Barbara Prochazka II'S TRIP TO INDIA
Kurseong - Darjeeling - Pelling - Gumpa - Gangtok - Dzongu - Gangtok - New Delhi - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - New Delhi
03-11-2025 | 21 days | 4 People | 1570.88 per person
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About Kurseong

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  • Land of the White Orchids
  • Kurseong is a quiet hilly town.

Suggested activities

  • Trekking
  • Water Rafting

Hotel

The Cochrane Place

132, Pankhabari Rd, fatak, dara, Kurseong, West Bengal

Date Hotel Activity Transfers
03-Nov-2025
Mon
The Cochrane Place
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2  Deluxe Room
₹ 20768
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By Road

Pickup from Bagdogra airport has been included and drive to Kurseong :: 1.5 Hrs (Car Type - A/C Innova for 14 days)

₹ 183500
04-Nov-2025
Tue
The Cochrane Place
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2  Deluxe Room
₹ 20768
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By Road

Enjoy a relaxing day around Kurseong . In the morning go for a walk around Makaibari Tea estate which is an organic tea garden producing high quality of teas. If the factory is operational then you can also visit the factory to learn how tea is processed.

About Darjeeling

Darjeeling ist eine kleine Stadt, die in 2.100 Meter Höhe am Fuße des Himalayas in unvergleichlich schöner Lage liegt. Die Stadt zieht sich viele Kilometer einen Gebirgskamm entlang, unten drängen sich die Geschäftsviertel und oben befinden sich die Villen der ehemaligen Kolonialherren

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  • Darjeeling is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world.
  • a land of breathtaking beauty crowned by the majestic Himalayas.

Suggested activities

  • Trekking

Hotel

Villa Everest

1, AJC Bose Rd

Date Hotel Activity Transfers
05-Nov-2025
Wed
Villa Everest
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2  Deluxe
₹ 13790
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By Road

Drive Kurseong - Darjeeling :: 1.5 Hrs, the Queen of the Hill stations. Later visit the Tibetan Refugee Centre where you will be able to see the art of carpet weaving. If interested you can also visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda. Relax for the remainder of the evening.

06-Nov-2025
Thu
Villa Everest
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2  Deluxe
₹ 13790
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By Road

After breakfast go for a joy ride on the Darjeeling Hill Railway which is now a world heritage site. You can deboard the train at Ghoom to visit Ghoom monastery, the oldest one in all of Darjeeling. In the second half you can visit the Tibetan Heritage museum in Manjushree Centre to learn about the history and culture of the Tibetan people. Thereafter head out for a walk around Observatory Hill to relive the glorious past of the Raj era.

By Train

Train Darjeeling - Darjeeling :: DIESEL JOYRIDE (52597) :: Dep 11:40 Arr 13:20 FC First class 

₹ 4160

About Pelling

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  • The Himalayas and the Kanchenjanga may be viewed at close quarters from Pelling.
  • Pelling Sky Walk and Chenrezig Statue - A new attraction near Sanga Choeling is the gigantic 137 feet statue of Chenrezig

Suggested activities

  • Trekking

Hotel

Daragoan Retreat

Darap village, Namboo road, Pelling, Sikkim

Date Hotel Activity Transfers
07-Nov-2025
Fri
Daragoan Retreat
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2  Deluxe Room
₹ 4276
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By Road

Drive Darjeeling - Pelling :: 3 Hrs, a quaint hill station in the mountainous folds of West Sikkim. From Pelling drive six kilometers to the village of Darap. Darap is a culturally diverse village with Limboo, Bhutia, Gurung and Rai residing next to each other. Gently sloped terraced fields with panoramic views of snow capped mountains welcome you to the village. It is an ideal place to experience the rural Sikkimese way of life. Relax for the remainder of the day.

