Day 01 Arrive Kolkatta (By Flight)
Arrive Kolkata and transferred to hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02 Kolkatta
After Breakfast Proceed for the full day city tour – Visit the colourful and bustling flower and vegetable market followed by a boat ride down the Hooghly river. Later continue the tour and visit old Calcutta. This square has many old historic buildings, to name a few – Silver Mint 1824-31 built in Greek style is presently in a dilapidated condition, The Writers Building – designed by Thomas Lyon as a trading house for East India Company in 1780 has 57 sets of identical windows on 3 storeys built like a barrack inside. The Old Mission Church, built by Swedish missionary Johann Kiernander was consecrated in 1770, General Post Office designed by Walter Granville in 1868 has a white dome and Corinthian pillars, The Raj Bhawan, once a residence of British Governors-General and Viceroys, it is now the home of Governor of West Bengal, next to it is the most important Gothic building of Kolkata – the Calcutta High Court, built in 1872.

The Mother Teresa’s Home – Mother Teresa came as a Loreto Sister in 1931 to teach in a local school in Kolkata and 19 years later with Pope’s permission started her Order of the Missionaries of Charity to serve the destitute. The Nuns of this order always work in pairs and the mission has many Homes, Clinics and Orphanages. Nirmal Hriday pure heart was opened in 1952 for the dying among the poorest.The Pareshnath Jain Temple is an ornate Digambar Jain temple built in central Indian Style in 1867 by a jeweller. The interior is richly decorated in European baroque and Italianate styles with mirrors and Venetian glass mosaics.

The gardens have formal geometric flower beds.Belur Math was founded in 1899 by Swami Vivekanand, a disciple of Saint Ramakrishna. It is presently the international headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission and preaches the unity of all religions. Symbolizing the belief of “Math” monastery it has Hindu, Christian and Islamic style of architecture.

Later visit the Victoria Memorial – a gift by Lord Curzon to Queen Victoria in honor of her commemoration and as a symbol of her Indian Empire. It has been designed in Italian Renaissance -Mughal style and built in White Marble in 1921 and has many galleries with over 3000 exhibits. At the entrance it has an impressive ‘weather vane’ in form of a 5mt tall bronze figure of Victory, weighing over 3 tons.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 Kolkata–Bagdogra (By Flight)/Bagdogra–Darjeeling (68 Km / 03 hrs)
After Breakfast Proceed to Bagdogra. Arrive Bagdogra and drive to Darjeeling. Darjeeling is one of the most magnificent hill-station in the world. This heavenly retreat is bathed in hues of every shade. The flaming red rhododendrons, the sparkling white magnolias, the miles of undulating hillsides covered with emerald green tea gardens, the exotic forests of Silver fir – all under the blanket of a brilliant azure sky dappled with specks of clouds, compellingly confounds. Check-in at hotel, remaining day at leisure for independent activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 Darjeeling
After Breakfast Proceed to Tiger Hill. Situated at an altitude of 2590 metres 8482 ft. and 13 kms from the town, this spot has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise over “Kanchenjunga” and the great Eastern Himalayan Mountains. On your way back visit Ghoom Monastry More correctly known as Yogachoeling Gompa, this is probably the most famous monastery in Darjeeling, just below Hill Cart road and the train station near Ghoom. It enshrines an image of the Maitreya Buddha. Return to hotel for breakfast.

