Golden Triangle with Darjeeling & Kolkata

• You will be greeted & assisted by our representative at Delhi international airport and later transferred to your hotel to check in.
• Remaining time is at leisure till next day.
• Note: Hotel check-in is at 2pm.
• Note: Only transfers provided today.

• Your day would begin after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast, you get yourself ready for a personalized guide tour, which begins from the Old and Historic Delhi.
• The first halt is Jama Masjid and Red Fort. Then the guide will arrange a cycle rickshaw tour, which will let you catch a closer insight of old era and the very illustrious Anarkali Bazaar of Chandni Chowk. At Chandni Chowk, we would further take you to Khari Baoli Spice Market – the largest spice market of Asia, which is a true delight for eyes.
• Later, you will visit the Humayun’s Tomb and the 12th century Qutab Minar.
• Afterwards, the imposing boulevards and buildings such as Rashtrapati Bhawan (President’s Residence), the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys and India Gate will be experienced from the vehicle.

Day 3 Delhi - Agra, Tour Of Romance

• After breakfast, drive to reach Agra – the Old Capital of Mughals.
• On arrival, visit Agra Fort - a UNESCO world heritage site.
• Make the overnight stay in your hotel room a memoir of the events of which you were the part.

• At dawn, visit the incomparable Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world and symbol of love, to observe the effects caused by the reflections of the changing colors of the rising Sun on this masterpiece. This momentary reflection of romance will captivate your heart by awe.
• Return back to your hotel for a delectable breakfast, while a part of you is still living in romanticism.

• Afterwards, we will transfer you to Jaipur.
• En-route, visit Fatehpur Sikri - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a perfectly preserved red sandstone ghost town, which was once the capital of Mughal Empire built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed and Abhaneri Chand Baori stepwell.
• This Stepwell is built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest stepwells in the world and one of the most beautiful ones.
• Later, proceed to Jaipur. You will reach the Jaipur by late afternoon.
• Rest of the day is at leisure.

• Enthralling, historical Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, is the gateway to India’s most flamboyant state, Rajasthan. Renowned globally for its colored gems, the capital city of Rajasthan combines the allure of its ancient history with all the advantages of a metropolis. Since the color pink was symbolic of hospitality, Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur painted the entire city pink. The pink that colors the city makes for a marvelous spectacle to behold.
• The morning is fresh as ever for you, and this is when you will have an excursion to Amer Fort. This palace is laid out over four layers and sits beside the shimmering Maota Lake.
• Later visit the Maharaja's City Palace (the home of the erstwhile royal family) and UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar space observatory.
• Afterwards stop for picture at Hawa Mahal (the Palace of winds).

• Spend evening with the local family. It’s a great way to have a local experience in Jaipur. You will experience a great insight into the lifestyle of Indian family.
• You can take part in cooking with the local family. Get a taste of true Indian hospitality thanks to this cooking lesson and meal in the home of a local family. You will learn few local dishes and how to prepare them with fresh ingredients.
• End the experience by enjoying your meal, accompanied by lots of lively conversation, with the family. Return to your hotel and live a memorable night.

• This Morning after breakfast checkout from your hotel and at appropriate time you will be transferred to Jaipur airport for your flight to Bagdogra Airport.
• Our representative will welcome you at the Airport and assist you with your hotel transfer to Darjeeling (2 hours and 30 minutes drive).
• On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
• Spend rest of the day free at leisure to acclimatize the weather.

• After breakfast, ride the famous Darjeeling Hill Railway (It was completed by the British in 1881 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site)from Darjeeling Town, through the picturesque Batasia Loop and then to the neighboring towns of Ghoom and Kurseong (1-hour journey).
• Post toy train ride enjoy the tour of Darjeeling famous tea garden. You will get a full demonstration of how the leaves are plucked, oxidized, segregated, and processed.
• Relax for a while and then hit up Darjeeling's indispensable Chowk Bazaar (also known as Lower Bazaar) for a real local market experience. Its lanes are filled with an assortment of products including wholesale spices, tea, vegetables, meat, Buddhist artifacts, masks, household items, shoes, textiles, rugs, and caps. Be prepared for crowds and chaos!
• Overnight stay at hotel.

• If the weather is expected to be clear, today get up really early (4a.m) to head up to Tiger Hill to watch the panoramic views of sunrise over the snowy peaks of iconic Mount Kanchenjunga (third highest in the world) from the observation deck.
• On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, built in 1857 by Lama Sherab Gyatso and Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.
• After breakfast and brief refresh, visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, P.N. Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Tenzing Rock, Tibetan Refugee self-help Centre (Sunday closed), an insightful place to watch the traditional art of rug weaving. You can even design your own rug or choose from the catalog.
• End the day by soaking up the views with tea at Sunset Lounge.
• This tea bar belongs to Nathmulls, a prominent Darjeeling tea merchant, and is attached to their tea shop. As is to be expected, the variety of teas available is extensive. If you are finding it difficult to choose, the owner will give suggestions.

• This Morning post appetizing breakfast, checkout from your hotel and proceed to Bagdogra Airport for your flight to Kolkata.
• You will be greeted & assisted by our representative at Kolkata airport and later transferred to your hotel to check in.
• Remaining time is at leisure till next day.
• Note: Only transfers provided today.

• This Morning post appetizing breakfast, visit Victoria Memorial (Closed On Mondays & National holidays).
• Built in the memory of Queen Victoria, Victoria Memorial is one of the best art museums in the country Boasting of a rich collections of paintings, lithographs, historical documents, etc., this building is one of the most important part of any Kolkata tour. It was designed by William Emerson, a famous architect of that period. The building, spread over an area of 64 acres of land, was opened for public in 1921.
• Afterwards, visit the St. Paul’s Cathedral Church.
• St Paul’s Cathedral is acknowledged as the first Episcopal Church of the eastern world. It is an Anglican cathedral of the Church of North India. Besides, being a religious site, the cathedral is also an architectural marvel.
• Later, visit Mother Teresa House & Museum.
• Considered as pilgrimage rather than a tourist place, the Mother House in Kolkata is a holy and very serene place that one can be at. The Mother House is the Head Quarter of the Missionaries of Charity that pulls thousands of visitors from all around the world.

• After breakfast start for a full day city tour of Kolkata.
• Malik Ghat Flower Market (Largest flower market of Asia)
• Malik Ghat Flower Market is an exotic place to be. The visit to the flower market at Malik Ghat is charming and extremely refreshing. The colour, the liveliness, the aroma, and the total energy of the place all together is a wonderful way to begin your day with.
• Later, visit the Dalhousie Square (Covering Raj Bhavan, St. John’s church, High Court, GPO, Town Hall, Writer’s Building and other important colonial buildings).
• Afterwards, visit the Howrah Bridge.
• No visit to Kolkata will be complete without visiting the College Street area of Kolkata.
• Fist visit the Oldest Coffee House In Kolkata Dating Back To 1942.
• In the same area explore the Asia's Largest Book Market.
• It boasts of being the world’s largest repository of second hand books.

• This Morning after breakfast checkout from your hotel and at appropriate time you will be driven to Kolkata international airport for your onward journey.
• Board your flight and fly back with memories to cherish for life. Tour ends.