Day 01 Arrive Kolkata (By Flight)
Arrive Kolkata, meet assist and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Kolkata.

After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Kolkata.

Marble Place, Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Belur Math , Howrah Bridge .
Marble Palace is one of the most famous attractions of Kolkata. Built by the wealthiest merchant of his time, the palace is the most preserved mansions of the 19th century era. The palace has intricately carved pillars and walls. The whole palace is made up of marble giving it the name.

It was built by Raja Rajendra Mullick in 1835. He had great passion for collecting art and antiques. This place contains large volumes of western sculpture, paintings and other antiques such as chandeliers, clocks, urns, etc. This place is said to contain painting from famous artists such as Ruben, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Titian, Murillo, and John Opie.

The Dakshineswar Kali Temple is located in Dakshineswar near Kolkata on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River and dedicated to Bhavatarini, an aspect of Kali Maa. Dakshineswar Kali Temple is one of the most famous temple in India and one of the biggest temple in Kolkata.

The Belur Mutt is located on the west bank of Hooghly River and headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. Belur Math is a institutions and a temple, notable for its architecture of Hindu, Christian and Islamic as a symbol of unity of all religions. Image Source: belurmath

The Howrah Bridge renamed as Rabindra Setu but still popularly known as the Howrah Bridge, is a cantilever bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River linking the two cities of Howrah and Kolkata. Howrah Bridge is one of two on the Hooghly River and is a famous symbol of Kolkata and the sixth-longest bridge of its type in the world.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 Kolkata
After breakfast, sightseeing of Kolkata.

Victoria Memorial, Kalighat Kali Temple , Mother Teressa’s House, Park Street, Maidan, Tea Auction
One of the Kolkata’s most sacred sites, Kalighat Kali Temple is known as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas on Earth.

The Victoria Memorial is one of the large marble building in Kolkata and dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria. Victoria Memorial is now a museum and tourist destination and has mixture of British and Mughal elements architectural influence.

About 200 years old, this historic temple is dedicated to Hindu Goddess Kali. As legend has it, this is the place where Sati’s toes of the right foot fell. Countless devotees, regardless of sectarian differences, visit this holy temple to offer prayers to the goddess. Enhancing the beauty and sanctity of the temple is the Hooghly River’s tributary – Adi Ganga that flows right next to it.

A testament of rock-like faith, indestructible hope and incredible charity – the Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity was home to the Nobel Peace Prize awardee – Mother Teresa. At present, this house is the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity’s international religious congregation.

For visitors, only Mother Teresa’s Tomb, the museum and her room are open. The tomb, where Mother Teresa was buried on 13th September, 1997 is on the ground floor. People belonging to all creeds come to offer prayers and meditate here. In adjacent to the tomb, there is a small museum that exhibits Mother Teresa’s handwritten letters, exhortations and personal belongings, including sari, crucifix and sandals. Novena prayer cards and the medallion of Mother Mary are some of the proud possessions of this museum. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 Kolkata–Bagdogra (By Flight) / Bagdogra–Darjeeling (81 km/ 3H 30M)
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Bagdogra.
On arrival, meet assist and transfer to Darjeeling. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Darjeeling.

Darjeeling is a town in India’s West Bengal state, in the Himalayan foothills. Once a summer resort for the British Raj elite, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” completed in 1881. It’s famed for the distinctive black tea grown on plantations that dot its surrounding slopes. Its backdrop is Mt. Kanchenjunga, among the world’s highest peaks.

Day 04 Darjeeling
Day 05 Darjeeling
Day 06 Darjeeling
Day 07 Darjeeling
These four days you will do the sightseeing of Darjeeling and relax.
You will enjoy your stay in Darjeeling.

Toy Train Ride, Ghum Monastery, Himalayan Mountaineering, Peace Pagoda, Tiger Hill, Tea Estates, Himalayan Zoo, Mall Road, Observatory Hill.

Day 08 Darjeeling–Bagdogra (81 km/3H 30M) /Bagdogra–Varanasi (By Flight)
After breakfast, drive to Bagdogra airport for flight to Varanasi.
On arrival, meet assist and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Varanasi.

Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city’s winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

Day 09 Varanasi
Early morning boats ride on river Ganges.

