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Day 1:
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Delhi -
Bagdogra - Darjeeling
Arrival by flight from Delhi at Airport Bagdogra. From the hot
flatlands of India we soon climb up the steep Darjeeling hills. We
drive through tea gardens along the toy-train-track to Darjeeling.
Overnight in hotel. |
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Day 2:
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Darjeeling
In case of clear weather we get up early in the morning and
drive to Tiger hill to see the sun-raise. Back in Darjeeling we walk
down to Bhutia Busty, where we visit the monastery and enjoy a meal of
Mo-Mos, a Tibetan/Sikkimese specialty. Afterwards we visit the Tibetan
Refugee Center and a tea garden. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day 3:
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Darjeeling - Gangtok
Drive to the capital of Sikkim. We visit the palace chapel and
explore down-town Gangtok. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day 4:
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Gangtok
Drive up to Tashi View Point followed by a visit at Enchey
monastery. Drive down to Deorali where we visit the Namgyal Institute
of Tibetology and Do-Drul Chörten. Also visit 'Flower Show' where bred
and wild orchids are exhibited.
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Day 5:
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Gangtok - Pemayangtse
Drive to West-Sikkim and visit Pemayangtse monastery with its
unique wooden carving demonstrating the various spiritual realms
according to Buddhism. Overnight in hotel. |
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Day 6:
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Pemayangtse - Gangtok
On the way back we stop to see the ruins of Rabdentse, the
former capital of the kingdom of Sikkim. Overnight in hotel.
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Day 7:
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Gangtok - Rumtek - Gangtok
Daytrip to Rumtek monastery followed by drive to Martam, an
idyhllic village nestled in the midst of teraced paddy fields.
Overnight in hotel. |
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Day 8:
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Gangtok - Puntsholing (Bhutan)
Via West-Bengal we reach the border town Puntsholing in Bhutan.
We register our passports and receive our visas for Bhutan.
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Day 9: |
Puntsholing - Thimpu
A beautiful mountain-road brings us to Thimpu, the capital of
Bhutan. |
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Day10: |
Thimpu
We visit the National Library, the indigenous Hospital as well
as the monastery Zulakha. In the afternoon we go to see the Painting
School and Thimphu Post. |
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Day 11: |
Thimpu - Punakha (Distance: 71 km: Duration: 3
h)
In the morning we visit the traditional paper factory, the
Memorial Chörten as well as the Tashicho Dzong. In the afternoon we
drive to Punakha |
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Day 12:
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Punakah
Visit Punakha Dzong and the old and new town of Punakha. In the
afternoon we drive to Chimmi Lhakhang and the town of Wangdue where we
visit Wangdue Dzong.
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Day 13:
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Punakha - Bumthang (Distance: 197 km; Duration:
7 to 8 h)
Drive to Bumthang. On the way halt at Pelela Pass. Lunch in
Tongsa. See Tongsa Dzong and on the way to Bumthang stop to see the
weaving factory Yatra. |
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Day 14:
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Bumthang
Today we visit Jakar Dzong, Kurje monastery, Jamphel monastery
and Tamshing monastery. In addition visit at the Swiss Farm where
cheese, apple juice and brandies are produced. Finally, before
returning to our hotel we visit the town of Chomkahr.
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Day 15:
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Bumthang - Punakha (Distance: 197 km; Duration:
7 to 8 h)
After breakfast we drive to Punakha. On the way we visit Ta
Dzong in Tongsa and have lunch there. |
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Day 16: |
Punakha - Paro (Distance: 144 km; Duration: 4 to
5 h)
Drive to Paro. Lunch in Thimphu or Paro. |
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Day 17:
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Paro
Visit the National Museum and Paro Dzong. Free time in Paro
town.
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Day 18: |
Paro - Delhi /
Transfer to the Airport of Paro. Flight to Delhi. |
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Included in price: |
Transfers, 17 overnights in hotel double rooms; all meals in
Bhutan; in Sikkim one authentic sikkimese dinner; Bayul Tours &
Travels guidance in English according to itinerary, visa
for Bhutan. |
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Not included in price: |
International flight Paro - Delhi on day 18, travel
insurance, visa for India with Sikkim permit, not mentioned meals in
Sikkim/Darjeeling. |
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Off-season
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June, July, August, December, January, February |
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Season
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March, April, May, September, October, November
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DARJEELING
EXTENSION /RIVER RAFTING
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SIKKIM BHUTAN
culture TOUR /
BIRD WATCHING /
BUTTERFLY
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