Delhi to Darjeeling - 15 Days


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Overview
Highlights
- Agra – Visit the striking Agra Fort and the legendary Taj Mahal which is an enduring symbol of love
- Darjeeling – Watch the sunrise over Mount Kanchenjunga and enjoy a tour of the city including the famous Mountaineering Institute
- Gangtok – Tour the highlights of this town in the foothills of the Himalayas and explore the Research Institute of Tibetology
- Kolkata – See highlights of India’s culture capital including the Victoria Memorial and the Marble Palace
- Jaipur – Enjoy a tour of the Pink City and visit the impressive City Palace and Jantar Mantar Space Observatory
- Delhi – Explore the highlights of India’s capital including visits to Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb and the India Gate Monument
- Amber Fort – Discover this impressive 16th century fortress, which sits on the shore of the shimmering Maota Lake
- Fatehpur Sikri – Stroll around this former Mughal city, which was abandoned more than 400 years ago
- Keoladeo Ghana National Park – Ride on a bicycle rickshaw around this wetland reserve, home to many bird species
- Abhaneri – Gaze at the famous Chand Baori Step Well where 3,500 steps climb down to the waters edge
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Trip includes
- Breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 7 dinners
- 14 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels
- Guided sightseeing - Delhi, Jaipur, Chand Baori Step Well, Agra, Kalimpong, Gangtok, Darjeeling and Kolkata
- Bicycle rickshaw ride in Keoladeo Ghana National Park
- Travel by jeep to the Amber Fort in Jaipur
- Rickshaw ride in Delhi
- 2 economy class flights:Delhi to Bagdogra and Bagdogra to Kolkata (or Bagdogra to Delhi)
- Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 6 or more)
- Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 15
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
Itinerary

Saturday. Namaste! Welcome to India. On arrival at the airport you’ll be transferred to our hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure before our welcome meeting this evening at 18:00. You may wish to see the Sound and Light Show at Red Fort when it gets dark.
This morning enjoy a full day of sightseeing in India’s capital today. In Old Delhi we enjoy an exhilarating rickshaw ride and visit highlights including the UNESCO-listed Humayun’s Tomb and Jama Masjid - India’s oldest and largest mosque. Continue to the site of Gand...
Delhi - Jaipur. Leave Delhi today as we travel to the UNESCO-listed Pink City of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful City Palace and the Jantar Mantar space observatory, made up of 19 separate astrological instruments. On day 4 ...
Jaipur - Abhaneri - Bharatpur. Say goodbye to Jaipur as we travel to the village of Abhaneri, home to the Chand Baori step well. This famous well features 3,500 steps and reaches down 13 stories to the waters edge. It also famously featured in the hit movie ‘Batman: T...
Bharatpur - Agra. Our first stop today is the former Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, which remains well preserved despite having been abandoned more than 400 years ago. We then continue to Agra and explore the impressive sandstone castle of Agra Fort. The highlight of ...
Agra - Delhi. Return to Delhi today and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. You may wish to visit the bustling Chandi Chowk bazaar, one of the oldest markets in the city.
Delhi - Kalimpong. This morning we fly to the eastern city of Bagdogra and drive to Kalimpong. This beautiful mountain city was once an important meeting point on the trade route to Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal. It also offers wonderful views of Kanchenjunga, the third hig...
Kalimpong - Gangtok. Today we drive to the charming town of Gangtok in Sikkim state for a day at leisure in this beautiful Himalayan cityscape. Sikkim is a tiny Himalayan state known for its orchids and flowers and for the heavy influence of Tibetan culture. You may ...
Gangtok - Darjeeling. Today we drive to Darjeeling, which sits more than 2,100m above sea level with a stunning backdrop of the Himalayas and sprawling tea plantations. The rest of today is free to explore or relax at leisure. On day 12 we drive to Tiger Hill and...
Darjeeling - Kolkata. Today we return to Bagdogra and fly to Kolkata, arriving in the early evening. On day 14 we explore the city, known as the cultural capital of India. Our guided tour will visit Mother Teresa’s House and the imposing Victoria Memorial, built...
Saturday. Our Indian adventure comes to an end today with an included airport transfer.
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