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Discover the majestic Himalayas exploring stunning cultural wealth, some of Asia’s best wildlife viewing, and natural scenery without equal on Earth. Explore Nepal, Bhutan, Darjeeling & Sikkim. |
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Tour Itinerary: |
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DAY 01:
ARRIVE KATHMANDU.
Transfer to International Airport to connect flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu. Visit Kathmandu durbar Square , the centre of Kathmandu, complex of old places temples. Then Visit swayambhunath Stupa, a legendary Buddhist Stupa, more than 200 years old. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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DAY 02:
IN KATHMANDU.
Full day sightseeing tours in Kathmandu Valley. You will visit Pashupati Nath Temple, the holiest Hindu Temple that draws devotees from all over Nepal and India. This temple is situated on the bank of Bagmati River, which is considered as holy as Ganges. Cremation goes throughout the days and nights on the bank of Bagmati River. Then, you will drive to Boudha Nath Stupa, the biggest stupa in the world. This is one of the World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley. From here, you will drive to Bhaktapur, one of the three principalities of medieval Kathmandu. Bhaktapur, the youngest city in the valley has preserved its ancient look and originality. You would love to see the “Golden Gate” of the “Palace of 55 Windows”. There are temples with intricate woodcarving, houses with different kinds of windows and balconies, stone sculptured water tanks, monastic complexes etc. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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DAY 03:
KATHMANDU – POKHRA.
You enjoy the drive along Trisuli River. (Optional: you can have 3 hours rafting on the Trisuli River). In clear day you can see Himalayas ; Langtang, Ganesh, Manaslu, Annapurna etc. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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DAY 04:
POKHRA.
Early morning drive to sarangkot for sunrise view. After breakfast you will have city tour with visits to Davis Fall, Bindyabasini Temple, Seti River George, Tibetan Refugee camp. Overnight at hotel |
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DAY 05:
POKHRA- KATHMANDU (220KM, 5.5 HOURS DRIVE).
Drive back to Kathmandu Arrive and check in at Hotel. Day free at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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DAY 06:
KATHMANDU - PARO (Flight KB 205 at 0825 / 0950 hrs).
Morning transfer to the airport to board flight for Paro is a befitting introduction to Bhutan - an untouched pristine wilderness. Upon arrival your Indus Travels representative will meet you and transfer to your Bhutanese home - a traditional styled hotel. Lunch at hotel. After lunch you will visit the National Museum of Bhutan. You will have time to admire the museum’s collection of rare Bhutanese artifacts and art, traditional weaving and other eclectic pieces. After the museum you will visit the Paro Dzong - who now houses the offices of the district administration and the district monk body. You will then hike down to the traditional cantilever bridge. One of the scenes in the film Little Buddha includes this bridge. The hike is about 10 minutes. Your transport will pick you from the other side of the river. Before returning to your traditional styled hotel, you will explore the Paro town. Welcome dinner and overnight at hotel. |
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DAY 07:
PARO.
Day Excursion to Taktshang literally known as Tiger’s Nest. This is one of Bhutan’s most sacred places, and an important pilgrimage destination. You will walk along a trail that slowly rises above the valley to a ridge where prayer flags rustle in the wind next to a massive prayer wheel. Just beyond is the Taktshang Cafeteria at 9200 ft., where you will stop to enjoy hot drink and the striking views of the Monastery across the valley. Depending on your energy level, you may relax in the pleasant atmosphere of the cafeteria until lunch or continue on for a mile of steep climbing to another dramatic viewpoint. You return to the cafeteria for a delicious buffet of typical Bhutanese food. You may also want to try Emadatsi (A chili cheese dish), vegetables with cheese sauce and other dishes. Evening you will visit the Drukgyel Dzong which was built in 1649 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate the victory of the Bhutanese armies over the Tibetan intruders. On route you will visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
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DAY 08:
PARO-THIMPHU.
After breakfast you will drive to Thimphu. Upon arrival in Thimphu you will visit the Traditional Paper Factory. Next you will visit Bhutan Post, where you will have time to admire and buy some stamps - Bhutan is well known among the philatelists and stamps constitute one of its delightful exports. Lunch at restaurant in town. After lunch you will visit the Memorial Choeten, a stupa built in in 1974 to honor the memory of the 3rd King, His Late Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who is known in Bhutan’s history as the “Father of Modern Bhutan” since the modern developments began during his reign. Then you will visit the Changangkha Lhakhang, which is also a focus of daily worship for many Thimphu residents. Then you will drive to Sangaygang - the view point. It is also known as “Lover’s Point” where young couples come to enjoy the bird’s eye view of the Thimphu valley. Next you will visit the Dupthob Lhakhang built by Dupthob Thangthong Gyalpo, also known as “Iron Bridge Builder.” It is now a nunnery and it has more than 70 practicing nuns. Evening you will visit the Government Emporium for souvenir. Dinner and overnight at Hotel. |
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DAY 09:
THIMPHU.
