Incredible India Golden Triangle of East Himalaya

Our wonderful assistant will welcome you at Delhi Airport to begin the tour. We give you the lowdown on the itinerary for the rest of the tour. You’ll have some time to rest, as you have likely been traveling for many hours. Overnight at a hotel.

Enjoy a nice breakfast and then start sightseeing. We visit Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and more. If you choose to skip or add a destination onto today’s itinerary, let us know and we are happy to manage that for you! Overnight at a hotel. 

Drive to Jaipur after breakfast and begin the sightseeing tour. Jaipur city was carefully planned, with massive forts, dazzling gardens, and fancy palaces. We explore the beautiful Pink City until dinner time and then you can relax/explore more in the evening. Overnight at a hotel.

After breakfast, we drive to the ancient capital of Amer, 11 km from Jaipur. Amer was the capital of the ancient Kachhawaha dynasty for more than 500 years and is home to the incredible Amber Fort. We also check out City Palace, which blends Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Then, we visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), which is the picturesque fave-story façade made of pink sandstone that you have surely seen in movies or magazines. One more stop on our Jaipur tour is the Jantar Mantar, an observatory that is over 200 years old, but it’s accuracy is an astronomical feat. End the day with a delicious Indian dinner. Overnight at hotel. 

After breakfast, we drive to Agra, perhaps the most famous destination on the Gold Triangle. Throughout the day, we witness the awe-inspiring Mughal architecture. When we arrive, we brief you on the sites of Agra and let you rest for a bit. Spend the rest of the day exploring, visiting bazaars, and enjoying the magnificent history that lies in Agra. Overnight at a hotel. 

Today will be a memorable day in your life. We can either visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise or sunset, depending on your preferences. The sheer beauty of the mausoleum is unmatched. You will probably never see a manmade structure so elegant. Also, today we visit Agra Fort, which, after several renovations, combines traditional Rajput and Mughal architecture. It was built with red sandstone, bricks, and marble. After a day of lovely exploration and sightseeing, we head back to the hotel for dinner. Overnight at a hotel. 

After breakfast, we head to Delhi. Check out any places that you wanted to see the first time that we missed. We brief you on the next part of our trip – Northeast India. Overnight at a hotel.

After breakfast, we take a flight to Bagdogra Airport. Upon arrival, we take a jeep up to Darjeeling on a scenic, hilly road. Arrive to the hotel in the afternoon and spend time walking around the streets, enjoying the fresh air of Darjeeling. There is plenty to see and lots of delicious foods to try as well. 

Begin sightseeing after breakfast. There is lots to see in Darjeeling, and we manage to see the best of the best. Check out Observatory Hill, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the famous Everest Museum. Also, if you have interest, we can stop at the Padam Naidu Zoological Park, where you can see the rare Red Panda, the Himalayan Black Bear and Royal Bengal Tiger. In the afternoon, stop by the Tibetan Self Help Center and Happy Valley Tea Garden to try Darjeeling’s world famous tea. In the afternoon, we visit Dali Gompa/Monastery (also known as the Druk Thupten Sangag Choeling Monastery). If we get there on time, you can hear the monks doing their daily ritual prayer/music. In the evening, Overnight in hotel.

Begin driving to Pelling after breakfast. Pelling is a peaceful little getaway.After checking in at the hotel, visit Pemayangtse Monastery, designed and founded by Lama Lhatsun Chempo in 1705. It is one of the oldest and most famous monasteries in west Sikkim. Learn about the rich history of the monastery’s existence. The monastery follows the Nyingma Order of Tibet Buddhism and controls all other monasteries of that order in Sikkim.Then, we take a stroll through the Sewaro Rock Garden, a quiet yet rejuvenating place to hangout. Overnight at a hotel. 

After breakfast, we head towards Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. We drive through Rabongla (or Ravangla) and admire the terraced tea gardens of Sikkim, including the famed Temi Tea Estate. We can stop here for an energizing cup of tea and look out at the scenic view before continuing to Gangtok. You can take a walk around MG Marg and enjoy the shopping center of Gangtok. Overnight at a hotel.

Havebreakfast at the hotel and head out for a wonderful day of sightseeing! We check out Rumtek Monastery, a famous one amongst Tibetan Buddhists. Monks of all ages come here to get educated and learn about the dharma. We can visit several other monasteries and places of significance around Gangtok. If you want to extend your Gangtok stay, we can spend a day visting Tsomgo Lake, a gorgeous glacial lake in the mountains, and Baba Mandir, Overnight at a hotel.

Depart from Gangtok in the morning after breakfast. The chilled-out little town has lots to discover. Enjoy hilltop views, calm monasteries, and delicious food. Walk around, buying souvenirs and enjoying the last night on the Golden Triangle of East Himalaya Tour. Overnight at a hotel.

After breakfast, we take you to Bagdogra Airport for your final departure to Delhi. Thank you for joining us on the Incredible India Golden Triangle of East Himalaya – 14 Days Tour and we will look forward to you joining us again!