Later visit Mountaineering Institute: The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute HMI was established in Darjeeling, India on 04th Nov 1954 to encourage mountaineering as an organized sport in India. This institute was set up following the successful ascent of the Mount Everest-the highest peak in the world by the local hero Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary on 28th May 1953. Tenzing Norgay was the first director of field training for HMI. Afternoon visit to a nearby tea plantation.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 Darjeeling
After Breakfast Proceed for leisure for independent activities. During the day visit Zoological Park: Established on the 14th Aug 1958, this Zoo was dedicated to the memory of Padmaja Naidu, former Governor of West Bengal on the 21st Nov 1975. Considered as one of the best Zoo in the country, it is the only center that breeds the Tibetan Wolf in captivity. Breeding programmes for the endangered Red Panda, Snow Leopard and the Siberian Tiger are also carried out at PNHZP Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park. Open on all days except Thursdays and other National Holidays. In the afternoon guided walking tour of Darjeeling.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 Darjeeling – Pelling (By Road) (73 Kms / 03 hrs 58 min appx)
After Breakfast Proceed to Pelling, upon arrival check-in at hotel. Later during the day visit the famous 17th century Pemayangtse Monastery. It was planned, designed and founded by Lama Lhatsun Chenpo in 1705, it is one of the oldest and premier monasteries of Sikkim. Originally built by Lhatsun Chenpo as a small Lhakhang, it was subsequently enlarged during the reign of the third Chogyal Chakdor Namgyal. The monastery follows the Nyingma Order of Tibet Buddhism and controls all other monasteries of that Order in Sikkim. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07 Pelling – Gangtok (By Road) (112 Kms / 04 hrs 39 min appx)
After Breakfast Proceed to Gangtok, en-route visit the Rumtek Monastery – The largest monastery in Sikkim, it is the seat of the Karmapa Lama, the third highest monk in Tibetan Buddhism. It also serves as one of the most important seats of the Kagyu Black Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism outside of Tibet and is also known as Dharma Chakra Centre, it was built by the 4th King of Sikkim under the supervision of the 9th Karmapa head of the Karma Kagyu sect. At an elevation of almost 5000 ft and surrounded by lush green landscape, the monastery is a visual treat besides offering spiritual solace.

The architectural design is almost identical to the original Kagyu headquarters in Tibet. It enshrines a golden stupa which contains relics like statues and paintings that belong to the 16th Karmapa. It houses religious art objects and some of the world’s most unique religious scriptures. Upon arrival in Gangtok, check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08 Gangtok
After Breakfast Proceed visit some of the fascinating sights in Gangtok. Visit Phodong Monastery, it was built in the early 18th century but an older monastery had pre-existed the current one. The 9th Karmapa was invited by the king of Sikkim, where he founded three monasteries: Rumtek, the most important monastery of the Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism, Phodong and Ralang Monastery. This beautiful monastery makes the abode of not less than 250 monks and it is adorned by the old mural paintings. Phodong Monastery is the major monastery of Karmapa sub-sect of Kagyupa sect.

Afternoon visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology – It is a premiere institute and research center located atop a small hill. The main attraction here is the museum which houses around 200 Buddhist icons, antique Paintings, Thangkas, Statues, Shrines, Tapestries, Masks and other religious works of Tibetan Art. Establishment in 1958, it has sponsored and promoted research on the religion, history, language, art and culture of the people of the Tibetan cultural area which includes Sikkim. Its library holds one of the largest collections of Tibetan works in the world outside Tibet. Later visit Do Drul Chorten – an imposing white stupa. This holy stupa was built under the direction of Late Truslshi Rimpoche in 1945.

It is part of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism. There are 108 prayer wheels and the wheels have a special meaning. Turning of these wheels goes along with the chanting of the mantras engraved on them. The sound of a collective chant emanates from the prayer and meditation rooms in the monastery can also be heard in the background. The famous Do Drul Chorten has a gold plated spire. The Chorten is encircled by Chorten Lhakhang and Guru Lhakhang that boast of the two colossal statues of Guru Rimpoche as Guru Padmasambhava is popularly referred as in these parts. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09 Gangtok – Kalimpong (By Road) (75 Kms / 02 hrs 23 min appx)
After Breakfast Proceed to the remote hill station of Kalimpong. Situated at an altitude of 1250 metres, it enjoys temperate climate throughout the year. Somewhat secluded and tucked away in the corner under big Darjeeling umbrella, Kalimpong offers a quiet and relaxed holiday, against the backdrop of the Kanchenjunga. It was once a key trade point between India, Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon tour of the Gompas and the local market. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 10 Kalimpong- Phuntesholing (By Road) (87 Kms / 02 hrs 39 min appx)
After Breakfast Proceed to the border town of Pheuntsholing. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Remaining day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11 Phuntesholing-Timphu (By Road) (287 Kms / 07 hrs 32 min appx)
After Breakfast Proceed to Timphu. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Remaining day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12 Thimphu
After Breakfast Proceed for the full day sightseeing of Thimpu valley, visit Taschihho Dzong – It has been the seat of the government since 1952 and presently houses the throne room of his majesty and offices, the secretariat and the ministries of home affairs and finance. Other government departments are housed in buildings nearby. Visit Chorten Memorial, the Stupa built to honor memory of Late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, Bhutan’s third King in year 1974, popularly known as the Father of Modern Bhutan.

