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  • Sunrise over Victoria Memorial reflected in tranquil water in Kolkata, India.
  • Snow-capped Kangchenjunga massif piercing clouds above rolling Himalayan foothills.
  • Bengal tiger resting alertly on a rock in dense jungle shade.
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  • Colourful masked dancer in traditional Bhutanese festival attire mid-performance.
  • Tiger’s Nest Monastery dramatically clinging to a cliff face above forested valley in Bhutan.
  • Sun-drenched tea hills and the hillside town of Darjeeling under misty sky.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kolkata

    Kolkata
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Peerless Inn)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Kolkata Airport (CCU)
    • Explore Kalighat area
    • Dinner with tour group
    Landmarks
    Kalighat Temple
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  2. Day 2

    Kolkata

    Kolkata
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Peerless Inn)

    Included Activities

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

    Kolkata to Darjeeling

    Kolkata to Darjeeling
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Evening meal in the city)
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (Overnight Train Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri)

    Included Activities

    • Visit flower market
    • Visit Belur Math
    • Boat ride across Ganges River
    • Visit Dakshineswar Kali Temple
    • Overnight sleeper train to Darjeeling
    Landmarks
    Flower Market
    Belur Math
    Ramakrishna Temple
    Dakshineswar Kali Temple
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  4. Day 4

    Darjeeling

    Darjeeling
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Yashshree Mall Road)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at New Jalpaiguri station
    • Afternoon orientation walk of Darjeeling
    • Visit tea plantations
    Landmarks
    Darjeeling
  5. Day 5

    Darjeeling

    Darjeeling
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Yashshree Mall Road)

    Included Activities

    • Dawn excursion to Tiger Hill
    • Visit Happy Valley Tea Estate

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Tibetan Refugee Centre
    Landmarks
    Tiger Hill
    Kanchenjunga
    Mount Everest
    Happy Valley Tea Estate
    Tibetan Refugee Centre
  6. Day 6

    Darjeeling

    Darjeeling
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Yashshree Mall Road)

    Included Activities

    • Toy Train ride to Ghoom Gompa monastery

    Optional Activities

    • Two-hour walk back to Darjeeling via ridge track and Allobari village
    • Visit Mountaineering Institute and Zoo
    Landmarks
    Ghoom Gompa
    Allobari
    Mountaineering Institute
  7. Day 7

    Darjeeling to Pelling

    Darjeeling to Pelling
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Norbu Ghang Retreat)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Pelling
  8. Day 8

    Pelling

    Pelling
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Norbu Ghang Retreat)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala Complex
    • Visit Pemayangtse Monastery
    • Visit Rabdentse ruins
    Landmarks
    Chenrezig Singkham Riwo Potala Complex
    Pemayangtse Monastery
    Rabdentse
    Kanchenjunga
  9. Day 9

    Pelling to Gangtok

    Pelling to Gangtok
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Summit Namnang Courtyard)
    Landmarks
    Gangtok
    Kanchenjunga
  10. Day 10

    Gangtok

    Gangtok
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Summit Namnang Courtyard)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Drodul Chorten
    • Visit Institute of Tibetology
    • Visit Tashi Handicraft Centre
    Landmarks
    Drodul Chorten
    Institute of Tibetology
    Tashi Handicraft Centre
  11. Day 11

    Gangtok to Kalimpong

    Gangtok to Kalimpong
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Summit Barsana Resort and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rumtek Monastery
    Landmarks
    Rumtek Monastery
    Kalimpong
  12. Day 12

    Kalimpong to Phuentsholing

    Kalimpong to Phuentsholing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Lhaki Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Wander in Phuentsholing town
    Landmarks
    Phuentsholing
  13. Day 13

    Phuentsholing to Thimpu

    Phuentsholing to Thimpu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Thimpu
    • Visit Tashichho Dzong
    Landmarks
    Tashichho Dzong
  14. Day 14

    Thimpu

    Thimpu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Attend annual Thimpu Festival
    • Watch traditional chhams (dances)
    Landmarks
    Thimpu Festival
  15. Day 15

    Thimpu

    Thimpu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Bhutan Peaceful Residency & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Attend Thimpu Festival
    Landmarks
    Thimpu Festival
  16. Day 16

    Thimpu to Punakha

    Thimpu to Punakha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Zhingkham Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Green Weaving Centre
    • Cross Dochu La Pass
    Landmarks
    Green Weaving Centre
    Dochu La Pass
    Gangar Pensum
  17. Day 17

    Punakha to Paro

    Punakha to Paro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Drukchen)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Punakha Dzong
    Landmarks
    Punakha Dzong
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  18. Day 18

    Punakha

    Punakha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Drukchen)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery viewpoint
    • Visit local farm
    • Yak butter tea tasting and farm host talk

    Optional Activities

    • Extended hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery (additional 40 minutes to one hour)
    Landmarks
    Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery)
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 19

    Punakha to Kathmandu

    Punakha to Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Ambassador)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Kathmandu
    • Walking tour of bazaar
    • Visit Durbar Square
    • Visit Pashupatinath Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Explore more of Kathmandu
    • Extend stay to visit Chitwan for wildlife spotting
    Landmarks
    Kathmandu Bazaar
    Durbar Square
    Pashupatinath Temple
  20. Day 20

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu

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  • Peerless Inn

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  • Overnight Train Kolkata to New Jalpaiguri

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  • Yashshree Mall Road

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  • Norbu Ghang Retreat

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  • Summit Namnang Courtyard

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  • Summit Barsana Resort and Spa

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  • Linda4.5•November 2023
    Bhutan was very special in many ways. Loved the calm, peaceful vibe after the frenetic India.The visit to Pemayangtse...
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  • Anne4.7•November 2023
    Bhutan was definitely the highlight of the trip. It's the most beautiful country and, after the hustle and bustle and...
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  • Bridget4.7•November 2023
    Darjeeling was a gem, went far beyond my expectations. Sundarban, cruising the channels was magical. The Kingdom of...
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  • Belinda4.8•November 2023
    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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  • Pippa4.0•November 2023
    Wildlife at the Sunderbans, and a lovely hotel. Paro-Kathmmandu flight. Seeing Kanchenjunga at dawn in so many...
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  • Jennifer3.7•November 2023
    Brilliant itinerary in Darjeeling, Sikkim and Bhutan. Loved the camp site in Bhutan and the hotels were all good,...
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  • Patricia4.3•December 2019
    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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  • Rachel3.5•December 2019
    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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    Thanks for your review and feedback. Hope to travel with you in the future.
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  • Rosemary4.7•May 2019
    Kiran helped make a good holiday great. The trip was reasonably well paced for a full-on trip.
    Traveled in March 2018
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    Thanks for your review and praise is Kiran. Glad you had a good trip.
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