The Wonders of East Himalayan Tour takes you on a journey through some of the beautiful towns in the foot hills of the towering snow-capped Himalayan Mountains. Places filled with the heritage and rich with culture. Venture through Botanical and Tea Gardens, Monasteries, Temples and an array of scattered monuments waiting for you to explore their midst and uncover their colourful past. As well as being able to experience the raw beauty the great mountains hold, seeing the golden glow of the day’s first sun rays appearing over the glistening snow peaks is an unforgettable way to start your morning. Then discovering the bustling metropolis of Delhi and Agra will leave you wanting more time to explore all their secrets.
Arrive by international flight, after traditional 'Swagat' (welcome) our representative will assist you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check in.
Overnight in Hotel - Kolkata
Breakfast at hotel. Morning transfer to the airport to board flight for Bagdora. Upon arrival our representative will meet and assist you at the airport. Later proceed to Darjeeling, located at an altitude of 7000ft, it's one of the most reputed hill stations in the Indian Subcontinent, nestled in the towering snow-capped mountain ranges and dominated by the almighty Kanchenjunga. On arrival we assist you to check in at the Hotel.
Overnight in Hotel - Darjeeling
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Day 04 Darjeeling
Early this morning we visit Tiger Hill (Atl. 8500m) to view the sunrise. Then we return to our hotel en route visiting the Ghoom Monastery, the most famous one of the region, built in 1875. Next is a Toy Train Ride from Ghoom to Darjeeling. After breakfast we take a visit to the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Tibetan Refugee Camp and Market. Lunch is suggested at the hotel. This afternoon we visit the Museum, Botanical Garden and Tea Gardens.
Overnight in Hotel- Darjeeling
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Day 05 Darjeeling - Gangtok (95km / 3hrs)
After breakfast we drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, located on a ridge overlooking the Ranipul River. Its name implies "High Hill" and the place is ever so famous for its snow clad Himalayas, Rhododendron flowers, Orchids and rare Butterfly species, the Red Panda, traditional ethnic culture and a distinctive cuisine. On arrival we assist you to check in at the Hotel.
Later in the evening we visit Enchey Monastery, built in 1909, and home to about 100 Nyingmapa monks.
Overnight in Hotel - Gangtok
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Day 06 Gangtok
This morning we drive 24km to the Rumtek Monastery, the seat of the Gyalwa Karmapa, the head of Kagyupa order of Tibetan Buddhism.
Afternoon tour includes Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, which promotes research of the language and traditions of Tibet and contains one of the world's largest collection of books and rare manuscripts on Mahayana Buddhism. Followed by a visit to Do-Drul Chorten, one of the most important reliquary stupas in Sikkim.
Overnight in Hotel - Gangtok
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Day 07 Gangtok - Kalimpong
After breakfast we drive to Kalimpong, a resort town for the Monasteries. On arrival we visit the Thongsa Monastery (Bhutanese Monastery) founded in 1692 and the Tharpa Choling, the Yellow Hat (Gelugpa Order) Tibetan Monastery, built in 1837 at Tirpai. Later we drive on to Siliguri, a major trade centre and gateway for Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Sikkim, North-East India, Eastern Nepal and Bhutan. Upon arrival, check in to hotel.
Overnight in Hotel - Kalimpong
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Day 08 Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Delhi
Today we drive down to Bagdogra to board a flight for Delhi. On arrival you are met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reason why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. The division in walled city and New Delhi also marks the division in life styles.
Overnight in Hotel - Delhi
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Day 09 Delhi
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, visiting the great Jama Masjid, the principle mosque of Old Delhi. Built in 1656 AD it is the largest and best known mosque in India. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in 1648 by Shah Jehan.
In New Delhi we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past the India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian Soldiers who died in the World War I and Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. Then we visit the President's House, the official residence of the president of India. As well as Humayun's Tomb and then Qutub Minar the tallest brick minaret in the world.
Overnight in Hotel - Delhi
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Day 10 Delhi - Agra
After breakfast we depart 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. Upon arrival at Agra, our representative will meet and assist you to check in at the hotel.
Later in the afternoon we visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Afterwards the rest of the evening is spent at your leisure.
Overnight in Hotel - Agra
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Day 11 Agra - Delhi
Today we drive back to Delhi airport to board the flight for your onward journey.
Our tour concludes: We thank you for your patronage and we look forward to travelling with you again in the future.