Later visit the Handicrafts emporium displaying rich traditional textiles and crafts of the Kingdom, the National Library which has a fascinating collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts and texts, the Painting and Wood craft School famous for traditional Thangkas paintings also visit traditional Medicine Institute where centuries old healing art are still practiced.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 13 Timphu – Punakha (By Road) (85 Kms / 02 hrs 36 min appx)
After Breakfast Proceed to ancient capital of Punakha, travelling through pine forests. Stop at the top of the Dolchu La Pass with far reaching views of mountain ranges where hundreds of colorful prayer flags flutter in the wind. Afterwards continue the drive to Punakha, upon arrival check-in at hotel. In the afternoon visit the Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 and the valley of Wangdu Phodrang, situated at the junction of Punakha Chu and Tang Chu rivers. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14 Punakha – Paro (By Road) (127 Kms / 03 hrs 29 min appx)
After Breakfast Proceed to Paro, arrive and check-in at hotel. This afternoon visit the Ta Dzong, formerly a watchtower and now housing the national museum, stroll through the market and along the Paro river. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 15 Paro
After Breakfast Proceed for a trek to Taktsang, the cliff side monastery perched on a rocky ledge with a sheer drop of over 800 mt. In the afternoon visit the Rinpung Dzong, the administrative seat of the district of Paro containing a state monastic community of about 200 monks. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 16 Paro – Kolkata (By Flight) / Depart Kolkata  (By Flight)
Departure to onwards destinations.

Day 01 Arrive Kolkata (By Flight)
Arrival at Kolkata International Airport, meeting assistance by our representative who will welcome you and will provide transfer to the hotel. Upon reaching your hotel, you will be handed over the travel documents with a complete briefing of tour by the representative. Check-in and proceed to your room. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02 Kolkata
After Breakfast Proceed for a full day city tour visiting Dalhousie Square Covering Raj Bhavan, St. John’s Church, High Court, GPO, Town Hall, Writer’s Building and other important colonial buildings, Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Kumhartoli The Potter’s Village, Marble Palace, Indian Museum, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church & Victoria Memorial. The Heritage tour will give insight in to the historical aspect of old Calcutta. This square has many old historic buildings, to name a few – Silver Mint 1824-31 built in Greek style is presently in a dilapidated condition, The Writers Building – designed by Thomas Lyon as a trading house for East India Company in 1780 has 57 sets of identical windows on 3 storeys built like a barrack inside. The Old Mission Church, built by Swedish missionary Johann Kiernander was consecrated in 1770, General Post Office designed by Walter Granville in 1868 has a white dome and Corinthian pillars, The Raj Bhawan, once a residence of British Governors-General and Viceroys, it is now the home of Governor of West Bengal, next to it is the most important Gothic building of Kolkata – the Calcutta High Court, built in 1872.

The Pareshnath Jain Temple is an ornate Digambar Jain temple built in central Indian Style in 1867 by a jeweller. The interior is richly decorated in European baroque and Italianate styles with mirrors and Venetian glass mosaics. The gardens have formal geometric flower beds.

Belur Math was founded in 1899 by Swami Vivekanand, a disciple of Saint Ramakrishna. It is presently the international headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission and preaches the unity of all religions. Symbolizing the belief of “Math” monastery it has Hindu, Christian and Islamic style of architecture.

Visit to the Ninth oldest regular Museum of the world, Indian Museum, Kolkata. It was established in the year 1814 at the Asiatic Society and was transferred to the present site in 1878. It has over sixty galleries of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Zoology and Botany sections, spreading over 10000 sq. feet area. Many rare specimens both Indian and Trans – Indian origin relating to Humanities and Natural Science are preserved and displayed in the galleries of these sections. It has a collection of more than 50,000 coins of Gold, Silver and other metals. It also has a mummy in its Egyptian section.

