14 Days 13 Nights Kalimpong Honeymoon Tour Package

Excursion to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udaigiri Today we take a same Day excursion to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udaigiri, famous for Jain and Buddhist Monasteries. We first visit Lalitgiri, earliest Buddhist Complex dating back to the 1st century AD forms an important node of the Diamond Triangle ie Lalitgiri and Ratnagiri and Udaigiri. The majestic ruins of the huge brick monastery, the remains of the chaitya hall, a number of votive Stupas and a renovated stone stupa at the apex of a small rugged sandstone hill dominate the rural greenery around. Next we visit Ratnagiri, famous for many significant Buddhist sculptures scattered around in the hill range. The excavations have revealed the relation of this place with the Gupta Dynasty, dates back to 6th Century AD. The huge monastery showing that Buddhism spread through these areas in the later part, especially due to the influence of the great King Ashoka.

Later we visit Udaigiri and Khandgiri caves, largest Buddhist Complex in Odisha and famous for the caves, these hills provide some solid examples of Jain and Buddhist art of the 2nd Century BC. There are monasteries, Chaitya and Stupas that represent a vibrant culture that flourished in these hills. Overnight Hotel - Bhubaneswar(B)

Excursion to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udaigiri
Today we take a same Day excursion to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udaigiri, famous for Jain and Buddhist Monasteries. We first visit Lalitgiri, earliest Buddhist Complex dating back to the 1st century AD forms an important node of the Diamond Triangle ie Lalitgiri and Ratnagiri and Udaigiri. The majestic ruins of the huge brick monastery, the remains of the chaitya hall, a number of votive Stupas and a renovated stone stupa at the apex of a small rugged sandstone hill dominate the rural greenery around. Next we visit Ratnagiri, famous for many significant Buddhist sculptures scattered around in the hill range. The excavations have revealed the relation of this place with the Gupta Dynasty, dates back to 6th Century AD. The huge monastery showing that Buddhism spread through these areas in the later part, especially due to the influence of the great King Ashoka.

Later we visit Udaigiri and Khandgiri caves, largest Buddhist Complex in Odisha and famous for the caves, these hills provide some solid examples of Jain and Buddhist art of the 2nd Century BC. There are monasteries, Chaitya and Stupas that represent a vibrant culture that flourished in these hills. Overnight Hotel - Bhubaneswar(B)

Excursion to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udaigiri. Today we take a same Day excursion to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udaigiri, famous for Jain and Buddhist Monasteries. We first visit Lalitgiri, earliest Buddhist Complex dating back to the 1st century AD forms an important node of the Diamond Triangle ie Lalitgiri and Ratnagiri and Udaigiri. The majestic ruins of the huge brick monastery, the remains of the chaitya hall, a number of votive Stupas and a renovated stone stupa at the apex of a small rugged sandstone hill dominate the rural greenery around. Next we visit Ratnagiri, famous for many significant Buddhist sculptures scattered around in the hill range. The excavations have revealed the relation of this place with the Gupta Dynasty, dates back to 6th Century AD. The huge monastery showing that Buddhism spread through these areas in the later part, especially due to the influence of the great King Ashoka. Later we visit Udaigiri and Khandgiri caves, largest Buddhist Complex in Odisha and famous for the caves, these hills provide some solid examples of Jain and Buddhist art of the 2nd Century BC. There are monasteries, Chaitya and Stupas that represent a vibrant culture that flourished in these hills. Overnight Hotel - Bhubaneswar(B)

Excursion to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udaigiri Today we take a same Day excursion to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udaigiri, famous for Jain and Buddhist Monasteries. We first visit Lalitgiri, earliest Buddhist Complex dating back to the 1st century AD forms an important node of the Diamond Triangle ie Lalitgiri and Ratnagiri and Udaigiri. The majestic ruins of the huge brick monastery, the remains of the chaitya hall, a number of votive Stupas and a renovated stone stupa at the apex of a small rugged sandstone hill dominate the rural greenery around. Next we visit Ratnagiri, famous for many significant Buddhist sculptures scattered around in the hill range. The excavations have revealed the relation of this place with the Gupta Dynasty, dates back to 6th Century AD. The huge monastery showing that Buddhism spread through these areas in the later part, especially due to the influence of the great King Ashoka. Later we visit Udaigiri and Khandgiri caves, largest Buddhist Complex in Odisha and famous for the caves, these hills provide some solid examples of Jain and Buddhist art of the 2nd Century BC. There are monasteries, Chaitya and Stupas that represent a vibrant culture that flourished in these hills. Overnight Hotel - Bhubaneswar(B)

Today we drive to Gangtok, a fairytale capital in the clouds, balances precariously on Steep Mountain slopes, Surrounded by lush rice terraces, swifts flowing rivers and distant snow views. It is situated in the lower Himalayas and was a small hamlet until the construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840 made it a pilgrimage center. It became a major stopover between Tibet and British India at the end of the 19th century. It is also a centre of Tibetan Buddhist culture and learning with numerous monasteries and religious educational. Later we take a tour of Gangtok, visiting Research Institute of Tibetology, organization dedicated to furthering Tibetan studies, Buddhist philosophy and region. It attracts scholars from all over the world. It houses a rare collection of 30,000 books, Tantric documents, rare manuscripts written in gold on the bark of a poisonous tree, antique thanks and 200 icons, all prized objects of art for the Buddhism.Overnight Hotel - Gangtok(B, D)

Today we drive to Kalimpong, an incredible stunning backdrop of towering snow capped peaks. This exotic town of beautiful people, mystical and enchanting, with a rare ethnic blend of hill people. It also houses several Buddhist monasteries which hold a number of rare Tibetan Buddhist scriptures. It was ruled by Bhutan for 155 years and was annexed by the British only in 1865, after which it flourished as a centre of wool trade with Tibet. Here Buddhism rubs shoulders with Hinduism and Christianity. Gumpas, unusual churches, temples and missionaries coexist in a jovial society.Overnight Hotel - Kalimpong (B, D)

Bagdogara - Delhi (By Flight), Departure Today we drive to Bagdogara to take a fight for Delhi. This is a wonderful drive and initially you follow the turbulent Teesta. Upon Arrival in Delhi transfer to International Airport for onward destination.