Duration: 12 Nights - 13 Days
Destinations: Delhi – Jaipur – Agra – Mathura – Vrindavan – Delhi – Bagdogara – Darjeeling – Pemayangtse – Gangtok – Kalimpong – Bagdogara – Delhi
| Tour Highlights | |
| Delhi | Raj Ghat, India Gate, President's House, Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & Qutub Minar |
| Jaipur | Amber Fort, Elephant Ride, City Palace, Birla Temple, Jantar Mantar (Observatory) & Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) |
| Agra | Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb, Sikandra (Akbar's Tomb) & Fatehpur Sikri (en route) |
| Mathura & Vrindavan | Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Bankey Bihari Temple & ISKCON Temple |
| Darjeeling | Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery, Toy Train, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Museum, Botanical Garden & Tea Gardens |
| Pemayangtse | Pemayangtse Monastery |
| Gangtok | Enchey Monastery, Rumtek Monastery, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology |
| Kalimpong | Thongsa Monastery (Bhutanese Monastery), Tharpa Choling, Tibetan Monastery (Lady Helena Roerich) |
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi. After a warm traditional “Swagat” (Welcome), our representative will assist you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
Delhi, a vibrant metropolis, seamlessly blends ancient heritage with modern life. Its strategic location made it the preferred capital for several ruling dynasties—ranging from the Khiljis and Tughlaqs to the Mughals, who built the walled city of Shahjahanabad. The contrast between Old Delhi and New Delhi reflects the city's rich diversity.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi (B)
Day 02: Delhi – Jaipur (250 km / 5 hrs)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour, visiting the Lotus Temple (closed on Monday) and Qutub Minar.
Later, drive to Jaipur, the flamboyant capital of Rajasthan. Upon arrival, our representative will assist with check-in at the hotel.
Overnight Hotel – Jaipur (B)
Day 03: Jaipur
After an early breakfast, drive 11 km to Amber, the former capital of the Rajputs. Enjoy an elephant ride up to the fort, followed by a visit to the Amber Palace. Later, explore the City Palace, Birla Temple, Jantar Mantar Observatory, and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds).
Overnight Hotel – Jaipur (B)
Day 04: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (260 km / 6 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Agra. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, a stunning Mughal masterpiece in red sandstone. Continue to Agra and check in at your hotel on arrival.
Overnight Hotel – Agra (B)
Day 05: Agra
Agra, the former Mughal capital, is renowned for the Taj Mahal—one of humanity’s greatest architectural achievements. Located along the Yamuna River, the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort form the city’s historical core.
After early breakfast, begin the sightseeing tour with a visit to the breathtaking Taj Mahal (closed on Friday), built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Continue to the Agra Fort, built by Akbar in 1565 and later transformed into a palace by Shah Jahan.
In the afternoon, visit Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, built by Empress Noor Jahan in memory of her father, and then proceed to Sikandra, the tomb of Emperor Akbar.
Overnight Hotel – Agra (B)
Day 06: Agra – Mathura & Vrindavan – Delhi (220 km / 5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Delhi. En route, visit Mathura (Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple) and Vrindavan (Bankey Bihari Temple & ISKCON Temple). Temples remain closed from 1200 hrs to 1600 hrs.
Upon arrival in Delhi, enjoy a sightseeing tour covering the Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat and a panoramic drive around Akshardham Temple (closed on Monday), India Gate, and the President’s House.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi (B)
Day 07: Delhi – Bagdogara – Darjeeling (100 km / 3 hrs)
Morning transfer to the airport to board the flight to Bagdogara. Upon arrival, drive to Darjeeling through scenic tea gardens and winding hill roads. Check in at the hotel.
Overnight Hotel – Darjeeling (B, L, D)
Day 08: Darjeeling
Darjeeling, perched at an altitude of 7,000 ft, is famous for its panoramic views and the majestic Kanchenjunga range.
Early morning, visit Tiger Hill to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas. On the return, visit Ghoom Monastery (built in 1875), followed by a Toy Train ride from Ghoom to Darjeeling (subject to operational status).
After breakfast, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee Centre & Market. In the afternoon, explore the museum, Botanical Garden, and nearby tea gardens.
Overnight Hotel – Darjeeling (B, L, D)
Day 09: Darjeeling – Pemayangtse (65 km / 4 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Pemayangtse—a beautiful region rising from the Teesta River valley to a 2,085-meter high ridge. Check in at the hotel on arrival.
In the afternoon, visit Pemayangtse Monastery (established in the 17th century), the second-largest monastery in Sikkim and the principal seat of the Nyingma-pa sect.
Overnight Hotel – Pemayangtse (B, L, D)
Day 10: Pemayangtse – Gangtok (100 km / 4 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim—renowned for its snow-capped peaks, orchids, rhododendrons, rare butterflies, and rich cultural heritage. Check in at the hotel on arrival.
In the evening, visit Enchey Monastery (built in 1909), home to nearly 100 Nyingmapa monks.
Overnight Hotel – Gangtok (B, L, D)
Day 11: Gangtok
This morning, drive 24 km to visit Rumtek Monastery, seat of the Gyalwa Karmapa, head of the Kagyupa order of Tibetan Buddhism. In the afternoon, visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology—an important centre for the study of Tibetan culture, housing rare manuscripts and Buddhist literature.
Overnight Hotel – Gangtok (B, L, D)
Day 12: Gangtok – Kalimpong (80 km / 2 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Kalimpong, known for its monasteries and serene hill ambience. Check in at the hotel.
Later, visit Thongsa Monastery (established in 1692), followed by Tibetan Monastery & the Chorten of Lady Helena Roerich. Continue to Crookety House (open Wed & Sat) and Pine View Cactus Nursery.
Overnight Hotel – Kalimpong (B, L, D)
Day 13: Kalimpong – Bagdogara – Delhi
After breakfast, drive to Bagdogara airport to board the onward flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to the international airport for departure.
(No accommodation in Delhi) (B)
