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Day 1 : Kolkata / Delhi.
On arrival, the clients will be received by our agent at
the airport and transferred to a near by hotel. Next
morning, they will be transferred to the domestic airport to
board the flight to Bagdogra.
Day 2 : Bagdpgra Darjeeling. 85 km. 4
hrs.
Arrive Bagdogra ex- kolkata/Delhi by Jet Air ways or
Indian airlines where our guide will receive you at the
airport and drive to Darjeeling.
Day 3 : Darjeeling Sightseeing.
Early morning make an excursion to Tiger Hill to view
sunrise over Mt. Kunchenjunga, the third highest
peak in the world. En route visit Yigacholing Ghoom
Monastery which it has famous statue of Maitreya Buddha (The
future Buddha).
After breakfast the sightseeing tour of Darjeeling
visiting Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Zoological
Park, Tibetan Refugee self Help center, the nearest tea
garden to witness the manufacturing process of Darjeeling
tea.
After noon joy train ride from Darjeeling to Ghoom 8 Km
and return to hotel by a car. Evening at leisure. Overnight
hotel.
Day 4 : Darjeeling Sikkim. 95 Km. 5
hrs.
Transfer to Pelling, West Sikkim passing through the
evergreen forests, famous tea gardens of Darjeeling,
terraced farmlands, hamlets etc. Overnight hotel.
Day 5 : Sikkim Sightseeing.
Am. Sightseeing tour of Pelling visiting Pemayangtse
Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim,
Rabdentse the second palace of Sikkim which lies in ruins,
Kechipalri lake or wish fulfilling lake which is located at
the midst of verdant forest. PM. Transfer to Gangtok.
Overnight hotel.
Day 6 : Sightseeing of Gangtok.
Rumtek Monastery the seat of HH Karmapa of Kagyu sect of
Tibetan Buddhism, Institute of Tibetology, Directorate of
Handicrafts, Enchey Monastery, Flower Festival and view
Points. Evening at leisure. Overnight hotel.
Day 7 : Gangtok - Kalimpong via river
Teesta (76 Km. 3hrs).
Sightseeing tour in Kalimpong includes Zangdopalri
Phodrang monastery, Deola Hill, Durpin Hill, a private
flower/ cactus nursery and walk around the typical little
town of Kalimpong. Overnight hotel.
Day 8 : Kalimpong Phuentsholing,
(Bhutan) 180 Km. 6 hrs.
Today you will travel through the rain forest, farmlands
and roadside Baazar with vibrant local culture and famous
tea garden of the Dooars. On arrival you will received by
the representative of Bhutanese counterpart in Border
Phuentsholing.
Altitude 300. Meters. This town is southern part of
country border with India & Bhutan. You will realize that
once when you cross the gate. What the Bhutan is mean. Peace
and harmony. Although, nothing much to see here in south
part of Bhutan. But if time permits only thing we could see
is kharbandi Gonpa. The Queen Mother of Bhutan built it and
it is 5 kilometers from main town. But from here you will
enjoy the whole panoramic view border of India & Bhutan.
Overnight hotel.
Day 9 : Day 2. Phuentsholing Thimphu. 170Km. 6 Hours.
Altitude 2350m.
Today will be only driving day to the capital Thimphu
through many winding road of Bhutan. But one will come
across lot of changes in vegetation and climate from
tropical to sub-tropical to alpines forests.
The sceneries are very beautiful dropping down from
valley to gorge, ravens and rocks. Moreover you will come
across one of big hydroelectric project that Bhutan have in
country. It is called Tala Hydro Project and you will come
across lot of check pints where they check the passing of
vehicles and people. Overnight hotel.
Day 10 : Thimphu Sightseeing.
- Visit Arts and Crafts school where one can see young
children at work.
- Visit Traditional Medicine Institute where the
ancient healing arts are still practiced.
- Visit Memorial Chorten built in 1974 to honor memory
of Late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, popularly known as
the Father of Modern Bhutan. A multi storied stupa that
will introduce you to the vitality of Tantric Buddhism.
- Observed traditional paper making from Daphnia and
Edgeworthia shrub to finished product and purchase
some beautiful writing sets from the factory.
- Visit the mini zoo sanctuary where one can see the
Takin, the National Animal of Bhutan.
