Accommodation

Accommodation at good 3 Star hotels based on Double / Twin Sharing basis • 3 Nights in New Delhi • 2 Nights in Varanasi • 2 Nights in Bodh Gaya • 1 Night in Patna • 2 Nights in Kolkata • 2 Nights in Darjeeling • 1 Night in Pelling • 2 Nights in Gangtok • 1 Night in Kalimpong Check In : 1400 Hrs / Check Out : 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Transport

All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Guide

• English speaking guide at New Delhi, Sarnath, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Kolkata, Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok and Kalimpong. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability)

Others

• 16 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis • Assistance during arrival and departure by UncleSam Holidays • Daily breakfast at hotel • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle • English speaking guide at New Delhi, Sarnath, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Kolkata, Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok and Kalimpong. (Other Languages guide except English language guide at Additional cost and Subject to Availability) • Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi • Visit to the most famous Buddhist sites at Sarnath • Boat Cruise and Evening / Morning aarti in Varanasi • Enjoy a Toy train ride at Darjeeling • One mineral water bottle per person per day • All currently applicable taxes including GST

Meals

• 16 Breakfast at hotel

Not included:

Insurance

Others

• Visas Fee (if applicable) • Monument entry fees • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking) • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Flights

• Flight from New Delhi to Varanasi • Flight from Patna to Kolkata • Flight from Kolkata to Bagdogra • Flight from Bagdogra to New Delhi

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At New Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival At New Delhi

On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, Our UncleSam Holidays representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: At New Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: At New Delhi

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market and huge market for clothes.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: New Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: New Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight)

Today after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, Our representative will meet you and transfer to your hotel for night stay. After lunch proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa. Relax at the hotel or day free for leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: At Varanasi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: At Varanasi

Early morning boat ride at River Ganges and later drive back to your hotel and enjoy the breakfast. Later proceed for guided tour to Varanasi visit, Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temple are the four famous temples in Varanasi. Experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening which is performed at the banks of the Ghat.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Varanasi - Bodhgaya (255 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Varanasi - Bodhgaya (255 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival at Bodhgaya check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: At Bodhgaya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: At Bodhgaya

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Bodhgaya, visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana river, 80 ft high lord Buddha Statue & Various international monasteries. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna (110 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna (110 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Patna, en-route visit to Rajgir & Nalanda, visit Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture ’s peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison at Rajgir. After lunch at Rajgir, later drive to Nalanda and visit the ruins of world ancient University. It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddhist Studies. Upon arrival at Patna check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 Day 8: Patna - Kolkata (By Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Patna - Kolkata (By Flight)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later our representative will assist you for transfer to Patna airport to board the flight for Kolkata. Upon arrival at Kolkata airport our representative will assist you for transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: At Kolkata
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: At Kolkata

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Kolkata, visit Victoria Memorial Palace, Science City, Metro Rail, Belur Math, Mother Teresa Home, China Town and the Vidyasagar Setu. In the evening time take a leisurely walk to local market of Kolkata.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: Kolkata - Bagdogra (By Flight) - Darjeeling (65 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Kolkata - Bagdogra (By Flight) - Darjeeling (65 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Kolkata airport to board the flight for Bagdogra. Upon arrival at Bagdogra airport, our representative will assist you for transfer to Darjeeling. Upon arrival at Darjeeling check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 Day 11: At Darjeeling
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: At Darjeeling

Today early morning visit to Tiger Hills (8364 ft / 2550 Mts at around 04 Am) to view fetching sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather) later drive back to hotel en-route visit to Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Darjeeling, visit Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan refugee self help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 Day 12: Darjeeling - Pelling (70 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Darjeeling - Pelling (70 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Pelling. Upon arrival at Pelling check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for full day guided tour to Pelling, visit Pemayangtse, Rimbi Falls, Sacred Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchendzonga Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Pemayangtse Monastery - designed and founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo in 1705, it is one of the oldest and premier monasteries of Sikkim, & Darap Village. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 Day 13: Pelling - Namchi - Gangtok (127 Kms / 5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Pelling - Namchi - Gangtok (127 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Gangtok, en-route visit to Namchi visit Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham in Namchi. Upon arrival at Gangtok check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 Day 14: At Gangtok
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: At Gangtok

Today morning after breakfast later proceed for full day guided tour to Gangtok, visit Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok & Tashi View Point, later drive for rest of the points, that is the seven points - Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (Closed on Sunday), Cable Car (Own Ticket), Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Do-Dul-Chorten (Stupar), Botanical Garden & flower show. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15 Day 15: Gangtok - Kalimpong (74 Kms / 3 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Gangtok - Kalimpong (74 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kalimpong. Upon arrival at Kalimpong check-in to your hotel. After refesh yourself, later proceed for half day guided tour to Kalimpong, visit Kalimpong Durpin Dara (view point), Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, Flower & Orchid Nurseries, Dello Hills. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 16 Day 16: Kalimpong - Bagdogra (77 Kms / 2.30 Hrs) - New Delhi (By Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Kalimpong - Bagdogra (77 Kms / 2.30 Hrs) - New Delhi (By Flight)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Bagdogra airport to board the flight for New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will assist you for transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.
Day 17 Day 17: Departure From New Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Departure From New Delhi

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for your home.

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17 days tour

India Highlights With Buddhist Temple

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Itinerary of your trip India Highlights With Buddhist Temple

Day 1: Arrival At New Delhi

Day 2: At New Delhi

Day 3: New Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight)

Day 4: At Varanasi

Day 5: Varanasi - Bodhgaya (255 Kms / 4.30 Hrs)

Day 6: At Bodhgaya

Day 7: Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna (110 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 8: Patna - Kolkata (By Flight)

Day 9: At Kolkata

Day 10: Kolkata - Bagdogra (By Flight) - Darjeeling (65 Kms / 2.30 Hrs)

Day 11: At Darjeeling

Day 12: Darjeeling - Pelling (70 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)

Day 13: Pelling - Namchi - Gangtok (127 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Day 14: At Gangtok

Day 15: Gangtok - Kalimpong (74 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Day 16: Kalimpong - Bagdogra (77 Kms / 2.30 Hrs) - New Delhi (By Flight)

Day 17: Departure From New Delhi

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