Highlights: During your journey you will visit tea capital of the world Darjeeling, Buddhist monasteries of Sikkim, snowcapped mountains of eastern Himalayas to the sun temple of Konark and one of top pilgrimage site of Puri along with its golden beaches.
Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi, met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Delhi Full day combined sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi – visiting Qutab Minar one of the tallest tower of it’s time, Humayun Tomb one of the forerunner of the Taj Mahal, drive past India Gate and President House and other government buildings, Red Fort symbol of mighty Mughal empire, Jama Masjid one of the biggest mosque in India, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Memorial). Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi to Bagdogra to Darjeeling
In time transfer to airport to board the flight for Bagdogra. Arrive Bagdogra and drive to Darjeeling (94 km approx.). Arrive Darjeeling and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 Darjeeling
Morning visit some of sites of tourist interest – Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Everest Museum, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park especially for Red Panda and Snow Leopard. Afternoon take a toy train “A World Heritage Site” ride to Ghoom one of the highest railway station in the world. Also, visit Goom Monastery that houses the statue of Maitrya Buddha. Return to Darjeeling in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 – Darjeeling to Pemayangtse
Early morning drive to Tigerhill to view sunrise – one can view four 8000 meter
peaks of among them two are the highest mountain peak Mt. Everest and 3rd highest peak Mt. Kangchenzunga of the world. Later depart Darjeeling for Pemayangtse (97 km approx.) stopping by en route visit a tea garden and factory witness how fabled Darjeeling Tea is made. Arrive Pemayangtse and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 –Pemayangtse
Morning excursion to Khechepari lake and monastery above. One gets a spectacular view of Mt. Pandim in Kangchenzunga range. Afternoon visit the Pemayangtse monastery one the oldest and very impressive monasteries in Sikkim. Monastery houses ‘Zandopalri’ or the abode Guru Rimposhe. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 – Pemayangtse
Morning excursion to Khechepari lake and monastery above. One gets a spectacular view of Mt. Pandim in Kangchenzunga range. Afternoon visit the Pemayangtse monastery one the oldest and very impressive monasteries in Sikkim. Monastery houses ‘Zandopalri’ or the abode Guru Rimposhe. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 – Pemayantse to Gangtok
Morning drive Pemayantse to Gangtok (106 km approx.). Arrive Gangtok and check in at hotel. Afternoon visit the local Market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 – Gangtok
Morning excursion to Rumtek Dharma Chakra the seat of HH Karmapa. Later sightseeing tour of Gangtok visiting Tibetology, Enchey Monastery etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 – Gangtok to Kalimpong
Morning depart Gangtok for Kalimpong by road (68 km approx.). Arrive Kalimpong and check in at hotel. Afternoon visit the flower nurseries, local market and Bhutanese monastery. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 – Kalimpong to Bagdogra to Kolkata
In time transfer to Bagdogra to board the flight for Koltaka. Arrive Kolkata and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 – Kolkata
Late morning visit some of the important sites of Kolkata – Victoria Memorial, Kalighat, Dalhousie Square, Hawrah bridge and ‘Nirmal Chaya’ Mother Teresa’s home. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 – Kolkata to Bhubaneshwar
In time transfer Kolkata airport to board the flight for Bhubaneshwar. Arrive Bhubaneshwar and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 – Bhubaneshwar
Morning visit Lingaraj temple dedicated to lord Vishnu one of the finest example of Kalinga school of architecture. Also, visit near by Rajarani temple. Afternoon excursion to the cave of Udaigir and Khandagiri. Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 – Bhubaneshwar to Puri
Morning depart Bhubaneshwar by surface for Puri (90 km approx.) stopping by en route to visit the sun temple of Konark Arrive Puri and check in at hotel. Evening visit Jaganath Puri temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15 – Puri (Chilka day return excursion)
Morning depart Puri for a day return excursion to Chilka (50 km approx. one way) the largest inland lake in India. Take a boat ride along lake to observe highly endangered Irawaddi Dolphins and other marine life. Return to Puri in the afternoon to spend rest of day at beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 16 – Puri to Bhubaneshwar to Delhi
In time transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport to board flight for Delhi stopping by en route to visit Pipli village to observe fabled appliqué work. Arrive Delhi and transfer to international airport to board the flight for onward destination.
