Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days

🗓️ Day 1: Arrival in Delhi

Arrive in Delhi, where our Travel Expedition India representative will greet you and assist with your transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a restful overnight stay in the capital.

🕌 Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing

Embark on a half-day city tour visiting iconic landmarks such as the Lotus Temple (closed on Mondays) and Qutub Minar. Afterward, depart for Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax.

🏰 Day 3: Jaipur Exploration

After breakfast, journey to Amber Fort, where you can enjoy an elephant ride to the hilltop fort. Explore the City Palace, Birla Temple, Jantar Mantar Observatory, and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

🕌 Day 4: Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri

Travel to Agra, stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning Mughal architecture. Continue to Agra, check in to your hotel, and enjoy an overnight stay.

🕌 Day 5: Agra Highlights

Visit the Taj Mahal, a symbol of eternal love, and explore the Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb, and Sikandara (Akbar’s Tomb). Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

🕉️ Day 6: Agra to Mathura & Vrindavan

Drive to Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, and visit Shri Krishna Janmabhumi Temple. Continue to Vrindavan to explore Bankey Bihari Temple and ISKCON Temple. Return to Delhi for an overnight stay.

🏞️ Day 7: Delhi to Bagdogra

Fly from Delhi to Bagdogra, the gateway to the Eastern Himalayas. Transfer to Darjeeling, check in to your hotel, and relax.

🏞️ Day 8: Darjeeling Sightseeing

Visit Tiger Hill for a breathtaking sunrise view over the Kanchenjunga range. Explore Ghoom Monastery, take a ride on the famous Toy Train, and visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp and Museum. Stroll through the Botanical Garden and tea gardens. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

🏔️ Day 9: Darjeeling to Pemayangtse

Travel to Pemayangtse, a serene town in Sikkim. Visit the Pemayangtse Monastery, known for its intricate woodwork and spiritual ambiance. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

🏔️ Day 10: Pemayangtse to Gangtok

Drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. Visit Enchey Monastery and Rumtek Monastery, two significant Buddhist sites. Explore the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, which houses a vast collection of Tibetan artifacts. Check in to your hotel and relax.

🏔️ Day 11: Gangtok to Kalimpong

Journey to Kalimpong, a hill station known for its colonial charm and Buddhist heritage. Visit Thongsa Monastery (Bhutanese monastery), Tharpa Choling, and the Tibetan Monastery (Lady Helena Roriech). Check in to your hotel and enjoy the peaceful environment.

🛫 Day 12: Kalimpong to Bagdogra & Return to Delhi

After breakfast, drive to Bagdogra Airport for your flight back to Delhi. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax.

🛫 Day 13: Departure from Delhi

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your enriching Golden Triangle with Himalayan Monasteries tour.

Inclusions:

• Accommodation in 4-star hotels on a twin-sharing basis
• Daily breakfast
• All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
• English-speaking guide
• Domestic flights (Delhi–Bagdogra–Delhi)
• Monument entry fees

Exclusions:

• International airfare
• Personal expenses
• Meals other than breakfast
• Tips and gratuities