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DELHI --> BAGDOGRA --> DARJEELING
--> GANGTOK --> KALIMPONG --> SILIGURI --> BAGDOGRA --> DELHI
--> AGRA --> JAIPUR --> DELHI
DAY 01 - Delhi
You arrive in Delhi by international flight. After a traditional 'Swagat'
(Welcome) our representative would assist you at the airport and at our
hotel for check in and overnight stay.
DAY 02 - Delhi
Breakfast at the Coffee shop. Rest of the morning at leisure. You will be
taken on a guided tour of Delhi, beginning with a morning sightseeing trip
to Old Delhi and followed by visits to the 1648 Red Fort, India's largest
mosque - Jama Masjid and Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat. Afternoon tour
includes visits to India Gate, President's House, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus
Temple and Qutub Minar. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 03 - Delhi / (by air) Bagdogra / Darjeeling (100 km / 3 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning transfer to the airport on time to board flight
for Bagdogra. On arrival our representative would meet & assist you at
the Airport for your departure to Darjeeling. The 100 km distance will be
covered in approximately 03 hrs. On arrival we assist you to check in at our
Hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 04 - Darjeeling
Located at an altitude of 7000 ft., Darjeeling, one of the most reputed hill
station in the Indian Subcontinent, is nested in the towering snow-capped
mountain ranges, dominated by the almighty Kanchenjunga (Alt. 8598m). Early
morning visit the Tiger Hill (Alt 8500m) to view the sunrise. Then we return
to our hotel en route visiting the Ghoom Monastery, the most famous one of
the area, built in 1875. Next is a Toy Train ride from Ghoom to Darjeeling.
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute,
the Tibetan Refugee Camp & Market. Lunch is suggested at the hotel.
Afternoon visit to Museum, Botanical Garden and Tea Gardens within a 20 km
radius. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 05 - Darjeeling/ Gangtok (95 km / 3 hrs)
Early morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Gangtok. Gangtok is the
capital of Sikkim on a ridge overlooking the Ranipul River. Its name implies 'High
Hill' and the place is ever so famous for snow clad Himalayas, Rhododendron
flowers, Orchids & rare Butterfly species, the Red Panda, traditional
ethnic culture and a distinctive cuisine. On arrival we assist you to check
in at our Hotel. Later in the evening visit to Enchey Monastery, built in
1909, and is home to about 100 Nyingmapa monks. Overnight stay.
DAY 06 - Gangtok
This morning a drive of 24 km. to Rumtek Monastery, the seat of the
Gyalwa Karmapa, the head of Kagyupa order of Tibetan Buddhism. Afternoon
tour includes Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, promotes research of the
language & traditions of Tibet and contains one of the world. s largest
collections of books and rare manuscripts on Mahayana Buddhism. Followed by
visit to Do-Drul Chorten, one of the most important reliquary stupas in
Sikkim. Overnight stay.
DAY 07 - Gangtok / Kalimpong / Siliguri (100 km / 3 hrs)
Early morning drive to Kalimpong, a resort town for the Monasteries. On
arrival we visit the Thongsa Monastery (Bhutanese monastery) founded in 1692
& the Tharpa Choling, the Yellow Hat (Gelugpa Order) Tibetan monastery,
built in 1837 at Tirpai. Later we drive on to Siliguri, major trade centre
and gateway for Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Sikkim, the North -East India,
Eastern Nepal and Bhutan. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel
for overnight stay.
DAY 08 - Siliguri / (15 km / 30 min.) / Bagdogra / Delhi
Early morning drive to Bagdogra airport to board flight for Delhi. On
arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 09 - Delhi / Agra (220 km / 5 hrs)
Post breakfast departure for Agra, the erstwhile capital of India under the
great Mughals and home to Taj Mahal. Agra has always fascinated the Indians
as well as foreigners alike. Most of Agra is on the West bank of river
Yamuna, with the Agra Fort and the Taj at its nucleus. Taj Mahal is quite
simply one of mankind's most remarkable creations. Upon arrival at Agra, our
representative will meet & assist you to check in at our hotel. Later in
the afternoon, a visit to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Evening at leisure
followed by overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 10 - Agra / Jaipur (260 km / 6 hrs)
The day begins with an early breakfast. Afterwards we drive down to
Jaipur, the flamboyant capital of Rajasthan. En route visits to Fatehpur
Sikri, a masterpiece in sandstone with the stunning elegance of its palaces
and courts. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel followed by a
leisurely evening and overnight stay.
DAY 11 - Jaipur
Early morning 11 km drive to Amber, the capital of the gallant Rajputs from
1037 to 1728 AD. Ascend the fort on Elephant back and visit the Palace.
Later visit the City Palace, Birla Temple, Jantar Mantar Observatory and the
Palace of winds. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 12 - Jaipur / Delhi (260 km / 6 hrs)
After breakfast we leave for Delhi.
Tour concludes. Caper thanks you for your patronage and ensures a punctual
transfer to Airport / Railway Station for onward travel.
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