The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan and Sikkim Package

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Bhutan - Mountain Kingdom, Located Between India And China, Known As The Land Of Thunder Dragon. It Is An Amazing Country, Which Is In The Heart Of The Greater Himalayas, The Official Religion Of Bhutan - The Drukpa Kagyu (One Of The Areas Of Tibetan Buddhism), Has Also Been Extended To The Outskirts Of Tibet And Ladakh.
Sikkim (Formerly The Kingdom Of Sikkim) - The Smallest State Of India, Who Was A Part Of The Country In 1975. This Little Country Adopted Buddhism, Brought Here By Guru Rimpoche In The Eighth Century, Has Experienced Tremendous Tibetan Influence. Right Here Are Secluded Buddhist Monasteries Preserving Tibetan Knowledge After The Chinese Invasion. Here, From 1948 To 1955, The Roerich'S Family Lived, And Ei Roerich Was Cremated In Kalimpong. Sikkim Is Known For Its Stunning Natural Scenery, Unique Mountain Views, Facilities For Adventure Sports And Unique Culture, Which Is Largely The Guardians Of Tibetan Monasteries Are Located In The State.Permission For Photos And Video In The Temples And Monuments, Personal Expenses, Gratuities, Additional Meals.15-0630-09

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Delhi

  Flight Delhi. Transfer to hotel accommodation. Overnight.

• Day 2 : Delhi - Paro

  Early rise and transfer to a / port. 05.45 - 09.35 - Flight Delhi - Paro flight KB 205 (runs on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays). Arrival, meeting at a / port and transfer to hotel. Accommodation at the hotel and rest after the flight.
  
  Paro - air gate of the country, here is the only airport in Bhutan. This is an important religious and cultural center of the kingdom with a rich history. Here is the National Museum and the ruins of Ta Dzong fortress Druk-yul Dzong. In the vicinity are the monasteries Laghang Paro Dzong , Paro Dzong, Dawn Dzong and others. Druk-yul Dzong - fortress was erected in 1644 by the legendary Shabdrung to control the paths leading to Tibet, Bhutan and repeatedly saved from the attacks of the Tibetans. Laghang Paro Dzong - One of the main attractions of Bhutan. The monastery was founded in the seventh century by Guru Rimpoche, who was meditating on its territory in the caves with stunning views of the highest mountain in Bhutan Dzhomolhari. It is said that on this hill is found the famous Thunder Dragon - a symbol of Bhutan. In order to get to the monastery takes time - it are carved into the rock steps, it will take you about 4-5 hours.

  • Hotspots : National Museum

• Day 3 : Paro - Gangte

  Breakfast. Moving to Gangte where the famous monastery. Accommodation at the hotel. Overnight.
  
  Valley Gangte Gangte known rare black-necked cranes that migrate here in winter from the Tibetan plateau. Gangte Monastery - the only Nyingma monastery in Bhutan, there is a large collection of manuscripts and Tibetan Buddhist canon Kangyur (Gandzhur or Dandzhur).

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 4 : Gangte - Punakha

  Breakfast, departure to Punakha. On the way stop for lunch at Wangdue Phodrang, where the palace and a Buddhist monastery. Inspection Dzong. Arriving late at night in Punakha, accommodation at the hotel.
  
  Dzong (fortress - monastery) Wangdue built in 1638, a collector of Bhutanese land Shabdrung. This is one of the largest monasteries in Bhutan, which stands on a high hill at the confluence of the rivers and Sankosh Tangmachu and has an excellent overview of the surrounding area. Near the fortress is a small village with a picturesque market, and inside is a large courtyard, where religious festivals are held and ceremonies.

• Day 5 : Punakha - Thimphu

  Breakfast. Morning visit Punakha - Dzong, the temple complex, located at the confluence of two rivers - the Mo Chu Chu and Pro. Dzong was built in 1615. Until 1955, Punakha was the capital of Bhutan, now - the winter residence of Je Khenpo, the chairman of the Board of Monastic. In the afternoon - departure to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. The scenic road leads through Dochu La Pass (3050 m), which offers fantastic views of the highest mountains of Bhutan. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight.

• Day 6 : Thimphu

  Breakfast. Full day tour of Thimphu valley:
  
  visit Tashchiho Dzong, the Fortress of the Blessed religion, seat of government of Bhutan. Here is the royal residence, the palace of the High Lama, the Throne Hall and the Hall of the National Assembly, which is a large statue of Buddha. Nearby are the columns Tenjou and kanji decorated with Buddhist teachings about the superiority of religion over politics. Memorial Chorten - National monument stupa dedicated to the third king of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. National Library has a terrific collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts, one of the best in the Himalayas The National Institute of Traditional Medicine, which contains ancient medical mysteries, used until now. And also - Royal School of Art from art school Tank and the National Textile Museum, showing a rich tradition. Overnight in Thimphu.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 7 : Thimphu - Phunsholing

  Breakfast. Moving to Phunsholing - a city in the south of Bhutan, located on the border with India. There goes the only highway that connects the two countries. On the way visit the beautiful Karbandi Gompa monastery, standing at a height of 1,300 feet of garden with tropical plants and flowers. The monastery was founded in 1967 on the Queen - Grandmother. Visit - a small church in the heart of Purley Zangto Phunsholinga.

• Day 8 : Phunsholing - Siliguri

  Breakfast, departure to Siliguri, on arrival - accommodation and leisure.
  
