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East India Cultural Tour visit Monuments, Temples & Monasteries

  

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
16 days and 15 nights
India (New Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Kolkata, Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong)
India (New Delhi)

Description

On this East India Cultural Tour explore Mughals & Colonial era monuments, Hindu Temples, Bodhist Monasteries & scenic hill resort. The itinerary cover visit to sightseeing attractions in Delhi, Agra, Bhubaneshwaar, Dhaulgiri, Udaygiri, Khandagiri, Ratnagiri, Lalitagiri, Konark, Puri Chila Lake, Kolkata, Darjeeling, Gangtok - Kalimpong. Package tour include accommodation, transport, guide during sightseeing & monuments entrances. Also enjoy joy ride on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) and walk in Tea Estate.
On this East India Cultural Tour explore Mughals & Colonial era monuments, Hindu Temples, Bodhist Monasteries & scenic hill resort. The itinerary cover visit to sightseeing attractions in Delhi, Agra, Bhubaneshwaar, Dhaulgiri, Udaygiri, Khandagiri, Ratnagiri, Lalitagiri, Konark, Puri Chila Lake, Kolkata, Darjeeling, Gangtok - Kalimpong. Package tour include accommodation, transport, guide during sightseeing & monuments entrances. Also enjoy joy ride on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) and walk in Tea Estate. 
 

Category

 
3 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 star hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

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.

Price includes

• 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.

Price does not include

• 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.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
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

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
New DelhiMadhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel or similarThe Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket or similarLe Meridien/ The Claridges or similar
BhubaneswarKalinga Ashok/ The HHI or similarFortune Park Sishmo/ Mayfair Convention or similarMayfair Lagoon/ Trident Hotel or similar
PuriToshali Sands/ Blue Lily Beach Resort or similarThe Hans Coco Palms/ The Chariot Resort & spa or similarMayfair Waves or similar
KolkataThe Astor/ Lytton Hotel or similarThe Sonnet/ HHI or similarITC Sonar, a Luxury Collection/ The Lalit Great Eastern or similar
DarjeelingCentral Heritage Resort & Spa/ Omega Residency or similarElgin Hotel/ The Royal Plaza or similarMayfair/ Windamere Hotel or similar
GangtokTamarind Hotels/ Hotel New Orchid or similarElgin NorKhill/ Saramsa Resort or similarMayfair Spa Resort & Casino/ WelcomHeritage Denzong Regency or similar
KalimpongKalimpong Village Retreat/ Summit Barsana Resort & Spa or similarElgin Silver Oaks/ Sinclairs Retreat or similarMayfair Himalayan Spa Resort/ Morgan House Tourist Lodge or similar