Buddhist Temple with North East India Tour

Buddhist Temple with North East India Tour

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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:

Holidays At

Tour code:

BTWNEIT17

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

1-85

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Shopping, Sightseeing

Private Available:

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From: $2845 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 31-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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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.

Highlights

  • Explore Old and New Delhi with a guided city tour.

  • Visiting most significant sites such as Humayun's Tomb Red Fort and Raj Ghat - the site of Ghandi's crematorium.

  • Enjoy a Rickshaw ride through Delhi's backstreets.

  • Uncover the holiest city with a sunrise boat ride along the Ganges River and enjoy to explore its many temples in Varanasi.

  • Experience the most visited Holy city of Buddhist pilgrimage Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Rajgir.

  • Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the key highlights of India's culture capital city Kolkata.

  • Darjeeling home of the top cuppa, tea plantations, Tiger Hill, Buddhist monasteries & colourful markets.

  • Visit to the Buddhist monasteries, Tibetan sites & flower orchards in Gangtok.

Places You'll See

Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya

New Delhi

New Delhi

Darjeeling

Darjeeling

Kalimpong

Kalimpong

Nalanda

Nalanda

Varanasi

Varanasi

Gangtok

Gangtok

Kolkata

Kolkata

Itinerary

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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

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)

Sarnath

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

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

Bodh Gaya

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

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

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

  • 16 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.

  • Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At.

  • Daily breakfast at hotel.

  • All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.

  • Local English speaking guide at New Delhi, Sarnath, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Kolkata, Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok and Kalimpong.

    Other languages guides are available on additional charges.

  • Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.

  • Visit to the most famous Buddhist sites at Sarnath.

  • Boat Cruise and Evening / Morning aarti in Varanasi.

  • Enjoy a Toy train ride at Darjeeling.

  • One mineral water bottle per person per day.

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What's Not Included

  • Visas Fee (if applicable).

  • Monument entry fees.

  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).

  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.

  • 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

Accommodation

3 Star Deluxe Hotels & Resorts or similar
Hotel upgrade available on request.

Check out our Q&As

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    3 Star Hotel

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Tips always optional.

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Only for foreign national traveller.

  • 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.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    100% Departure if there is single traveller.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    INR is local currency.

  • What is the maximum group size?

    20

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    HOLIDAYSAT has been trading since 2008.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.

Reviews of this operator

Yaron Pukach  

Trip to India

09-Jan-2018

The trip included Kerala and Goa lasted for 14 days. It included Kochi, Water canals, house boat, healing treatment, nature, tea plantations and more. All the hotels were first rate as well as the drivers and guides long the way

livecarpe today (Google Reviewer)  

My tour lasted from Dec...

07-Jan-2017

My tour lasted from Dec 30/2016 to Jan 4/2017 and I have only the best things to say about all who was with me and organized the tour for me. The price for the tour was cheaper than the other agencies prices since I was traveling by myself. The driver who picked me up and the airport, Pawan Kumar, was great, great driving skills and best professional behavior. My tour guides in all 3 ciites, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur were knowledgeable, protective and attentive. If I would have to request another tours around India, I would definitely reach out to HolidaysAt.

Kayden  

Amazing trip

12-Jan-2017

An amazing trip. I've done a couple of trips with Holidays At and other companies, and this was by far the best.

Sandra Gurvis (Google Reviewer)  

What an exciting, colorful country!...

12-May-2016

What an exciting, colorful country! HolidaysAt went above and beyond to make sure these two "strangers in a strange land" were safe, secure and got to see everything they needed. India is quite the adventure so the right travel agency is vital. Special thanks to Amit who took care of us and was there when needed. I loved India and first time/First World travelers should do well with HolidayAt.

Adam Conor (Google Reviewer)  

It was a very good...

19-Dec-2023

It was a very good tour overall. India is a beautiful country and the tour explored a lot of it. Our tour guides was great, good knowledge about sites or areas. Hotels are comfortable at every city. Amazing experience.

Austin  

Recommend tour

04-Jan-2017

I had an amazing time on this tour.It covered so much in the short period of time. Got lucky to see a tiger at national park. I highly recommend this tour.

Neville Condron  

Excellent Trip

09-Jan-2018

Excellent

deepak goel (Google Reviewer)  

Highly recommend HolidaysAt for tour...

13-May-2016

Highly recommend HolidaysAt for tour & travel services in India, being a corporate employee I travel to different destinations for business and everything is being well managed by HolidaysAt so far. Regards, Deepak Goel

Bridin Mooney (Google Reviewer)  

At last minute I emailed...

15-Apr-2017

At last minute I emailed holidaysAt to ask about a customised tour for a tiger safari in Ranthambore from New Delhi. They worked around my time frame and budget to make a tour that suited me! They were so helpful and made arriving in India easier knowing I had a tour fully organised. After a few emails they began to whatsapp me and it was much easier to explain what I wanted and respond to each other much faster. Amit had been organising my tour and discussing my options. He very kindly offered to collect me from the airport as I was arriving in Delhi late and bring me to my hostel free of charge. He was able to discuss the details of the tour in person with me on our journey from the airport. For a very reasonable price Amit and his holidaysAt team booked my train tickets from Delhi to Ranthambore and arranged a transfer from my hostel to the train station the next day where the driver waited on the platform with me and helped me with my bags to my seat on the train, this was a big help as I was travelling on my own. Another driver collected me at the next train station and brought me to my hotel 'Haveli Heritage' (which holidaysAt also booked for me) near Ranthambore National Park. The hotel was gorgeous and had a pool, a beautiful room and all inclusive buffet style meals. The food was amazing! The staff were very attentive, dedicated and friendly. I loved it there and it was such a peaceful location after Delhi and i had the rest of the day to relax by the pool. The next morning holidaysAt arranged for me to be collected by a tour guide and brought on safari of the national park to try see tigers and other wildlife. Unfortunately we didn't see any tigers as they are wild so you cannot predict when you might see them but it was great to go on an Indian safari and we saw lots of deer, monkeys and birds. Later in the day, it was arranged that I go on an evening safari and this time we were so so lucky, apart from seeing deer, monkeys, peacocks, crocodiles and lots of birds, we saw a leopard up very close and two tigers also very close to the jeep. It was amazing! Lastly, holdiaysAt organised my transfers and train ticket back to Delhi the following day again with drivers waiting with me on the platform and when I reached Delhi. It was such an enjoyable tour and everything was organised perfectly all for a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend holidaysAt for their tiger safari tours in Ranthambore and the hotel they booked for me, Haveli Heritage. I had a brilliant 3 days!

Rory  

Amazing

19-Jan-2017

The tour was amazing.We loved tiger safaris at Ranthambore.

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    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.

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