Arrive at the airport and be received and transferred to the hotel. On the way, take in your first glimpse of this exciting city, where tradition and modernity reside together. Old Delhi, formerly the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of narrow streets and magnificent mosques. As a contrast, New Delhi is the imperial city, created by the British occupying forces, consisting of broad avenues and imposing government buildings.

On a subsequent tour in Delhi, you will see the Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Rajghat before lunch and later to the Qutb Minar, Humayun’s grave, the Lotus Temple and India Gate. Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, you are taken to the airport for your flight to Bagdogra. Upon arrival you will be met by our staff and driven to Darjeeling. On your way, enjoy the fantastic green landscape and the soothing tranquility.
On arrival, check in at the hotel.

Early in the morning, after a hot cup of tea or coffee, experience a tour of Darjeeling. The sight of green hills in the dawn is fascinating. Watch the sunrise on “Tiger Hill”, and spot the Ghoom Monastery, built by a Mongolian monk, Lama Sherab Gyatso. It has a magnificent statue of Maitreya, “the Buddha of the Future”. After a hearty breakfast, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, where you can see Tibetan craftsmen crafting traditional items such as carpets, woolen boots, wood carvings and leather goods. The rest of the day is free at your disposal. Overnight at Hotel.

After a relaxed breakfast, proceed onwards to Pemayangtse. Half way you will experience a wonderful picnic on the banks of the romantic river Teesta. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. These few lines by Mark Twain say it all: “Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of this together.”

Greet the new day with a morning boat ride on the Ganges. Take a glimpse of the city’s religious life – lighting candles on delicate earthen lamps afloat on the river and believers taking a holy dip in the Ganges. Later explore the town on foot.

In the afternoon, you visit Sarnath where the Buddha delivered his first teachings. Sarnath is the third most holy place of Buddhism. Buddha preached the middle path by avoiding extremes; the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold path were described in order to avoid the sources of suffering. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of this special place. Overnight at hotel.

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a full-day tour to the monastery Enchey, the Research Institute of Tibetology, Do-Drul Chorten and Rumtek Monastery, located 24 km from Gangtok. It is the headquarters of the “Dharma Chakra Religious Centre. You will also visit the Wild Park, which houses the Himalayan Bear, the Tibetan vulture and various species of deer.
In the evening, drive back to Gangtok. Overnight at hotel.

Today after breakfast, we invite you on a trip to Phodang. Visit the fascinating Phodang monastery and the glorious Labrang Monastery. Let this very special environment wash over you. In the evening, you are back at the hotel in Gangtok, where you can relive all the interesting experiences again.

• Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Your journey today leads to Kalimpong, another quiet spot on a hill in the eastern Himalayas. The unspoiled scenery along the way will inspire you. Kalimpong is famous for its orchids and nurseries, and some of the rarest cacti can be seen. Oak, maple and chestnut extend as far as the eye can see. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. After a rest and an enjoyable lunch, we invite you on a half-day sightseeing tour. You see the Durpin Dhara, the Zong Dog, the Fo-Brong Monastery Palri, the famous orchids and nurseries. Experience the Kalimpong market, a world of colors and scents.

• Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, you will be brought to the airport for your flight from Bagdogra to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, you will be escorted to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

You will be transferred to the Delhi airport for your onward flight.