08-Nov-2025
Sat
Daragoan Retreat
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2  Deluxe Room
₹ 4276
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By Road

In the morning drive to the skywalk from where you can get grand views of Mt. Khangchendzonga , on a clear day. From here continue on to Pemagyatse monastery one of the oldest and holiest monastery of the Nyngma sect of Buddhism. The monks of this monastery need to be of a pure Tibetan lineage , hence it is also referred to as the monastery of Pure Monks. Further down are the Rabdtense Ruins, reachable via a one kilometre walk through stunning temperate forests. From here drive to the sky view from where you can enjoy some grand views on a clear day .In the second half go for a walk around Darap village , enjoying the charms of rural Sikkimese life .

About Gumpa

Hotel

Lake View Nest Eco Retreat & Homestay Khecheopalri

Khecheopalri, Gumpa, Sikkim

Date Hotel Activity Transfers
09-Nov-2025
Sun

By Road

After breakfast drive to Khecheopalri lake , a tranquil lake nestled in the midst of verdant hills. It is believed that any wish asked by a devotee is granted by the deity of the lake hence considered very holy by the local people. You can hike up to the view point from where you can get a bird’s eye view of the  lake .

10-Nov-2025
Mon

By Road

In the morning drive to Yuksom , the first capital of Sikkim. It is over here that the first Chogyal (holy King) was coroneted in 1642, you will visit the site and see the stone throne. By afternoon return to Khecheopalri and relax. 

About Gangtok

Im Hügelland, auf den südlichen Ausläufer des Himalaya, auf 1.800m Höhe, bietet die Gangtok ein wundervolles Panorama auf das mächtige Gebirge und den dritthöchsten Berg der Erde, den Kanchenjunga.

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  • The Gangtok city is known for learning Buddhist and also connected to the commercial, religious and cultural activities
  • the natural beauty of higher peaks and Himalayan ranges
  • Its scenic beauty is admirable and the historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, monasteries

Suggested activities

  • Cable Ride
  • Yak Safari

Hotel

Bamboo Retreat

Rumtek, Sikkim P.O. Box 20, Head Post Office

Date Hotel Activity Transfers
11-Nov-2025
Tue
Bamboo Retreat
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2  Panorama View Double Room
₹ 7836
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By Road

After breakfast drive to Gangtok, the vibrant capital of Sikkim . On the way take a brief halt at Buddha Park in Rabangla , to pay obeisance to the 100 foot Buddha statue.

12-Nov-2025
Wed
Bamboo Retreat
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2  Panorama View Double Room
₹ 7836
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By Road

In the morning you can walk/ drive to Rumtek monastery Rumtek monastery the seat of the Karmapa and the largest Kagyu monastery in India. From here drive to the Tibetology museum ( shut on Sunday) where you can learn about Buddhism and its advent into Sikkim. In the afternoon walk around M.G Road which is the central square of the capital. Explore the flower laden street and have lunch at one of the many cafes which abound the road. Relax for the remainder of the day.

About Dzongu

Hotel

Mayallyang Home Stay

GGH7+F9R, Passingdang, U.Dzongu, Sikkim

Date Hotel Activity Transfers
13-Nov-2025
Thu
Mayallyang Home Stay
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2  Deluxe Room
₹ 13910
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By Road

After breakfast commence your drive to the little know region of Dzongu . Cascading waterfalls, verdant valleys with glacial streams truly make Dzongu the Hidden Paradise or ‘Mayal Lyang’ as the Lepchas say. An almost virgin territory with a scanty population, it is a beautiful land of dense jungle groves and pristine glacial streams that nurture both the human and natural habitation around. This region has been the homeland of the Lepchas, the indigenous community of Sikkim, since ages. Dzongu was designated as a special reserve for the Lepcha community by Chogyal Palden Thondup Namgyal in 1960. Today there are twenty interspersed Lepcha villages which dot the region. In the second half set out on a nature walk around the homestay where you will also learn about the Lepcha culture.

