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Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)
Around midnight arrival in New Delhi. Upon arrival, you will
be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
In the morning you will have sightseeing in Old Delhi.
Sightseeing of Old Delhi includes "Rajghat"-the site where
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, Jama Masjid-the great mosque of
old Delhi, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar. Before you proceed to
the hotel you will drive through New Delhi where you will
visit the India Gate, Government buildings and Embassies.
Day 03: Delhi - Leh (by air)
In the morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Leh.
Later, a short flight will bring you to Leh, the capital of
Ladakh. Due to its altitude (3500 m.) Ladakh is also known as
the roof of the world. The rest of the day is at leisure to
acclimatize yourself to the high altitude of Leh. In evening
you will visit Leh Bazaar and Leh monastery.
Day 04: Leh
Today you will start your excursion by visiting the monastery
of Thikse. After visiting Thikse you will visit the village of
Shey on the eastern bank of the Indus river. After the visit
of the monastery of Shey you will visit the monastery of Hemis.
The rich monastery of Hemis is the biggest in Ladakh and is
perched on top of a pleasant green hill surrounded by
spectacular mountain scenery.
Day 05: Leh
Today you will start your excursion by visiting the Lamayuru
Monastery. This monastery is situated at the altitude of 3800
meters between Fotu-la and Khalsi. Then you will drive to the
small village known as Stok. The attraction of Stok remains
the palace of Stok which is 200 years old.
Day 06: Leh - Delhi (by air)
After having the breakfast you will drive to the airport to
board flight for Delhi. Arrival in Delhi in the afternoon. The
rest of the day at leisure.
Day 07: Delhi - Bagdogra (by air) - Darjeeling
In the morning you will drive to the airport for the flight to
Bagdogra. After the arrival in Bagdogra you will proceed north
of the state through the coniferous forests and terraced tea
gardens to Darjeeling. Upon arrival, you will be transferred
to the hotel in Darjeeling. In the evening enjoy the beautiful
surroundings at Darjeeling.
Day 08: 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 09: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse (Pelling)
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 the Kanchenjunga mountains. Mount Everest (8842
m) is also visible on a clear day. After viewing the Tiger
Hill you will drive to the hotel and have breakfast. After
having breakfast you will drive to Pemayangtse.
Day 10: Pemayangtse - Gangtok
In the morning visit Pemanyangtse Monastery and Rabdantse
Ruins and later drive to Gangtok.
Day 11: Gangtok
Today you will have full day sightseeing. In Gangtok, you will
visit the Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology Institute, Enchey
Monastery and Bazaar.
Day 12: Gangtok - Kalimpong
Today you will drive from Gangtok to Kalimpong. 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.
Day 13: Kalimpong - Phuntsholing
Today you will drive from Kalimpong to Phuntsholing. The rest
of the day at leisure at the hotel.
Day 14: Phuntsholing - Thimphu
Today you will drive from Phuntsholing to Thimphu. The rest of
the day at leisure at the hotel.
Day 15: 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 we 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 16: Thimphu - Paro
Today you will drive from Thimphu to Paro.
Day 17: 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 18: Paro - Delhi (by air)
After having the breakfast you will drive to the airport to
board flight for Delhi. Arrival in Delhi in the afternoon. The
rest of the day at leisure.
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