Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kolkata
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 3* (Peerless Inn), Hotel 3* (Peerless Inn (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Kalighat area
- Dinner with tour group
Landmarks Kalighat - Day 2
Kolkata
Kolkata- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Peerless Inn), Hotel 3* (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 - Day 3
Kolkata
Kolkata- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Peerless Inn), Hotel 3* (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 - Day 4
Kolkata to Sundarbans
Kolkata to Sundarbans- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sunderban Tiger Camp), Hotel 3* (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 - Day 5
Sundarbans
Sundarbans- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Sunderban Tiger Camp), Hotel 3* (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 - Day 6
Sundarbans to Kolkata to Darjeeling
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 - Day 7
New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling
New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Summit Montana Suites & Spa), Hotel 3* (Summit Montana Suites & Spa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Breakfast at New Jalpaiguri
- Drive to Darjeeling
- Afternoon orientation walk
- Visit tea plantations
Landmarks Darjeeling - Day 8
Darjeeling
Darjeeling- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (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) - Day 9
Darjeeling
Darjeeling- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (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 - Day 10
Darjeeling to Pelling
Darjeeling to Pelling- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Summit Tashi Gang Resort), Hotel 3* (Norbu Ghang Retreat (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive to Pelling
Optional Activities
- Walk to Sanga Choling monastery
Landmarks Sanga Choling Monastery - Day 11
Pelling
Pelling- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (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 - Day 12
Pelling to Gangtok
Pelling to Gangtok- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Summit Grand Resort & Spa), Hotel 3* (Summit Namnang Courtyard (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Rabdentse, former capital of Sikkim
- Drive to Gangtok
Landmarks Rabdentse Gangtok - Day 13
Gangtok
Gangtok- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Summit Grand Resort & Spa), Hotel 3* (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 - Day 14
Gangtok to Kalimpong
Gangtok to Kalimpong- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Summit Sherpa Mountain Hotel), Hotel 3* (Summit Barsana Resort and Spa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Rumtek Gompa
- Travel to Kalimpong bazaar town
Landmarks Rumtek Gompa Kalimpong - Day 15
Kalimpong to Phuentsholing
Kalimpong to Phuentsholing- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lhaki Hotel), Hotel 3* (Lhaki Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive to Phuentsholing
- Meet Bhutanese local guide
- Explore Phuentsholing town
Landmarks Phuentsholing - Day 16
Phuentsholing to Thimpu
Phuentsholing to Thimpu- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa), Hotel 3* (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Drive to Thimpu
- Sightseeing tour of Thimpu
- Visit Tashichho Dzong
Landmarks Tashichho Dzong Thimpu - Day 17
Thimpu
Thimpu- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa), Hotel 3* (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Attend Thimpu Festival
- Watch traditional chhams dances
- Observe festival celebrations
Landmarks Thimpu Festival Grounds - Day 18
Thimpu
Thimpu- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa), Hotel 3* (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Continue festival celebrations
- Watch festival dances
Optional Activities
- Free time to relax in Thimpu
- Day 19
Thimphu to Punakha
Thimphu to Punakha- Accommodation
- Camping (Punakha Camp), Hotel 3* (Zhingkham Resort (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Green Weaving Centre
Landmarks Green Weaving Centre Dochu La Pass Gangar Pensum - Day 20
Punakha to Paro
Punakha to Paro- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Drukchen), Hotel 3* (Hotel Drukchen (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Drive to Paro
Landmarks Punakha Dzong - Day 21
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Lunch (Yak butter tea at local farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Drukchen), Hotel 3* (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 - Day 22
Paro to Kathmandu
Paro to Kathmandu- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Ambassador), Hotel 3* (Hotel Ambassador (or similar))
Included Activities
- Flight to Kathmandu
- Walking tour of bazaar
- Visit Durbar Square area
Landmarks Durbar Square Kathmandu Bazaar - Day 23
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- End point
- Lazimpat Rd, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal (Hotel Ambassador, Hotel reception, 09:00)
