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East India with Buddhist Temple Tour

Duration:

16 Nights / 17 Days

Destination:

Delhi – Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Patna – Kolkata – Bagdogara – Darjeeling – Pelling – Gangtok – Kalimpong – Bagdogra – Delhi

Introduction

‘East India with Buddhist Temple Tour’ is well designed itinerary, which gives you the chance to cover the major Buddhist sites in North India along with that you will also get an opportunity to explore the major monasteries along with the stunning beauty of North East. The duration of the tour is 16 nights and 17 days, covering the places such as Delhi, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Patna, Kolkata, Bagdogara, Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok, Kalimpong and Bagdogra.

Tour Highlights
  • Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat, President House, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple & Qutub Minar
  • Banaras Hindu University and New Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple
  • Morning river boating, Sarnath visit Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashoka Pillar, and The Sarnath Museum, Bharat Mata Temple and Aurangzeb mosque
  • Niranjana River and the Sujata village
  • Attend the prayer ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple, Great Buddha Statue, Burmese Vihara Monastery and the Dungeswari Hills
  • Visit Nalanda and Rajgir
  • Patna Sahib & Patna Museum
  • Science City, Victoria Marble Palace, Metro Rail, Memorial Hall, Belur Math, Mother Teresa Home, China Town, Rabindra Setu, and Vidyasagar Setu
  • Stunning sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga, Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (closed on Sunday),  P. N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Temple
  • Pemayangtse Monastery, Kaluk, Khecheopalri Lake, Dubdi Monastery and Sewaro Rock Garden
  • Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, Chorten, Orchid Sanctuary, Rumtek Monastery
  • Deolo Hill, Durpin Monastery, Tour of Forest Museum, Pine View Nurseries, Dr Graham Homes School and Mangaldham
 
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Itinerary

Day 1

Delhi (Arrival)

On arrival at Delhi International Airport, our representative will greet and welcome you with our Indian tradition after your arrival. Then you will be escorted to your confirmed accommodation. Check in to your accommodation and take rest after your long flight journey. In the evening, free for leisure. Overnight at Delhi.

Day 2

Old Delhi and New Delhi Sightseeing

Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat, President House, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple & Qutub Minar Have your morning breakfast and then start your representative will show you our tour itinerary catalogue as you planned. Then we will start our beautiful day by visiting the local sightseeing of New Delhi and Old Delhi. You can take your lunch in the afternoon and then we will continue our remaining sightseeing. Overnight at Delhi.

Day 3

Delhi - Varanasi (By flight)

Banaras Hindu University and New Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple Early morning, arrive in Varanasi followed by assisted transfer to the hotel by our tour representative. Post lunch proceed to visit Banaras Hindu University and New Vishwanath Temple. There after proceed to visit Durga Temple. Stay overnight in the hotel. Overnight in Varanasi.

Day 4

Vransi

Morning river boating, Sarnath visit Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashoka Pillar, and The Sarnath Museum, Bharat Mata Temple and Aurangzeb mosque In the early morning, proceed for a boat cruise on the holy river Ganges. Later, return back to the hotel for breakfast. Post breakfast, take a road trip to Sarnath, the ancient Buddhist town. The places you will explore here include the Stupa, Buddhist Temple and the Museum. After visiting Sarnath, proceed to visit the Bharat Mata Temple and Aurangzeb mosque. Stay overnight in the hotel. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 5

Varanasi - Bodhgaya (About 255 Kilometres)

Niranjana River and the Sujata village Today after breakfast, drive straight to Bodhgaya. It is one of the most important pilgrimage for Buddhist, here he attained enlightenment. Upon arrival, check-in the hotels. Take rest for a while, post lunch proceed to visit to Niranjana River and the Sujata village. After breakfast return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

Day 6

Bodhgaya

Attend the prayer ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple, Great Buddha Statue, Burmese Vihara Monastery and the Dungeswari Hills Today early morning attend the prayer ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple and visit the Bodhi Tree, here you may also do some meditation as well. After visit, return back to the hotel for breakfast. Post Lunch proceed to visit the Great Buddha Statue, Burmese Vihara Monastery and the Dungeswari Hills. After sightseeing return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

Day 7

Bodhgaya - Patna (About 115 kilometres)

Visit Nalanda and Rajgir After having an early breakfast, drive to Patna. En-route visit Nalanda and Rajgir. On arrival in Patna, check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay in Patana.

