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Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. Upon arrival, you will
be met by our representative and transferred to the
hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra (about 180 km)
In the morning drive to Agra. After having a small break
you will visit the Agra Fort, built by three of the
greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this
massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and
continued till the time of his grandson's reign, Shah
Jahan who built the impressive imperial quarters and
mosque. After the visit of Agra Fort, you will proceed
to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj
Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually
fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to
his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who
died at the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child.
After visiting the Taj Mahal we drive back to Delhi. In the evening arrive in Delhi.
Day 03: Agra - Delhi - Varanasi (by air)
In the morning drive back to Delhi. In the afternoon
drive to the airport for the flight to Varanasi. Upon
arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in
Varanasi. Evening free for leisure.
Day 04: Varanasi
In the early morning you will take a boat ride on the
holy river Ganges and enjoy sunrise on the boat. Ghats
(flight of steps) and the activities of pilgrims on that
are the principal attraction for visitors to Varanasi.
Thousands of pilgrims and devotees visit this city to
make holy prayers, to meditate and to purify themselves
through taking a bath in the holy river Ganges. In the
afternoon you will visit the city of Varanasi.
Day 05: Varanasi - Delhi (by air)
In the afternoon you will drive to the airport for the
flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be met by our
representative and transferred to the hotel in Delhi.
Evening free for leisure.
Day 06: Delhi - Bagdogra (by air) - Siliguri
In the morning drive to the airport for the flight to
Bagdogra. After the arrival in Bagdogra you will proceed
north of the state through the coniferous forests and
terraced tea gardens to Siliguri. Upon arrival, you will
be transferred to the hotel in Siliguri. In the evening
enjoy the beautiful surroundings at Siliguri.
Day 07: Siliguri - Darjeeling
In the morning drive to the railway station to board the
toy train for Darjeeling. The journey through toy train
train is very exciting. In the evening reach Darjeeling
and transferred to the hotel. Darjeeling (place of the
thunderbolt) has spectacular scenery. Due to its
altitude of 2134 m and soothing temperature in summers
Darjeeling has become a famous hill resort in India.
Day 08: Darjeeling
Early in the morning drive to Tiger Hill (around 11 km)
to enjoy the sunrise. Tiger Hill (2590 m) is the highest
point in this area. There is a breathtaking view of the
sunrise on Kanchenjunga. Mount Everest (8842 m) is also
visible on a clear day. The moments of sunrise from
Tiger Hill are described by most of the visitors as
unforgettable. After viewing the Tiger Hill drive back
to the hotel and after having breakfast explore
Darjeeling and its surroundings. In the evening visit
the village Lablong and the institute of mountaineering.
Day 09: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse (about 80 km)
Today you will leave the state of West Bengal and drive
through the forests and tea gardens and proceed to
Pemayangtse (The perfect Sublime Lotus) in Sikkim. In
the afternoon reach Pemayangtse. Evening free for
leisure.
Day 10: Pemayangtse - Gangtok
Today after having breakfast visit the headquarter of
the Nyingama sect in Pemayangtse. Later you will drive
to the hotel in Gangtok. In the evening have a walk
through the bazaar of Gangtok.
Day 11: Gangtok
Today you will drive to the Enchey monastery. This
monastery is believed to be 200 years old. The monks of
this monastery belong to the Mahayana Buddhism. After
visiting the monastery you will visit the institute of
cottage industries which is an attraction as a wide
range of local handicrafts in Lepcha style are produced
here. In the evening visit the unique Research Institute
of Tibetology on a hilltop which was established in 1958
to promote research on Tibet and Mahayana Buddhism.
Day 12: Gangtok - Bagdogra - Delhi (by air)
In the morning drive to Bagdogra. The journey from
Gangtok to Bagdogra will be very exciting and full of
enthusiasm. In the afternoon drive to the airport for
the flight to New Delhi. In the evening arrive in New
Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be met by our
representative and transferred to the hotel.
Day 13: Delhi (Departure)
Around midnight flight to home destination.
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