Buddhist Monastery with East India Tour

Duration : 15 Nights 16 Days

Package Code: TOT-OD-016

DAY 01: Arrive Delhi

Take a taxi to Delhi and proceed to the hotel to check in. The hotel will guide you by our staff member in the city. Stay the night in Delhi.

DAY 02: Delhi

At dawn, you can visit in the morning, visit Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi’s was cremated here) and Shanti Vana (Jawahar Lal Nehru’s cremation place). Then, head to Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Enjoy the views from Qutub Minar in the afternoon before visiting in the evening, the War Memorial Arch of India Gate, Temple of Laxmi Narayan. Also, you will be able to look at the Parliament House, President House, Connaught Place shopping mall and many Government secretariats on the route. Retire at the Hotel.

DAY 03: Delhi – Varanasi

After breakfast, leave at the end of your stay and take a flight to Varanasi. When you arrive and checking into the hotel, and then head for an excursion to Sarnath area. Stay in the hotel for the night.

DAY 04: Varanasi

Enjoy a boat ride on the Ganga River in the early morning. After your return, you can enjoy some breakfast at the hotel. Then, you can go on a an excursion to the Temples in the form of Durga along with Bharat Mata. Benaras Hindu University and Tulsi Manas. Overnight in Varanasi.

DAY 05: Varanasi – Bodhagaya

After breakfast, get yourself at the hotel to travel towards Bodhgaya via driving. After arriving and then in the afternoon, tour of the city through the shrine of Mahabodhi. Stay the night in Bodhgaya.

Day 06: Bodhgaya – Patna – On the way, visit Rajgir and Nalanda

Have breakfast and then head for Rajgir as well as to the House of Royalty, Hills of Gridhakut Vishwa Shanti Stupa, University of Nalanda as well as the archeological museum in Nalanda and many more. Once you reach Patna make sure to check into the hotel and stay night there.

Day 07: Patna – Kolkata

Set out for Patna Sahib in the morning after breakfast. Explore The Patna Museum too. Take a break from your hotel and then board the plane to Kolkata. After arriving you will be checked into an hotel. The rest of the day is free to make every minute of it. You can spend your night at Kolkata.

DAY 08: Kolkata – Darjeeling

After breakfast, make your way to the flower markets along the Howrah riverbanks. Enjoy a boat cruise on the River Hooghly. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and visit the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul as well as The Victoria Memorial Hall, and The Indian Museum where you will discover art collections of Finesse. Take the train to Darjeeling after you’ve checked out of the hotel. Trains travel overnight.

DAY 09: Darjeeling

Take a trip to Darjeeling and check in to your hotel. Refresh yourself and then enjoy a ride on the toy train and enjoy watching beneath the mountains of Darjeeling. The perfect summer getaway was Darjeeling for the British people during their time of rule. Stay the night there.

DAY 10: Darjeeling

After breakfast, take a drive to your destination, Tiger Hill on the top of 9000 feet. From there, you can see the stunning morning sunrise over Kanchenjunga. When you return, you may make a stop at Ghoom Monastery. Ghoom Monanstery of Darjeeling. You will then go to one of the most famous tea plants as well as Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. Stay the night in Darjeeling.

DAY 11: Darjeeling – Kalimpong

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel. Get up and head to Kalimpong and upon reaching the Kalimpong, take a room in an hotel. After that, you can visit the monasteries located in Kalimpong as well as flowers nurseries. Stay in the hotel for the night.

DAY 12: Kalimpong – Gangtok

After breakfast at the hotel, make your way to your next destination: the Dello Hills, Flower Nursery and Dr. Graham’s home. Leave the hotel and head towards Gangtok. Once you arrive then check into the hotel and stay for the night.

Day 13: Gangtok

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll take a excursion that includes Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Deer Park, Enchey and Rungtek Monastery, Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms. The remainder of the day is free time for you. You can stay in the hotel overnight.

Day 14: Gangtok

After breakfast, you’ll go to the sacred and tranquil lake of Tshangu that remains frozen for most of the year. It’s only in the months between May and August, when Iris, Poppies, Primulas and Rhododendrons bloom along the banks. You can stay in hotels for the night.

Day 15: Gangtok – Bagdogra – Kolkata

After breakfast, you can check out of the hotel and proceed towards Bagdogra for boarding an aircraft to Kolkata. Be guided by our representative at Kolkata. Kolkata Airport and check into an hotel. Overnight there.

Day 16: Kolkata Departure

After breakfast, you can take a taxi to the hotel to make your way for the next journey.

Tour Inclusions:

2 Nights Hotel Accommodation on above Delhi
2 Nights Hotel Accommodation on above Varanasi
1 Nights Hotel Accommodation on above Bodhagaya
1 Nights Hotel Accommodation on above Nalanda
1 Nights Hotel Accommodation on above Kolkata
3 Nights Hotel Accommodation on above Darjeeling
1 Nights Hotel Accommodation on above Kalimpong
3 Nights Hotel Accommodation on above Gangtok
1 Nights Hotel Accommodation on above Kolkata
3Star Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing Basis
Meal Plan -Daily Breakfast and Dinner at Hotel
All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by AC Car
Driver Allowance, Toll Tax and Parking
All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary)

Payment Terms :
Advance 50% payment to book your seat
100% balance payment at least 30 days before the commencement of tour
Refund policy in case of cancellation:
80% of total cost if cancelled 60 days or more before the commencement of tour
50% of total cost if cancelled 30 days to 59 days before the commencement of tour
20% of total cost if cancelled 16 days to 29 days before the commencement of tour
No refund if cancelled 15 days or lesser before the commencement of tour

Terms and Conditions

The above rates are based on minimum 2 persons travelling together.
Child below 12 years can share the bed with the parents with an extra cost.
Airfares may change without any notice at any time during the validity of the package.
Rates are subject to change based on availability and date of travel (Peak season/ Conference/ Holiday period surcharges would apply)
Weekend surcharge may be applicable if any.
Hotel check in time is 1200 hours, check out time is 1100 hours. Early check in / late checks out is subject to availability of rooms.
Surcharge may applicable if travel in weekends.
Cancellation charges would apply as per company policy.