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Fascinating East India
Delhi – Darjeeling- Pelling-Gangtok- Kalimpong-Siliguri – Kolkata
Highlights
- Embark on a city tour of Kolkata.
- Visit Darjeeling and enjoy a roundtrip on the Steam Toy Train.
- Be mesmerized by the Himalayan scenery.
- Explore Buddhist monasteries, palace ruins and museums.
- Discover India’s only duet of Siberian Tigers
Trip Plan
Duration
11 Nights/12 Days
Start/End
Delhi/Kolkata
Day-1 (Arrival in Delhi).
On your arrival at Delhi International Airport you will be welcomed by your tour escort. You can find him easily as he will be there at the arrival lounge holding a placard of your name. After meet & greet transfer to your pre booked hotel. The rest of the day, if any, is at leisure to settle in, and recuperate from your international journey. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day-2 (Delhi).
Early breakfast and begin your city tour of Old Delhi with the Jama Masjid (India’s largest mosque). Take a rickshaw ride and explore the amazing narrow lanes and bazaars, visit Chandni Chowk,stop off at Asia’s biggest Spice market, and drive past the Red Fort.Later visit Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Take a drive past India Gate (War Memorial Arch), President’s House, Parliament House, and Government Secretariat Buildings. After lunch visit Bangla Sahib Gurdwara(Sikh Temple) and Mahatma Gandhi Museum. End your day with a visit to theQutubMinar(tallest brick tower in the world). Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day-3 (Delhi to Darjeeling).
Early breakfast and transfer airport to board a direct flight to Bagdogra. Upon arrival you will depart by road to Darjeeling – once a summer resort for the British Raj elite. On arrival check-in to your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure. This evening you stroll through the city market. Here is one of the best places to get a taste of the town and its people. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day-4 (Darjeeling).
Rising early, you will make the one-hour journey to Tiger Hill to watch the sunrise on Kanchenjunga, Mt. Everest, and other sky-touching mountains. In the afternoon take the steam toy train up to and from Ghoom and visit the monastery. This is one of the few monasteries that have an enormous statue of the Maitreya Buddha, or the future Buddha. In the evening walk in the Mall, the most happening place in Darjeeling. Glenary’s and Kevs are the most popular hangouts for a hot drink and delicious cream pastries. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day-5 (Darjeeling).
After breakfast, you will set out to explore the surrounding area, beginning with the Tibetan Refugee Center. Next you can visit the nearby zoo, housing India’s only duet of Siberian Tigers. Just below the zoo, Darjeeling also has a Snow Leopard Breeding Program, one of the few successful programs. Right near the zoo, you will also find the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Museum. The museum traces the history of the conquest of Everest and contains a collection of mountaineering equipment and samples of Himalayan flora and fauna.Overnight stay in Darjeeling.
Day-6 (Darjeeling to Pelling).
Early breakfast and then depart by road to Pelling. On the drive you are amply rewarded by wild and untamed scenery. Thickly forested hills, terraced fields of maize or rice, and charming blue and green houses resembling dollhouses make up the scenery. In the afternoon you will visit Pemayangstemonasterywhich has an exceptional collection of Buddhist art. You will also visit Randanste, the ruined palace of the 17th to 18th century capital of Sikkim. Overnight stay in Pelling.
Day-7 (Pelling to Gangtok).
After breakfast depart by road to Gangtok. En-route you will visit RumtekMonastry. Sprawling along a ridge, Gangtok is not a particularly attractive town, but has a spectacular setting and marvellous mountain views. This afternoon in Gangtok you pay a visit to the most important Buddhist monument here; Dro-DrulChorten. Overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day-8 (Gangtok to Kalimpong to Siliguri).
Breakfast at the hotel then drive to Kalimpong.Set in beautiful wooded mountain scenery, little visited Kalimpong was once the meeting point of the “Three Closed Lands” on the trade route to Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan. Visit theZong Dog PalriFo-BrangGompa monastery. You will also see the large statue of Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion, with 1000 arms, each of which has an eye in the palm. Time permitting, you may also like to visit Dr Graham’s Home. This stop makes a good break from monasteries and is an interesting place to walk around. A climb or drive to summit reveals great views of Kalimpong spread out below. In the afternoon, continue your journey to Siliguri. Overnight stay in Siliguri.
Day-9 (Siliguri).
After breakfast visit Salugara Monastery, a breath-taking monument with scenic surroundings. Later,take a trip to the lively Hong Kong Market. A great place for a bargain! Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Siliguri.
Day-10 (Siliguri to Kolkata ).
After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra airport to board a direct flight to Kolkata. You can find him easily as he will be there at the arrival lounge holding a placard of your name. After meet & greet transfer to your pre booked hotel. The rest of the day, free for rest. Overnight stay in Kolkata.
Day-11 (Kolkata ).
Early breakfast and begin your city tour of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), with Mother Teresa’s Mission and Mother House. Next, visit the Jain Temple to admire its stunning architecture. A short car ride brings you to the famed University of Calcutta. Later, visit the Magen David Synagogue, one of the largest Jewish temples open for worship in the Asian Pacific. Enjoy time at Eden Gardens, the iconic cricket ground. Next make a stop at the Victoria Memorial, a museum that’s home to a vast collection of sculptures, manuscripts, paintings and other items from the time of British rule. Finally, make a stop for photos on the Howrah Bridge – the sixth largest cantilever bridge on earth—before returning to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
Day-12 (Kolkata to Departure)
After breakfast transfer to Airport to board flight to back home.
INCLUSION
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EXTENSION
Taj mahal with Safari