Northern & Eastern India Panorama with Buddhist Trail

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar and drive past the Lotus Temple, then visit Humayun’s Tomb. Continue with a drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Enjoy lunch at a local Delhi restaurant. Afterward, explore Old Delhi, visiting Raj Ghat and driving past the Red Fort. Experience a short rickshaw ride through the Chandni Chowk spice market. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to New Delhi Airport to board your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel for your overnight stay. After freshening up, proceed for a guided tour of Sarnath, an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological Museum, the Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, a peaceful and traditional monastery. After completing the guided tour, drive back to Varanasi. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

Start the day with an early morning boat ride on the River Ganges, followed by breakfast at your hotel. Later, proceed for a guided tour of Varanasi. Visit the Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath Temple, and Sankat Mochan Temple, four of the most famous temples in the city. Also explore the Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Birla Mandir. In the evening, experience the Ganga Aarti ceremony at the ghats, a mesmerizing spiritual ritual on the banks of the river.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for your overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities at your own pace.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Bodhgaya. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Metta Buddharam Temple, Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum, Sujata Temple, and The Great Buddha. Explore the Ajapala Nigrodha Tree (Totoro Tree), the Royal Bhutanese Monastery, and several international monasteries. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Patna, with en-route visits to Rajgir and Nalanda. In Rajgir, visit Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture’s Peak), the World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram, and Bimbisar’s Prison. Explore Ajatshatru Fort, Maniyar Math, and Saptaparni Cave. After lunch in Rajgir, continue to Nalanda and visit the ruins of the ancient Nalanda University, one of the oldest universities in the world and an international center for Buddhist studies. After completing the guided tours in Rajgir and Nalanda, drive to Patna. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Patna Airport to board your flight to Kolkata. Upon arrival at Kolkata Airport, our G Experiences representative will assist you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Kolkata. Visit the Victoria Memorial, Science City, Metro Rail, Belur Math, Mother Teresa’s Home, Chinatown, and the Vidyasagar Setu. After completing the guided tour, you are free for shopping or may return to your hotel for the night.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Kolkata Airport to board your flight to Bagdogra. Upon arrival, our representative will assist you and drive you to Darjeeling. Upon arrival in Darjeeling, check in to your pre-booked hotel for your overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

Early in the morning, visit Tiger Hill (2,550 m / 8,364 ft) around 4.00 AM to witness the stunning sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). On the way back to your hotel for breakfast, visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop, and enjoy some leisure time. After freshening up, proceed for a guided tour of Darjeeling. Visit the Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (closed on Thursdays). Explore Tenzing & Gombu Rock, the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre (closed on Sundays), and a Tea Estate. After completing the guided tour, you are free for shopping or may return to your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Pelling. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for your overnight stay. After freshening up, proceed for a guided tour of Pelling. Visit Pemayangtse Monastery - designed and founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo in 1705, it is one of the oldest and most important monasteries in Sikkim. Explore Rimbi Falls, Sacred Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchendzonga Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, and take a walk around Darap Village. After completing the guided tour, you are free for shopping or may return to your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Gangtok, with an en-route visit to Namchi to see Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham. After completing your visit to Namchi, continue the drive to Gangtok. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Gangtok. Visit Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, and Tashi View Point. Continue the tour to cover the seven key points. Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Falls, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (closed on Sundays), Cable Car (own ticket), Research Institute of Tibetology (closed on Sundays), Do-Drul Chorten Stupa, and the Botanical Garden & Flower Show. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Kalimpong. Upon arrival, check in to your pre-booked hotel for your overnight stay. After freshening up, proceed for a guided tour of Kalimpong. Visit Durpin Dara Viewpoint, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, Flower & Orchid Nurseries, and Dello Hill. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Bagdogra Airport to board your flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi Airport, our G Experiences representative will assist you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to New Delhi Airport to board your flight for your onward journey or return home.