DAY 01: Arrival Calcutta or Delhi
The travel manager of Indian Travel Info gives you a traditional welcome and
escorts you to the hotel for check-in. Overnight stay.
DAY 02: Delhi or Calcutta
Today the company's representative takes you out on a full day city
sightseeing.
DAY 03: Delhi or Calcutta - IXB - Darjeeling
After breakfast the travel guide of Indian Travel Info accompanies you to
the Domestic airport to Connect flight to Bagdogra. Meeting and assistance
on arrival in Bagdogra followed by 03-hour drive to Darjeeling. Darjeeling
(2,135m), was built by the British in mid 1800 primarily an R & R center
for their troops. But over a period of time it has been recognized itself as
one of the most important hill stations in India. Darjeeling still has a lot
of the Old World charm of a typical English summer retreat.
The road climbs very gradually along the tracks of the Ancient Toy Train,
which was started as well by the British passing through numerous small
villages and the important town of Kurseong. On arrival in Darjeeling check
into Hotel. Rest of evening at leisure to explore this beautiful town.
Evening Tour briefing at the Hotel by Trek Manager. Meals and overnight at
hotel.
DAY 04: Darjeeling
Early morning wake up around 0430 hrs and the guide takes you on a drive
for about 30 minutes to see the dawn views over the Kanchenjunga (8,548m)
massive and other Eastern Himalayan peak from the Famous Tiger Hill,
incidentally Tiger Hill is the highest point of this area (2,540m) and is
about 11 kms from Darjeeling. On return one visits the famous Ghoom
monastery, which is one of the most famous monasteries in Darjeeling, it
also enshrines an image of "MAITREYA BUDDHA". Return to Hotel in
time for breakfast. After breakfast we commence local sightseeing, visiting
Botanical Gardens, Observatory Hill, Planters Club, Bhutia Busty Monastery.
Return to Hotel for Lunch. Afternoon visit the Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute, the First home of the famous climber Tenzing Norgay….HMI,
also has a small museum which houses all the equipment used
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on the First successful expedition on Everest lead by Tenzing Norgay
and Sir Edmund Hillary…From here one drive to a nearby Tea Estate to
get a first hand experience of the Famous Darjeeling Tea. Return to Hotel in
the evening. Meals & overnight at Hotel.
DAY
05: Darjeeling - Pemayangtse
After breakfast commence drive for Pemayangtse (2,045m), the drive takes
about 06 - 07 hrs. The first part of the drive is through some very
spectacular TeaGardens over a gradually descending road. The later part of
the drive we follow the mighty Rangit river, which is one of the main
tributaries of the Teesta river. Pemayangtse, lies in the west part of
Sikkim overlooking the mighty Kanchenjunga range. Enroute we stop at
Jorethang for an early lunch. Pemayangtse, monastery is one of the states
oldest and important monasteries. It was originally founded in 1705 but was
totally damaged in the earthquake of 1913 & 1960. It has been
constructed several times and belongs to the Tantric NYINGMAPA SECT. On
arrival in Pemayangtsee by late afternoon, check into Hotel. Late afternoon
visit Pemayangtsee monastery. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
DAY 06: Pemayangtse - Martham
After breakfast we commence drive towards Martham (1,800m) 04 hours. Meals
and overnight at resort.
DAY 07: Martham - Gangtok
Commence drive to Gangtok (1,600m)06 hours, through the heart of Sikkim.
The drive is over a winding road and occasionally passes through the
Cardamom plantations and Orange orchards. En route we stop to visit a
monastery. We arrive in Gangtok by late afternoon. Gangtok, is the capital
of the tiny Shangri-la and is dotted with some very interesting Monasteries,
The Kings Palace (which is out of bounds for the outside world) and numerous
other interesting places. Evening is at leisure for one gets the first
glimpse of this beautiful place. Meals and overnight at hotel.
DAY
08: Gangtok
Trek back to Gangotri and drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight at Uttarkashi.
DAY 09: Gangtok - Kalimpong
Early Morning departure for the drive to Haridwar/ Leopard Beach Tented
Camp.
DAY 10: Kalimpong - Phuntsoling
Depart on the six hour drive to Delhi.
DAY 11: Phuntsoling - Thimphu
After breakfast accompanied by the travel representative, drive to Thimphu.
The capital town passing countryside, through villages and paddy fields.
After noon sightseeing of Thimphu valley, visiting Tashichhodzong" the
seat of the government memorial chorten. The Stupa built in the memory of
Bhutan’s third King & handicraft emporium displaying rich
traditional crafts of the Kingdom also, you may be able to catch a game of
Archery in progress at the Changlimethang compound, just below the town.
Evening explore the market. Meals and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 12: Thimphu - Punakha
Morning in Thimphu the guide takes you on a visit to national library,
which has fascinating collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts, The
painting school; famous for traditional medicine institute; where centuries
old healing arts still practiced. Then proceed to Punakha cross Dochu la
pass (3100m). The pass is marked by a large Bhutanese Chorten & prayer
flags. The pass offers the most spectacular view over the high peaks of the
Eastern Himalaya. On arrival check-in to the hotel. Punakha served as the
capital town of Bhutan & still in the winter seat of Je Khenpo, the
chief abbot. Visit to Punakha dzong, built by Shabdrung Nawang Namgyal in
17th century & situated at the junction of Pho Chu & Mo Chu rivers.
Later the travel representative also takes you on a visit to the Punakha
town and market. Meals and overnight at hotel.
DAY
13: Punakha - Paro
Drive to Paro. On arrival the travel manager of Indian Travel Info escorts
you to the hotel. Paro is a picturesque valley with quaint clusters of
hamlets paddy fields. The town still maintains traditions by way of
architecture and the simple way of life.
In the afternoon, our travel guide takes you out to visit the Ta Dzong or
National museum, rated among the best natural history museum in Asia. The Ta
Dzong offers a unique and varied collection raining from ancient armor to
textiles and Thangkha paintings Than walk down the trail to visit Paro Dzong
(Rinpung Dzong) built during the time of SHABDRUNG NAWANG NAMYAGAL in 1646.
It now houses the Paro monastic school & office of the civil
administration. Also is venue of Paro Tshchu, held ones a year in spring.
Meals and overnight at hotel.
DAY 14: Paro - Calcutta
The flight from Paro is one of the most spectacular of the mountain
flight. One can see Mt. Everest, Kanchanjanga, Makalu & other peaks of
Bhutan such as Chomolhari, Jichu Darke and Tsrim Khang. Assistance at
airport drives to the hotel.
DAY 15: Calcutta Departure
The travel guide of Indian Travel Info ensures a timely transfer from the
hotel to the International airport to catch flight for your flight back
home.
