Buddhism Tour with East India[16 Days | 15 Nights]

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Destinations Covered : Delhi Varanasi Bodhgaya Patna Kolkata Darjeeling Kalimpong Gangtok Calcutta Ideal for travellers looking for tours & treks. Confirm trip pace, inclusions and seasonal suitability with the provider.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 01: Arrival at Delhi — Arrive at Delhi. Assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Hotel. Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing — Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Parliament House, Birla Mandir, Memorials to Nehru and Gandhi. Later visit the Qutab Minar, Humayuns Tomb, etc. Overnight stay at Hotel. Day 03: Delhi - Varanasi [By Flight] — Morning transfer to airport to connect flight fro Varanasi. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay. Day 04: Varanasi Sightseeing — Early morning depart for a boat ride on the Holy River Ganges viewing the sunrise and the religions rites being performed on the River bank. After breakfast, leave for full day sightseeing visiting Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas and the Banaras Hindu University. Overnight stay in Hotel. Day 05: Varanasi - Bodhgaya — Early morning depart by Varanasi for Bodhgaya [260 kms | 7 hrs drive]- the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon Visit Bodhgaya Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel. Day 06: Bodhgaya - Patna(Via Rajgir and Nalanda) — Early morning departure for Rajgir [70 kms | 2 hrs]. Visit the Vulture Hill, World Peace Stupa and Bamboo's Garden. Later, drive to Nalanda [14 kms] and visit one of the oldest Universities of the world & International Centre of Buddhist Studies. Continue drive to Patna [145 kms | 4 hrs]. Check into hotel and overnight stay. Day 07: Patna - Kolkata [By Flight] — Early morning visit to Patna Sahib and Patna Museum. Later, transfer to airport to connect flight for Kolkata. Rest day is leisure. Overnight stay at Kolkata. Day 08: Kolkata - Darjeeling [By Train] — Early morning visit to the flower market on the riverbanks in Howrah followed by a boat-ride on the Hooghly. Afternoon sightseeing of the metropolis includes the imposing Victoria Memorial, St Paul's Cathedral and the Indian Museum that houses one of the best collections of Indian art. In the evening transfer to Sealdah Railway station to board Train and spend the night in the comfort of air-conditioned sleeper. Overnight stay at Train. Day 09: Darjeeling sightseeing — Arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and meet with our company representative and proceed to Darjeeling. A favorite hill-station of the British to escape from the heat of Kolkata, Darjeeling is surrounded by tea gardens and has magnificent views of the snowy peaks of Kanchenjunga. Overnight stay at Darjeeling. Day 10: Darjeeling Sightseeing — Early in the morning, drive to Tiger Hill (9000 ft) to see the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga, visit to Ghoom Monastery on return. Later visit the Himalayan mountaineering Institute and a local tea garden. Day 11: Darjeeling - Kalimpong — Early morning departure for Kalimpong [51 kms | 2 Hrs Drive). On arrival check in the hotel. Afternoon, visit local monasteries and flower nurseries. Overnight Stay at Kalimpong. Day 12: Kalimpong - Gangtok — After having Breakfast in early morning, visit Dello Hills and Dr. Graham`s Home and a Flower Nursery. In the afternoon drive from Kalimpong to Gangtok [85 kms | 3 hrs]. Overnight Stay at Gangtok. Day 13: Gangtok Sightseeing — This day includes morning sightseeing tour that will cover Rumtek Monastery, Deer Park, Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of Handicraft and Handloom and Enchey Monastery. The afternoon is free for you to explore Gangtok on your own. Overnight Stay at Gangtok. Day 14: Gangtok Sightseeing — In Gangtok, for a truly unforgettable experience, visit the sacred and serence Tshangu Lake (3780 m, 12400 ft). The lake remains frozen for the greater part of the year and comes alive during May to August when rhododendrons, iris, primulas, and poppies burst into bloom on its banks. Overnight Stay at Gangtok. Day 15: Gangtok - Bagdora - Kolkata [By Flight] — Early morning departure for Bagdogra [115 kms | 5 Hrs] and connect flight for Kolkata. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Kolkata. Day 16: Kolkata Departure — Transfer to the airport for departure for onward destination. (hotel check-out time is 12:00 am)

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 10Darjeeling Sightseeing — Early in the morning, drive to Tiger Hill (9000 ft) to see the spectacular sunrise over Mt. Everest and Kanchenjunga, visit to Ghoom Monastery on return. Later visit the Himalayan mountaineering Institute and a local tea garden.+