In the afternoon visit the Victoria Memorial – a gift by Lord Curzon to Queen Victoria in honor of her commemoration and as a symbol of her Indian Empire. It has been designed in Italian Renaissance-Mughal style and built in White Marble in 1921 and has many galleries with over 3000 exhibits. At the entrance it has an impressive ‘weather vane’ in form of a 5mt tall bronze figure of Victory, weighing over 3 tons.Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 Kolkata–Bagdogra (By Flight) / Bagdogra–Darjelling (66 Km/ 03 hrs)
After Breakfast Proceed to airport to board flight to Bagdogra. Arrive Bagdogra and drive to Darjeeling. Darjeeling is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world. This heavenly retreat is bathed in hues of every shade. The flaming red rhododendrons, the sparkling white magnolias, the miles of undulating hillsides covered with Emerald Green tea bushes, the exotic forests of Silver fir – all under the blanket of a brilliant azure sky dappled with specks of clouds, compellingly confounds Darjeeling as the QUEEN OF HILL STATIONS. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 Darjeeling
After Breakfast Proceed to Tiger Hill. Situated at an altitude of 2590 metres 8482 ft. and 13 kms from the town, this spot has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the Sunrise over “Kanchenjunga” and the great Eastern Himalayan Mountains. On your way back visit Ghoom Monastry More correctly known as Yogachoeling Gompa, this is probably the most famous monastery in Darjeeling, just below Hill Cart road and the train station near Ghoom. It enshrines an image of the Maitreya Buddha. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 Darjeeling
After Breakfast Proceed, visit Tea Plantations / Gardens nearby.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 Darjeeling – Pemyangtse (By Road) (67 Kms / 03 hrs 35 min appx)
After Breakfast Proceed to Pemyangtse. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07 Pemyangtse
After Breakfast Proceed city tour visiting Pemyangtse monastry etc. Rest of the day free to explore the area. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08 Pemyangtse – Gangtok (By Road) (107 Kms / 04 hrs 20 min appx)
After Breakfast Proceed to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim is situated at a height of 5,500ft. The present capital was shifted from Tumlong in 1894 by Chogyal Thutob Namgyal and is today the centre for political, commercial, religious and cultural activities of the Sikkimese people. Gangtok offers the tourists all modern amenities for pleasure and comfort. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 09 Gangtok
After Breakfast Proceed visit some of the fascinating sights in Gangtok. Visit Phodong Monastery, it was built in the early 18th century but an older monastery had pre-existed the current one. The 9th Karmapa was invited by the king of Sikkim, where he founded three monasteries Rumtek, the most important monastery of the Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism, Phodong and Ralang Monastery.

This beautiful monastery makes the abode of not less than 250 monks and it is adorned by the old mural paintings. Phodong Monastery is the major monastery of Karmapa sub-sect of Kagyupa sect. Afternoon visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology – It is a premiere institute and research center located atop a small hill. The main attraction here is the museum which houses around 200 Buddhist icons, antique Paintings, Thangkas, Statues, Shrines, Tapestries, Masks and other religious works of Tibetan Art.

Establishment in 1958, it has sponsored and promoted research on the religion, history, language, art and culture of the people of the Tibetan cultural area which includes Sikkim. Its library holds one of the largest collections of Tibetan works in the world outside Tibet. Later visit Do Drul Chorten – an imposing white stupa. This holy stupa was built under the direction of Late Truslshi Rimpoche in 1945. It is part of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism. There are 108 prayer wheels and the wheels have a special meaning.

Turning of these wheels goes along with the chanting of the mantras engraved on them. The sound of a collective chant emanates from the prayer and meditation rooms in the monastery can also be heard in the background. The famous Do Drul Chorten has a gold plated spire. The Chorten is encircled by Chorten Lhakhang and Guru Lhakhang that boast of the two colossal statues of Guru Rimpoche as Guru Padmasambhava is popularly referred as in these parts. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10 Gangtok – Kalimpong (By Road) (75 Kms / 02 hrs 36 min appx)
After Breakfast Proceed to Kalimpong. Situated at an altitude of 1250 metres, it enjoys temperate climate throughout the year. Somewhat secluded and tucked away in the corner under big Darjeeling umbrella, Kalimpong offers a quiet and relaxed holiday, against the backdrop of the Kanchenjunga. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 11 Kalimpong – Bagdogra (76 Km/3 hrs)/Bagdogra–Bhubaneswar (By Fly)
After Breakfast Proceed to Bagdogra airport 76 Kms /02 hrs to board flight for Kolkata Flight SG324 1420 / 1520 hrs. Arrive in Kolkata, your connecting flight for Bhubaneshwar 9W 7073 departs at 1835 hrs and arrives at 1940 hrs. Transfer assistance upon arrival from airport to the hotel. Check-in at hotel for overnight stay.

