Day 1: Arrive Kolkata
Arrival at Kolkata Airport, transfer to the hotel for check-in (standard check-in time is 12 pm). Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Kolkata
Full-day city tour of Kolkata, covering Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, and other landmarks. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Kolkata - Bagdogra (Flight)/ Darjeeling (75kms)
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Bagdogra. Upon arrival, transfer to Darjeeling. Rest of the day at leisure to explore The Mall. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Darjeeling
Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill to witness the sunrise over Mt. Kangchenjunga. Visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoological Park, Tenzing Rock, Ropeway viewpoint, Tibetans Refugee Center, Happy Valley Tea Garden, and more. Enjoy a toy train ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Visit a Tibetan village and monasteries. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Darjeeling - Pelling (72kms)
Drive to Pelling and check-in at the hotel. Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Rabdentse Ruins, Tashiding Monastery, Sanga Choeling Monastery, and Rimbi Waterfalls. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Pelling - Gangtok (130kms)
Drive to Gangtok via scenic routes. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Visit Do Drul Chorten, Himalayan Zoological Park, Directorate of Handicraft, Lal Bazaar, and The Mall. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Gangtok
Excursion to Tsongo Lake, followed by visits to Rumtek Monastery, Bakthang Waterfall, Tashi Viewpoint, and Enchey Monastery. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Gangtok - Kalimpong - Bagdogra (60kms)/ Mumbai (Flight)
Drive to Bagdogra and visit Kalimpong en route. Explore Kalimpong's attractions and continue driving to Bagdogra airport for a flight to Mumbai. Overnight at the Mumbai hotel.
Day 9: Mumbai
Morning excursion to Elephanta Caves. Later, explore the city, visiting CST, Prince of Wales Museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobhi Ghat, and Kala Ghoda Art Precinct. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Mumbai - Aurangabad (Flight)
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Aurangabad. Upon arrival, visit Ellora Caves, Grishneshwar Temple, and Daulatabad Fort. Also, visit Bibi ka Maqbara, Panchakki, and Aurangabad Caves. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Aurangabad - Visit Ajanta Caves (200kms round)
Full-day excursion to Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Buddhist caves with stunning sculptures and paintings. Return to Aurangabad. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Aurangabad - Hyderabad (Flight)
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Hyderabad. Check-in at the hotel and leisure time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13: Hyderabad
Explore Hyderabad's historical sites, including Golconda Fort Complex, Qutubshahi Tombs, Charminar, Mecca Mosque, Salarjung Museum, and Chowmohalla Palace. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14: Hyderabad - Visit Warangal Unesco World Heritage Sites (300kms round)
Full-day excursion to Warangal to visit the Thousand Pillar Rudreswara Temple, Warangal Fort, Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, and Ramappa Temple. Return to Hyderabad. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15: Hyderabad - Hampi (flight)
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Vijayanagar (Hampi). Check-in at the hotel and leisure time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 16: Hampi
Full-day city tour of Hampi, an UNESCO World Heritage site with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire. Explore Hazara Rama Temple, Kings Balance, Mahanavami Dibba, Virupaksha Temple, and more. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 17: Hampi - Lakkundi - Gadag - Badami (150kms)
Drive to Badami via Lakkundi and Gadag. Visit Trikuteshwara Temple, ruined temples in Gadag, Mallikarjuna, Virabhadra, Manikeshwara, and other temples in Lakkundi. Check-in at the hotel in Badami. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 18: Badami, Aihole & Pattadakkal
Excursion to Aihole and Pattadakal to explore historical temples. Return to Badami to visit cave temples, Badami Fort, and Agastya Lake. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 19: Badami - Goa (250kms)
Drive to Goa and check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 20: Goa
Explore Old Goa monuments, Basilica of Bom Jesus, St. Cathedral, Church of Our Lady of Miracles, Church of Our Lady of Rosary, and more. Visit Mangueshi Temple, Shanta Durga Temple, Margao, and drive past charming beaches. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 21: Goa
A day at leisure to relax and explore Goa on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 22: Goa - Departure (Flight)
Transfer to the airport for onward departure.
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