You will start your day with visit to the Textile Museum, Folk Heritage Museum where you will have an insight on rural Bhutanese life. Then you will visit the National Library - a tall stately building in the traditional Bhutanese style that is repository of precious historical and religious manuscripts written in gold. Next you will visit the Institute for Zorig Chusum - a painting school where the traditional style of Thangka painting is passed on to the next. Lunch in town. After lunch you will drive north of Thimphu to visit the Tango Monastery which is now a college for learning higher Buddhist Philosophy. It was founded by Lama Gyalwa Lhanampa in the 12th century. It takes about an hour and the trail takes you through the gradual ascends. The monastery now has about 200 practicing monks. You will have time to enjoy the beautiful paintings inside the temple. Dinner and overnight at Hotel. |
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DAY 10:
THIMPHU - WANGDUE/PUNAKHA.
After breakfast you will drive to Wangdue/Punakha across the Dochula Pass (3100m). The pass is marked by a large massive Choeten, 108 smaller choetens (Druk Wangyal Choetens) and prayer flags. The pass offers the most spectacular view over the high peaks of the eastern Himalayas. Tea stop at the pass. Resume your journey to Wangdue. Check in and lunch at the hotel. After lunch you will make an excursion to Chimi Lhakhang - a Buddhist temple dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenlay who is also known as “Divine Madman” in the west. It is an easy hike through the village of Yuwakha and rice fields. Evening you will visit our farmhouse located about 10 minutes from your hotel. A visit to the farm house would offer you a closer look at the Kingdom’s unique culture, which dictates simple hospitality extended to any and all guests, even to perfect strangers. Dinner and overnight at hotel. |
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DAY 11:
WANGDUE TSHECHU.
After breakfast you will go to Wangduephodrang Dzong. Lunch in town or at hotel. After lunch you will hike the Khamsum Yuelay Namgyal Choeten. The hike will take you through the rice fields and the view of the Punakha valley from the Choeten is stunning. Before returning to your hotel, on route you will visit the Punakha Dzong which is built at the confluence of Phochu and Mochu in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. You will have time to admire the fine Bhutanese architecture. The dzongs were built without even a single iron nails. Dinner and overnight at hotel. |
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DAY 12:
WANGDUE - PARO.
Today you will drive to Paro for your final night in the country. Lunch stop in Thimphu. Upon arrival in Thimphu, you will visit the weekend market, which is in a permanent set of stalls; vendors from throughout the region arrive on Friday afternoon and remain selling their goods until Sunday evening. After lunch you will have time to do the final shopping you may have. You will then resume your drive to Paro. Dinner and overnight at hotel. |
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DAY 13: PARO- PHUNTSOLING.
Drive from Paro to Phuntsoling. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel |
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DAY 14:
PHUNTSOLING - GANGTOK.
Morning depart for Gangtok 227 Kms – 7 hrs approx. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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DAY 15:
GANGTOK.
Full Day sight seeing in Gangtok visiting Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Enchey Monastery, Research Institute of Tibet logy, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Rumtek Monastery also called the Dharmachakra Centre. The monastery is currently the largest in Sikkim. It is home to the community of monks and where they perform the rituals and practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage.. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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DAY 16: GANGTOK-DARJEELING.
Drive to Darjeeling 117 kms approx. 5 hrs. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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DAY 17: DARJEELING.
Early Morning visit to Tiger Hill, Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. After breakfast Sight seeing of the Darjeeling town visiting Padmaja Nadia Himalayan Zoological park (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing - Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday). Overnight stay at hotel. |
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DAY 18: DARJEELING.
Morning Toy Train ride on world heritage train unto Ghoom and back. Afternoon visit to a Tea Garden near Darjeeling - The high hills of Darjeeling are more than just a picturesque piece of land. On the slopes of these beautiful hills lies the lush green patches of Darjeeling Tea gardens, that gives the world, probably the most refreshing early morning companion ever known - The Darjeeling Tea. The number of operational tea gardens in the entire region is approximately 86 that covers an area of nearly 19,000 hectares. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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DAY 19: DARJEELING-BAGDOGARA
BAGDOGARA-KOLKATA (Flight 9W 618 at 1355 / 1455 hrs)
Drive to Bagdogra in time for onward connection for Kolkata. On arrival transfer to hotel. Rest of the time at leisure in kolkatta. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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DAY 20: DEPART KOLKATA.
Morning after breakfast proceed for city tour visiting Victoria Memorial A splendid architectural structure in white marble, modeled on the Taj Mahal, was built in the early 20th century, Eden Garden in the North-West corner of the Maidan are small & pleasantly laid out Eden Gardens. The gardens were created in 1840 and named after the sister of Lord Auckland, the former governor general, St Paul's Cathedral Built between 1839 and 1847; St Paul's Cathedral is one of India's most important churches. Its east of the Victoria Memorial at the South end of the Maidan. In time transfer to the airport to board flight for your onward destination. |
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| TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: |
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Accommodation on twin sharing basis. |
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Most meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner as per itinerary. |
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Airport to hotel & return transfers. |
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Sightseeing as per the itinerary in Private AC Vehicle. |
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English Speaking local guide. |
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Entrances fees for monuments. |
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Joy ride on world heritage Darjeeling Train. |
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Visit to Darjeeling Tea gardens. |
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Visit to Rumtek Buddhist Monastery in Sikkim. |
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Excursion to Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan |
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* Bhutan portion subject to change. |
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| TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: |
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Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions. |
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Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc. |
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International Flight ticket Charges |
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All other than those listed in above inclusions |
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