Day 12 Bhubaneswar
After Breakfast Proceed for the sightseeing, visit following places of interest:-The Rajarani Temple AD 1100, set amongst picturesque paddy fields, derives its name from the stone known as the Rajarani. It was built earlier in comparison to the impressive Lingaraja, but what sets apart this relatively small temple is its celebration of the feminine form. Here women are portrayed in a stunning variety of amorous poses and moods reminding one of the temples of Khajuraho.The 55-mt-high Lingaraja Temple is a rare masterpiece depicting the high point of Orissan architecture of the 10th-11th century. Described as ‘the truest fusion of dream and reality’ every inch of its surface is covered with elaborate carvings of Gods, Goddesses, Dryads, Nymphs and Fairies.

The temple can be seen from miles away and the sculpture and architecture here fuse elegantly to create a perfect harmony. It is believed that all pilgrims, who wish to go to the Jagannath temple at Puri, must first offer worship at the Lingaraja temple. The temple has two added structures—the Natya Mandir dance hall and the Bhoga Mandap offering platform. Note – Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the Lingaraja Temple.Most ornate Temple in Bhubaneswar, the Mukteshwar Temple 7th-8th century has intricate carvings of deities that show the amalgamation of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain styles of architecture. The carvings on the roof, especially the Bho motifs of the grinning Lion and Monkey, are quite striking.

There is a well to the south of the temple in which childless women toss a coin to wish for a child. The Brahmeshwara Temple, stands in a courtyard flanked by four smaller temples and a Shivling. Besides, there are other minor shrines in every corner of the courtyard. Two interesting images are found inside this temple: a well-oiled image of Lakshmi, covered in cloth, and a miniature image of Nataraja sitting on a bull and playing a Veena.

Outside the city limits are the Udayagiri and Khandgiri caves, harking back to the time of Jain and Buddhist occupation of this region in the 2nd century BC. The Jain caves are among the earliest in India and all the caves were built or excavated during the 150 years before Christ. In contrast to the stark decor of the Jain caves, the Buddhist caves are decorated with excellent friezes and sculptures. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 13 Bhubaneswar – Puri (By Road) (68 Kms / 01 hrs 22 min appx)
After Breakfast Proceed visit Jagannath Temple. Remaining day at leisure for independent activities. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14 Puri
After Breakfast Proceed Day at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 15 Puri – Bhubaneswar (68 Km/ 02 hrs) /Bhubaneswar–Kolkata (By Fly)
After Breakfast Proceed to Bhubaneshwar airport in-time to board flight for Kolkata. Transfer to International airport to board flight to back home.

Day 16 Depart Kolkata (By Flight)
Departure transfer to onwards destination.

Day 01 Arrive Delhi (By Flight)
Arrive Delhi. Assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 02 Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi visiting the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Parliament House, Birla Mandir, Memorials to Nehru and Gandhi. Later visit the Qutab Minar, Humayuns Tomb, etc. Overnight in hotel.

Delhi- India’s capital and a major gateway to the country. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively.

Day 03 Delhi – Agra (By Road) (205 Kms. / 4 hrs. appx.)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Agra.
On arrival, city tour of Agra.
Overnight in Agra.

Agra -Historians suggest Agra to be the Agravana in the epic Mahabharata. It is expected to be known as Agralapura during the medieval age. An archaeological fact pushes the existence of Agra back to three million years. The Lodhi dynasty ruled over Agra for a long time. It was in the onset of the sixteenth century that the Mughals took over the ruling of Agra from the hands of Lodhis.
Taj Mahal Shah Jahan the great emperor and a great builder constructed Taj Mahal in the loving memory of his beloved wife Anjuman Bano Begum. Shah Jahan met this beautiful girl in his young age and later gets married with her. Red Fort – The construction of the Agra fort was started around 1565 when the initial structures were built by Akbar.

