Day 1- Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and meet the SITA representative at the arrival
hall and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon proceed on
a tour of Delhi. In Old Delhi visit the majestic Red Fort,
the historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj Ghat and Shanti
Vana. In New Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time
imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate,
a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred
during the Afghan war; the Laxminarayan Temple, built by
the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families;
Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty;
and the lotus-shaped Baha’i Temple.
Day 2- To Bhubaneshwar
Intime transfer to airport to board flight for Bhubaneswar.
Arrive Bhubaneshwar and transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Bhubaneshwar including Rajarani Temple which is
noted for its fascinating female figures portrayed in a
stunning variety of amorous poses. Mukteshwara Temple where
you come across a captivating array of voluptuous female
figures and famished ascetics, dwarfs and animals. The Parashumeshwara
Temple is one of the earliest extant temples of Orissa,
acknowledged to be a symbol of all that is chaste and elegant
in sculpture. Besides, there are the Brahmeswara Temple
and the Ashokan rock edicts on the Dhauli Hills.
Day 3- To Puri
Morning drive to Puri visiting Konark enroute which houses
the renowned Sun Temple which is in a class of its own.
Arrive Puri and check – in at hotel.
Day 4- In Puri
Morning sightseeing of Puri includes, the 65m high Jagannath
Temple is the focal point for this festival celebrated annually;
Gundicha Ghar is a small shrine here, Indradyumna Tank is
famous for the temple of the child Krishna. Also visit the
beaches and Atharnala Bridge.
Day 5- To Kolkata
Morning drive to Bhunaneshwar airport to board flight for
Kolkata. Arrive Kolkata and transfer to hotel. Later sightseeing
tour of Kolkata visiting Indian Museum, which is India’s
first and oldest museum. Also visit Academy Of Fine Arts,
Victoria Memorial For Art Of The Raj Period; Center of International
Modern Art.
Day 6- To Darjeeling
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Bagdogra.
Arrive Bagdogra and transfer to Darjeeling. Arrive Darjeeling
and check – in at hotel. Darjeeling is perched literally
on the roof of the world
Day 7- In Darjeeling
Early morning visit to Tiger Hill to see sun rise over Mount
Everest. On the way back to your hotel visit Ghoom Monastery
built in 1934 by Yellow Sect. It is the repository for valuable
Tibetan texts. Later visit Observatory Hill, which is an
excellent place for a view of Kanchenjunga and Himalayas.
Happy Valley Tea Estate offers an opportunity to watch tea
being processed.
Day 8- To Gangtok
Morning drive to Gangtok. Arrive Gangtok and check – in
at hotel. Gangtok still has the knack of taking one back
in time at the turn in the road. It has a rare mystique.
Day 9- In Gangtok
Morning sightseeing tour of Gangtok including Research
Institute Of Tibetology, Orchid Sanctuary at Deorali having
200 varieties of orchids; Enchey Monastery, Do Drul Chorten,
one of the state’s most sacred stupas having 108 prayer
wheels.
Day 10- To Kalimpong
Morning drive to Kalimpong. Arrive Kalimpong and check
– in at hotel. . Afternoon sightseeing tour of Kalimpong
visiting Dr Graham’s Homes, a vast educational complex spreading
over 500 acres of hillside; Thapa Choling a monastery lying
enroute; Lepcha Museum having a rare collection of Lepcha
manuscripts and effects.
Day 11- To Delhi
Morning drive to Bagdogra airport to board flight for Delhi.
Upon arrival in Delhi you will be assisted by a SITA representative
to board flight for onward destination. End of our services……………
