Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll land at New Delhi airport where a representative meets you and drives you to your hotel. From there, the day is yours to settle in and rest after traveling.
- Start point
- Terminal 3, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi, India (New Delhi Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
- Day 2
New Delhi
After breakfast, you head out on a full day tour covering both New Delhi and Old Delhi. The morning takes you through Qutub Minar, past the Lotus Temple and Humayun's Tomb, then by Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Following lunch at a local restaurant, you explore Old Delhi's historic sites including Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and the Red Fort. You'll also take a short rickshaw ride through the crowded Chandni Chowk spice market to finish the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Drive past Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Varanasi
After breakfast and checking out, you head to New Delhi airport to fly to Varanasi. Upon arrival, you're transferred to your hotel to refresh. Later, you tour Sarnath on a guided trip visiting Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. By evening, you return to Varanasi for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological museum
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Visit Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
Landmarks Dhamek Stupa Sarnath Archaeological Museum Chaukhandi Stupa 
- Day 4
Varanasi
You start before sunrise with a boat ride on the River Ganges, then return for breakfast. The day includes a guided tour of four temples: Tulsi Manas, Durga, Shri Vishwanath, and Sankat Mochan. You also visit Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Birla Mandir. In the evening, you experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony performed at the Ghat by the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride on River Ganges
- Guided tour of Varanasi temples
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Visit Bharat Mata Temple
- Visit Banaras Hindu University
- Visit Birla Mandir
- Experience Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening
Landmarks Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple Bharat Mata Temple Banaras Hindu University Birla Mandir - Day 5
Varanasi to Bodhgaya
After breakfast and checking out, you drive to Bodhgaya and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is left open for you to relax or explore the area at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
- Day 6
Bodhgaya
Following breakfast, you spend the full day on a guided tour of Bodhgaya. You'll see the Mahabodhi Temple, the sacred Bodhi Tree, Metta Buddharam Temple, and the Archaeological Museum. The tour also covers Sujata Temple, the Great Buddha statue, Ajapala Nigrodha Tree, the Royal Bhutanese Monastery, and various international monasteries. Later in the day, you have free time for personal activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Bodhgaya
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple
- Visit Bodhi Tree
- Visit Metta Buddharam Temple
- Visit Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum
- Visit Sujata Temple
- Visit The Great Buddha
- Visit Ajapala Nigrodha Tree
- Visit Royal Bhutanese Monastery
- Visit various international monasteries
Landmarks Mahabodhi Temple Bodhi Tree Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum Sujata Temple The Great Buddha - Day 7
Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna
After breakfast and checkout, you drive toward Patna with stops in Rajgir and Nalanda along the way. In Rajgir, you visit Gridhakuta Hill, World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram, and Bimbisar Prison, plus Ajatshatru Fort and other sites. After lunch in Rajgir, you continue to Nalanda to see the ancient university ruins. Then you drive on to Patna and check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Rajgir)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture's Peak)
- Visit World Peace Stupa
- Visit Venuvanaram
- Visit Bimbisar Prison
- Visit Ajatshatru Fort
- Visit Maniyar Math
- Visit Saptaparni Cave
- Visit Nalanda University ruins
Landmarks Gridhakuta Hill World Peace Stupa Ajatshatru Fort Nalanda University 
- Day 8
Patna to Kolkata
You have breakfast and check out before heading to Patna airport for your flight to Kolkata. A representative meets you on arrival and drives you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to settle in and explore at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
- Day 9
Kolkata
After breakfast, you spend the full day on a guided tour of Kolkata. The itinerary includes Victoria Memorial Palace, Science City, a Metro Rail ride, Belur Math, Mother Teresa Home, Chinatown, and a crossing of the Vidyasagar Setu bridge. When the tour ends, you have free time for shopping or can head back to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Kolkata
