DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI BY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

• Meeting and assistance at the airport upon arrival and transfer to HOTEL

DAY 2: DELHI-BAGDOGRA-DARJEELING

• Transfer from hotel to the airport in time for flight to Bagdogra
• Meeting and assistance at the airport upon arrival and drive to Darjeeling (90 kms/3 hours).
• On arrival check-in at: HOTEL.
• Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 3: DARJEELING

• Darjeeling is 2134 m (7000 ft) above sea level and is a beautiful hill station amidst delightful forest scenery.
• Early morning (at 0400 hrs), drive to Tiger Hill from where one can get a glimpse of the spectacular sunrise over the snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas.
• During the drive back to the hotel, visit the Ghoom Monastery..
• This is probably the most famous monastery in Darjeeling and it enshines an image of Maitreya Buddha (the coming Buddha).
• Rest of the morning at leisure.
• Afternoon sightseeing tour of Darjeeling.
• The sightseeing covers Lebong village which has the highest race course in the World, the Mountaineering Institute, the house of Tensing Norgay (the Everest hero) and Botanical gardens.
• Also visit tea plantation.
• OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL

DAY 4: DARJEELING-GANGTOK (123 kms/7-8 hours).

• Enroute visiting Rumtek monastery. Belonging to the Kargyudppa Sect (Red) of Tibetan Buddhism
• This monastery is also the seat of His Holiness the Late Gyalwa Karmappa and has the largest follower in the west, on return visit Govt. Institute of Tibetology.
• Continue your drive to Gangtok and upon arrival check-in at: HOTEL.
• OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL

DAY 5: GANGTOK

• Full day, sightseeing tour of Gangtok
• The capital and principal town of Sikkim, tucked away in the clouds, spread out on a ridge, 5000 ft above sea level
• Visit Govt. Cottage Industry, Deer Park, Tashiling, Enchey Monastery & Market.
• OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

DAY 6:GANGTOK-KALIMPONG (80 kms/3.5 hours)

• On arrival check-in at: HOTEL
• Afternoon sightseeing tour of Kalimpong
• visit Zang-dog-phalri-Fo-brang Monastery — a Gompa built with facilities for debating, Thanka painting etc.
• Also visit Tirpai Monastery, Flower Nursery & Market.
• OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL

DAY 7: KALIMPONG-BAGDOGRA-GUWAHATI-KAZIRANGA

• Drive from Kalimpong to Bagdogra (79 kms/3 hours) airport in time to board flight for Guwahati.
• Meeting and assistance upon arrival at the airport and drive to Kaziranga (221 kms/5 hours).
• On arrival check-in at Hotel.
• OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL

DAY 8 and 9: KAZIRANGA

• Early morning and late afternoon game viewing.
• Breakfast, lunch & dinner at the hotel (both days).
• OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

DAY 10:KAZIRANGA- GAUHATI-CALCUTTA

• Drive from Kaziranga to Guwahati (225 kms/5 hours) airport in time to board flight for CALCUTTA.
• Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL
• Rest of the day at leisure.
• OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

DAY 12: CALCUTTA-BHUBANESHWAR

• Morning free for independent activities.
• Late Afternoon transfer from hotel to the airport in time for Bhubaneshwar.
• Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL
• OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 13: BHUBANESHWAR-GOPALPUR ON SEA

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Morning sightseeing tour of Bhubaneshwar.
• A city of temples, providing panorama of Orissan art. The Orissan temple form consists of a single dominating spire. The smaller replica spires here are merely details of surface decoration.
• The busy chisel of the artist’ has worked ceaselessly to carve every inch of space with fine details – birds, animals, foliage and human beings. Visit the Parasurameshwara Temple, the Mukeshwara Temple, the Rajarani Temple.
• Afternoon drive from Bhubaneshwar to Gopalpur on Sea (171 kms/4 hours).
• On arrival arrival check-in at: HOTEL
• OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL

Day 14: GOPALPUR ON SEA

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Morning, excursion to Puri, one of the holiest cities for Hindus.
• It is the principal center for the cult of Jaganatha, another name for Lord Krishna, whose temple is located here.
• Visit Gundicha Mandir, and several other important temples known for its architectural beauty.
• Return back to Gopalpur on Sea.

Day 15: GOPALPUR ON SEA

• Day free for independent activities.

DAY16:GOPALPUR ON SEA-BHUBANESHWAR-DELHI

• Drive from Gopalpur on Sea to Bhubaneshwar (171 kms/4 hours) via Konark. Konark.
• The Sun Temple here, stands among the sand dunes of the sea shore and is the most impressive of the Orissa Temples.
• It was built in 1255 AD and is dedicated to the Sun God. The temple is in the architectural image of the mythical chariot of the Sun God.
• Continue your drive to Bhubaneshwar airport in time to board flight for Delhi.
• Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL
• OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL

DAY 17:DELHI

• Morning, combined sightseeing tour of the famous historical sights in Old & New Delhi, visiting the Raj Ghat – memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
• Drive past Red Fort (1639-48) built by the builder of The Taj Mahal – Shah Jehan; Jama Mosque – the largest mosque in India; Humayun’s Tomb (1565 AD), aptly called the predecessor of The Taj Mahal.
• the Qutab Minar (72 m high) – one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world.
• End the tour with a drive along the ceremonial avenue – Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and President’s Residence.
• Afternoon free for independent activities.
• OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL

DAY 18:DELHI-ABROAD

• Transfer from hotel to the airport in time for flight to your next destination.