Start your next day with a morning boat ride at the dawn. Boating in the Ganges at the sunrise in Varanasi is one of the main attractions. Observe Hindu’s way of life on the bank of the river Ganges. There are number of temples on the bank of the Ganges River in Varanasi. It is at the Ganga Ghats [Banaras Ghat] where you can see life and death together. There are numbers of Ghat alongside Ganges river in Varanasi where you can see Hindu cremation as well. Some of the prominent and popular Ghats at Varanasi are the Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Harischandra Ghat, Assi Ghat,Shivala Ghat, Man Mandir Ghat, Darbhanga Ghat, Ahilyabai Ghat and Kedar Ghat.

Morning Varanasi Heritage Walking tour – Northern part of the heritage city has always been a cultural, social and financial part of the city. Our walk will take you through the narrow and puzzling Alley ways where most of the tourists get confused to pass through.

Visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple.

PM visit to Sarnath: One of the major Buddhist centers in India. Having achieved enlightenment in Bodhgaya, it was at Sarnath where Buddha came to preach his message of the middle way to final Nirvana. Later emperor Ashoka erected many magnificent stupas and other buildings here. Sarnath was at its peak when Chinese travellers Fa hian and Hiuen Tsang visited the site.

Evening: Watch prayer ceremony at holy river Ganga.

In the evening, experience the Hindu ritual Aarti. Aartis also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when offering of lamps is being offered. Hindus in India worship the river Ganges as goddess. Every evening in Varanasi, aarti is performed at the Dashashwamedh ghat. We can watch it from the Ghat or from the waterside in a boat. It is a beautiful, resonant, and majestic spectacle with a very precise choreography involving rituals performed by several priests with the sound of bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit mantras. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10 Varanasi – Khajuraho (By Flight)
After breakfast, later transfer to airport for flight to Khajuraho.
On arrival transfer to the hotel.

PM sightseeing of Western & Eastern group of temples.

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu temples and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India, about 175 kilometres southeast of Jhansi. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures. Overnight in Khajuraho.

Day 11 Khajuraho – Orchha (By Road) (180 Kms. / 4H 30M appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Orchha. On arrival, city tour of Orchha.
Visit: Orchha Fort, Ram Raja Temple, Chhattris, Betwa River, Kanchana Ghat, Dinman Hardaul Palace, Rani Mahal, Dauji Ki Kothi, Chaturbhuj Temple. Later, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Orchha.

Orchha is a town in Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh state, India. The town was established by Rudra Pratap Singh some time after 1501, as the seat of an eponymous former princely state of covering parts of central & north India, in the Bundelkhand region.

Day 12 Orchha – Gwalior – Agra (By Road) (240 Km/ 5H appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Agra.
On the way visit Gwalior.
Visit: Gwalior Fort, Saas Bahu Temple, Gujari Mahal, Tomb of Mohammed Ghaus, Tomb of Tansen, Teli Ka Mandir.

Gwalior is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It’s known for its palaces and temples, including the Sas Bahu Ka Mandir intricately carved Hindu temple. Ancient Gwalior Fort occupies a sandstone plateau overlooking the city and is accessed via a winding road lined with sacred Jain statues. Within the fort’s high walls is the 15th-century Gujari Mahal Palace, now an archaeological museum.

Later, transfer to Agra.
On arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Agra.

Day 13 Agra
After breakfast, Sightseeing of Agra including visit to Taj Mahal.
(Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Friday)

Agra, a romantic city in India, is known for the marble edifice ‘Taj Mahal’ Besides Taj Mahal, Agra is also known for the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone city made by Emperor Akbar. Agra is a medieval city situated on the banks of the river Yamuna. Sultan Sikandar Lodi, the Ruler of Delhi Sultanate founded it in the year 1504.
After the sultan’s death the city passed on to his son Sultan Ibrahim Lodi who ruled his Sultanate from Agra until he fell fighting to Babur in the First battle of Panipat fought in 1526.
Agra fort – Construction of the massive red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of the Yamuna River was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565, though additions were made up until the rule of his grandson, Shah Jahan.

Taj Mahal – Described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, it was constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). Ustad Ahamad Lahori, a Persian Architect, is said to be the main designer and planner for this magnificent memorial.

Mehtab Bagh – The Garden complex, situated on the opposite bank of the Taj Mahal, is known as Mehtab Bagh, or “The Moonlight Garden”. Recent excavations revealed a huge octagonal tank furnished with 25 fountains, a small central tank and a baradari on the east.

Jama Masjid -Situated opposite the Agra Fort is the grand Jama Masjid, Agra’s most important and largest mosque. Commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1648, the mosque topped with red sandstone domes, is known for its beautiful architecture. Five large arches lead to the main prayer hall inside the Jama Masjid, which are skimmed by a beautiful bolster of sandstone adorned with floral motifs.

