Buddhist East India
Darjeeling & Gangtok

Overview

The classic Buddhist circuit combined with Kolkata, tea-hills of Darjeeling and the monasteries of Sikkim — Pemayangtse, Rumtek and beyond.

The Route

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Lumbini – Maya Devi Temple & Monastic Zones (D)

2. Day 2

   Kapilvastu, Dev Daha & Ram Gram (B/L/D)

3. Day 3

   Transfer to Kushinagar (B/L/D)

4. Day 4

   Varanasi – Ganga Aarti & boat ride (B/L/D)

5. Day 5

   Sarnath – Dhamekh Stupa & Museum (B/L/D)

6. Day 6

   Bodhgaya – Mahabodhi Temple & meditation (B/L/D)

7. Day 7

   Rajgir – Griddhakuta & Vishwa Shanti Stupa (B/L/D)

8. Day 8

   Nalanda & transfer to Kolkata (B/L/D)

9. Day 9

   Kolkata – Victoria Memorial, Belur Math, Mother Teresa Home

10. Day 10

    Darjeeling – Peace Pagoda & monasteries (B/L/D)

11. Day 11

    Pelling – Pemayangtse & Khecheopalri Lake (B/L/D)

12. Day 12

    Gangtok – Enchey & Rumtek Monastery (B/L/D)

13. Day 13

    Kalimpong – Deolo Hills & Durpin Monastery (B/L/D)

14. Day 14

    Kalimpong → Bagdogra – departure