Sacred India & Himalayan Awakening

Local Travel: Within Delhi

Highlights:
• Red Fort & Jama Masjid
• Raj Ghat & India Gate
• Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb & Lotus Temple
• Optional Akshardham Light & Sound Show

Program:
Full-day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi covering Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and drive past Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and India Gate.
Continue with Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, and Lotus Temple.
If time permits, optional visit to Akshardham Temple for the evening light & sound show.

Overnight: Delhi

Flight Time: Approx. 1.5 hrs

Highlights:
• Flight to Varanasi
• Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat

Program:
Transfer to Delhi airport for flight to Varanasi. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
In the evening, witness the world-famous Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, a deeply spiritual ceremony along the sacred River Ganges.

Overnight: Varanasi

Distance & Time:
• Varanasi – Sarnath: 15 km | 30 mins

Highlights:
• Sunrise boat ride on River Ganges
• Sarnath – Buddha’s first sermon site

Program:
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges, experiencing the spiritual rhythm of Subah-e-Banaras and historic ghats.
Later visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Explore Dhamekha Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandh Kuti Vihara, Buddha Temples, and the Archaeological Museum.
Optional evening visit to Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple.

Overnight: Varanasi

Distance & Time: 300 km | Approx. 6 hrs

Highlights:
• Mahabodhi Temple – UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Sacred Bodhi Tree

Program:
Drive to Bodhgaya, the place of Buddha’s enlightenment.
In the evening, visit the Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree, one of the most sacred sites in the Buddhist world, along with surrounding monasteries.

Overnight: Bodhgaya

Distance & Time:
• Bodhgaya – Dungeshwari Caves: 12 km | 30 mins

Highlights:
• Niranjana River
• Sujata Village
• Dungeshwari (Mahakala) Caves
• Meditation in monasteries

Program:
Visit Niranjana River, Sujata Village, and Dungeshwari Cave Temples, where Buddha practiced intense austerities.
Later enjoy a half-day meditation experience in international Buddhist monasteries of Bodhgaya.

Overnight: Bodhgaya

Distance & Time:
• Bodhgaya – Rajgir: 75 km | 1.5 hrs
• Rajgir – Nalanda: 35 km | 45 mins
• Nalanda – Patna: 80 km | 2 hrs

Highlights:
• Griddhakuta (Vulture’s Peak)
• Vishwa Shanti Stupa (chairlift)
• Nalanda University ruins
• Xuan Zang Memorial Hall

Program:
Drive to Rajgir, visiting Venuvana, Bimbisar Prison, Griddhakuta, and Vishwa Shanti Stupa.
Continue to Nalanda, exploring the ancient university ruins and Xuan Zang Memorial Hall.
Proceed onward to Patna.

Overnight: Patna

Flight Time: Approx. 45 mins

Highlights:
• Patna Sahib & Kumrahar
• Arrival in Kolkata

Program:
Explore Patna, visiting Kumrahar, Khuda Baksh Library, Patna Museum, and Gol Ghar.
Later transfer to airport for flight to Kolkata. On arrival, meet our representative and transfer to hotel.

Overnight: Kolkata

Local Travel: Within Kolkata

Highlights:
• Victoria Memorial
• Chinatown & Belur Math
• Mother Teresa Home
• Iconic bridges & heritage landmarks

Program:
Full-day Kolkata sightseeing including Victoria Memorial, Science City, Metro experience, Belur Math, Mother Teresa Home, Chinatown, Rabindra Setu, and Vidyasagar Setu.
Evening free for local markets.

Overnight: Kolkata

Flight + Drive:
• Flight to Bagdogra: Approx. 1 hr 15 mins
• Bagdogra – Darjeeling: Approx. 3 hrs

Highlights:
• Scenic Himalayan transfer
• Leisure evening in Darjeeling

Program:
Fly to Bagdogra, then transfer to Darjeeling.
Check in at hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening exploring the surroundings.

Overnight: Darjeeling

Local Travel: Within Darjeeling

Highlights:
• Kanchenjunga views
• Peace Pagoda
• Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
• Tiger Hill

Program:
Explore Darjeeling’s major attractions including Peace Pagoda, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, and Tiger Hill.
Evening free at local bazaar.

Overnight: Darjeeling

Distance & Time: 72 km | Approx. 3 hrs

Highlights:
• Pemayangtse Monastery
• Khecheopalri Lake
• Dubdi Monastery

Program:
Drive to Pelling, a serene Himalayan destination.
Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Kaluk, Khecheopalri Lake, Dubdi Monastery, and Sewaro Rock Garden.

Overnight: Pelling

Distance & Time: 112 km | Approx. 4 hrs

Highlights:
• Scenic mountain drive
• Leisure evening in Gangtok

Program:
Drive to Gangtok and check in at hotel.
The rest of the day is free to enjoy the peaceful ambience.

Overnight: Gangtok

Local Travel: Within Gangtok

Highlights:
• Enchey Monastery
• Rumtek Monastery
• Institute of Tibetology

Program:
Half-day city tour visiting Directorate of Handicrafts, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute of Tibetology, Chorten, Orchid Sanctuary, and Rumtek Monastery.

Overnight: Gangtok

Distance & Time: 74 km | Approx. 3 hrs

Highlights:
• Deolo Hills
• Durpin Monastery
• Pine View Nursery

Program:
Drive to Kalimpong. Visit Deolo Hills, Durpin Monastery, Forest Museum, Pine View Nursery, Dr. Graham’s Homes, and Mangaldham.

Overnight: Kalimpong

Distance & Time:
• Kalimpong – Bagdogra: 75 km | 2.5 hrs
• Flight to Delhi

Highlights:
• Himalayan farewell
• Arrival in Delhi

Program:
Transfer to Bagdogra Airport for flight to Delhi.
On arrival, meet our representative and transfer to hotel.

Overnight: Delhi

Program:
Transfer to Delhi International Airport for onward journey, concluding a deeply enriching spiritual and Himalayan journey through India.