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Day
01: Flight to India (New Delhi)
Around midnight arrival in
New Delhi. The cosmopolitan
city and capital Delhi is the main gateway for travellers
to
India. Upon arrival, you will be met by an Indo Vacations representative
and transferred to the hotel.
Day
02: New Delhi
In the morning we will have sightseeing
in Old Delhi. Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat"
where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid and the
great mosque of Old Delhi. Today we also visit the famous
"Humayun Tomb" which is the first substantial
example of Mughal
architecture in India and "Kutab
Minar" which is 71 meter high and was constructed
in 1199. Before we proceed to the hotel we will drive
through New Delhi where we will visit the
India Gate, Government
Buildings and Embassies.
Day
03: New Delhi - Bagdogra (by
air) - Darjeeling (about 100 km)
In the morning flight from Delhi to
Bagdogra. From Bagdogra
we will start our jeep safari. From Bagdogra in our jeeps
we proceed north of the state through the coniferous forests
and terraced tea gardens and arrive in
Darjeeling (Darjeeling).
Darjeeling (place of the thunderbolt) has spectacular
scenery. Darjeeling was built by the British in mid 1800
primarily an R & R center for their troops. But over
a period of time it has been recognized itself as one
of the most important hill stations in India. Due to its
altitude of 2134 m and soothing temperature in summers
Darjeeling has become a famous hill station in India.
By clear weather we can enjoy the unforgettable views
of Himalayas.
Day
04: Darjeeling
Very early in the morning we drive in our jeeps to Tiger
Hill to enjoy the sunrise at the Tiger Hill. Tiger Hill
(2590 m) is the highest point in this area. There is a
breathtaking view of the sunrise on
Kanchenjunga.
Mount
Everest (8842) is also visible on a clear day. The moments
of sunrise from Tiger Hill are described by most of the
visitors as unforgettable. In the afternoon we explore
Darjeeling and its surroundings. We visit the village
Lablong where we get the detailed information about the
natural surrounding and habitants of this area. We will
visit the institute of mountaineering which is the First
home of the famous climber Tenzing Norgay. It also has
a small museum which houses all the equipment used on
the first successful expedition on Everest by Tenzing
Norgay & Sir Edmund Hillary.
Day
05: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse (Sikkim)
Today in the morning after having our breakfast and a
great jeep safari in
West Bengal
we enter into Sikkim.
Sikkim is the second smallest state in India. Sikkim,
in the East Himalayas is sandwiched between
Nepal to its
west and Bhutan to its east. In the North lies China.
Sikkim has so rich of flora, fauna and a diverse ethnic
and cultural population as no other state in India. We
drive through the forests and tea gardens and also follow
the mighty Rangit River, which is one of the main tributaries
of the Teesta River and proceed to
Pemayangtse (The perfect
Sublime Lotus). Pemayangtse lies in the western part of
Sikkim overlooking the mighty Kanchenjunga range. We visit
the headquarters of the Nyingama sect in Pemayangtse.
We spend night in Pemayangtse.
Day
06: Pemayangtse
Today we shall have an excursion to the monastery belonging
to the Nyingmapa order, which is known as Tashiding. The
monastery of Tashiding lies nestled on the top of a hill
that looms up between the Rathong River and the Rangit
River and is surrounded by a profusion of Prayer flags
that flutter in the air. There are also many chortans
dedicated to some Chogyals and some religious personalities
of Sikkim. Carved skillfully on stone plates surrounding
the monastery are holly Buddhist mantras like "Om
Mane Padme Hum" by the master craftsman Yanchong
Lodil. We spend night in Pemayangtse.
Day
07: Pemayangtse - Gangtok (about
200 km)
Today in the morning after having our breakfast we drive
in our jeeps through wonderful landscaping to the capital
city of the former Royal state of Sikkim. The drive is
over a winding road and also passes through the Cardamom
plantations and Orange orchards.
Gangtok is the capital
of the tiny Shangri-la and is dotted with some very interesting
Monasteries, The Kings Palace (which is out of bounds
for the outside world) and numerous other interesting
places. Evening is at leisure to get the first glimpse
of this beautiful place.
Day
08: Gangtok
Today in the morning after having our breakfast we drive
to the
monastery of Enchey. This monastery is believed
to be 200 years old. The monks of this monastery belong
to the
Mahayana Buddhism. After the visit of Enchain monastery
we proceed to
Martha Village-Resort, where we have afternoon
at leisure. Rest of the day is free to have walk in the
local markets.
Day
09: Gangtok
Today in the morning after having our breakfast we visit
the unique Research Institute of
Tibetology on a hilltop
which was established in 1958 to promote research on
Tibet
and Mahayana Buddhism. Here we will see the biggest collection
of Tibetan scripts and an excellent collection of rare
bronze and cult objects. We also visit orchid Sanctuary
which is lying south of the institute. This sanctuary
contains over 450 indigenous species. Sikkim is considered
paradise for orchid lovers. After the visit of sanctuary
we walk through the bazaar of Bangkok through the area
of old palace and visit the monastery Gylwa. The Gyalwa
Karmapa built this monastery in 1960 in strict accordance
with the traditional designs of the monastery in Tibet.