Day 8

Patna - Kolkata (By flight)

Patna Sahib & Patna Museum Post breakfast, proceed to visit Patna Sahib & Patna Museum. After sightseeing, transfer to airport to catch the flight for Kolkata. On arrival, our representative will meet and assist you at the airport and get transfer to the hotel. Check in at your pre-booked hotels. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay in Kolkata.

Day 9

Kolkata

Science City, Victoria Marble Palace, Metro Rail, Memorial Hall, Belur Math, Mother Teresa Home, China Town, Rabindra Setu, and Vidyasagar Setu After breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing of Kolkata, including Science City, Victoria Marble Palace, Metro Rail, Memorial Hall, Belur Math, Mother Teresa Home, China Town, Rabindra Setu, and Vidyasagar Setu. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel, evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay in Kolkata.

Day 10

Kolkata – Bagdogara (By flight) - Darjeeling (About 90 Kilometrs)

Free at leisure In the morning after breakfast, transfer to Kolkata airport to board a flight to Bagdogra. Upon arrival at Bagdogra airport, meet our representative after welcome, proceed to Darjeeling by road. Darjeeling is one of the most picturesque Hill Resorts in India. On arrival at Darjeeling, check-in to hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at Darjeeling.

Day 11

Darjeeling

Stunning sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga, Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (closed on Sunday), P. N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursday), Tenzing Rock, Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Temple Today Early Morning drive to Tiger hill to watch the stunning sunrise over Mt. Khangchendzonga, which is known as world’s third highest peak, located at the height of 28,208 ft. On your way back visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast, proceed to take city tour of Darjeeling, visit some of the most popular attractions of the city such as Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (closed on Sunday), P.N. Zoological Park (closed on Thursday) Tenzing Rock, Tea Garden (outer view), and Japanese Temple. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay in Darjeeling.

Day 12

Darjeeling - Pelling (About 80 Kilometers)

Pemayangtse Monastery, Kaluk, Khecheopalri Lake, Dubdi Monastery and Sewaro Rock Garden After breakfast proceed to Pelling it is one of the most picturesque city and popular destination in Sikkim. On arrival, check-in at your pre booked hotel. After relaxing for a while, proceed to visit the major tourist attractions of Pelling such as the Pemayangtse Monastery, Kaluk, Khecheopalri Lake, Dubdi Monastery and Sewaro Rock Garden. Overnight stay at Pelling.

Day 13

Pelling - Gangtok (About 132 Kilometers)

Day is free at leisure After breakfast drive to Gangtok. On route enjoy the stunning surroundings. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 14

Gangtok

Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, Chorten, Orchid Sanctuary, Rumtek Monastery Today after breakfast, proceed for half day city tour of Gangtok, covering the places such as Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, Chorten, Orchid Sanctuary, Rumtek Monastery. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Gangtok.

Day 15

Gangtok - Kalimpong (About 75 Kilometres)

Deolo Hill, Durpin Monastery, Tour of Forest Museum, Pine View Nurseries, Dr Graham Homes School and Mangaldham Post breakfast drive straight to Kalimpong. On arrival at Kalimpong, check-in at the hotel. Take rest for a while, then proceed to visit some of the major attractions of the town covering places like Deolo Hill, Durpin Monastery, Tour of Forest Museum, Pine View Nurseries, Dr Graham Homes School and Mangaldham. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.

Day 16

Kalimpong – Bagdogra (About 85 kilometres) – Delhi

Today after breakfast, drive to Bagdogra Airport from Kalimpong to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi airport, upon arrival in Delhi, proceed to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is to be spent at leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 17

Delhi – Departure

Today is the last day of the tour, after breakfast, transfer to the airport to board a flight for onward destination.

Inclusions
  • Accommodation for 09 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.
  • Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
  • Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drives as per the itinerary.
  • Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.
  • Services of Trip India Representative on all arrivals and departures.
  • Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge
  • All presently applicable luxury taxes.
Exclusions
  • Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
  • Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.
  • Meals other than mentioned above.
  • Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket
  • Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.
  • Any other shopping and personal purchase.
  • Medical Requirements on request.
  • Service Tax as per government.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

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