Duration | Destination | Departure |
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7 days and 6 nights | India (Kolkata, Deoghar, Bodh Gaya, Varanasi) | India (Kolkata) |
Day 1:
Kolkata
On arrival at Kolkata airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free to relax and personal activities.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2:
Kolkata
Full day city tour of Kolkata visiting Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple & other landmark monuments of the city.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.
Day 3:
Kolkata - Deoghar (Train No. 12023, JANSHATABDI EXP, HWH 1405hr / JSME 1817hr)
Morning free afternoon transfer to Howrah railway station to board Satabdi trin to Deoghar (Jasidih Jn). On arrival meet with your driver and transfer to hotel. Rest time free to relax.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.
Day 4:
Deoghar - Bodhgaya (268kms)
Visit Baba Baidyanath Dham (a jyotirlinga temple dedicated to Lord Shiva) and a shaktipeeth (devotional shrines). Thereafter proceed to Bodhgaya via visiting Nalanda a hot seat of knowledge and learning established in the 5th century. And Vishwa Shanti Stupa built of marble on a 400m high hill at Rajgir. Arrive Bodhgaya check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.
Day 5:
Bodhgaya - Varanasi (250kms)
Visit Mahabodhi Temple an UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bodhi Tree, Vajrasana, Tibetan Monastery. Also see the Burmese Temple, Chinese Temple and Monastery, Buddhist Monastery of Bhutan, Thai Temple and Monastery, and many more. Later drive to Varanasi check in at hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti, a magical ritual held every evening at sunset on the banks of the holy Ganges.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.
Day 6:
Varanasi
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sarnath Temple complex including the Great Dhamekh Stupa. If time permit visit Ram Nagar Fort & Museum.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.
Day 7:
Varanasi - Departure
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for Kolkata/ Delhi/ Mumbai.
Meal plan: Breakfast.
• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 6 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.
• AC Train ticket Kolkata - Deoghar.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.
• Any flight tickets.
• 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 StarsKolkata | Kolkata - Kolkata Airport |
2 | 4 StarsKolkata | |
3 | 4 StarsDeoghar | |
4 | 4 StarsBodh Gaya | |
5 | 4 StarsVaranasi | |
6 | 4 StarsVaranasi | |
7 | Varanasi - Varanasi Airport |
Place | 3 star hotels | 4 star hotels | 5 star hotels |
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Kolkata | The Astor/ Lytton Hotel or similar | The Sonnet/ HHI or similar | ITC Sonar, a Luxury Collection/ The Lalit Great Eastern or similar |
Deoghar | GenX Rameshwaram By 1589/ Amrapali Clarks Inn or similar | ||
Bodh Gaya | Hotel Taj Darbar/ Hotel Mahamaya or similar | The Royal Residency/ Lotus Nikko Hotel or similar | |
Varanasi | Meraden Grand/ Amaya Hotel or similar | Rivatas by Ideal/ Palace On Ganges or similar | Ramada JHV/ Radisson Hotel or similar |