  Siliguri - a major business center of North Bengal, a transit town for posts with Bhutan and Nepal, Sikkim and who do not have their own air traffic and railways. Here begins the famous Darjeeling 'toy' railway connecting Siliguri to Darjeeling and referred to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  
  Siliguri is located in the so-called "chicken necks" connecting the north-eastern states of India with the rest of the country.

  • Themes : Heritage

• Day 9 : Siliguri - Darjeeling

  Breakfast. Shuttle service to the station New Jalpaiguri. 9.00-15.00-moving "toy" train to Dzhardzhiling. On the road - stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Attention! Movement of trains depends on the weather conditions, w / d road is not maintained in the cloud, cloudy days. Arrival, transfer to hotel, free time, leisure and overnight in Dardzhlinge.
  
  Darjeeling - one of the most popular mountain resorts of India and the world famous production center of high-quality tea. Before the beginning of the XVIII century belonged to the rajas of Sikkim and was called Dorje Ling. Was conquered by the British Crown to Gurke (legendary Nepalese soldiers in the British army). Located at an altitude of 1800 meters in a very picturesque setting with spectacular mountain views. The town preserved colonial atmosphere - here you can see the old English houses, souvenir shops, tea shops. Above the town is dominated by the highest mountain in India, Kanchenjunga (8598 m.) In Darjeeling Tibetan refugees live, their monasteries, lifestyle, and clothing of bright colors also adds to the atmosphere of the city. The world-famous tea, brought here by the British, is grown on an area of 19,000 hectares. Every year in Darjeeling produces about 10 million kg of tea.

• Day 10 : Darjeeling

  Breakfast. In the early morning trip to the Tiger's Mountain (2585 m), which is 12 km from Dradzhilinga. This is the highest point in the vicinity of the grand panorama of the Himalayas (including Mount Everest and Kanchendzhongu). A visit to a Buddhist monastery Gum, in the restoration of which participated Nicholas Roerich. After lunch - Darjeeling tour with a visit to the Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Museum of Everest, the Botanical Garden and the Center for Tibetan refugees.

  • Hotspots : The Zoological Park
  • Themes : Mountaineering

• Day 11 : Darjeeling - Gangtok

  Breakfast. Drive to Gangtok ("High Hill") - the capital of Sikkim, located along the river terraces Ranipul. You will meet wonderful world - with a panorama of snow-capped mountains, beautiful flowers (Rhododendron, orchids), rare species of fauna (butterflies, red panda), a kind of ethnic culture and excellent local cuisine. On arrival check. Free time. Overnight.

• Day 12 : Gangtok

  Breakfast. A visit to the Rumtek Monastery, one of the most powerful monasteries of Sikkim belonging to the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery is situated at an altitude of 1500 m, 24 km from Gangtok. It was founded in the XVI century, destroyed and reborn again Karmapa XVI after his escape from China in 1959. It is here were brought treasures and sacred relics of the monastery of Tsurphu, the former residence of the Karmapa in Tibet. The monastery was rebuilt and opened in 1966, receiving the name of the Dharmachakra Center and became the new seat of the Karmapa in exile. Karmapa - the High Lama in the Kagyu school and the third most important lama in Tibetan Buddhism. Translated from the Tibetan Karmapa means "the enlightened man of action", is the first in the history of consciously reborn Lama. It is called the "King of Yogis of Tibet", it is believed that around the head of the Karmapa there is a strong energy field obtained from the gods for Enlightenment. Since not everyone can see with the naked eye "energy crown", many years ago was it materializes (the famous Black Crown Karmapa), which is stored in the Rumtek monastery. About the identity of the current Karmapa in Tibetan Buddhism, there is controversy (without the involvement of the Chinese), and at the moment there are two Karmapa at Rumtek and claim the crown, so the monastery is guarded by Indian troops. Currently Rumtek - the largest monastery of Sikkim. This is a real school of Tibetan Buddhism, monks, as a rule, almost never leave the monastery and engaged in the study of sacred texts. Next to the monastery are the cells where they retire to meditate. In Rumtek held feasts and festivals, the most important of which are in February-March and May-June. Afternoon tour of Gangtok: Institute of Tibetology - founded in 1958, is engaged in the research and development of language, culture and traditions of Tibet. It has a rich collection of ancient relics of the tank, as cultural objects. Tibetan Manuscripts Library, which compiled the most important collection of manuscripts and manuscripts brought from Tibet. There are more than 30,000 ancient documents, which are systematized, decorated in the library and available for study. visit Enchey Monastery, Royal Palace and the Temple of Tsuklakhang (visual inspection, open to the public only during the Tibetan New Year), Greenhouses orchids (450 species). Overnight at Gangtok.

  • Hotspots : Rumtek Monastery, Enchey Monastery

• Day 13 : Gangtok - Bagdogra - Delhi

  Breakfast, transfer to transfer to a / port Bagdogra (about 4:00). 14.50 - 16.50 flight IT 3334 flight to Delhi. On arrival - meeting at a / port, transfer to hotel, hotel accommodation in Connaught (center). Free time, rest before the flight, overnight.

• Day 14 : Delhi

  Early transfer to the airport. Departure for home.

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Inclusions

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Exclusions

• Permission For Photos And Video In The Temples And Monuments, Personal Expenses, Gratuities, Additional Meals.

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Prices are valid in June, July and August

Min 2 persons in a group - USD 2495 per person

Min 4 people in the group - USD 2075 per person

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Prices are valid for September

Min 2 persons in a group - USD 2785 per person

Min 4 people in the group - USD 2355 per person

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• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

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