Day 04 Agra – Delhi  (205 Kms. / 4 hrppx.) / Delhi – Varanasi (By Flight)
In the morning after breakfast, drive to Delhi.
On arrival, transfer to Delhi airport for flight to Varanasi.
Afternoon excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

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.

Day 05 Varanasi – Bodhgaya (By Road) (255 Kms. / 5 hrs. appx.)
Morning early depart for a boat ride on the Holy River Ganges viewing the sunrise and the religions rites being performed on the River bank. After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
Drive to Bodhgaya, visiting Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas and the Banaras Hindu University. Overnight in Bodhgaya.

Varanasi: It has been known as Kashi and Banaras, its present name is a restoration of the ancient name meaning the city between the two rivers Varun and Asi. The internal city id one of the most important pilgrimages sites in India. Situated on the bank of the sacred river Ganges, Kashi , Vishwanath temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is popularly known as the Golden Temple due to the Golden Plating done on its 15.5 meter high spire.

Day 06 Bodhgaya
In the morning after breakfast visit Bodhgaya. Here under the Bodhi Tree, Shakyamuni Gautama attained supreme knowledge to become Buddha, “the Enlightened one” the profounder of one of the great religious of the world. River Nirajnana in which the Buddha bathed after attaining elightment flows quietly outside the tiny hamlet. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 07 Bodhagaya – Patna (By Road) (112 Kms. / 3 hrs. appx.)
Morning depart for Patna. Visit the Vulture Hill, World Peace Stupa and Bamboo’s Garden. Later drive to Nalanda 14 kms and visit one of the oldest Universities of the world & International Centre of Buddhist Studies. Continue drive to Patna.
Check into hotel for overnight stay.

Nalanda-a great center of Buddhist learning and one of the most famed university citadels of ancient times. Rajgir was once the ancient capital of the powerful kingdom of Maghada. From the out skirts of Rajgir, a historic road leads to Gridha – Kuta or vultures peak where the Buddha preached, here the first Buddhist Council was held after the Lord’s Mahaparinirvana.
Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 08 Patna – Kolkata (By Flight)
Morning Patna Sahib & Patna Museum. Later transfer to airport to connect flight for Calcutta. Rest day free for leisure. Overnight in Hotel.

Patna- is the capital of Bihar and is located on the southern parts of the Ganges. Patna also flaunts immense historical significance and was the center of art and culture during the ancient times. There are many tourist attractions in Patna to catch a glimpse of, some of the prominent ones being.
Visit: Patna Museum, Patna Sahib.

Day 09 Kolkata–Bagdogra (By Flight) / Bagdogra–Darjeeling (96 Km/ 4 hrs)
Early morning visit the flower market on the riverbanks in Howrah. This is followed by a boat-ride on the Hooghly. The afternoon sightseeing of the metropolis includes the imposing Victoria Memorial, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Indian Museum that houses one of the best collections of Indian art.
Afternoon, transfer to the airport for flight to Bagdogra.
On arrival, drive to Darjeeling.
Overnight in Darjeeling.

Kolkatta -It is interesting to explore the origin & history of kolkata, the capital of British India. Calcutta history is not that old as that of Delhi. Calcutta, the city of joy was established in the year 1686, as a result of the expansion plans of the British Raj. Visit – Calcutta Victoria memorial hall is a fabulous museum that was established in the year 1921. The credit for designing and drawing the plan for this monument goes to Sir William Emerson, President of the British Institute of Architects. Howrah Bridge, located over the Hoogli River in West Bengal, India, is said to be the busiest bridge of the world. Hawrah Bridge in Kolkata, India, also known by the name ‘Rabindra Setu’, was set up in 1874. It stands on two 270 feet high pillars. , St Paul’s Cathedral and the Indian Museum – St Paul’s Cathedral is acknowledged as the first Episcopal Church of the eastern world. It is an Anglican cathedral of the Church of North India. Besides, being a religious site, the cathedral is also an architectural marvel. St. Paul’s Cathedral is 247 feet in length, 81 feet in width and 114 feet at transept. The flagstaff rises to a height of 175 feet above ground level. Indian Museum – The history of the origin and the growth of the Indian Museum is one of the remarkable events towards the development of heritage and culture of India.

