Duration | Destination | Departure |
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16 days and 15 nights | India (New Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Kolkata, Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong) | India (New Delhi) |
Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
Arrival transfer to hotel (hotel check in/out time 12pm). Rest time free for personal activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2:
Delhi
Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3:
Delhi - Agra - Delhi (400kms round)
Full day excursion to Agra. Visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb. Drive back to Delhi.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4:
Delhi - Bhubaneswar
Transfer to airport to board flight for Bhubaneshwar. Arrival transfer to hotel. Visit few temples, Khandagiri & Udaygiri caves & Dhauli Rock Edicts.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5:
Bhubaneswar
Full day excursion to visit Ratnagiri, Udaigiri & Lalitgiri excavated Buddhist Sites. Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6:
Bhubaneswar - Puri (65kms)
Drive to Puri enroute visit Pipili & Raghurajpur village & Konark Sun temple. Arrive Puri check in at hotel. Evening visit lord Jagannath temple.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7:
Puri - Chilika Lake (55kms)
Excursion to visit Chilika Lake the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. Enjoy boat ride & drive back to Puri.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8:
Puri - Kolkata
Transfer to Bhubaneswar airport to board flight for Kolkata. Arrival transfer to hotel check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9:
Kolkata
Visit Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge & Dakshineswar Kali Temple.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 10:
Kolkata - Bagdogra/ Darjeeling (62kms)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Bagdogra. On arrival transfer to Darjeeling check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 11:
Darjeeling
Early morning 4am excursion to Tiger Hill view colorful sunrise over Mt. Kangchenjunga. On way back visit Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop. Enjoy toy train ride on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Visit HMI, Zoological Park, Tibetans Refuge Center & Tea Garden.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 12:
Darjeeling - Gangtok (75kms)
Drive to Gangtok check in at hotel. Visit Rumtek Monastery, Bakthang Waterfall, Tashi Viewpoint, Enchey Monastery & The Mall.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 13:
Gangtok
Excursion to Tsongo Lake a paradise for bird lovers. Next visit Do Drul Chorten, Himalayan Zoological Park, Directorate of Handicraft, Lal bazaar & The Mall.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 14:
Gangtok - Kalimpong (75kms)
Later drive to Kalimpong check in at hotel. Rest time for personal activities.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 15:
Kalimpong
Visit MacFarlane Memorial Church, Dr. Grahams Homes, Durpin Monastery, Deolo Park, Thongsa Gompa & Palri Fo-Brang Gompa. Rest time for personal activities.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 16:
Kalimpong - Bagdogara (80kms)/ Delhi
Transfer to Bagdogara airport to board flight for Delhi.
Meal plan: B.
• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.
• Delhi - Bhubaneswar - Kolkata - Bagdogra - Delhi flight
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Day | Overnight | Itinerary highlights |
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1 | 4 StarsNew Delhi | New Delhi - Delhi Airport |
2 | 4 StarsNew Delhi | |
3 | 4 StarsNew Delhi | |
4 | 4 StarsBhubaneswar | |
5 | 4 StarsBhubaneswar | |
6 | 4 StarsPuri | |
7 | 4 StarsPuri | |
8 | 4 StarsKolkata | |
9 | 4 StarsKolkata | |
10 | 4 StarsDarjeeling | |
11 | 4 StarsDarjeeling | |
12 | 4 StarsGangtok | |
13 | 4 StarsGangtok | |
14 | 4 StarsKalimpong | |
15 | 4 StarsKalimpong | |
16 | New Delhi - Delhi Airport |
Place | 3 star hotels | 4 star hotels | 5 star hotels |
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New Delhi | Madhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel or similar | The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket or similar | Le Meridien/ The Claridges or similar |
Bhubaneswar | Kalinga Ashok/ The HHI or similar | Fortune Park Sishmo/ Mayfair Convention or similar | Mayfair Lagoon/ Trident Hotel or similar |
Puri | Toshali Sands/ Blue Lily Beach Resort or similar | The Hans Coco Palms/ The Chariot Resort & spa or similar | Mayfair Waves or similar |
Kolkata | The Astor/ Lytton Hotel or similar | The Sonnet/ HHI or similar | ITC Sonar, a Luxury Collection/ The Lalit Great Eastern or similar |
Darjeeling | Central Heritage Resort & Spa/ Omega Residency or similar | Elgin Hotel/ The Royal Plaza or similar | Mayfair/ Windamere Hotel or similar |
Gangtok | Tamarind Hotels/ Hotel New Orchid or similar | Elgin NorKhill/ Saramsa Resort or similar | Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino/ WelcomHeritage Denzong Regency or similar |
Kalimpong | Kalimpong Village Retreat/ Summit Barsana Resort & Spa or similar | Elgin Silver Oaks/ Sinclairs Retreat or similar | Mayfair Himalayan Spa Resort/ Morgan House Tourist Lodge or similar |