Arrive Delhi, the capital city of India. After a traditional Indian welcome, you will be escorted to your hotel for overnight stay
This morning, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Bagdogra. Upon
arrival at Bagdogra, drive to Darjeeling, often called “Queen of the Hills”, famous for its
breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks.
Enjoy an evening at leisure at this picturesque town in the foothills of Eastern
Himalayas.
Today, enjoy an early morning excursion to Tiger Hill to view the spectacular sunrise over Mt.
Kanchenjunga. The viewing tower here also provides unparalleled 360° views of the Himalayan
panorama, Mt. Everest.
Return to hotel for breakfast. Then, board the century Old Toy Train to visit the Ghoom
Monastery, located at the highest railway station of the world (subject to operation of the
train
& availability of the seats). This afternoon visit tea plantations in the foothills of Himalayas
and Tibetan Refugee Centre (subject to seasonality and time availability).
After breakfast, embark on a leisurely drive to Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim. This afternoon visit the Enchey monastery with its collection of exquisite images and religious objects.
After breakfast proceed for a city tour of Gangtok which includes a visit to Cottage Industries
Institute (showcasing the beautiful Sikkim souvenirs like carpets, hand carved tables and
traditional handicrafts), Research Institute of Tibetology (internationally acclaimed centre of
Tibetan Studies & Research houses a vast collection of rare Buddhist books, manuscripts and over
200 Buddhist icons) and Do-Drul Chorten (Stupa).
Later, take a short drive to Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre and nearby Rumtek Monastery. Also
enjoy magnificent view of Mt Kanchenjunga, 3rd highest mountain peak in the world.
After breakfast, embark on a drive to Kalimpong, the beautiful hill town, which is a meeting
point
of the ‘three closed lands’ and was once on the trade route between Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan.
This afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town, which includes a visit to St.
Theresa's
Church, Deola viewpoint & Lake, and the Kalimpong Bazaar. Kalimpong is known for its traditional
handicrafts, woodcarvings, Thankas paintings, metal crafts, Tibetan Jewellery, wooden masks etc.
Today, enjoy a scenic cross border drive from India to Bhutan.
Phuentsholing is a thriving commercial centre lying at the base of the Himalayan foothills
in Bhutan. The town portrays a fascinating mixture of Indian and Bhutanese people and cultures.
This evening, visit Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang, a small temple built in the centre of
Phuentsholing town. Later take a stroll around the town's market area.
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Thimphu.
En-route, visit Kharbandi Gompa, the beautiful monastery situated in a garden of tropical
plants and flowers. The monastery contains paintings depicting scenes from the life of Buddha
and
statues of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rimpoche.
Proceed further to Thimpu. This entire drive is very pleasant with numerous scenic spots
en
route. Upon arrival in Thimpu, check-in at your hotel for 02 nights stay.
Today, enjoy discovering the serene and beautiful city of Thimphu, world’s only capital city
without traffic lights. Visit Tashichho Dzong, the beautiful medieval fortress which houses most
of the Government offices and the King’s throne room.
Then visit the Folk Heritage and National Textile Museum and Bhutanese traditional
handmade
paper factory. Also visit the National Library, which houses a wonderful collection of Buddhist
text and manuscripts.
After lunch visit Handicrafts Emporium which offer a wide assortment of beautifully
handcrafted products, including the splendid Thangkas paintings and exquisitely woven textiles
for
which Bhutan is famous. Also visit crafts famous for traditional thangkha paintings. Here you
will
see, students at work producing intricate design on cloth.
This morning embark on a short drive to Punakha, the erstwhile winter capital of Bhutan.
Enjoy the scenic drive through Dochu-la pass (3140m) that heralds the most enchanting
views
of Bhutan.
Upon arrival check in at your hotel for a night stay.
This afternoon visit Punakha Dzong dating back to the 17th Century and the newly built
Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten.
This morning, we visit the magnificent structures of Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang
(Temple),
perched on a ridge amid pine trees and overlooking valleys of Punakha and Wangdue. The temple
houses large statues crafted by local Bhutanese artisans and a permanent higher learning and
meditation centre for nuns where, apart from religious trainings, skills training such as
tailoring, embroidery, statue making, thangka painting is also provided.
En-route, stop for a short visit to beautiful town of Wangdue (Wangdiphodrang), where we
get
the opportunity to visit local markets.
Later, continue drive to Paro, en-route viewing Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in the
Kingdom.
Upon arrival check in at your hotel for 02 nights stay.
Early this morning, hike to Taktshang Monastery, popularly known as Tigers Nest, perched on a
cliff, overlooking Paro valley. Return trip hike takes approx 5 hours; alternatively, if you
don’t
wish to hike, you may ride a pony. This is one of the most sacred sites of Bhutan, visited by
all
Buddhist at least once in their lifetime. The climb is steep, so en-route you may stop for
refreshments at a local cafeteria, located halfway up the trail overlooking ‘Tigers Nest’. Once
we
reach the Tigers Nest, enjoy the beautiful views and waterfall along with a visit to the
monastery.
Then, we visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, built in the 17th century to commemorate the
Bhutanese victory over Tibetans. Nearby visit a traditional Bhutanese farm house which offers an
insight into the everyday lifestyle of local people
Drive on to visit the temple of Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines
of Bhutan, built in the 7th century.
This morning, transfer to Paro airport, to catch your flight for onward destination.
You can cancel your trip 24 hours before the trip, without any cancellation charges!
Yes, you can book your tour in advance. You will get instant confirmation of your booking whether you pre-pay or if you opt for payment on arrival as a payment method.
Yes, we accept last-minute bookings.
You can Pay via PayPal, Credit Card & also in Cash on Arrival.
Pick-up timings are from 07:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Pick-up and drop-off are available from your hotel or airport anywhere in New Delhi/Noida/Gurugram as per your convenience.
In a Private Tour, no other guest will join your Private Air Conditioned Car.