Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Meeting and assistance at the airport upon arrival and transfer to HOTEL. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 02: DELHI-BAGDOGRA-DARJEELING
Transfer from hotel to the airport in time for:
Lv: Delhi at 0845 hours by IC-879.
Ar: Bagdogra at 1035 hours.
Meeting and assistance at the airport upon arrival and drive to Darjeeling (90 kms/3 hours). On arrival check-in at: HOTEL Rest of the day at leisure. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 03: DARJEELING
Early morning (at 0400 hrs), drive to Tiger Hill from where one can get a glimpse of the spectacular sunrise over the snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas. On a clear day, even the Mount Everest is visible. During the drive back to the hotel, visit the Ghoom Monastery. This is probably the most famous monastery in Darjeeling and it enshines an image of Maitreya Buddha (the coming Buddha). Rest of the morning at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Darjeeling. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 04: DARJEELING-GANGTOK
Drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok (123 kms/7-8 hours) enroute visiting Rumtek monastery. Belonging to the Kargyudppa Sect (Red) of Tibetan Buddhism, this monastery is also the seat of His Holiness the Late Gyalwa Karmappa and has the largest follower in the west, on return visit Govt. Institute of Tibetology. Continue your drive to Gangtok and upon arrival check-in at: HOTEL. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 05: GANGTOK
Full day, sightseeing tour of Gangtok, the capital and principal town of Sikkim, tucked away in the clouds, spread out on a ridge, 5000 ft above sea level. Visit Govt. Cottage Industry, Deer Park, Tashiling, Enchey Monastery & Market. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 06: GANGTOK-KALIMPONG
Drive from Gangtok to Kalimpong (80 kms/3.5 hours). On arrival check-in at: HOTEL Afternoon sightseeing tour of Kalimpong, visit Zang-dog-phalri-Fo-brang Monastery -- a Gompa built with facilities for debating, Thanka painting etc. also visit Tirpai Monastery, Flower Nursery & Market. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 07: KALIMPONG-BAGDOGRA-GUWAHATI-KAZIRANGA
Drive from Kalimpong to Bagdogra (79 kms/3 hours) airport in time to board flight for:
Lv: Bagdogra at 1110 hours by IC-879
Ar: Guwahati at 1200 hours.
Meeting and assistance upon arrival at the airport and drive to Kaziranga (221 kms/5 hours). On arrival check-in at: OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 08 & 09: KAZIRANGA
Early morning and late afternoon game viewing. Breakfast, lunch & dinner at the hotel (both days). OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 10: KAZIRANGA- GAUHATI-CALCUTTA
Drive from Kaziranga to Guwahati (225 kms/5 hours) airport in time to board flight for:Lv: Gauhati at 1200 hours by IC-230Ar: Calcutta at 1310 hours Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL Rest of the day at leisure. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 11: CALCUTTA
Full day, sightseeing tour of Calcutta, a city which took shape with the British Empire in India. The Victoria Memorial is the best introduction to that era. St. Paul's Cathedral, Fort William, Raj Bhawan, and the High Court are all strongly British in character. The Indian Museum has some priceless relics of ancient civilizations. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 12: CALCUTTA-BHUBANESHWAR
Morning free for independent activities. Late Afternoon transfer from hotel to the airport in time for:
Lv: Calcutta at 1800 hours
Ar: Bhubaneshwar at 1855 hours
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 13: BHUBANESHWAR-GOPALPUR ON SEA
