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Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Around midnight arrival in Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be
met by our representative and transferred to
your Hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Bagdogra (by air) - Darjeeling (about
100 km)
In the morning take a flight from Delhi to Bagdogra. After the
arrival in Bagdogra you will proceed north of the state
through the coniferous forests and terraced tea gardens and
arrive in Darjeeling. Darjeeling (place of the thunderbolt)
have spectacular scenery. Due to its altitude of 2134 m and
soothing temperature in Summer Darjeeling has become a famous
hill resort in India. By clear weather you can enjoy the
impressive and unforgettable views of Himalayas.
Day 03: Darjeeling Excursion: Tiger Hill
Very early in the morning you will drive to Tiger Hill (around
11 km., 1 hour) 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 Kangchendzonga. Mount
Everest (8842) is also visible on a clear day. In the
afternoon you will explore Darjeeling and its surroundings.
You will visit the village Lablong and the institute of
mountaineering where you will get the detailed information
about the natural surrounding and its habitants of this area.
Day 04: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse (about 260 km)
Today you will leave the state West Bengal and 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 the East. Today you will drive through the
forests and tea gardens and proceed to your today's
destination Pemayangtse (The perfect Sublime Lotus). You will
visit the headquarter of the Nyingama sect in Pemayangtse.
Day 05: Pemayangtse (Pelling) - Tashiding - Pemayangtse
Today you shall have an excursion to the monastery belonging
to the Nyingmapa order which is known as Tashiding. Overnight
stay in Pemayangtse (Pelling).
Day 06: Pemayangtse (Pelling) - Gangtok (about 200 km)
Today you will drive through wonderful landscaping to Gangtok,
the capital city of the former Royal state of Sikkim. Rest of
the day is free to relax though it is advised not to miss to
have walks in the local markets.
Day 07: Gangtok Excursion: Enchey monastery
Today you will visit the Enchey monastery. After the visit of
Enchey monastery you will proceed to Martha Village Resort,
where you will have afternoon at leisure. Here one can have
nice walks or have a ride on the local horses of this area.
Day 08: Gangtok Excursion: Rumtek monastery
Today you will visit the unique Research Institute of
Tibetology on a hilltop which was established in 1958 to
promote research on Tibet and Mahayana Buddhism. Here you will
see the biggest collection of Tibetan scripts and an excellent
collection of rare Tankhas, bronze and cult objects. You will
also visit orchid Sanctuary which is laying south of the
institute. After visiting sanctuary you will have walk through
the bazaar of Bangkok through the area of old palace and visit
the monastery Gylwa. The main attraction of your excursion
remains today the monastery of Rumtek.
Day 09: Gangtok - Phuntsholing (about 150 km)
Today you will have a long way ahead (around 8 hours) as you
will be leaving India and crossing the border between India
and Bhutan. After your immigration formalities are cleared by
the help of our representative you shall proceed to the hotel
on the Bhutanese territory. The rest of the day at leisure at
the hotel.
Day 10: Phuntsholing - Thimphu (about 231 km)
Today, you will have a drive through the hilly area of Bhutan
to Thimphu, capital city of Bhutan. In the evening there will
be a welcome in the hotel.
Day 11: Thimphu
Today, you will visit the national library to see the
collection of rare and precious collection of Buddhism. You
will also visit a painting school and the center of the
traditional medicines. In the evening you will visit the
Taschichho-Dzong and Memorial Chorten.
Day 12: Thimphu - Phunakha
Today you will drive to Punakha. On the way to Punakha you
will cross the Dachu-La Pass (3100 m). After your arrival in Punakha you
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 13: Punakha - Bumthang (about 200 km)
Today you will drive to Bumthang. The valleys of Bumthang are
known for their beauty, temples and palaces of historical
significance. Overnight stay in Bumthang.
Day 14: Bumthang - Tongsa
Today you will have enough time to discover the town of
Bumthang. As distances are not very long you will walk to some
of the monasteries (Lamey Gompa, the Lashings of Jape, Keri,
Tasting Lashing). In the afternoon you will leave the tropical
jungle area and drive through the Auto-La pass (3400 m) to
Tongsa. Overnight stay in Tongsa.
Day 15: Tongsa - Punakha (about 70 km)
Ancestral home of Bhutan's ruling dynasty and site of Bhutan's
most impressive fortress, Tongsa is a strategically located
town on the east-west route. You will visit the Dozing of Tongs which is
one of the most famous impressive one in the country. In the
afternoon you will drive to Punakha. Overnight stay also in
Punakha.
Day 16: Punakha - Paro (about 180 km)
At 7,382 feet Paro is the site of Bhutan's only airport and is
the most beautiful western valley. Besides the colourful
spring tsechu (festival), Paro has a number of sights and
monuments to enthrall the visitor. If you happen to be during the
festival time in Paro the sightseeing of Paro will start in
the early morning so that you can enjoy most of the festival.
Day 17: Paro
Today you will start your day by visiting the National Museum.
After the visit of the National museum you will go for an
excursion to Takstang monastery. 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 18: Paro - Kathmandu (by air)
Today you will leave the country of dragons and drive early
morning to the airport to take a flight from Paro to Kathmandu.
The rest of the day is free to relax at Kathmandu.
Day 19: Swayambhunath - Pashupatinath - Bodnath
In the morning you will start your sightseeing by visiting
Durbar Square. Durbar Square is the spiritual heart of
Kathmandu. You will also visit the temple of living goddess
Kumari. After visiting Durbar Square you will visit
Swayambhunath. The Stupa at Swayambhunath is the most
important and oldest site of Buddhist worship in Nepal. Now
you will proceed to the temple city of Pashupatinath which is
Nepal's most important Hindu pilgrim site on the banks of the
Bagmati river. The temple of Pashupatinath is dedicated to god
Shiva.
Day 20: Patan - Bhaktapur
Today you will drive to Patan. Patan was the second largest
town in the valley but it has been absorbed into Kathmandu.
Patan was previously known as Lalitpur (the beautiful city).
After visiting Patan you will proceed to Bhaktapur, the third
biggest city of the valley. There, you will visit
the golden door, the Palace of 55 windows (15th century) and
Pagoda Nyatapola (18th century).
Day 21: Kathamandu - Delhi (by air)
Today you will drive to Dakshinkali. On the way you will pass
through the villages and small localities. Today you will see
the rural area where most of the people make their living by
cultivating their fields. The temple of Dakshinkali is a place
of pilgrimage for Hindus where animals sacrifices for the
goddess Kali are still performed. In the afternoon take a
flight to Delhi.
Day 22: Delhi (Departure)
Around Midnight flight back to home destination.
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