Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Gwalior - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Kolkata - Darjeeling - Sikkim - Gangtok - Delhi
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
On arrival at the international airport in Delhi, our representative will escort you to the hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. Enjoy the various hotel facilities and treat yourself to an authentic Indian dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Visit Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Raj Ghat, Connaught Place, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the railway station to board the express train to Agra. On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel, refresh, and proceed for a brief excursion to the ruined fort city of Fatehpur Sikri. Later, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah, Akbar's Tomb and Taj Mahal by twilight. Visit to the Taj Mahal in the moonlight can be arranged on request. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.
Day 4: Agra - Gwalior
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the railway station to board the express train to Gwalior. On arrival in the majestic town that revels in its glorious past, check in at the hotel and refresh. Later, proceed for half day city sightseeing tour that includes visits to Gwalior Fort, Scindia Palace, tombs of Ghaus Mohammed and Tansen, and the Jai Vilas Palace. The evening is reserved for shopping at the festive markets lining the colossal fort walls. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Gwalior.
Day 5: Gwalior - Orchha
After breakfast at the hotel, travel to Orchha, the gateway to Khajuraho. On arrival, check in at the hotel, refresh, and proceed for a leisurely sightseeing tour of this isolated historic city that is famous for its 16th and 17th century temples and palaces. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Orchha.
Day 6: Orchha - Khajuraho
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Khajuraho. On arrival, check in at the hotel and go on a guided sightseeing tour of the temple complex in the Western Group. Return to the hotel for lunch and proceed on a sightseeing tour of the scattered temples in the Eastern and Southern Complexes. Attend the evening light and sound show and feast your eyes on the lit temples in the background. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Khajuraho.
Day 7: Khajuraho - Varanasi
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the Khajuraho airport to board the flight to Varanasi. On arrival, check in at the hotel, refresh and proceed for a brief excursion to the nearby Buddhist city of Sarnath. Attend the evening aarti on the ghats (banks) of Ganga and return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 8: Varanasi - Kolkata
Go on an early morning boat ride on the Ganges. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, visit the many temples dotting the skyline. Post lunch, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi. Return to the hotel in the evening to check out and transfer to the railway station. Board the express train to Kolkata for dinner and overnight journey.
Day 9: Kolkata
Arrive at the station in the morning and check in at the hotel. After light snacks and refreshments, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of the former colonial capital of pre-independence era India. Visit the Victoria Memorial, BBD Bag, Eden Garden, Howra Bridge, Chowringhee Museum, Flurries etc. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Calcutta.
Day 10: Kolkata - Darjeeling
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Bagdogra. On arrival, transfer to the railway station for one of the most memorable train journeys in the world on the Darjeeling toy train. On arrival, check in at the hotel, refresh, and relax on your overnight stay in Darjeeling - the tea country of West Bengal, India.
Day 11: Darjeeling
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Darjeeling that includes excursion to Tiger Hill form where you can get a glorious view of the Mt. Everest and the Himalayas beyond, and trips to Ghoom Buddhist Monastery and tea gardens. The rest of the day is free for you to spend on leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel in Darjeeling.
Day 12: Darjeeling - Sikkim
After breakfast at the hotel, travel to Sikkim - one of the most picturesque Himalayan countryside and Buddhism-dominated regions in India. On arrival in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, check in at the hotel, refresh and relax on a day that is free for you to spend at leisure. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 13: Gangtok
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a sightseeing tour that includes treks through its winding streets lined with pagoda-shaped roofs, and shopping at the bazaars frequented by Buddhist Monks. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Gangtok.
Day 14: Gangtok - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Bagdogra Airport to board the flight back to Delhi. On arrival in the evening, check in at the hotel, refresh and relax amidst the many recreational facilities available at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 15: Departure from Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the international airport to board the flight back home or to your onward destination.
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