Itmad-Ud- Daulah,s Tomb – This tomb belongs to the father of Nur Jahan, Ghias-ud-Din Beg. He was the Wajir or the Chief Minister of Emperor Jehangir. This white marble tomb was built by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628. The tomb may not be as mammoth as the Taj but the inlay designs and carvings are no less than Taj if not more. The delicate marble latticework in the passages allows the light to enter the interiors. A similar tomb was built by Nur Jahan for Jehangir in Lahore. This tomb was the first complete marble Moghul structure.

SIKANDRA – The sandstone and marble tomb of Akbar lies in the centre of a serene garden at Sikandara, 4 km north-west of Agra. The mausoleum blends Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Christian motifs and styles to represents Akbar’s philosophy and secular outlook.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14 Agra–Fatehpur Sikri /Abhaneri–Jaipur (By Road) (261 Km/ 6H 30M)
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur.
On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri.
Later, transfer to Jaipur. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Jaipur.

Fatehpur Sikri – Built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. The sloping levels of the city were connected into terraces which were utilised for various complexes such as Jami masjid, Buland-Darwazah and tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti; Khass Mahal, Shahi-Bazar, Mina-Bazar, the Panch-Mahal, Khwabgah, Diwan-i-Khass, Anup-Talao, Chaupar and Diwan-i-Am. The efficient system of drainage and water-supply adopted here suggest an extremely intelligent town-planning by the Mughal emperor.

Abhaneri: one of the places near Jaipur, is a small village in the Dausa district in North Rajasthan. The village is famous for its ancient Step well called ‘Chand Baori. Step wells are a unique concept of India and were used extensively around Rajasthan by erstwhile kings and rulers of different regions of Rajasthan. These step wells were used as reservoir during monsoon to store water for harsh summer. Within these step wells, they used to build few palatial rooms that can be used once the water level drops. Very intelligently designed, the architecture of these step wells was very useful for storing water as well as making it a temporary residence to avoid summer heat.

Day 15 Jaipur
After breakfast, full day city tour of Jaipur.
Visit: Elephant ride at Amer Fort, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Albert Square. Overnight in Jaipur.

Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. At the center of its stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums, part of it is still a royal residence.

Day 16 Jaipur – Delhi (By Road) (250 Kms. / 4H 50M appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Delhi.
On arrival, half-day city tour of Delhi.
Visit: Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, India Gate, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Government Buildings.
Overnight in Delhi.

Delhi, India’s capital territory, is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north. In Old Delhi, a neighborhood dating to the 1600s, stands the imposing Mughal-era Red Fort, a symbol of India, and the sprawling Jama Masjid mosque, whose courtyard accommodates 25,000 people. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food carts, sweets shops and spice stalls.

Day 17 Delhi
After breakfast, full day city tour of Delhi.
Visit: Humayun’s Tomb, Old Delhi, Jama Masjid & Chandni Chowk- The best way to explore this area is on a cycle-rickshaw or on foot. Start with Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. From there, go to the Digambar Jain Temple and the bird hospital in it. Next visit the Gauri Shankar Temple, Bhagirath Palace, Central Baptist Church, Gurudwara Sisganj, Sunehri Masjid, Fatehpuri Mosque, Khari Baoli, Ghalib’s Haveli and Chunnamal ki Haveli.
Red Fort – The majesty of the Republic End the day with a trip to Red Fort, the most spectacular piece of Mughal architecture in Delhi. To explore the Fort completely it will take at least 1 -2hours.

Evening visit of Akshardham Temple with Musical Fountain Show.
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. The magnificent monument officially opened in 2005, and is situated on the banks of Yamuna in the eastern face of the city. It boasts a complex architectural style and consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 domes and more than 20,000 statues of various Hindu Sages, saints and Acharyas (teachers). Explore the alluring beauty of this majestic monument as your private guide unfolds the legend and stories connected with the temple. Stroll through the intricately carved corridors and experience faith at its best. Let the culture sink in as you stop for light snack with your expert guide. Finally, witness the spectacular musical fountain show, which depicts the cycle of birth, life and death as mentioned in Indian mythology. The 15 minutes fountain show is called “Cycle of Life” and takes place as the sun sets.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 18 Depart Delhi (By Flight)
Departure transfer to Delhi International airport for flight to onward destination.