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Day 01: Kathmandu (Arrival)
Around midnight arrival in Kathmandu (Nepal). Upon arrival, you will be
met by our representative and transferred to the Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu
In the morning you will start your sightseeing by visiting
Durbar Square. After visiting Durbar square you will visit
Swayambhunath. After visiting Swayambhunath you will visit
Bodhnath. Bodhnath is the largest Stupa of Nepal. Around the
octagonal base of Stupa there are 108 images of Buddha where
prayer ceremonies of Buddhist Lamas are taking place since
over 2000 years.
Day 03: Kathmandu- Paro (by air)
Today you will drive to the airport for the flight from
Kathmandu to Paro. The rest of the day is free to relax at
Paro.
Day 04: Paro
Today you will start your day by visiting the National Museum.
After the visit of the National museum you will go for an
excursion to Takstang monastery. In April 1998 a fire
destroyed the main structure of Tatiana Monastery, perhaps
Bhutan's most photographed and famous site, perched on the
side of a cliff 900m (2952ft) above the valley floor. It is
also known as 'tiger's nest' because Guru Rinpoche is said to
have flown to the site on the back of a tigress in the eighth
century. It has been one of the kingdom's most sacred sites
ever since, and will be rebuilt in its original style once an
auspicious date has been chosen.
Day 05: Paro - Thimphu
Today you will drive from Paro to Thimphu.
Day 06: Thimphu
At 7,710 feet in the fertile valley of the Wang chu river, the
capital Thimphu is an engaging blend of the old and the new.
The capital's most striking visual landmark is the magnificent
Taschichho-Dzong, which is the seat of the Royal Government
and Central Monastic Body. Today, you will visit the national
library to see the collection of rare and precious collection
of Buddhism. Today you will also visit a painting school and
the center of the traditional medicines. In the evening you
will visit the Taschichho-Dzong and Memorial Chorten.
Day 07: Thimphu - Phuntsholing
Today you will drive from Thimphu to Phuntsholing. The rest of
the day at leisure at the hotel.
Day 08: Phuntsholing - Darjeeling
Today you will drive from Phuntsholing to Darjeeling.
Darjeeling (place of the thunderbolt) have spectacular
scenery. Due to its altitude of 2134 m and soothing
temperature in Summer Darjeeling has become a famous hill
resort in India.
Day 09: Darjeeling - Ghoom - Darjeeling
In the morning, you will have train ride from Darjeeling to
Ghoom monastery. In the afternoon you will explore Darjeeling
and its surroundings. You will visit the village Lablong and
the institute of mountaineering where you will get the
detailed information about the natural surrounding and its
habitants of this area.
Day 10: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse
Very early in the morning you will drive to Tiger Hill (around
11 km.) to enjoy the sunrise. Tiger hill (2590 m.) is the
highest point in this area. There is a breathtaking view of
the sunrise on Kanchenjunga. Mount Everest (8842) is also
visible on a clear day. The moments of sunrise from Tiger Hill
are described by most of the visitors as unforgettable. Later,
after having breakfast, drive to Pemayangtse.
Day 11: Pemanyangtse
In the morning visit Pemanyangtse Monastery and Rabdantse
Ruins. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 12: Pemanyangtse - Yuksom
In the morning drive from Pemayangtse to Yuksom. On the way
visit Khechepori Lake.
Day 13: Yuksom
In the morning visit the throne of the first king of Sikkim
and Dhupdi Monastery. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 14: Yuksom - Gangtok
In the morning drive from Yuksom to Gangtok. On the way visit
Tashiding Monastery. The Tashiding monastery is nestled on the
top of a hill that looms up between the Rathong river and the
Rangit river and is surrounded by a profusion of Prayer flags
that flutter in the air.
Day 15: Gangtok
Today you will visit the unique Research Institute of
Tibetology on a hilltop which was established in 1958 to
promote research on Tibet and Mahayana Buddhism. Here you will
see the biggest collection of Tibetan scripts and an excellent
collection of rare Tankhas, bronze and cult objects. You will
also visit orchid Sanctuary which is laying south of the
institute. This Sanctuary contains over 450 indigenous
species. After the visit of sanctuary you will walk through
the bazaar of Bangkok through the area of old palace and visit
the monastery Gylwa. Today, you will also visit the Rumtek
monastery. Rumtek monastery was built as a true copy of a
Tibetan monastery in recent years.
Day 16: Gangtok - Kalimpong
Today, you will drive from Gangtok to Kalimpong. On the way,
you can also enjoy the rafting. Kalimpong, a remote hill
station has been a meeting point of the once "three closed
lands" on the trade route to Tibet. The beautiful mountain
scenery and the abundance of flowers have made Kalimpong an
attractive resort. In the evening arrive in Kalimpong.
Overnight stay in Kalimpong.
Day 17: Kalimpong
In the morning you will visit Doorpin Monastery and Bazaar in
Kalimpong.
Day 18: Kalimpong - Bagdogra - Delhi (by air)
In the morning drive from Kalimpong to Bagdogra to catch
flight to Delhi.
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