Day 01: Arrive Mumbai
On your arrival at Mumbai airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
Mumbai is an industrial metropolis as well as the textile and film capital of the country. It was once a cluster of 7 islands. Bombay was ceded to the Portugese by the local ruler in the 16th Century. Later, it was acquired by the English when it was given as a dowry to King Charles II when he married a Portuguese princess. Today cosmopolitan Bombay is a commercial nerve centre apart from being one of India’s busiest ports.
Day 02: In Mumbai
Morning we take a half-day excursion to the Elephanta Caves.
Elephanta is a 3 Kms long elongated island, consisting of two hills separated by a valley. See Shiva in his three-headed aspect: as Creator (facing right), Protector (the crowned face at the center), and Destroyer (facing left, with serpents for hair). Also visit to Shiva bringing the Ganges River down to Earth.
Afternoon take the Half day tour Mumbai.
Full day sightseeing tour of Mumbai visiting The Prince of Wales Museum, established in 1905, was designed and built to represent the ancient and medieval architectural styles of Western India. The Art section at the museum presents the collection of painting in India, ranging between 11th and 12th century illustrated palm leaf manuscripts to early 19th century Pahari paintings (closed on Mondays 26 January and 15th August). The Jehangir Nicholson Museum of Modern Art: Established in 1976, this museum displays a superb collection of contemporary Indian Art.
Mani Bhawan: Where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay, Fish Aquarium, Jain Temple, Hanging Gardens on the sopes of Malabar Hills offering nice view of Marine lines and Chowpatty Beach, Kamla Nehru Park, then to Dhobi Ghat. Also drive past Afghan Church, Flora Fountain (Mumbai Nerve Centre), colourful Crawford Market and Marine Drive. Also visit Gateway of India.
Later visit the Juhu Beach, Gateway of India, and Victoria Terminus, Later drive past the “Towers of Silence”, Kamla Nehru Park and Hanging Gardens situated on the slope of Malabar Hill offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Mumbai - Ahmedabad
Morning we shall take you a visit to a few other museums - Taraporewala Aquarium - giving you an insight of the marine life of Mumbai and next visit Nehru Museum and Planetarium.
Later return to hotel for the packing to catch the evening flight to Ahmedabad and on arrival met and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04: In Ahmedabad
Today morning we shall take you for a visit to the very famous Calico Textile Museum, The Ambawadi Museum, Bhanu Shah's Kite Museum.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 05: In Ahmedabad
Today again you have full day at disposal to cover the rest of the museums of India.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Ahmedabad - Kolkata
In time transfer to Airport for flight to Kolkata and on arrival in Kolkata our representative shall meet you at the airport to welcome you and transfer to hotel.
The city was established in 1686 when British moved to the small villages of Sutanati, Govindpur, and Kalikata from their trading port of Hooghly. The city got its name from the last of the settlements mentioned above. The city progressed well until 1756 when Siraj-Ud-Daula (Nawab of Bengal) attacked the town and drove away the British. Lord Clive retook Calcutta- Kolkata and until 1911, Calcutta- Kolkata remained the capital of the British government in India. Being the center of power for so long created a unique culture and heritage of the city, totally unlike any other city of India. Calcutta is today a sprawling city of strange contrasts. Palatial houses, huge monuments, a center of active politics, film and theatre, culture and art, the city offers another picture of herself in its hustle-bustle, its over crowdedness, its noisy streets and narrow lanes.
Day 07: In Kolkata
Today you have full day at disposal in Kolkata visiting the - Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial, Nehru Children Museum and the Asiatic society.
Later drive past Howrah Bridge, Dalhousie Square, Fort Williams, Secretariat Building and Old Court House Street. A visit to Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity would also be interesting.
Stay overnight hotel.
Day 08: Kolkata - Bagdogra - Darjeeling
Today morning transfer to airport for flight to Bagdogra and on arrival in Bagdogra airport met and straight drive to Darjeeling and arrive Darjeeling and check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.
The cool climate of Darjeeling provides a delightfully different experience from most other parts of India. The town nestled in the lap of the mighty Kanchenjunga and it is a mixture of old colonial charm, bustling bazaars and the lush tea gardens, to the beautiful natural scenic views and a wide variety of activities, lush tea gardens, terraced farms and a slower pace of life.
Day 09: In Darjeeling
Today we shall take you for a visit to Assam State Museum, Anthropological Museum, Science Museum, and Planetarium.
Stay overnight hotel.
Day 10: In Darjeeling
Today you have full day to explore Darjeeling.
Early morning you will drive to Tiger Hill to witness the sunrise over the fabulous views of the famous Mt. Kanchendzonga (28,208 ft) (subject to clear weather conditions). On way back to the hotel visit Ghoom Monastery a Tibetan Buddhist monastery.
Afternoon, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Darjeeling.
Enjoy a tour of the various tea estates. And visit the local monasteries and the flower nurseries.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Darjeeling - Bagdogra - Delhi
Today we shall drive you to Bagdogra to catch flight to Delhi and on arrival in Delhi transfer to hotel.
Later proceed to Delhi national museum and Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum and Nehru Memorial Museum: Teen Murti the sprawling Prime Ministerial residence of Jawaharlal Nehru, was converted into a museum after his death. The museum consequently revolves around the life and works of Nehru, especially those objects pertaining to the freedom struggle
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Delhi Departure
In time departure transfer to international airport to board flight for onward Journey.
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