-| The Splendor Of The East Tour | -
Duration : 19 Days / 18 Nights
Location : Delhi - Varanasi - Bodhgaya -
Bhubaneshwar - Puri - Konark - Puri - Howrah - Kolkata - Bagdogra - Gangtok
- Darjeeling - Bagdogra - Delhi
The Eastern India is a part of this vast country that is still somewhat unchartered
territory so far as foreign tourist is concerned. Although some of the sectors
included in this tour programe are very popular among domestic tourists. This
trip offers the opportunity to explore the essence of the beauty of the eastern
Himalayas and also the magnificent colonial architecture - a legacy of British
rule. Moreover, if you visit Puri during 'Rath Yatra" festival you will
know and experience the origin of word "Juggernaut".
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi
Arrival IGI airport, meeting & assistance and transfer to hotel. O/N.
Day 02 : Delhi - Varanasi
Delhi city tour visiting Rajghat, Red Fort, India Gate, Qutab Minar. Afternoon
transfer to railway station to board overnight train to Varanasi.
Day 03 : Varanasi
Arrival early in Varanasi and move to hotel. Later start for the Varanasi City
tour Visiting Banares Hindu University, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata
Mandir, Sarnath. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Varanasi / Bodhgaya
Early morning boat ride in river Ganges and drive to Bodhgaya. Overnight in
hotel.
Day 05 : Bodhgaya
After breakfast visit the Bodhi temple and other buddhist sites. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 06 : Bodhgaya / Bhubaneshwar
Transfer to Gaya railway station to board the overnight train for Bhubaneshwar.
Day
07 : Bhubaneshwar
Arrive early and transfer to hotel.Start for the city sight seeing visiting
Dhauli up at hill famous for the carving at the large rock cut built by Ashoka
and also visit Nandankanan Zoo (25km) famous for its white tiger. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 08 : Bhubaneshwar / Puri
Drive to another beautiful place Puri (60km) famous for its sandy beaches and
the great Jagannath temple where the famous Rath Yatra festival takes place
every year. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Puri / Konark
Drive to Konark (36km), visit Konark Sun temple which is protected as world
heritage site. Overnight in hotel.
Day 10 :
Konark
/
Puri
/ Howrah
Transfer to Puri rail station to board the overnight train to Howrah. O/n in
train.
Day 11 : Howrah / Kolkata
Arrive early at Howrah rail station, assistance and transfer to hotel. Visit
the famous Victoria memorial, Govt. Museum, Royal observatory. Overnight in
hotel.
Day 12 : Kolkata
Full
day free for own activities and enjoy the shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 : Kolkata / Bagdogra
Transfer to domestic airport to board morning flight to Bagdogra.Arrive and
drive to Gangtok - capital of Sikkim situated in the Himalayan ranges. Overnight
in Gangtok.
Day 14 : Gangtok
Visit Namgyal Institute of Tibetology - unique institute that promotes research
in Mahayana, language and tradition of Tibet. Also visit the orchid nursuries
and Gompas. Overnight in hotel.
Day 15 : Gangtok / Darjeeling
Drive to Darjeeling - another beautiful hill station in the Himalayan Ranges.
On Arrival, rest of the day free for own activities. Overnight in hotel.
Day 16 : Darjeeling
Early morning, move to Tiger Hill to catch the glimpse of the Sun rise, also
one can have the panoromic view of Mt.Kanchanjunga. Later in the day, pay your
visit to the prestigious HMI - The Institute for the mountaineers and its museum.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
17 : Darjeeling
Visit the Botanical garden and the tea estates. O/n at hotel.
Day 18 :
Darjeeling
/ Bagdogra /
Delhi
Transfer to Bagdogra by surface. Arrive and board the flight for Delhi. Arrive
in Delhi and transfer to hotel. O/n at hotel.
Day 19 : Delhi Onward
Transfer to IGI apt to board International flight for the onward destination.
= Above tour is organized round the year.
= Starting point of the tour is Delhi.
= Total duration is 19 Days.
= Itinerary / days can be change according to the individual requirements.
Tour Cost on Request
The above tour plan available for individual
and group travelers. The cost will vary depending on number of pax and the class
of service desired (ranging from deluxe, first class, tourist class and budget
class)
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