The main attraction of our excursion remains today the
monastery of Rumtek.
Rumtek monastery was built as a true
copy of a Tibetan monastery in recent years. Rumtek Monastery
is the seat of the Kagyu - Pa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
This sect was founded in the 11th century by Lama Marpa,
the disciple of Indian
Guru Naropa and later split into
several subjects.
Day
10: Gangtok - Kalimpong
Today in the morning after having our breakfast we depart
in our jeeps for
Kalimpong. The road winds its way through
the hillside following the Teesta all along the way passing
through some of the most beautiful countryside in this
region. Kalimpong is a bustling and rapidly growing town,
though relatively small and is set amongst the rolling
foothills and deep valleys of the Himalayas. In Kalimpong
various tourist attractions include various monasteries,
a couple of solidly built Churches, Sericulture Center,
Orchid Nurseries, and Library of Tibetan and Himalayan
language Culture.
Day
11: Kalimpong - Phuntsoling
In the morning after having our breakfast and exciting
jeep drive in India we will cross the border between India
and Bhutan. After various immigration formalities are
cleared by the help of Indo Vacations representative we
shall proceed to the hotel on the Bhutanese territory.
Rest of the day at leisure at the hotel.
Day
12: Phuntsoling - Thimpu (about
231 km)
Today we will have jeep safari in Bhutan and drive to
Thimpu, capital city of Bhutan. At 7,710 feet in the fertile
valley of the Wang Chu River, the capital Thimphu is an
engaging blend of the old and the new Tibet. The capital's
most striking visual landmark is the magnificent Taschichho-Dzong,
which is the seat of the Royal Government and Central
Monastic Body. Evening free for leisure.
Day
13: Thimpu
Today in the morning after having our breakfast we visit
the national library to see the rare and precious collection
of Buddhism. Today we also visit a painting school and
the center of the traditional medicines. In the evening
we visit the Taschichho-Dzong von Thump und Memorial Chorten.
The postage stamps of Bhutan are very famous. Therefore
we shall drive to the main post office to see and buy
the stamps. Evening free for leisure.
Day
14: Thimpu - Punakha
Today in the morning after having our breakfast we drive
in our jeeps to
Punakha. On the way to Punakha we will
cross the pass Dachu-La Pass (3100 m). This pass is marked
by a large Bhutanese Chorten & prayer flags. The pass
offers the most spectacular view of the high peaks of
the Eastern Himalayas. At 4,300 feet Punakha with its
sub-tropical climate is Bhutan's ancient capital and winter
seat of the Central Monastic Body. Punakha has its own
festive, the Panache Douche that concludes with the Sera,
a colourful re-enactment of an episode of the war against
the invading Tibetans in the 17th century. The body of
the Shabdrung, who died in 1651 while in meditation at
Punakha, is preserved at the Dzong. After our arrival
in Punakha we shall visit the unique Pungthang Decent
Hording Dozing, built in 1637 by the Shabdrung. The Dzong
is situated on a triangular spit of land at the confluence
of the Mo chu and Pho chu River.
Day
15: Punakha - Paro (about 180
km)
Today in the morning after having our breakfast we drive
in our jeeps to Paro. At 7,382 feet Paro is the site of
Bhutan's only airport and is the most beautiful western
valley. Besides the Colourful Spring Festival, which is Tsechu, Paro has a number of sights and monuments to enthrall
the visitor. The pastoral beauty of Paro valley, magnificent
views of Mount Jhwmolhari, the incredible monastery of
Tartan which clings to a sheer rock cliff, the ruins of
Drukgyel Dzong (fortress of the victorious Drupas) and
the National Museum, housed in an ancient watchtower,
are a few of the attractions that make Paro one of the
high-points of any holidays in Bhutan.
Day
16: Paro
Today we start our day by visiting the National Museum
or Ta Dzong, rated among the best natural history museum
in Asia. The Ta Dzong offers a unique and varied collection
starting from ancient armor to textiles and thangkha paintings.
After the visit of the National museum we go for an excursion
to Takstang monastery. In April 1998 a fire destroyed
the main structure of Tatiana Monastery, perhaps Bhutan's
most photographed and famous site, perched on the side
of a cliff 900m (2952ft) above the valley floor. It is
also known as 'tiger's nest' because
Guru Rinpoche is
said to have flown to the site on the back of a tigress
in the eighth century. It has been one of the kingdom's
most sacred sites ever since, and will be rebuilt in its
original style once an auspicious date has been chosen.
Day
17: Paro - New Delhi (by air)
Today we leave the country of dragons and drive early
morning to the airport for a flight to New Delhi. Our
jeep safari will end in Paro. By the afternoon we will
arrive in New Delhi. Rest of the day at leisure. Rooms are available to get fresh and change before we
depart to the airport with Indo Vacations representative.
Day
18: New Delhi
Around midnight flight to home destination.
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at every place of sightseeing.
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Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an
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beverages.
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