Buddhist Temple with North East India Tour
Buddhist Temple with North East India Tour
$2845
Tour Overview
Uncover the Buddhist pilgrimage and North East India most significant destinations. Your trip starting from New Delhi. Next you'll visit the holy city of Varanasi for boat ride along the Ganges river and visit ancient temples. Later continue to Bodhgaya and Nalanda to visit the most Important Buddhist pilgrimage. Then proceed for visit to the natural hills of Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival at New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 : At New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 : New Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight) - Sarnath (12 Kms / 30 Mins - One Way)
Location: Varanasi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning 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 later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa and Tibetan Buddhist Monastery- The peaceful and traditional Monastery.
After finish your guided tour to Sarnath, later drive back to Varanasi for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 : At Varanasi
Location: Varanasi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning boat ride at River Ganges, 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. Also visit Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University and Birla Mandir.
Experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening which is performed at the banks of the Ghat.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 : Varanasi - Bodhgaya (255 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Location: Bodh Gaya
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival at Bodhgaya check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 : At Bodhgaya
Location: Bodh Gaya
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Bodhgaya, visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Metta Buddharam Temple, Bodhgaya archaeological museum, Sujata Temple, The Great Buddha, Metta Buddharam Temple, Ajapala Nigrodha Tree - Totoro Tree. Also visit Royal Bhutanese Monastery and various international monasteries.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 : Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna (170 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)
Location: Patna
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Patna, via en-route visit to Rajgir & Nalanda, visit Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture 's peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison at Rajgir. Also visit Ajatshatru Fort, Maniyar Math, Saptaparni Cave.
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.
After finish your guided tour to Rajgir and Nalanda, later continue drive to Patna. Upon arrival at Patna check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 : Patna - Kolkata (By Flight)
Location: Kolkata
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Patna airport to board the flight for Kolkata.
Upon arrival at Kolkata airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 : At Kolkata
Location: Kolkata
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
After finish your guided tour to Kolkata, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 : Kolkata - Bagdogra (By Flight) - Darjeeling (65 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)
Location: Darjeeling
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 at the airport and later drive to Darjeeling.
Upon arrival at Darjeeling check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 : At Darjeeling
Location: Darjeeling
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 your hotel for breakfast, via en-route visit to Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop and spend some time with leisure activties.
After refresh yourself, later proceed for 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. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
After finish your guided tour to Darjeeling, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 : Darjeeling - Pelling (75 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Location: Pelling
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Pelling. Upon arrival at Pelling check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later proceed for 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. Also walk around to Darap Village.
After finish your guided tour to Pelling, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 : Pelling - Namchi - Gangtok (140 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Location: Gangtok
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Gangtok, via en-route visit to Namchi, Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham in Namchi.
After finish your visit to Namchi, later continue drive to Gangtok. Upon arrival at Gangtok check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 : At Gangtok
Location: Gangtok
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, 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 : Gangtok - Kalimpong (74 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Location: Kalimpong
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Kalimpong. Upon arrival at Kalimpong check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Kalimpong, visit Kalimpong Durpin Dara (view point), Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, Flower & Orchid Nurseries, Dello Hill. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 16 : Kalimpong - Bagdogra (77 Kms / 2:30 Hrs) - New Delhi (By Flight)
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bagdogra airport to board the flight for New Delhi.
Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 17 : Departure from New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.
What's Included
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16 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
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Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At.
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Daily breakfast at hotel.
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All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
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Local English speaking guide at New Delhi, Sarnath, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Kolkata, Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok and Kalimpong.
Other languages guides are available on additional charges.
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Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.
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Visit to the most famous Buddhist sites at Sarnath.
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Boat Cruise and Evening / Morning aarti in Varanasi.
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Enjoy a Toy train ride at Darjeeling.
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One mineral water bottle per person per day.
What's Not Included
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Visas Fee (if applicable).
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Monument entry fees.
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Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).
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Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
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International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.
Mode of Transport
All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car. 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
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Accommodation
3 Star Deluxe Hotels & Resorts or similar
Hotel upgrade available on request.
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 Star Hotel
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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What is the tipping policy?
Tips always optional.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Only for foreign national traveller.
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Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?
Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey. Its only suggestion from team HOLIDAYSAT.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
100% Departure if there is single traveller.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
INR is local currency.
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What is the maximum group size?
20
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
HOLIDAYSAT has been trading since 2008.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.
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Free Date Changes
Holidays At allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Holidays At allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform holidays at, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Holidays At requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of holidays at charges.
Up to 80 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 40 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Buddhist Temple with North East India Tour
17 Days Starting in New Delhi and ending in New Delhi, Delhi, India
Visiting: New Delhi, Varanasi, Bodh Gaya, Patna, Kolkata, Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok, Kalimpong
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BTWNEIT17
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
1-85
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Activities:
Private Available:
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