- Visit Victoria Memorial Palace
- Visit Science City
- Metro Rail experience
- Visit Belur Math
- Visit Mother Teresa Home
- Explore Chinatown
- Visit Vidyasagar Setu
Landmarks Victoria Memorial Palace Science City Belur Math Mother Teresa Home Vidyasagar Setu - Day 10
Kolkata to Darjeeling
After breakfast and checking out, you travel to Kolkata airport to fly to Bagdogra. Upon landing, you're driven to Darjeeling and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and adjust to the hill station setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
- Day 11
Darjeeling
You wake very early and head to Tiger Hills at 4 AM to catch the sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak, weather permitting. On the way back, you stop at Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop before returning for breakfast. After resting, you go on a guided tour of Darjeeling visiting the Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, the Himalayan Zoo, Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee Center, and a tea estate. Free time for shopping or leisure fills the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Tiger Hills for sunrise viewing
- Visit Ghoom Monastery
- Visit Batasia Loop
- Guided tour of Darjeeling
- Visit Japanese Temple
- Visit Peace Pagoda
- Visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
- Visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Visit Tenzing & Gombu Rock
- Visit Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center
- Visit tea estate
- Toy train ride
Landmarks Tiger Hills Kanchenjunga Peak Ghoom Monastery Batasia Loop Japanese Temple Peace Pagoda Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - Day 12
Darjeeling to Pelling
Following breakfast and checkout, you drive to Pelling and check into your hotel. After refreshing, you join a guided tour visiting Pemayangtse Monastery, Rimbi Falls, Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchendzonga Falls, and Rimbi Rock Garden. You'll also walk through Darap Village. Later, you have free time for shopping or to relax at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pelling
- Visit Pemayangtse Monastery
- Visit Rimbi Falls
- Visit Sacred Khecheopalri Lake
- Visit Kanchendzonga Falls
- Visit Rimbi Rock Garden
- Walk around Darap Village
Landmarks Pemayangtse Monastery Rimbi Falls Khecheopalri Lake Kanchendzonga Falls 
- Day 13
Namchi - Gangtok
After breakfast and checking out, you drive to Gangtok with a stop in Namchi along the way. There you explore Samdruptse Hill and the Char Dham shrine complex. Then you continue driving to Gangtok and check into your hotel. The evening is left free to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Samdruptse Hill
- Visit Char Dham in Namchi
Landmarks Samdruptse Hill Char Dham 
- Day 14
Gangtok
After breakfast, you explore Gangtok on a full day guided tour. You start by visiting Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, and Tashi View Point. Then you continue to seven other sites including a choice between Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls, plus Handicrafts & Handloom offices, Cable Car, Tibetology Institute, Do-Dul-Chorten Stupa, and Botanical Garden. The rest of the day is free for personal activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Gangtok
- Visit Hanuman Tok
- Visit Ganesh Tok
- Visit Tashi View Point
- Visit Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls
- Visit Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom
- Cable Car ride
- Visit Research Institute of Tibetology
- Visit Do-Dul-Chorten Stupa
- Visit Botanical Garden and flower show
Landmarks Hanuman Tok Ganesh Tok Tashi View Point Rumtek Monastery Banjhakri Water Falls Research Institute of Tibetology Do-Dul-Chorten 
- Day 15
Gangtok to Kalimpong
After breakfast and checkout, you drive to Kalimpong and check into your hotel. Once you've refreshed, you join a guided tour visiting Durpin Dara viewpoint, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, local flower and orchid nurseries, and Dello Hill. The remainder of the day is free for exploring or shopping.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kalimpong
- Visit Kalimpong Durpin Dara
- Visit Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery
- Visit flower and orchid nurseries
- Visit Dello Hill
Landmarks Kalimpong Durpin Dara Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery Dello Hill - Day 16
Kalimpong to New Delhi
Following breakfast and checkout, you drive to Bagdogra airport to fly to New Delhi. A representative meets you on arrival and drives you to your hotel. You have the rest of the day free to rest and prepare for your final departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
- Day 17
New Delhi
After breakfast and checkout, you're transferred to New Delhi airport to board your departure flight home or to your next destination.
- End point
- Terminal 3, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi, India (New Delhi Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