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of Bhubaneshwar. A city of temples, providing panorama of Orissan art. The Orissan temple form consists of a single dominating spire. The smaller replica spires here are merely details of surface decoration. The busy chisel of the artist' has worked ceaselessly to carve every inch of space with fine details - birds, animals, foliage and human beings. Visit the Parasurameshwara Temple, the Mukeshwara Temple, the Rajarani Temple. Afternoon drive from Bhubaneshwar to Gopalpur on Sea (171 kms/4 hours). On arrival arrival check-in at: HOTEL. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 14: GOPALPUR ON SEA
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning, excursion to Puri, one of the holiest cities for Hindus. It is the principal center for the cult of Jaganatha, another name for Lord Krishna, whose temple is located here. Visit Gundicha Mandir, and several other important temples known for its architectural beauty. Return back to Gopalpur on Sea. DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 15: GOPALPUR ON SEA
Day free for independent activities. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 16: GOPALPUR ON SEA-BHUBANESHWAR-DELHI
Drive from Gopalpur on Sea to Bhubaneshwar (171 kms/4 hours) via Konark. Konark. The Sun Temple here, stands among the sand dunes of the sea shore and is the most impressive of the Orissa Temples. It was built in 1255 AD and is dedicated to the Sun God. The temple is in the architectural image of the mythical chariot of the Sun God. Continue your drive to Bhubaneshwar airport in time to board flight for:
Lv: Bhubaneshwar at 1725 hours
Ar: Delhi at 1935 hours
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 17: DELHI
Morning, combined sightseeing tour of the famous historical sights in Old & New Delhi, visiting the Raj Ghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Drive past Red Fort (1639-48) built by the builder of The Taj Mahal - Shah Jehan; Jama Mosque - the largest mosque in India; Humayun's Tomb (1565 AD), aptly called the predecessor of The Taj Mahal; the Qutab Minar (72 m high) - one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world. End the tour with a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and President's Residence. Afternoon free for independent activities. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 18: DELHI-ABROAD
Transfer from hotel to the airport in time for:Lv: Delhi by International Flight.

Day 01: ARRIVE BOMBAY
Meeting and assistance at the airport upon arrival and transfer to HOTEL. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 02: BOMBAY-AURANGABAD
Morning, sightseeing tour of Bombay. Also visit the Gateway of India overlooking the Harbor; and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colorful outdoor 'laundry'. Drive upto the Malabar Hill to the lovely Hanging Gardens and the Kamla Nehru Park from where you will get a wonderful view of Bombay and the Arabian Sea spread out before you. Also visit Mani Bhavan, a small museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi; and the bustling Crawford Market.Afternoon transfer from hotel to the airport in time for:
Lv: Bombay at 1930 hours by 9 W-103
Ar: Aurangabad at 2015 hoursMeeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 03: AURANGABAD
Full day excursion to Ajanta & Ellora Caves (MONDAY CLOSED) .
Ajanta Caves: You will visit most of the thirty temples, which have been carved out of a cliff by Buddhist monks between the 2nd century BC and 7th century AD. Ellora Caves: Visit the extraordinary cave temples of Ellora (MONDAY CLOSED) which are about 30 kms from Aurangabad. The sculptures are remarkable and the main feature of interest is the Kailasa Temple. Chronologically, the Ellora caves start where the Ajanta caves finish. In all there 34 caves at Ellora: 12 Buddhist, 17 Hindu & 5 Jain. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 04: AURANGABAD-BOMBAY
Morning free for independent activities. Afternoon transfer from hotel to the airport in time for:
Lv: Bombay at 1730 hours by IC-888
Ar: Udaipur at 1815 hours Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 05: BOMBAY-UDAIPUR
Transfer from hotel to the airport in time for :
Lv: Bombay at 0555 hours by IC-7492
Ar: Udaipur at 0705 hoursMeeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL.
Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies; and the Peacock Courtyard. Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens; the Jagdish Temple; and the local folk museum. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 06: UDAIPUR-RANAKPUR-JODHPUR
Morning drive to Jodhpur (259 kms/6 hrs), enroute visiting Ranakpur. Visit the famous Jain Temple. Its 29 halls are supported by 200 pillars, none of which are alike. The Temple abounds with intricate friezes and sculptures. This tour includes visits to two more Jain temples and to the Temple of the Sun God, with its erotic sculptures. Continue your drive and upon arrival at Jodhpur check- in at: HOTEL Rest of the day at leisure. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 07: JODHPUR- JAIPUR
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond and home of the Rathors of Marwa. Visit the Fort, rising up a hilly scrap, built on the advice of a hermit, which overlooks the city in the image of a long sentinel. Also visit Mandore Gardens - the ancient capital of the State of Marwar is today set in the midst of a floral garden. Afternoon transfer from hotel to the Railway Station in time for:
Lv: Jodhpur at 1715 hours by JDH HOW EXP
Ar: Jaipur at 2300 hours Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from Railway Station to HOTEL. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 08: JAIPUR
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning, excursion to Amber Fort. Enjoy the ascent on elephant-back up to the fort. Tour the chambers and hallways of the palace, which are famous for their excellence in design and decoration.
Afternoon, tour of Jaipur, popularly known as "The Pink City of Rajasthan". Visit the unique Jantar Mantar Observatory, which was built in the 1700's and yet even today, looks futuristic or almost surrealistic. Visit the City Palace and its Museum, the Hawa Mahal, also know as the Palace of Winds. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 09: JAIPUR - AGRA
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning, drive from Jaipur to Agra (221 kms/6 hours) enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. This deserted, red sandstone city, built by Emperor Akbar, now glows in its magnificent past. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza (The Gate of Victory), set in the south wall. Continue your drive to Agra and upon arrival check-in at: HOTEL Rest of the day at leisure. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 10: AGRA
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning, experience the TAJ MAHAL (closed on Mondays) - one of the seven wonders of the world. This beautiful mausoleum in pure white marble, took 22 years and 22000 craftsmen to build it. This monument was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal, Also visit Agra Fort, whose maze of courtyard, mosque and private chambers reflect the grandeur of the Mughal Empire. Afternoon visit Sikandra. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 11: AGRA-KHAJURAHO
Breakfast at the hotel.Transfer from hotel to the airport in time for:
Lv: Agra at 1135 hours by IC-7407
Ar: Khajuraho at 1215 hoursMeeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL. Afternoon free for independent activities. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 12: KHAJURAHO
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning, sightseeing tour of the famous Chandela Dynasty Temples which are set in a lovely grassy park. These temples are really amazing - rising in many peaks and spirals, intricately carved and designed with statues and friezes. These temples are also known for their renowned erotic carvings. Afternoon free for independent activities. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 13: KHAJURAHO-VARANASI
Breakfast at the hotel. Time free till departure to the airport.Transfer from hotel to the airport in time for:
Lv: Khajuraho at 1245 hours by IC-7407
Ar: Varanasi at 1325 hoursMeeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer from airport to HOTEL. Afternoon sightseeing tour of the holy city of Varanasi. Visit to some of the many Hindu Temples that line the river Ganges. Stroll along the narrow lanes and bazaars full of shops selling, among other things, the world-famous Banaras Silks. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 14: VARANASI-DELHI
Early morning, drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges. Continue by boat to see burning and bathing Ghats. Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from hotel to the airport in time for:
Lv: Varanasi at 1355 hours by IC-7408
Ar: Delhi at 1650 hours Meeting and assistance at the airport upon arrival and transfer to HOTEL. OVERNIGHT AT THE HOTEL.

Day 15: DELHI
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. The tour will begin with a visit to The Jama Mosque built in 1650 AD, followed by a visit to the breathtaking Red Fort (1639-48), built by the Shah Jehan, creator of The Taj Mahal. Then we proceed on to Raj Ghat, which is the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon, sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting Humayun's Tomb (1565 AD), aptly called the predecessor of The Taj Mahal. Drive past Safdarjang's Tomb (1753 AD). Visit the Qutab Minar (72 m high) - the most perfect of towers of the Persian world. Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque, stands the Iron pillar which has stood the variances of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years. The drive through New Delhi includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings and Connaught Place, New Delhi's main shopping area. Late evening transfer from hotel to the International airport.

Day 14: DELHI-ABROAD
Lv: Delhi by International Flight.