Sikkim Bhutan Luxury Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Delhi

  Upon arrival In Delhi airport, our representative would receive you and transfer to your hotel.
  Overnight at hotel

• Day 2 : Delhi - Paro

  Morning transferred to the airport for the flight from Delhi to Paro. On arrival, met by guide after clearing customs and taken to your hotel.
  Overnight at hotel

• Day 3 : Paro

  After breakfast, drive to Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress where Bhutanese warriors fought Tibetan invaders centuries ago. The snowy dome of Chomolhari, mountain looms directly over the dzong. Along the way, see the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. After lunch visit Ta Dzong, originally built as a watchtower, it now houses the National Museum of the Kingdom including antique thankhas, textiles, weapons and armour. Then visit to Rinpung Dzong whose wooden galleries contain many fine wall paintings.

• Day 4 : : Paro - Gangtey

  Stop enroute for lunch at Wangdi Phodrang. Gangtey is one of the most beautiful open valleys in Bhutan. Gangtey is the winter heaven to the rare Black Necked Crane, which migrates down from the Tibetan Plateau. On a hillock overlooking the small villages is the Gangtey Monastery. This is the only Nyingmapa temple in the country.
  Overnight at hotel

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 5 : Gangtey - Bhumthang

  This morning leave for Bhumthang stopping enroute at Trongsa for lunch. Later continue on to Bhumthang and on arrival check in your hotel.
  Overnight at hotel

• Day 6 : : Bhumthang

  This is one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and also the heartland of Buddhism. Visit Kurjey, Jamby and Tamshing Lkhakhangs. Also the Jakar Dzong, seat of the district administration.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 7 : Bhumthang - Trongsa

  After breakfast drive to Trongsa. Tongsa Dzong at an altitude of 2200 M is the most impressive of the Dzongs in Bhutan. Built in 1647 by the Shabdrung, it is a masterpiece of architecture.
  Overnight at SHERUBLING LODGE

• Day 8 : Trongsa - Punakha

  A five hours drive down the Pele La Pass, crossing the Black Mountains, which divide western and central Bhutan. Cross the Nikarchu bridge leaving the Tongsa regions of Central Bhutan. A great white stupa from 18th century built in Nepalese design stands below the road. Stop for lunch at Gangtey or Wangdiphodrang. In Wangdiphodrang visit the Dzong perched on a spur at the confluence of the Sunkosh and Tangmachu rivers. This Dzong was built in 1638. Later arrive Punakha and check-in at ZANGTHO PELRI hotel.

• Day 9 : Punakha - Thimphu

  Morning visit Punakha Dzong. Punakha until 1955 served as the capital of Bhutan and still is the winter seat of Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot. Punakha Dzong was built in the 17th century and is situated at the junction of Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers. In the afternoon drive to Thimpu. The drive is via Dochula pass (3050 M), which provides a superb view of the highest peaks of Bhutan. On arrival, check-in at MOTITHANG hotel or similar.

• Day 10 : Thimphu

  Full day sightseeing of Thimphu valley, visiting Taschihhodzong; the seat of the Government, Chorten Memorial, the Stupa built in the memory of Bhutan's third King, and then the Handicrafts Emporium displaying rich traditional crafts of the Kingdom, the National Library which has a fascinating collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts and texts, the Painting School: famous for traditional thankhas paintings and the traditional Medicine Institute where centuries old healing arts are still practiced.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 11 : Thimphu - Phuntsholing

  After breakfast leave for Phuntsholing visiting enroute Kharbandi Gompa, the beautiful monastery situated at an altitude of 1300 ft, in a garden of tropical plants and flowers. It was founded in 1967 by royal Grandmother, Ashi Phuntsho Choedron. From the monastery garden there is a fascinating view of Phuntsholing town and the surrounding plains. Also visit Zangtho Pelri, a small temple built in the centre of Phuntsholing.
  Overnight at the hotel

• Day 12 : Phuntsholing - Siliguri

  Today you will be driven to Siliguri. Balance of the day free.
  Overnight at SINCLAIRS hotel

• Day 13 : : Siliguri - Darjeeling

  Today you will be driven to nearby New Jalpaiguri train station to board the "Toy Train" for the 9:00 AM departure on the scenic ride into Darjeeling where you will be met on arrival at approximately 3.00 PM and taken to the WINDAMERE hotel. The train runs on narrow gauge thru the mountains and provide superb view of the valley, tea gardens and settlements along the route. *PLEASE NOTE: This train is very unpredictable due to track closures and maintenance so if it does not operate the day you are there alternative arrangements will be made to get you to your destination.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 14 : Darjeeling

  Nestled in the Himalayas, Darjeeling is one of the most popular hill stations of India. Until the beginning of the 18th century, Darjeeling was with the rajas of Sikkim. It was invaded by Gurkhas in 1780 and later by the British. The major development of this pretty hill station took place between 1840-1857. In the morning you will have a visit to Tiger Hill and Ghoom Monastery. In the afternoon you will have a city tour, including the Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Botanical Garden and the Tibetan Refugees Centre.

  • Hotspots : The Zoological Park

• Day 15 : Darjeeling - Gangtok

  Drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok, Sikkim crossing the Tista river on the way. On arrival, check-in at NORKHILL hotel. Balance of day at leisure.

• Day 16 : Gangtok

  A morning drive through the countryside brings you Rhumtek Monastery. In the afternoon you will have a sightseeing tour of Gangtok including Tsuklakhang, the Royal Chapel of the Chogyals, the Institute of Tibetology and the Orchid Sanctuary.

• Day 17 : Gangtok - Bagdogra - Delhi

  After breakfast an early departure for the approximately 4-hour drive to Bagdogra from where you catch the flight to Delhi. On arrival you will be met with our representative later transfer to yoru hotel.
  Overnight at hotel

• Day 18 : Delhi

  Transfer to airport for flight for onward journey.

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Inclusions

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