14-Nov-2025
Fri
Mayallyang Home Stay
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2  Deluxe Room
₹ 13910
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By Road

Set out for a hike to Upper Lingthem village which passes through bamboo groves and mixed temperate forests. It is a steep hike to reach this picturesque village, but well worth it. You will get grand views of Mt. Khangchendzonga on a clear day from the village. The walk will also give you an opportunity to visit Lepcha houses and interact with the people. In the second half you can learn to cook some traditional Lepcha dishes with your host.

About Gangtok

Im Hügelland, auf den südlichen Ausläufer des Himalaya, auf 1.800m Höhe, bietet die Gangtok ein wundervolles Panorama auf das mächtige Gebirge und den dritthöchsten Berg der Erde, den Kanchenjunga.

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  • The Gangtok city is known for learning Buddhist and also connected to the commercial, religious and cultural activities
  • the natural beauty of higher peaks and Himalayan ranges
  • Its scenic beauty is admirable and the historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, monasteries

Suggested activities

  • Cable Ride
  • Yak Safari

Hotel

Bamboo Retreat

Rumtek, Sikkim P.O. Box 20, Head Post Office

Date Hotel Activity Transfers
15-Nov-2025
Sat
Bamboo Retreat
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2  Panorama View Double Room
₹ 7836
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By Road

After breakfast drive back to Gangtok . On reaching Gangtok, visit the Government Handicraft centre where you will be able to learn about and buy different handicraft products of Sikkim Relax for the remainder of the day.

About New Delhi

Delhi ist seit 1939 offizielle Hauptstadt Indiens und Zentrum für Kultur und Geschichte. Mit der perfekten Lage in Zentral-Nordindien und guten Internationalen Fluganbindungen ist es der perfekte Ausgangspunkt für eine Reise durch das aufregende Land. Mit dem ersten U-Bahn System Indiens wird ein Sightseeing-Tag in dieser Stadt super einfach.

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  • Delhi is of great historical significance as an important commercial, transport, and cultural hub, as well as the political centre of India.
  • Delhi boasts the eclectic vibe of India’s rich heritage and culture that the country is known for

Suggested activities

  • Cycle through the the most significant sights and watch the city wake up with on a Cycling Tour
  • Experience the favors of Delhi with the Street Food Tour.
  • Get a preview of the city's history by engaging in a Walking Tour.
  • A slum tour explores the daily lives and resilience of people in the low income urban areas..
  • Get a hands-on experience in preparing authentic Indian dishes with a Cooking Class in Delhi

Hotel

Tree Of Life

Date Hotel Activity Transfers
16-Nov-2025
Sun
Tree Of Life
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2  Deluxe Double
₹ 15052
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By Road

Drop to Bagdogra airport has been included 

By Air

Flight Bagdogra - Delhi :: Air India Express :: Dep 13:10 Arr 15:35 

₹ 36412

By Road

Delhi airport pick-up & drop to hotel has been included (Car Type - A/C Innova for 3 days)

₹ 24300

About Agra

Agra ist vor allem für das als Weltwunder gekürte Mausoleum Taj Mahal bekannt – ein absoluter Favorit aller Indienbesucher. Als einer der wichtigster Orte während der Mogulherrschaft, bietet diese kleine Stadt auch andere Sehenswürdigkeiten wie das Agra Fort mit seiner Moschee und verzweigten Hinterhöfen.

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  • Many Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
  • The food at sadar bazaar market

Suggested activities

  • Try your hand at cooking at Indian meal during a cooking classes.
  • Learn interesting facts about the Taj through a guided Tour of Taj Mahal
  • Visiting the Bear SOS center

Hotel

Bansi Homestay

18, Handicraft Nagar, Fatehabad Road

Date Hotel Activity Transfers
17-Nov-2025
Mon
Bansi Homestay
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2  Double Room with Private Bathroom
₹ 8064
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By Road

Drive Delhi - Agra :: 4 Hrs 

About Orchha

Abseits der ausgetretenen Touristenpfade liegt der friedliche kleine Ort Orccha am Fluss Betwa in Madhya Pradesh. Besucher kommen wegen der Tempel und des Palastes, der nach wie vor beeindruckt.

