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Cultural Tours
 
North East Extravaganza  
Duration : 08 Days
Validity : 01 October 2007 - 30 April 2008
Destinations :

Delhi - Darjeeling - Kalimpong - Gangtok - Delhi

Holiday Theme : Cultural Tours
   
Itinerary  

DAY 01:

Met on arrival and transfer to hotel.

DAY 02:

In the morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of the Old Delhi - a multi - layered city. Our first stop is the Red Fort built by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan when he shifted his capital from Agra. A short drive brings us to the Great Mosque - The Jama Masjid. Drive on to see the memorial built for Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
Afternoon Sightseeing tour of New Delhi includes a visit to the Qutub Minar - the tallest stone tower in India built in 1191 AD. Chhatarpur Temple - the most popular Hindu temple with blissful tranquility and serene ambience. Continue to Humayun's Tomb believed to have been designed by his widow.  Its plan is based on the description of Islamic paradise gardens and is known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs. Also visit  the Bahai Temple - a lotus shaped structure. It is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. It is open to all faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranquility.

DAY 03:

Assistance on arrival at Bagdogra and transfer to Darjeeling, check-in at the hotel and rest of the day free for leisure.

DAY 04:

An early morning visit to Tiger Hill and Ghoom monastery. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast a sightseeing tour of Darjeeling, set against the backdrop of the Himalayas. There is no finer place than Darjeeling to steep yourself in the grandeur and the beauty of the towering snow capped mountains. From numerous points in the town you get a view of the mountains that are scarcely rivaled in any part of the world. Visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Himalayan Zoological Park and Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre.

DAY 05:

After breakfast, drive to Gangtok capital of Sikkim - once a remote mountain kingdom is now a small Himalayan state in the Eastern Himalayas surrounded by China and Tibet in the North. On arrival transfer to the hotel and check-in. 

DAY 06:

After breakfast, visit Rumtek Monastery a must for every visitor. Here one can find some of the most unique objects in the world. Also visit Research Institute of Tibetology renowned worldwide center for study of Buddhist philosophy & religion. The Orchid Sanctuary an exotic sight of over 200 species of orchids set amidst beautiful landscape. Also visit Tashi View point a sight, which offers a breathtaking view of the majestic Mount Kangchendzonga and Mount Siniolchu.

DAY 07:

After breakfast proceed for Kalimpong, on arrival check-in at the hotel and after lunch sight seeing tour of Kalimpong - means the fort of the Kings minister (KALIM - Kings minister, PONG - Fort) with its rich culture and religious heritage, fascinating scenic beauty and wonderful flora & fauna. Visit the Kalimpong Arts & Craft Centre, Flower Nurseries and monasteries.

Day 08:

After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra airport for flight to Delhi, assistance on arrival and transfer to international airport for your flight to onward destination.
   
Includes  

Accommodation for 07 nights/ 08 days in the above mentioned hotels.
All the transfers and sightseeing by AC Car.
Daily breakfast at above mentioned hotels.
All meals at Darjeeling, Gangtok & Kalimpong.
English speaking guide as per the itinerary.
All current applicable taxes.

   
Excludes  

Expenses of personal nature such as meals other then specified, soft/hard drinks, mineral water, camera/video fee, film rolls.
Any air/train fare (as per actual).
Entrance fees of monuments.
Any tips, travel insurance fee.
Any other item not specifically mentioned above

   
Validity  

Rates are valid from 01 October 2007 - 30th April 2008
Rates are not valid from 22 DEC 2007- 05 JAN 2008

 
   

 
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