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Tour to Sikkim and Bhutan
Best time : April to June & Mid Sept to December.
Red Tape : Need permission (for details contact us)
Day 1, Arrive Kolkata:
Assistance and garland welcome on arrival and transfer to pre-booked. Morning free. Afternoon sightseeing around Calcutta, originally three small villages stood here upon the banks of the Hooghly, one was devoted to the fearsome goddess Kali of the Hindu Pantheon and was called Kalikata, later anglicized to Calcutta. We visit Victoria Memorial, the most solid reminder of the Raj to be found in India. Built in white marble, it represents a combination of classical European architecture with Moghul influences. Also visit Kali Temple. Return to hotel for overnight.
Day 2, Kolkata - Bagdogra - Darjeeling :
Today we fly to Bagdogra, and then drive by road to Darjeeling (the name means 'Place of Thunderbolt") founded by British in the 19th century, Darjeeling is spectacularly set on a ridge surrounded by snowcapped mountains and dense conifer forests. The town is full of exotic bazaars and markets selling colourful handicrafts. We stay in a charming hotel.
Day 3, Darjeeling : Early morning drive to Tiger Hill (2590 M) for the stunning sunrise over the mighty Kanchenjunga. Return to Darjeeling via Ghoom Buddhist monastery, which belongs to the Yellow Sect. Afternoon visit to Happy Valley Tea Estate.
Day 4, Darjeeling - Gangtok :
After breakfasta 105 kms spectacular mountain drive takes us to Gangtok, capital of Sikkim, which is perched on a ridge above Ranipul River. The views across to Kanchenjunga (third highest mountain in the world) and the peaks on the Singali Ridge between Nepal and Sikkim are stunning. We stay in beautiful hotel for 2 nights.
Day 5, Gangtok : Today we visit the Tibetan Style Rumtek Monastery, the monastery is the seat of the Gyalwa Karmapa, head of the Kangyupa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The seat was founded in the 11th century. We also visit the institute of Tibetology, established in 1958 to promote the language and cultural traditions of Tibet. There is a comprehensive library, stocked with manuscripts brought from Tibet, together with many valuable tankas. Overnight in hotel.
Day 6, Gangtok - Puntsholing :
After breakfast we continue our drive to Phuntsholing, gateway to Bhutan. Lunch enroute. Overnight in hotel.
Day 7 :
Morning visit to Kharbandi Monastery and then fascinating drive through jungle - clad mountains and passes to the capital of Bhutan - Thimpu (7,500 fts). Bhutan is a land of spectacular contrasts and stunning beauty. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 8 :
The day begins with a visit to the National Memorial chorten built in honor of late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Also visit Tashichho Dzong, which houses the seat of Government and is also the nations largest monastery and the summer abode of 2000 monks. After lunch we visit to the Traditional Medicine Institute where medicines are prepared according to ancient practices. Evening free for shopping. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 9 : Today we drive 2 hrs. to the beautiful valley of Paro (7,500 fts), located on the old trade route to Tibet. Transfer to Hotel Afternoon, a thrilling uphill walk to visit the 300 year old Taktsang monastery. Ponies can be provided for those who feel the walks too strenuous. Overnight in hotel.
Day 10 :
After breakfast fly with Druk Air to Kolkata. Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Day 11 :
Day at leisure and independent activities (rooms retained until 1200hrs). Late night transfer to the airport.
Day 12 :
Early morning flight back to your home country.
Red Tape : Need permission (for details contact us)
Day 1, Arrive Kolkata:
Assistance and garland welcome on arrival and transfer to pre-booked. Morning free. Afternoon sightseeing around Calcutta, originally three small villages stood here upon the banks of the Hooghly, one was devoted to the fearsome goddess Kali of the Hindu Pantheon and was called Kalikata, later anglicized to Calcutta. We visit Victoria Memorial, the most solid reminder of the Raj to be found in India. Built in white marble, it represents a combination of classical European architecture with Moghul influences. Also visit Kali Temple. Return to hotel for overnight.
Day 2, Kolkata - Bagdogra - Darjeeling :
Today we fly to Bagdogra, and then drive by road to Darjeeling (the name means 'Place of Thunderbolt") founded by British in the 19th century, Darjeeling is spectacularly set on a ridge surrounded by snowcapped mountains and dense conifer forests. The town is full of exotic bazaars and markets selling colourful handicrafts. We stay in a charming hotel.
Day 3, Darjeeling : Early morning drive to Tiger Hill (2590 M) for the stunning sunrise over the mighty Kanchenjunga. Return to Darjeeling via Ghoom Buddhist monastery, which belongs to the Yellow Sect. Afternoon visit to Happy Valley Tea Estate.
Day 4, Darjeeling - Gangtok :
After breakfasta 105 kms spectacular mountain drive takes us to Gangtok, capital of Sikkim, which is perched on a ridge above Ranipul River. The views across to Kanchenjunga (third highest mountain in the world) and the peaks on the Singali Ridge between Nepal and Sikkim are stunning. We stay in beautiful hotel for 2 nights.
Day 5, Gangtok : Today we visit the Tibetan Style Rumtek Monastery, the monastery is the seat of the Gyalwa Karmapa, head of the Kangyupa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The seat was founded in the 11th century. We also visit the institute of Tibetology, established in 1958 to promote the language and cultural traditions of Tibet. There is a comprehensive library, stocked with manuscripts brought from Tibet, together with many valuable tankas. Overnight in hotel.
Day 6, Gangtok - Puntsholing :
After breakfast we continue our drive to Phuntsholing, gateway to Bhutan. Lunch enroute. Overnight in hotel.
Day 7 :
Morning visit to Kharbandi Monastery and then fascinating drive through jungle - clad mountains and passes to the capital of Bhutan - Thimpu (7,500 fts). Bhutan is a land of spectacular contrasts and stunning beauty. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 8 :
The day begins with a visit to the National Memorial chorten built in honor of late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Also visit Tashichho Dzong, which houses the seat of Government and is also the nations largest monastery and the summer abode of 2000 monks. After lunch we visit to the Traditional Medicine Institute where medicines are prepared according to ancient practices. Evening free for shopping. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 9 : Today we drive 2 hrs. to the beautiful valley of Paro (7,500 fts), located on the old trade route to Tibet. Transfer to Hotel Afternoon, a thrilling uphill walk to visit the 300 year old Taktsang monastery. Ponies can be provided for those who feel the walks too strenuous. Overnight in hotel.
Day 10 :
After breakfast fly with Druk Air to Kolkata. Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Day 11 :
Day at leisure and independent activities (rooms retained until 1200hrs). Late night transfer to the airport.
Day 12 :
Early morning flight back to your home country.
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