- Drive up to viewpoint and take a hike beyond for
about an hour to see clear picture of Thimphu valley.
- Downtown Thimphu on foot visiting Handicrafts
Emporium and other Arts & Crafts stores. Buy stunning
Kiras which can be used and bed covers or wall
decoration.
Overnight hotel
Day 11 : Thimphu - Punakha.77Km. 3
hours. Altitude: 1350m
Drive to Punakha via Dochula -Pass 3150m above the sea
level overlooking the high Himalayas and the lush green
valleys of Talo and Mendigang, lunch at Punakha and
sightseeing including a visit to the exquisite Punakha Dzong,
which is consider the old capital of Bhutan and the Kingship
was started from here in 1907, 17th December, the first king
of Bhutan was crowned here and every consecutive year in
this date. It is celebrate as a national day in Bhutan.
After the Dzong drive further to do a mini hike to
Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten and once when you reach up
on the top you will witness all the winding view of Mo-Chu
river below with the villages and if you look towards north
you will see the snow capped mountains. Overnight hotel.
Day 12 : Excursion to Gantey Gonpa or
either you can make hike around. Approx 45Km. 4hrs.
Altitude 3000m.
Gangtey Gomba was built in small hillock surrounded by
the blue pine trees and it was found by the descended of
Pema Lingpa. The great Bhutanese saint from Bumthang in 16th
century and Nyimpa Monastery. At the end of 17th century it
was enlarge once and at present it is headed by the 9th
reincarnation called Gangtey Trulku. At present it is under
renovation and it is ring with family house of Gomchens (Lay
man) who work and worship at monastery.
Further down you will reach to Phobjikha valley. This
place is reserved for the migration of black Neck Crane. The
people out here has become friendly with the endanger
species and every consecutive year starting from 2nd week of
November to 1st week of April. The fields and marshes of
this undisturbed valley is truly sight as you watch the
cranes. After having a picnic lunch drive back to wangdue.
Overnight hotel.
Day 13 : Wangdue Paro. 142 Km. 5 hrs.
Altitude: 2250m.
Drive to Paro will follow same route back till chuzom
(Confluence) where the two rivers meet. Wangchuk River from
Thimphu & Pa- Chu from Paro and after crossing the bridge
you will turn to right towards Paro valley. Paro is located
in a flat valley awash with rice fields that lie above a
narrow gorge. This fertile valley was the seat of power in
western Bhutan during nineteenth century. In the evening you
will have a chance to visit the valleys largest dzong.
Paro Dzong. A Dzong is a fortress that holds offices for
civil officials and quarters for the monastic authorities.
All Dzongs are built in harmony with the land that they
protect and often raise directly out of the ridges they were
built upon. You will spend the evening at the Gantey
Palace. The hotel provides a spectacular view of the Paro
Dzong and as well dzong.
Check in the hotel and lunch. Visit National museum of
Bhutan, Paro Dzong and walk down through the cantilever
bridge that it will take you down to Paro town have leisure
at shops. Overnight hotel.
Day 14 : Taktsang excursion.
After an early morning breakfast, drive to Sartsam
Chorten for a day hike to Taktsang Monastery. The name
Taktsang means Tigers Nest. This magical monastery
clings to vertical granite cliff 800 m above the valley
floor. Legend says that Guru Padmasambhava flew to a cave
on this cliff riding a tiger-hence the name to meditate.
The tiger was actually his favorite consort, Yeshe Tsogyel,
whom he transformed into a tiger for the purpose of this
journey, they meditated in the cave, and when Guru left he
instructed for the monastery to be built. The monastery was
burnt badly and the carbon copy was built exactly as
before.
Other possible excursions include visiting the Drukgyel
Dzong. Built in 1649 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to defense
Bhutan from further aggression from the Tibetans.
Another tour include visit to Kichu Lhakhang. Built in
7th century by Songtsen Gampo the first King of Tibet, the
monastery was one of 108 built to help spread Buddhism
through the Himalayas. It is located just outside of Paro
and is one of the country oldest and most sacred places.
Day 15 : Departure.
An early morning Departure to: Bangkok (Thailand),
Katmandu (Nepal), and Kolkata/Delhi (India) Dhaka and
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