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CULTURAL TOUR OF EAST INIDA

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

Meet and Greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel for check in. Day free at leisure. Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi

Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi.,visiting the great Jama Masjid. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, to reach Red Fort. In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb,Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aybak. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an impor. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi - Bhubaneshwar

Fly to Bhubaneshwar, the temple city of India. Once the capital of ancient Kalinga, the city has a long history & is today a bustling centre for commerce & religious activity. Upon arrival transfer and check in at the hotel. Later we take a tour of Bhubaneswar visiting Lord Shiva Lingaraja Temple. Next we visit Mukteshwara Temple, a 7th-8th century AD is one of the most ornate temples in Bhubaneswar. We also visit Parashurameshwara Temple, a small but richly decorated shrine of Shiva that was built in the 7th century. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 : Bhubaneshwar

Today we take a same Day excursion to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri & Udaigiri, famous for Jain & Buddhist Monasteries. We first visit Lalitgiri, earliest Buddhist Complex dating back to the 1st century AD forms an important node of the Diamond Triangle ie Lalitgiri & Ratnagiri & Udaigiri. Next we visit Ratnagiri, famous for many significant Buddhist sculptures scattered around in the hill range. Later we visit Udaigiri & Khandgiri caves, largest Buddhist Complex in Orissa & famous for the caves. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 : Bhubaneshwar - Puri (56 Km - 02 hr)

Today we drive first to Dhauli. Here visit Peace Pagoda known as Shanti Stupa. Next we drive to Puri en route we visit Konark temple Chariot of the Sun God, built by King Langula Narasimha Deva in the 13 century AD in the Golden era of Orissan art. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 06 : Puri - Bhubaneshwar - Kolkata (56 km - 2 hr)

Today we drive to Bhubaneswar to take a flight to Calcutta (Kolkata). Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Referred to as the Cultural Capital of India, The City of Processions, & the "City of Joy", Kolkata has been home to luminaries such as Rabindranath Tagore, Subhas Chandra Bose, Mother Teresa, Satyajit Ray, Satyendranath Bose, Swami Vivekananda & many others. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 : Kolkata

Today proceed for Half Day city tour covering The Victoria Memorial & Nirmal Hriday (Pure Heart). Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 : Kolkata - Bagdogra - Darjeeling

Today, we take a flight to Bagdogara, upon arrival drive to Darjeeling, Queen of India's hill stations. Its setting is one of incomparable beauty. It is surrounded by fragrant tea gardens which seem to flow over the layered slopes like emerald swells on a rough sea. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 09 : Darjeeling

Morning ,visit Tiger Hill famous for its magnificent view of Kanchenjunga, Mt. Everest & other eastern Himalayan peaks especially at the time of sunrise. On our way back we first visit Ghoom, as the name suggests it is gloomy & clammy with perpetual fog. Later we visit the two Buddhist monasteries Chholing & Darli. Afternoon, take a ride of toy train of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Also visit theMountaineering Institute, Tibet Handicraft Centre & the beautiful Tea gardens. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 : Darjeeling - Gangtok (95 km - 3 hr)

Today we drive to Gangtok. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Later proceed to visit Research Institute of Tibetology. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 11 : Gangtok

Today we take an excursion tour to Tsongo Lake. Next we visit Do Drul Chorten, are two exquisite Stupas, the Dul-dul-Chorten, was built to commemorate the victory of good over evil, Rumtek Monastery.Later we visit Himalayan Zoological Park also known as Bulbuley. Also explore Lal bazaar, melody of colour. Various ethnic groups from different villages gather to haggle, bargain, gossip their wares. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 : Gangtok - Kalimpong (80 km - 4 hr)

Today we drive to Kalimpong, an incredible stunning backdrop of towering snow capped peaks. It also houses several Buddhist monasteries which hold a number of rare Tibetan Buddhist scriptures. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 13 : Kalimpong

Today we visit Thongsa Gompa also known as the Bhutanese Monastery. It is the oldest monastery in Kalimpong & was founded in the year 1692.Next visit the Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa, which is on the Durpin hill & is famous for the Tibetan wall paintings. Later we visit Tharpa Choeling Monastery founded in 1937 & belongs to the Gelugpa (yellow hat) sect of Tibetan monastery, Dr Graham's Home, mission school. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 14 : Kalimpong - Bagdogara - Delhi

Today we drive to Bagdogara to take a fight for Delhi. This is a wonderful drive & initially you follow the turbulent Teesta. Upon Arrival in Delhi transfer to International Airport for onward destination.

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