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  • Offbeat destination has history that dates back to the 16th Century
  • The town has a very laid-back and relaxed vibe to it.
  • You can spend a day here walking around the streets and interacting with the locals.

Suggested activities

  • Say goodbye to the classic jeep safaris and get ready for a thrilling cycling experience through the jungle at Orchha National Park

Hotel

Amar Mahal Hotel

By Pass Road Orchha, District Tikamgarh

Date Hotel Activity Transfers
18-Nov-2025
Tue
Amar Mahal Hotel
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2  Deluxe Room
₹ 10080
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By Road

Early morning visit to Taj Mahal along with an German speaking local guide. Later drop to Agra railway station has been included

By Train

Train Agra - Jhansi ::  SACHKHAND EXP (12716) :: Dep 15:15 Arr 18:37 3rd AC 

₹ 2380

By Road

Jhansi railway station pick-up & drop to hotel has been included (Car Type - A/C Innova or 5 days)

₹ 30400
19-Nov-2025
Wed
Amar Mahal Hotel
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2  Deluxe Room
₹ 10080
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By Road

Car for local sightseeing in Orccha along with an English speaking local guide 

About Khajuraho

Hier wird Sightseeing nicht jugendfrei! Wenn ein Wandrelief eines Tempels Sie darüber nachdenken lässt, wie flexibel der menschliche Körper ist und was Sie all die Jahre verpasst haben, dann sind Sie wohl in Khajuraho. Aber die Tempel haben noch mehr wunderschöne Kunstarbeit zu bieten, als nur die Kamasutra-Abbildungen!

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  • Ruled by the Chandela Dynasty in the 13th century, this town is known for its temples that were built over a period of 100 years.
  • One mostly hears about the temples for its erotic sculptures.

Suggested activities

  • Learn about the history of Khajraho at Light and Sound Show that takes place in the Western group of Temples.
  • Book a Jeep safari to the Mini Grand Canyon of India also known as the Raneh Falls
  • Spot various species of animals at the Panna National Reserve.

Hotel

Hotel Isabel Palace

Airport road

Date Hotel Activity Transfers
20-Nov-2025
Thu
Hotel Isabel Palace
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2  Deluxe Double
₹ 8064
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By Road

Drive Orchha - Khajuraho :: 2.5 Hrs 

21-Nov-2025
Fri
Hotel Isabel Palace
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2  Deluxe Double
₹ 8064
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By Road

Car for local sightseeing in Khajuraho along with an English speaking local guide 

About New Delhi

Delhi ist seit 1939 offizielle Hauptstadt Indiens und Zentrum für Kultur und Geschichte. Mit der perfekten Lage in Zentral-Nordindien und guten Internationalen Fluganbindungen ist es der perfekte Ausgangspunkt für eine Reise durch das aufregende Land. Mit dem ersten U-Bahn System Indiens wird ein Sightseeing-Tag in dieser Stadt super einfach.

highlight

  • Delhi is of great historical significance as an important commercial, transport, and cultural hub, as well as the political centre of India.
  • Delhi boasts the eclectic vibe of India’s rich heritage and culture that the country is known for

Suggested activities

  • Cycle through the the most significant sights and watch the city wake up with on a Cycling Tour
  • Experience the favors of Delhi with the Street Food Tour.
  • Get a preview of the city's history by engaging in a Walking Tour.
  • A slum tour explores the daily lives and resilience of people in the low income urban areas..
  • Get a hands-on experience in preparing authentic Indian dishes with a Cooking Class in Delhi

Hotel

Tree Of Life

Date Hotel Activity Transfers
22-Nov-2025
Sat
Tree Of Life
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2  Deluxe Double
₹ 15052
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By Road

Khajuraho airport drop has been included

By Air

Flight Khajuraho - Delhi :: IndiGo :: Dep 13:50 Arr 15:00 

₹ 16576
23-Nov-2025
Sun
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