architecture including Lingraj, Rajrani and Mukteshwar temples.
Day 03: Bhubaneshwar - Konark - Puri (about 70 km)
Today you will drive through the tropical coastal area to the famous Temples of Konark. The world famous Surya Temple which was dedicated to God Surya (sun) was build in the 13th century. In the afternoon drive to Puri. Puri is considered the most sacred city in Orissa. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 04: Puri
Today you will visit the various temples in Puri. The temple of Jagannath (God Vishnu), who is considered the preserver of the world in Hinduism, attracts thousands on feast every day. It's an experience to observe the activities of the pilgrims visiting this unique temple.
Day 05: Puri - Bhubaneshwar (about 70 km) - Kolkata (by air)
In the early morning drive from Puri to Bhubaneshwar. Today you will have flight from Bhubaneshwar to Kolkata (formerly Calcutta). Transfer to the hotel in Kolkata. The rest of the day at leisure.
Day 06: Kolkata
Today you will explore this vibrant and lively city during the whole day tour and visit the Victoria Memorial and magnificent buildings in the area of Chowringhee and Dalhousie Square, Jain Temple, Fort Williams. In the area of Joransanko you will have the opportunity to visit the family house of the famous Indian writer Rabindranath Tagore.
Day 07: Kolkata - Bagdogra (by air) - Darjeeling (about 100 km)
Late morning flight from Kolkata to Bagdogra. After the arrival in Bagdogra you will proceed north of the state through the coniferous forests and terraced tea gardens and arrive in Darjeeling. By clear weather we can enjoy the unforgettable views of Himalayas.
Day 08: Darjeeling Excursion: Tiger Hill
Very early in the morning you will drive to Tiger Hill (around 11 km, 1 hour) to enjoy the sunrise at the Tiger hill. In the afternoon you will explore Darjeeling and its surroundings. You will visit the village Lablong and the institute of mountaineering where you will get the detailed information about the natural surrounding and its habitants of this area.
Day 09: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse (about 80 km)
Today you will leave the state of West Bengal and enter into the state of Sikkim. You will drive through the forests and tea gardens and proceed to Pemayangtse (The perfect Sublime Lotus). You will visit the headquarter of the Nyingama sect in Pemmayangtse.
Day 10: Pemayangtse - Gangtok (about 120 km)
You will visit Tsuk-la-Khang, the royal chapel which is standing on a high bridge. This is the major place of worship and has a large and impressive collection of scriptures. You will also visit the institute of cottage industries which is an attraction as a wide range of local handicrafts in Lepcha style are produced here.
Day 11: Gangtok Excursion: Enchey Monastery
Today you will drive to the monastery of Enchey. After the visit of Enchey monastery you will proceed to Martham Village Resort, where you will have afternoon at leisure. Here one can have nice walks or have a ride on the local horses of this area.
Day 12: Gangtok Excursion: Rumtek Monastery
Today you will visit the unique Research Institute of Tibetology on a hilltop which was established in 1958 to promote research on Tibet and Mahayana Buddhism. Here you will see the biggest collection of Tibetan scripts and an excellent collection of rare Tankhas, bronze and cult objects. You will also visit orchid Sanctuary which is laying south of the institute. This Sanctuary contains over 450 indigenous species. After the visit of sanctuary you will walk through the bazaar of Gangtok through the area of old palace and visit the monastery Gylwa. The main attraction of your excursion remains today the monastery of Rumtek. Rumtek monastery was built as a true copy of a Tibetan monastery in recent years. Rumtek is the headquarter of Red hat sect of tibetan lamaistic Buddhism.
Day 13: Gangtok - Kalimpong (about 70 km)
Today you will drive through the south of Sikkim from Gangtok to Kalimpong. Here you will visit the monastery Tharpa Choeling at Tripai which houses a library of Tibetan manuscripts and Tankhas. It belongs to the yellow Hat sect. Later you will drive up to Darpin Dara, the highest point in Kalimpong with superb views over the plains.
Day 14: Kalimpong - Bagdogra (about 80 km) - Delhi (by air)
Later, you will drive through the Teesta Valley back to Bagdogra. In the afternoon flight from Bagdogra to Delhi. The rest of the day at leisure.
Day 15: Delhi
This morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat", the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, Jama Masjid, the great mosque of old Delhi, "Humayun Tomb", India Gate and some impressive Government Buildings.
Day 16: Delhi (Departure)
Around midnight flight to Home Destination.