Founded in 1814 at the cradle of the Asiatic Society of Bengal at the present building of the Asiatic Society, 1 Park Street, Kolkata, Indian Museum is the earliest and the largest multipurpose Museum not only in the Indian subcontinent but also in the Asia-Pacific region of the world.

Day 10 Darjeeling
Early in the morning drive up to Tiger Hill 9000 ft to see the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga, visiting the Ghoom Monastery on return. Later visit the Himalayan mountaineering Institute and a local tea garden.

A favourite hill-station of the British to escape from the heat of Calcutta, Darjeeling is surrounded by tea gardens and has magnificent views of the snowy peaks of Kanchenjunga.
Also, enjoy the toy train ride.
Overnight in hotel.

Day 11 Darjeeling – Kalimpong (By Road) (60 Kms. / 2.5 hrs. appx.)
Morning depart for Kalimpong.
On arrival check in the hotel.
Afternoon, visit local monasteries and flower nurseries.
Overnight in hotel.

Kalimpong – Established in 1922, the Tharpa Choling Gompa belongs to the Yellow Hat Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, founded in the Tibet in the 14th century and to which the Dalai Lama belongs. It’s a 40 minute walk from town; take the path to the right off KD Pradhan Rd, just before the Milk Collection and Extension Wing Building. Flower Nurseries Kalimpong produces 80% of India’s gladiolas and is an important orchid – growing area; flowers are exported from here to many cities in northern India. The Sri Ganesh Moni Pradhan Nursery and the Udai Mani Pradhan Nursery are among the most important in the area. The Standard and the Universal Nurseries also specialise in cacti. There’s a flower festival in Kalimpong in October

Day 12 Kalimpong – Gangtok (By Road) (75 Kms. / 3 hrs. appx.)
In the morning after breakfast visit Dello Hills and Dr. Graham`s Home and a Flower Nursery. In the afternoon drive from Kalimpong to Gangtok.
Overnight in Hotel.

Day 13 Gangtok
This morning take sightseeing tour that will cover Rumtek Monastery, Deer Park, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom and Enchey Monastery.
For a truly unforgettable experience, visit the sacred and serence Tshangu Lake 3780 m, 12400 ft.
The lake remains frozen for the greater part of the year and comes alive during May to August when rhododendrons, iris, primulas, and poppies burst into bloom on its banks.
Overnight in hotel.

Gangtok – is the capital of Sikkim and is situated at a height of 5,500ft above sea level. The city has become the famous centre for Buddhist learning and culture, along with political, commercial, religious and cultural activities of the people of Sikkim.The city attracts a major crowd ever year for it is provided with a number of tourists attractions by nature itself. Start your trip, by visiting the famous 200-year-old, Enchey meaning solitary Monastery or Gompa, located in the middle of a forest and offering a brilliant view of the Kanchendzong range. Also, catch the famous mask dance performances called ‘Cham’ in the months of August and January. For flower and bird lovers, hit the Deorali Orchid Sanctuary nearby, which houses 200 different species of birds and also an exhibition centre displaying varieties of orchids

Day 14 Gangtok – Bangdogra (115 Km/ 4 hrs) / Bagdogra – Delhi (By Flight)
In the morning after breakfast, drive to Bagdogra.
On arrival, transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.
Visit Connaught Place, Janpath Market in Delhi.
Overnight in Delhi.

Janpath Market is a shopping stretch that is strategically situated near the reputed landmarks of Delhi, namely Jantar Mandar and Connaught Place. Connaught Place is one of the must-visit places in Delhi and therefore, Janpath Market becomes very difficult to miss. There are a variety of shops that are lined along the entire stretch of this place. There is something in this place even for people with shoe-string budgets, which makes it one of the most crowded places in Delhi.
Souvenirs shops are the major Janpath Market attractions, as the shops here are considered to sell the best gifts that tourists feel proud to take back to their native places.

Day 15 Depart Delhi (By Flight)
Transfer to the airport for departure for onward destination.