BUDDHIST TEMPLE WITH NORTH EAST INDIA TOUR

OVERVIEW

The North-East India tourism features locations of beauty where nature flourishes with all its glory. Situated among the many hilltops, the picturesque valleys and the gorgeous locations to visit in North East India paint a picture that you need to see to believe. The Buddhist Temples with East India Tour Package will take you on a 15 days and 14 night voyage, covering the various significant cities of India. This pilgrimage tour starts from Delhi taking you to the holy city of Varanasi, Bodhgaya and various others. In Delhi pay a visit to tourist places like Humayun Tomb, Red Fort, Gandhi memorial, and Qutab Minar. Moving forward enjoy the half day city tour of Gangtok and Darjeeling. Some of the major tourist attractions include the Flower Show Rumtek Monastery, View Point, and Botanical Garden. The visit to Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery & Batasia Loop is sure to provide your inner soul with the blissful and soothing effect.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN DELHI

After arrival at Delhi Airport, meet our DIH representative who’ll escort you to the one of our listed hotels in Delhi. Check-in at the hotel to relax in the cozy comfort of its room. Delhi the capital city of India is always alive with activity. You will be amazed to see colorful crowds moving through public places like markets. In the evening you may venture out to explore the pulsating nightlife of Delhi.

Red Fort, Delhi

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.

DAY 2 DELHI

After having your breakfast in the morning, leave for a full day sightseeing tour of Delhi. On the 2nd day of the tour, embark on a city tour of Delhi.  The major tourist attractions scheduled for the day are Qutab Minar, Red Fort, India Gate, the Jama Masjid, Humanyun Tomb, President’s House, Lotus Temple and Chandni Chowk. In the evening revisit Red Fort to witness the impressive light and sound show.

Qutub Minar, Delhi

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.

DAY 3 DELHI - VARANASI (BY FLIGHT)

In the morning after breakfast, get transfer to the Delhi airport to catch the flight for Varanasi. On arrival our representative will meet and escort you to one of our listed hotels. In the afternoon take an excursion to Sarnath, the buried Buddhist city.  Here you will be visiting Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Ashoka Pillar and Sarnath Archaeological Museum.

Sarnath

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.

DAY 4 VARANASI

Next morning enjoy the boat ride in the holy river Ganges on a visit to bathing ghats. Later in the day enjoy a City tour of Varanasi which would cover places like the Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple and the Alamgir temple. In the evening you have the option of exploring the Banaras Hindu University for visiting the Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb.

Ghat at Varanasi

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.

DAY 5 VARANASI - BODHGAYA

After breakfast, head straight to Bodhgaya. The place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. On arrival, check-in at one of our enlisted hotels. Rest and relax till afternoon. In the afternoon after lunch embark on a visit to Niranjana River and the Sujata village. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner and Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Bodhgaya.

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya

DAY 6 BODHGAYA

In the morning attend the prayer ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple and meditate near the Bodhi Tree. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later in the day visit the Great Buddha Statue, Burmese Vihara Monastery and the Dungeswari Hills.

Great Budha Statue, Bodhgaya

Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Bodhgaya.

DAY 7 BODHGAYA - PATNA

Post breakfast, leave for Patna by road. Stop midway to visit Nalanda and Rajgir. On arrival, check-in at one of our listed hotels. The rest of the day is to be spent at leisure.

 Nalanda, Patna

Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Patna.

DAY 8 PATNA - BAGDOGRA (BY FLIGHT) - BY CAR DRIVE TO DARJEELING

In the morning after breakfast, transfer to Patna airport to board a flight to Bagdogra. On reaching Bagdogra airport, meet our representative who’ll arrange a smooth transfer for you to Darjeeling. On arrival at Darjeeling, check-in at one of listed hotels. In the evening take a leisurely walk to explore the nearby area.

Darjeeling

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Darjeeling.

DAY 9 DARJEELING

Today visit the major hotspots of Darjeeling including a visit to Peace Pagoda, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and Tiger Hill. In the evening take a leisurely walk to the local bazaar to shop for the local crafts and antiques of Darjeeling.

Ghoom Monastery, Darjeeling

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Darjeeling.

DAY 10 DARJEELING - PELLING

After breakfast drive straight to Pelling by surface. The land around Pelling is still a virgin territory and is bathed with alpine vegetation, with numerous waterfalls lining the hillside. On arrival, check-in at one of listed hotels. After resting and relaxing for a while, embark on a full day excursion visiting some of the major tourist attractions like the Pemayangtse Monastery, Kaluk, Khecheopalri Lake, Dubdi Monastery and Sewaro Rock Garden.

 Pemayangtse Monastery, Pelling

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Pelling.

DAY 11 PELLING - GANGTOK

After breakfast drive to Gangtok. On arrival, check-in at one of our enlisted hotels. The rest of the day is to be spent at leisure.

Gangtok

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.

DAY 12 GANGTOK

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to the sightseeing half day city tour of Gangtok Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, Chorten, Orchid Sanctuary, Rumtek Monastery.

 Rumtek Monastery, Gangtok

 Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Gangtok.

DAY 13 GANGTOK - KALIMPONG

After breakfast, drive to Kalimpong.  Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. After taking some rest set off for a sightseeing tour of the town covering places like Deolo Hill, Durpin Monastary, Tour of Forest Museum, Pine View Nurseries, Dr Graham Homes School and Mangaldham.

 Durpin Monastary, Kalimpong

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Kalimpong.

DAY 14 KALIMPONG - BAGDOGRA ( BY CAR) - BY FLIGHT TO DELHI

On time assistance and transfer to Bagdogra Airport from Kalimpong to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi airport, meet our representative who’ll escort you to one of our enlisted hotels. Check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is to be spent at leisure.

Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.

DAY 15 DEPARTURE FROM DELHI

This is the last day of your tour. Today morning, get transferred to the Delhi airport to catch the flight for onward destination. The tour ends with the sweet memories with Delightful India Holidays.