Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in New Delhi
An UncleSam Holidays representative will meet you at New Delhi airport and help you through arrival formalities. From there, it's a transfer to your hotel where you'll check in and have time to rest after your journey.
- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in New Delhi.)
- Day 2
New Delhi and Old Delhi
After breakfast, you'll spend the full day on a guided tour of New Delhi hitting major sites like Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Humayun's Tomb. Then it's off to Old Delhi to see Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and Red Fort. Before lunch at a local spot, you'll take a rickshaw through the busy Chandni Chowk spice market.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Varanasi via Flight
Following breakfast and checkout, you'll fly to Varanasi and head to your hotel for check-in. After lunch, a guided tour takes you to Sarnath to visit the Dhamek Stupa and Archaeological Museum. The rest of your day is open for relaxation or exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at hotel or local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Flight transfer to Varanasi airport
- Guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological museum at Sarnath
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities at hotel
Landmarks Dhamek Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa 
- Day 4
Varanasi
This day starts early with a boat ride on the River Ganges, then you're back at the hotel for breakfast. Later you'll walk through four famous temples—Tulsi Manas, Durga, Shri Vishwanath, and Sankat Mochan. By evening, you'll see the spectacular Ganges Aarti ceremony at the ghats.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride on River Ganges
- Guided tour of Varanasi
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Experience Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening
Landmarks River Ganges Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple - Day 5
Varanasi to Bodhgaya
After breakfast and checkout, the drive to Bodhgaya takes you to your hotel for check-in. The remaining hours are yours to spend however you'd like, whether that's resting or getting a feel for the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities
- Day 6
Bodhgaya
Following breakfast, you'll have a full day guided tour of Bodhgaya. The itinerary includes the Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana river, the 80-foot high Lord Buddha statue, and various international monasteries. Your afternoon is free for personal activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Bodhgaya
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple
- Visit Sujata Village
- Visit Niranjana river
- Visit 80 ft high Lord Buddha Statue
- Visit various international monasteries
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities
Landmarks Mahabodhi Temple Sujata Village Niranjana River - Day 7
Bodhgaya to Patna via Rajgir and Nalanda
After breakfast and checkout, you're driving to Patna with stops at Rajgir and Nalanda along the way. In Rajgir, you'll visit Gridhakuta Hill, World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram, and Bimbisar Prison. Post-lunch, you'll check out the ancient university ruins at Nalanda before arriving in Patna for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Rajgir)
Included Activities
- Visit Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture's Peak) at Rajgir
- Visit World Peace Stupa at Rajgir
- Visit Venuvanaram at Rajgir
- Visit Bimbisar Prison at Rajgir
- Visit ruins of Nalanda University
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities
Landmarks Gridhakuta Hill World Peace Stupa Venuvanaram Bimbisar Prison Nalanda University 
- Day 8
Patna to Kolkata via Flight
Following breakfast, you'll head to Patna airport for your flight to Kolkata. An UncleSam Holidays representative meets you upon arrival and transfers you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for settling in and relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities
- Day 9
Kolkata
After breakfast, you'll have a full day guided tour of Kolkata visiting Victoria Memorial Palace, Science City, and taking a Metro Rail ride. The tour also includes Belur Math, Mother Teresa Home, China Town, and the impressive Vidyasagar Setu bridge. By evening, you'll take a casual walk through one of Kolkata's local markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Kolkata
- Visit Victoria Memorial Palace
- Visit Science City
- Metro Rail experience
- Visit Belur Math
- Visit Mother Teresa Home
- Visit China Town
- Visit Vidyasagar Setu
- Leisurely walk to local market of Kolkata
Landmarks Victoria Memorial Palace Science City Belur Math Mother Teresa Home China Town Vidyasagar Setu - Day 10
Kolkata to Darjeeling via Bagdogra
Following breakfast and checkout, you'll transfer to Kolkata airport for your flight to Bagdogra. After arriving, it's a transfer to Darjeeling for hotel check-in. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and unwind.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities
- Day 11
Darjeeling
This one starts very early around 4:00 AM with a trip to Tiger Hills to catch the sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak, weather allowing. On the way back, you'll stop at Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast at the hotel, a full day guided tour includes Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing & Gombu Rock, a Tibetan refugee center, and a tea estate. Your evening is free to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Tiger Hills for sunrise viewing
- Visit Ghoom Monastery
- Visit Batasia Loop
- Full day guided tour of Darjeeling
- Visit Japanese Temple
- Visit Peace Pagoda
- Visit Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
- Visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
- Visit Tenzing & Gombu Rock
- Visit Tibetan refugee self help center
- Visit tea estate
- Toy train ride at Darjeeling
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities at hotel
Landmarks Tiger Hills Kanchenjunga Peak Ghoom Monastery Batasia Loop Japanese Temple Peace Pagoda Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Tibetan refugee self help center - Day 12
Darjeeling to Pelling
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Pelling and check into your hotel. Later, a full day guided tour takes you to Pemayangtse Monastery from 1705, Rimbi Falls, Sacred Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchendzonga Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, and Darap Village. The evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Pelling
- Visit Pemayangtse Monastery
- Visit Rimbi Falls
- Visit Sacred Khecheopalri Lake
- Visit Kanchendzonga Falls
- Visit Rimbi Rock Garden
- Visit Darap Village
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities
Landmarks Pemayangtse Monastery Rimbi Falls Sacred Khecheopalri Lake Kanchendzonga Falls Rimbi Rock Garden Darap Village - Day 13
Pelling to Gangtok via Namchi
Following breakfast and checkout, you're driving to Gangtok with a stop in Namchi. You'll visit Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham in Namchi, then continue onward to Gangtok for hotel check-in. The rest of your day is open to rest and explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Samdruptse Hill at Namchi
- Visit Char Dham in Namchi
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities
Landmarks Samdruptse Hill Char Dham - Day 14
Gangtok
After breakfast, you'll spend the full day exploring Gangtok on a guided tour. You'll hit Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, and Tashi View Point, then visit seven key attractions including Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do-Dul-Chorten, Botanical Garden, and you have the option to take the cable car. Your evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Gangtok
- Visit Hanuman Tok
- Visit Ganesh Tok
- Visit Tashi View Point
- Visit Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls
- Visit Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom
- Visit Research Institute of Tibetology
- Visit Do-Dul-Chorten (Stupa)
- Visit Botanical Garden with flower show
Optional Activities
- Cable Car ride (own ticket)
Landmarks Hanuman Tok Ganesh Tok Tashi View Point Rumtek Monastery Banjhakri Water Falls Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom Research Institute of Tibetology Do-Dul-Chorten Gangtok Botanical Garden - Day 15
Gangtok to Kalimpong
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Kalimpong and check in. Once you're refreshed, a half day guided tour covers Kalimpong Durpin Dara viewpoint, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, flower and orchid nurseries, and Dello Hills. The rest of your day is yours to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Kalimpong
- Visit Kalimpong Durpin Dara (view point)
- Visit Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery
- Visit Flower & Orchid Nurseries
- Visit Dello Hills
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities
Landmarks Kalimpong Durpin Dara Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery Dello Hills - Day 16
Kalimpong to New Delhi via Bagdogra
Following breakfast and checkout, you'll transfer to Bagdogra airport for your flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival, an UncleSam Holidays representative helps with your hotel transfer. The rest of the day is free to rest or get around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities
- Day 17
Departure from New Delhi
After breakfast and checkout, you'll transfer to New Delhi airport to board your flight home.
- End point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in New Delhi.)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
