Day 01 - New Delhi:
Welcome to India. Evening sound and light show at Red
Fort.
Day 02 -New Delhi:
Daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad) and
Lutyen’s Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to shop around busy Connaught
Place.
Day 03 -Darjeeling:
Fly to Bagdogra to be transferred further to Darjeeling, queen of hills and
home to the best tea growing estates of the world. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 04 -Darjeeling:
Option of waking up early and catching spectacular
glimpses of Kanchenjunga peak alongwith several others at sunrise. During the
day, visit a tea garden, Ghoom Monastry, Mall Road, Botanical gardens and Ribetan
refugee center
Day 05 -Darjeeling:
Whole day at leisure. Take a fascinating mountain toy train ride that passes
through several loops and bridges. It is now listed among World heritage sites
by UNESCO. Day to be enjoyed relaxing in cool and peaceful atmosphere of the
place or walking through the scenic Mall road.
Day 06 -Pelling:
Drive to West Sikkim town of Pelling, a beautiful town
peaceful perched on a high ridge. The sight of snow capped mountains on both
sides is bewitching.
Day 07 -Pelling:
Visit Pemayangtse monastry which is one of the oldest and most important gompas
of Sikkim. The three storey impressive structure has beautiful paintings and
sculptures inside. Also explore the ruins of Rabdentse, Sikkim’s second
capital, in a peaceful walk through a winding forest track. The place is perfect
for hiking.
Day 08 -Gangtok:
After a picturesque drive, reach Gangtok the capital
of Sikkim. After some leisure, visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Chorten
Gompa (Monastry) and Tsu La Khang (Royal Chapel which is Buddhist’s principal
place of worship and assembly).
Day 09 -Gangtok:
Visit the Rumtek Gompa, one of the largest, wealthiest and liveliest Buddhist
monastries. Spend some time appreciating the architecture and interesting religious
activities of the Gompa. Later, visit the famous Orchid Sanctuaries of Sikkim
as the state is well renowned for its virtual treasures of orchids. Evening
completely at leisure.
Day 10: Kalimpong:
At Kalimpong, check in and after some leisure visit notable attractions of this
extremely beautiful; hill resort that includes its Gladioli flower nurseries,
Dr.Graham’s unique school, sericulture institute and Gompas.
Day 11:Guwahati:
Drive down to Bagdogra airport and take flight to Guwahati- gateway to the North
Eastern India. Day at leisure with options to visit the Kamakhya and Umananda
temples.
Day 12: Kaziranga National Park:
Drive to the unique wildlife preserve known as Kaziranaga
National Park. After checking in your resort, indulge yourself watching informative
wildlife film.
Day 13: Kaziranga National Park:
Early morning expedition to the grasslands of the park on elephant backs to
closely watch the one horned rhinoceros in the wild. At noon visit the western
part of the park in jeeps, this part is more famous for birds.
Day 14: Kaziranga National Park:
The day to be used to twice explore the park and its diverse wildlife in a combination
of tours on elephants and jeeps.
Day 15: Kolkata:
Drive to Guwahati and subsequently catch the flight to Kolkata. At Kolkata check
in and have leisure. Later in the evening, visit its buzzing bazaars or its
many famous art centers.
Day 16:Kolkata:
Early in the morning, take a walking tour of Maidan area to watch Kolkata waking
up- jogging, aerobics, yoga sessions, meditation, chats, trams, horse rides
at race course, etc. against the historic backdrop of buildings like the Victoria
Memorial. During the day, take a sightseeing tour of the city that includes
visits to Victoria Memorial museum, Indian Museum, BBD Bagh buildings, Haora
Bridge, Belur Math and St.Paul’s Cathedral. Evening gree for last day’s
shopping.
Day 17:Departure:
Day at leisure till the time of departure. At appropriate time, transfer to
airport to catch onward flight.
