Arrive in Kolkata, the vibrant cultural capital of East India. Following a warm welcome, our representative will escort you to your hotel.
Overnight in Kolkata (B)
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the “City of Joy.” Highlights include the serene Jain Temple, lush Zoological Gardens, iconic Victoria Memorial, and colonial landmarks like Howrah Bridge and Dalhousie Square. A visit to Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity adds a touching human dimension to your experience.
Overnight in Kolkata (B)
Fly to Bagdogra, gateway to the Eastern Himalayas. Upon arrival, drive through tea plantations and misty hills to reach Darjeeling.
Overnight in Darjeeling (B)
Start early with a drive to Tiger Hill to catch the mesmerizing sunrise over Kanchenjunga. En route back, visit Ghoom Monastery, followed by a scenic Toy Train ride to Darjeeling. Later, explore the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Botanical Gardens, and the region’s famed tea estates.
Overnight in Darjeeling (B)
Drive to Gangtok, Sikkim’s picturesque capital nestled among forested hills. On arrival, visit the tranquil Enchey Monastery.
Overnight in Gangtok (B)
Spend the day discovering Gangtok’s spiritual and cultural treasures. Visit the revered Rumtek Monastery, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology—home to rare manuscripts and Buddhist artifacts—and the sacred Do-Drul Chorten stupa.
Overnight in Gangtok (B)
Journey to Kalimpong, a serene hill town known for its historic monasteries. Visit the Bhutanese Thongsa Monastery (1692) and Tharpa Choling Monastery of the Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) order. Continue to Siliguri, a vital gateway to North-East India.
Overnight in Kalimpong (B)
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Drive to Bagdogra for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Spend the evening at leisure in India’s dynamic capital.
Overnight in Delhi (B)
Explore Old and New Delhi on a guided tour. In Old Delhi, visit the majestic Jama Masjid and take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk to the Red Fort. In New Delhi, visit Raj Ghat (Gandhi Memorial), India Gate, President’s House, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, and Qutub Minar.
Overnight in Delhi (B)
Drive to Agra, the former Mughal capital. In the afternoon, marvel at the architectural grandeur of the Taj Mahal—one of the Seven Wonders of the World—and explore the historic Agra Fort.
Overnight in Agra (B)
After breakfast, drive back to Delhi to board your flight for your onward journey, carrying with you memories of India’s Eastern Himalayas and cultural heartlands.
