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Discover Darjeeling and Bhutan (Thimpu Festival)

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From Kolkata (Calcutta) to Kathmandu
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kolkata

    Start point
    14 & 14/1, Sudder St, Fire Brigade Head Quarter, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016, India (Lytton Hotel, Hotel reception, 17:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Peerless Inn), Hotel (Peerless Inn (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kalighat area
    • Dinner with tour group
    Landmarks
    Kalighat
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  2. Day 2

    Kolkata

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Peerless Inn), Hotel (Peerless Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit St John's Church
    • Tour Raj buildings around Dalhousie Square
    • Visit Jain and Kali temples
    • Visit Victoria Memorial
    • Visit Kumartuli clay modeller's village
    Landmarks
    St John's Church
    Dalhousie Square
    Victoria Memorial
    Kumartuli
  3. Day 3

    Kolkata

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Peerless Inn), Hotel (Peerless Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit flower market
    • Visit Belur Math
    • Visit Ramakrishna Temple
    • Boat ride across Ganges
    • Visit Dakshineswar Kali Temple
    Landmarks
    Flower Market, Kolkata
    Belur Math
    Ramakrishna Temple
    Dakshineswar Kali Temple
  4. Day 4

    Kolkata to Sundarbans

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sunderban Tiger Camp), Hotel (Sunderban Tiger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Sundarbans
    • Cruise to Sundarban Tiger Camp
    • Visit Sajnekhali Tiger project area
    • Visit watch tower
    • Visit heron sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Sundarbans
    Sajnekhali Tiger Project Area
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Sundarbans

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sunderban Tiger Camp), Hotel (Sunderban Tiger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Early morning wildlife cruise in Sundarbans
    • Visit Dobanke Watch Tower
    • Canopy walk
    • Visit spotted deer rehabilitation centre
    • Visit local villages
    Landmarks
    Dobanke Watch Tower
  6. Day 6

    Sundarbans to Kolkata to Darjeeling

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (Overnight Train Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri), Sleeper Train (Overnight Train Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Final cruise to Sudhanyakhali Watch tower
    • Return to Kolkata
    • Board Darjeeling Mail overnight sleeper train

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner in Kolkata city
    Landmarks
    Sudhanyakhali Watch Tower
  7. Day 7

    New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Summit Montana Suites & Spa), Hotel (Summit Montana Suites & Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at New Jalpaiguri
    • Drive to Darjeeling
    • Afternoon orientation walk
    • Visit tea plantations
    Landmarks
    Darjeeling
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  8. Day 8

    Darjeeling

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Summit Montana Suites & Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Toy Train ride to Ghoom Monastery
    • Visit Ghoom Monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Two-hour walk back to Darjeeling along scenic ridge track via Allobari village (weather permitting)
    • Visit Mountaineering Institute
    • Visit Zoo
    Landmarks
    Ghoom Monastery
    Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train)
  9. Day 9

    Darjeeling

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Summit Montana Suites & Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Tiger Hill sunrise viewing excursion
    • Happy Valley Tea Estate visit with traditional tea processing demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Tibetan Refugee Centre
    Landmarks
    Tiger Hill
    Kanchenjunga
    Happy Valley Tea Estate
    Tibetan Refugee Centre
  10. Day 10

    Darjeeling to Pelling

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Summit Tashi Gang Resort), Hotel (Norbu Ghang Retreat (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Pelling

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to Sanga Choling monastery
    Landmarks
    Sanga Choling Monastery
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  11. Day 11

    Pelling

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Norbu Ghang Retreat (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala Complex
    • Glass skywalk at Chenrezig Complex
    • Visit Pemayangtse Monastery

    Optional Activities

    • One-hour walk each way to Sanga Choling monastery
    Landmarks
    Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala Complex
    Pemayangtse Monastery
    Sanga Choling Monastery
  12. Day 12

    Pelling to Gangtok

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Summit Grand Resort & Spa), Hotel (Summit Namnang Courtyard (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rabdentse, former capital of Sikkim
    • Drive to Gangtok
    Landmarks
    Rabdentse
    Gangtok
  13. Day 13

    Gangtok

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Summit Grand Resort & Spa), Hotel (Summit Namnang Courtyard (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Drodul Chorten
    • Visit Institute of Tibetology
    • Visit Tashi Handicraft Centre
    Landmarks
    Drodul Chorten
    Institute of Tibetology
    Tashi Handicraft Centre
  14. Day 14

    Gangtok to Kalimpong

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Summit Sherpa Mountain Hotel), Hotel (Summit Barsana Resort and Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rumtek Gompa
    • Travel to Kalimpong bazaar town
    Landmarks
    Rumtek Gompa
    Kalimpong
  15. Day 15

    Kalimpong to Phuentsholing

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lhaki Hotel), Hotel (Lhaki Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Phuentsholing
    • Meet Bhutanese local guide
    • Explore Phuentsholing town
    Landmarks
    Phuentsholing
  16. Day 16

    Phuentsholing to Thimpu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa), Hotel (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Thimpu
    • Sightseeing tour of Thimpu
    • Visit Tashichho Dzong
    Landmarks
    Tashichho Dzong
    Thimpu
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Thimpu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa), Hotel (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Attend Thimpu Festival
    • Watch traditional chhams dances
    • Observe festival celebrations
    Landmarks
    Thimpu Festival Grounds
  18. Day 18

    Thimpu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa), Hotel (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Continue festival celebrations
    • Watch festival dances

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to relax in Thimpu
  19. Day 19

    Dochu La Pass to Punakha

    Accommodation
    Camping (Punakha Camp), Hotel (Zhingkham Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cross Dochu La Pass (3050m)
    • Scenic mountain views towards Gangar Pensum (7541m)
    Landmarks
    Dochu La Pass
    Gangar Pensum
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 20

    Punakha to Paro

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Drukchen), Hotel (Hotel Drukchen (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Punakha Dzong
    • Drive to Paro
    Landmarks
    Punakha Dzong
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  21. Day 21

    Paro

    Meals
    Lunch (Yak butter tea at local farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Drukchen), Hotel (Hotel Drukchen (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Climb to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery)
    • Visit local farm
    • Sample yak butter tea
    • Group talk with farm host
    Landmarks
    Taktsang
  22. Day 22

    Paro to Kathmandu

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Ambassador), Hotel (Hotel Ambassador (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Kathmandu
    • Walking tour of bazaar
    • Visit Durbar Square area
    Landmarks
    Durbar Square
    Kathmandu Bazaar
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  23. Day 23

    Kathmandu

    End point
    Lazimpat Rd, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal (Hotel Ambassador, Hotel reception, 09:00)
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    Darjeeling was a gem, went far beyond my expectations. Sundarban, cruising the channels was magical. The Kingdom of...
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    The highlight was definitely the Tigers Nest Monastery. We were also taken to the temple of "the mad monk "which was...
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    Wildlife at the Sunderbans, and a lovely hotel. Paro-Kathmmandu flight. Seeing Kanchenjunga at dawn in so many...
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    November 20th, 2023
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    Brilliant itinerary in Darjeeling, Sikkim and Bhutan. Loved the camp site in Bhutan and the hotels were all good,...
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    December 23rd, 2019
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    The night at the camp in Punakha was so relaxing I could have spent another night there. The only real negative I...
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    thanks for the great feedback, Bhutan is such a peaceful place, especially by the river in Punakha!
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    December 23rd, 2019
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    I think the main strength of this trip is the extremely varied itinerary. But it should be pointed out that the...
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