Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Routing: Kolkata – New Jalpaiguri – Gangtok – Pelling – Darjeeling – Phuntsholing – Thimphu – Paro – Kolkata
Tour Highlights
Hills, natural beauty, Buddhism, culture, and heritage
Darjeeling: Tiger Hill, Botanical Garden, Tea Gardens, sunrise views of Kanchenjunga
Pelling: Khecheopalri Lake
Gangtok: Rumtek Monastery, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Do-Drul Chorten
Phuntsholing: Zangto Pelri Monastery
Thimphu: King Wangchuk Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong
Punakha: Punakha Dzong
Paro: Ta Dzong, Wang Chu & Paro Chu
Kolkata: Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Indian Museum
Day 01: Arrive Kolkata
Arrive in Kolkata. After a traditional ‘Swagat’ (welcome), our representative will assist you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight at the hotel – Kolkata (B)
Day 02: Kolkata – Bagdogra – Darjeeling (70 Km / 3 Hrs)
Morning transfer to the airport to board your flight to Bagdogra. On arrival, you will be met by our representative and driven to Darjeeling. Check in at the hotel on arrival.
Overnight at the hotel – Darjeeling (B)
Day 03: Darjeeling
Situated at an altitude of approximately 6,700 ft, Darjeeling is one of the most celebrated hill stations in India, offering panoramic views of Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), the world’s third-highest peak.
Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Himalayan range. Later visit Ghoom Monastery, followed by a joy ride on the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train). Return to the hotel for breakfast. Post breakfast, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee Centre, and the local market. In the afternoon, explore the Botanical Garden and nearby Tea Estates.
Overnight at the hotel – Darjeeling (B)
Day 04: Darjeeling – Pelling (75 Km / 4 Hrs)
Drive to Pelling, a serene mountain town located at an altitude of about 2,085 m, renowned for its close-up views of the Kanchenjunga range and forested landscapes.
Overnight at the hotel – Pelling (B)
Day 05: Pelling – Gangtok (120 Km / 5 Hrs)
Morning visit to the revered Pemayangtse Monastery, followed by Sangacholing Monastery and the sacred Khecheopalri Lake, believed to fulfill wishes.
Later, drive to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, beautifully set on steep mountain slopes and known as a vibrant centre of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Overnight at the hotel – Gangtok (B)
Day 06: Gangtok
Full-day sightseeing including a visit to Tsomgo (Changu) Lake, a glacial lake revered by locals and frequented by migratory birds. Continue to Do-Drul Chorten.
Visit the famous Rumtek Monastery, the seat of the Kagyud lineage, followed by the Himalayan Zoological Park and the Institute of Cottage Industries. Conclude the day at Lal Bazaar, Gangtok’s main market.
Overnight at the hotel – Gangtok (B, L, D)
Day 07: Gangtok – Phuntsholing (180 Km / 6 Hrs)
Drive to Phuntsholing, the gateway town on the India–Bhutan border. Check in at the hotel. Evening free at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel – Phuntsholing (B, L, D)
Day 08: Phuntsholing – Thimphu (150 Km / 5 Hrs)
After breakfast, visit Zangto Pelri Monastery. Complete Bhutan immigration formalities and proceed to Thimphu.
En route, visit Kharbandi Gompa, offering panoramic views of the plains below. On arrival in Thimphu, check in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel – Thimphu (B, L, D)
Day 09: Thimphu
Sightseeing tour of Thimphu, including the Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong, traditional handicraft centres, and the lively local market.
Overnight at the hotel – Thimphu (B, L, D)
Day 10: Thimphu – Punakha (75 Km / 3 Hrs)
Drive to Punakha via scenic mountain roads. Visit the majestic Punakha Dzong, located at the confluence of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers.
Overnight at the hotel – Punakha (B, L, D)
Day 11: Punakha – Paro (125 Km / 4–5 Hrs)
Drive to Paro through picturesque valleys and villages. En route, stop at Chuzom, the confluence of the Wang Chu and Paro Chu rivers.
Overnight at the hotel – Paro (B, L, D)
Day 12: Paro
Full-day sightseeing in Paro Valley. Visit Ta Dzong, Bhutan’s National Museum, followed by the impressive Rinpung Dzong.
Overnight at the hotel – Paro (B, L, D)
Day 13: Paro – Kolkata
Transfer to Paro Airport for your flight to Kolkata. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight at the hotel – Kolkata (B)
Day 14: Depart Kolkata
Proceed for sightseeing in Kolkata, India’s cultural capital. Visit the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Indian Museum, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and other notable landmarks.
Tour concludes: We thank you for your patronage and ensure a punctual transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
