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DAY 1: WEDNESDAY 28TH JULY 2027 TO DELHI

Fly from London Heathrow British Airways direct flight BA0257 at 18:50.

Flights from regional UK airports are available on request. If you wish to join this tour from any other country other than UK, please contact us or you can arrange your own international flight to arrive Delhi on 29 July. If your flight arrives a day early, we will arrange a private transfer and hotel accommodation for you at additional cost.

DAY 2: THURSDAY 29TH JULY 2027 DELHI - OLD DELHI SIGHTSEEING

Arrive Delhi at 08:45. Meeting & assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel The Metropolitan for 02 night’s stay.

Afternoon visit Gandhi Smriti, located at the historic Old Birla House, 5 Tees January Marg, New Delhi. Mahatma Gandhi lived here from 9 September 1947 until his assassination on 30 January 1948, marking the final 144 days of his life. Acquired by the Government of India in 1971 and opened as a national memorial in 1973, the site preserves Gandhiji’s room and the prayer ground where he was assassinated. The building and surrounding grounds remain largely unchanged, offering a poignant glimpse into this significant moment in India’s history.

Later enjoy sightseeing tour of old Delhi including an exhilarating cycle rickshaw ride to the Jama Masjid through the bustling Chandni Chowk and its back roads, which were the centre of the city Shah Jehanabad in the Mughal times. Finally continue onto the Raj Ghat - Mahatma Gandhis cremation site.

• Overnight in Hotel The Metropolitan, New Delhi
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DAY 3: FRIDAY 30TH JULY 2027 NEW DELHI SIGHTSEEING

Morning sightseeing of dynamic New Delhi including the impressive Humayun’s Tomb, also visit India's first underground "Sunken Museum" which is located at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and the India Gate. Later we will drive past the Parliament Buildings and President’s House. Afternoon at leisure.

• Overnight in Hotel The Metropolitan, New Delhi
• B&D

DAY 7: TUESDAY 03RD AUGUST 2027 TO AMRITSAR

Morning after breakfast, drive to Amritsar. It will be a 5-6 hours journey. On arrival, check-in at Hyatt Regency Amritsar for 03 nights stay. Rest of the day at leisure.

After dinner visit the Golden Temple to be part of Sukh Aasan Ceremony. This is when the Holy Book — the Guru Granth Sahib — is put to rest for the night with prayers and an incantation to invoke Jot – the living light of the Guru to manifest in the Granth.

• Overnight in Hyatt Regency, Amritsar
• B&D

DAY 8: WEDNESDAY 04TH AUGUST 2027 AMRITSAR SIGHTSEEING

Morning sightseeing tour of Amritsar, including Jallianwala Bagh and Durgiana temple. Spend much of the day taking in the peace and sanctuary of the Golden Temple. The free kitchen at Golden Temple serves over 35000 people meals every day of the year. You may wish to volunteer in the kitchen or help serve free meals to the pilgrims. It’s a good lesson in Indian cookery, and a fulfilling experience.

Afternoon excursion to Wagah at the Indo-Pakistan border to witness the electrifying ‘Beating Retreat Ceremony’.

• Overnight in Hyatt Regency, Amritsar
• B&D

DAY 9: THURSDAY 05TH AUGUST 2027 DAY VISIT TO TARN TARAN AND GOINDWAL

Leave after breakfast for a day visit to Tarn Taran Sahib, known for its sacred pool and grand Gurdwara. Tarn Taran Sahib is a holy town near Amritsar, founded by Guru Arjan Dev. It is home to Sri Darbar Sahib, which has one of the largest holy sarovars (sacred pools) among Sikh holy places and offers a serene spiritual atmosphere. Continue to Goindwal Sahib, an important Sikh site associated with Guru Amar Das. Visit the historic Baoli Sahib with its 84 sacred steps symbolizing spiritual liberation.

Later, visit a village to witness Nihang martial arts demonstrations and experience local cultural activities. Enjoy the vibrant traditions of the region while savouring tea and snacks in an authentic village setting.

• Overnight in Hyatt Regency, Amritsar
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DAY 13: MONDAY 09TH AUGUST 2027 TO BODHGAYA

Morning will be at leisure. Afternoon, transfer to Varanasi railway station to board superfast Vande Bharat train to Gaya. Depart Varanasi (16:05) Arrive Gaya (18:45). Transfer to Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels Bodh Gaya for 02 nights stay.

• Overnight in Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels, Bodh Gaya
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DAY 14: TUESDAY 10TH AUGUST 2027 BODHGAYA SIGHTSEEING

In the morning, after an early breakfast, we drive about 12 km northeast of Gaya to reach the ancient Dungeshwari Cave Temples, also known as Mahakala Caves. It is said that before he was the Buddha, Gautama Siddhartha meditated in the three caves here before continuing his journey to Bodhgaya. The caves here also feature Buddhist shrines which are called Sujata Sthan by the locals. This is because during his ascetic phase, Gautama became extremely weak and starved. At that time Sujata, a woman from a nearby village, offered him milk rice, which he accepted. Nourished by this offering, Gautama recognised the middle path between self-indulgence and self-abasement. He was then able to carry on with his journey and reach Bodhgaya where he practised until he attained enlightenment. In one of the cave temples, you can see a beautiful golden statue of the Buddha, which is about 6 feet tall.

Afternoon sightseeing of Bodhgaya visiting various international Buddhist temples – Bodhgaya birthplace of Buddhism. It is here that Gautama Siddhartha attained enlightenment beneath the bodhi tree, becoming the Buddha (the Enlightened One). Even though this diminutive town attracts thousands of pilgrims from around the world every year, it retains a serene ambiance. The sacred centre is the bodhi tree, which flourishes inside the Mahabodhi Temple complex, amid a beautiful garden.

Evening a chance for reflection/meditation in the Mahabodhi temple by the bodhi tree where the Buddha attained nirvana.

• Overnight in Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels, Bodh Gaya.
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DAY 15: WEDNESDAY 11TH AUGUST 2027 TO KOLKATA

Morning free at leisure. Afternoon transfer to Gaya airport to board your flight from Gaya (17:00) to Kolkata (18:05). Transfer to hotel The Elgin Fairlawn in Kolkata for 03 nights stay.

• Overnight in The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata
• B&D