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Eastern India Tour |
Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations Covered : Kolkata – Darjeeling – Pemayangtse – Gangtok – Kolkata – Bhubaneswar – Puri – Konark – Bhubaneshwar – Kolkata
Day1 - Arrival in Kolkata
Arrive this morning in Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, India. A representative from Saffrons of India will receive you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. In the afternoon proceed for Kolkata sightseeing tour visiting Jain Temple, Zoological Garden, Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dalhousie Square, Old Court House Street, Secretariat Building, Fort Williams, etc. A visit to Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity would also be interesting. Enjoy sumptuous dinner and have restful overnight stay at the hotel.
Day2 - Kolkata – Bagdogra – Darjeeling
Take your breakfast at the hotel. On time you will be transferred to Kolkata Airport to board flight for Bagdogra. A representative from Saffrons of India will receive you from Bagdogra Airport and directly transfer you to hotel pre-booked at Darjeeling. Wash, change and relax. Enjoy sumptuous dinner & have restful overnight stay at the hotel.
Day3 - Darjeeling
Enjoy hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for Darjeeling tour. Darjeeling is a beautiful hill station in West Bengal. It is one of the most charming and captivating hill stations in eastern India and has the highest race course in the world. It is also known for lush tea gardens. Visit the Tiger Hill in the early morning to see spectacular views of sunrise. Major attractions to visit at this famous hill town are Lablong village, Mountaineering Institute & Tenzing Norgay House - the first Everest Hero. Spend afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.
Day4 - Darjeeling – Pemayangtse
Take your breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Pemayangtse in Sikkim. On arrival here you will be transferred to the hotel. Wash, change and relax. In the afternoon visit the famous Pemayangtse Monastery. Spend rest of the day at leisure or in you own independent holiday activities. Enjoy sumptuous dinner & have restful overnight stay at the hotel.
Day5 - Pemayangtse – Gangtok
Take your breakfast at the hotel. Later drive to Gangtok Hill Station – the capital city of Indian state of Sikkim. Upon arrival in Gangtok, a representative from Saffrons of India will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure or in you own independent holiday activities. Enjoy sumptuous dinner  and have restful overnight stay at the hotel.
Day6 - Gangtok
Enjoy sumptuous dinner & have restful overnight stay at the hotel. Gangtok isone of the most charming and captivating hill stations in eastern India. It is a city of great and magical scenic beauty. It is surrounded by lush forests and has serene environs. There are many Buddhist monasteries in and around this hill town. Each one is symbol of Himalayan Buddhism. Explore abundant natural beauty and relax at postcard-prefect landscape. In the afternoon visit Enchey Monastery, Institute of Tibetology, Cottage Industry and White Memorial Hall. Continue to visit the famous Rumtek Monastery belonging to the RED HAT sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Return tohotel. Enjoy sumptuous dinner & have restful overnight stay at the hotel.
Day7 - Gangtok – Kolkata
On time you will be transferred to Bagdogra Airport to board flight for Kolkata. A representative from Saffrons of India will receive you from Bagdogra Airport and transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Wash, change and relax. Enjoy sumptuous dinner & have restful overnight stay at the hotel.
Day8 - Kolkata – Bhubaneswar – Puri
Take your breakfast at the hotel. On time you will be transferred to Kolkata Airport to board flight for Bhubaneswar – the capital city of Indian state of Orissa. A representative from Saffrons of India will receive you at Bhubaneswar Airport and directly transfer you to Puri where you will check-in at your pre-booked hotel. Wash, change and relax. Enjoy sumptuous dinner & have restful overnight stay at the hotel.
Day9 - Puri
Enjoy hearty breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for Puri sightseeing tour. Puri is a famous beach town and pilgrimage centre for Hindus. It is renowned for Jagannath Temple which was built  in the 15th century. The temple is crowned with the Lord Vishnu’s Wheel and flag dominate the landscape at Puri town. Non-Hindus are not allowed at this temple. In the evening spend your moments at beach. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel at Puri.
Day10 - Puri – Konark – Bhubaneswar
After hearty breakfast at the hotel drive to Bhubaneswar visiting en route famous Konark Sun Temple – UNESCO world heritage site. Konark Sun Temple is a magnificent 13th century temple dedicated to Sun God. It is known for its amazing architecture containing exquisite carvings, life sized lions and elephants, colossal figures of warriors on horses, scenes of battle and chase - all carved with great imagination and skill. The architectural of the temple testifies to the high standard of ancient Indian art and engineering skill. Continue to Bhubaneswar and check-in at the hotel on arrival thee. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel at Bhubaneswar.
Day11 - Bhubaneswar
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed on city tour visiting finest temples such as Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Brahmeswar Temple and Parasurameswar Temple. These temples are some of the best specimens of the Orissa Temple Architecture. Spend afternoon at leisure enjoying your own independent holiday activities. Enjoy sumptuous dinner & have restful overnight stay at the hotel.
Day12 - Bhubaneswar – Kolkata – Departure
Saffrons of India insures for punctual transfer to Bhubaneswar Airport to board flight for Kolkata. Arrive in Kolkata and board connecting onward flight for your onward / home journey.
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