Itinerary

Sikkim and Bhutan - 14 days

DAY 01 ARRIVAL IN KOLKATA

Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon during which you can stroll through the colourful spice market. Accommodation.

DAY 02 - KOLKATA

Breakfast. In the morning, panoramic tour of the city, with brief stops at the Jain Temple and the Victoria Memorial. We will also pass by the Howrah Bridge, Dalhousie Square, Fort Williams and the street of the former Supreme Court. Free afternoon.

DAY 03 - KOLKATA/DARJEELING

Half board. Departure by flight to Bagdogra and continue by road through spectacular scenery to Darjeeling (68 km/approx. 3 hrs), situated at an altitude of 2,123 m. Darjeeling is famous mainly for its tea plantations. Visit to a plantation on the way. Dinner at the hotel.

DAY 04 - DARJEELING

Full board. Early in the morning we will go to Tiger Hill, from where on clear days you can see the Kanchenjunga. Breakfast. We will continue visiting the Ghoom Monastery, Yiga Choli Gompa. We will continue with a visit to the zoo and the Mountaineering Institute, where you can see a statue of Tenzing Samadhi, the Nepalese mountaineer who, together with Edmund Hillary, crowned Everest and who lived almost all his life in Darjeeling. Free time to walk around the city. Return to the hotel. Lunch and dinner.

DAY 05 - DARJEELING /GANGTOK (98 KM. APPROX. 5 HRS.)

Full board. Departure by road to Gangtok, capital of Sikkim. A very picturesque city, perched on a mountain with a single shopping street, the Mahatma Gandhi Marg. Lunch and dinner.

DAY 06 - GANGTOK/RUMTEK/GANGTOK

Full board. Departure to Rumtek where we will see its monastery which houses collections of icons and manuscripts. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit to Gangtok, the former administrative base of the kingdom of Sikkim. Dinner.

DAY 07 - GANGTOK/KALIMPONG (80 KM. APPROX. 3 HOURS)

Full board. Departure by road to Kalimpong, a relaxing town with a unique charm. Free time to stroll around this small town. Lunch and dinner.

DAY 08 - KALIMPONG SILIGURI (70 KM APPROX. 3 HRS)

Full board. In the morning, we will visit the city where we will see the Durpin Dara, the Tharpa Choling Monastery, the Dog Palri Fobrang Dzong, and we will end with a visit to a centre where orchids are grown. Lunch. Departure by road to Siliguri. Dinner.

DAY 09 - SILIGURI BAGDOGRA PARO (BHUTAN)

Full board. Departure to Bagdogra airport for flight to Paro. Visit to the Dzong that dominates the city on the banks of the river. Visit to Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest and most sacred monastery in Bhutan.

DAY 10 PARO/THIMPU (BHUTAN) (60 KM APPROX. 2 HRS)

Full board. Departure to Thimpu, en route visit to the Taktsang Monastery, located at an altitude of 3,200 metres and also known as the Tigers Nest. Continue to Thimpu, before arriving, visit the Simthokha Dzong. Arrival in Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan, located at an altitude of over 2,500 metres.

DAY 11- THIMPU (BHUTAN)

Full board. Visit of the capital, including the Chorten Memorial, Textile Museum and the Cultural Heritage Museum. We will finish with a visit to the Tashi Choe Dzong, a symbol of the capital that currently houses the offices of the king.

DAY 12 THIMPU / PUNAKHA (BHUTAN) (80 KM APPROX. 3 HRS)

Full board. Departure by road to Punakha, crossing the Dochu La Pass (at 3,050 m.). Arrival in Punakha (at 800 m.). We visit Punakha Dzong and then the Temple of Fertility, Dzong considered to be the third oldest in the country.

DAY 13 PUNAKHA / PARO (BHUTAN) (135 KM APPROX. 5 HRS)

Full board. Visit to Wangdi Phodrang Dzong (23Kms/approx. 45 min.). Then departure to Paro. Arrival and visit to the National Museum.

DAY 14 PARO / KATHMANDU/ DELHI - EUROPE/AMERICA

Breakfast. Transfer to Paro airport to take the flight to Kathmandu or Delhi to connect with the flight to your next destination and/or visit these places.

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Sikkim and Bhutan - 15 days

Sikkim and Bhutan is an excellent tour to explore Northeast India and Bhutan. Sikkim and Bhutan are famous for Buddhist monasteries, Himalayan landscape and much more. Replete with a diverse spectrum of flora and fauna, panoramic views, natural wonders and ancient monuments, a tour to Sikkim and Bhutan is meant for everyone looking for a tour filled with natural beauty, adventure and rich history. 

You can add a 4-day stay in Nepal and/or Northern India to visit the Taj Mahal and Benares.

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Best season: March, April, May and October to December 15

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