SATURDAY DEPARTURES
ITINERARY
1st day
Leave London Heathrow in the morning by Thai Airways International for Delhi.
On arrival just before midnight transfer to the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza.
2nd day
Morning at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi, including the
elegant Lutyens-designed government buildings.
3rd day
Morning tour of Old Delhi visiting the magnificent Red Fort and the marbled-domed
Jame Masjid Mosque. Afternoon at leisure.
4th day
Drive to Agra. Accommodation at the Clarks Shiraz Hotel.
5th day
Morning sightseeing including the magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Evening
flight to Delhi. Overnight at the Holiday Inn Crowns Plaza.
6th day
Fly to Kathmandu capital city of the mountain kingdom of Nepal. Stay at the
Himalaya Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Kathmandu and the temple of Swayambhunath.
7th and 8th day
At leisure in Kathmandu, to relax or to explore this city of ancient palaces
and elaborately carved temples.
9th day
Fly to Biratnagar in Eastern Nepal, then proceed by road across the Nepal/India
border to the Sinclairs Hotel, Sifiguri, for overnight.
10th day
After breakfast continue by road to Darjeeling (7,000ft), a spectacular morning’s
drive. Arrive for lunch and our stay at the Windamere Hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
11th day
At leisure in Darjeeling, one of the most famous of India’s hill resorts
situated on the southern slopes of the Himalayas.
12th day
Leave by car for Gangtok, capital of Sikkim, through beautiful Himalayan scenery.
Monasteries, fluttering prayer flags and robed lamas, are readily in this unique
religious citadel. Accommodation at the Nor-Khill Hotel.
13th day
Morning sightseeing tour of Gangtok including the Tibetology Institute. In
the afternoon visit the Rumtek Monastery built in traditional Tibetan style.
14th day
Drive from Gangtok to Bagdogra airport the flight to Delhi. Overnight at the
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Hotel.
15th day
Departure for London Heathrow by Thai Airways arriving later the same day.
The hotels used in the more remote areas an this tour are not first class but
are the best available . The tour Involves some long journeys by road in the
Darjeeling and Sikkim area and delay are possible.
MEALS:
HALF BOARD in Delhi, Kathmandu and Agra;
FULL BOARD elsewhere