Indian Myths & MysteriesDuration: 17 Days
Destinations:
Delhi, Agra, Darjeeling, Pemayangtse, Gangtok, Phuntsholing, Thimpu,
Punakha, Paro
Day
01: Arrive Delhi On arrival, you will be met by our representative &
transferred to hotel where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy
basis. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Agra -
Delhi Early morning start for a same day excursion to Agra covering
Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb and shop. Overnight at hotel in
Delhi.
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Day 03: Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling In the
morning transfer to Airport to for flight to Bagdogra, On arrival transfer
to hotel in Darjeeling. The rest of the day free to acclimatize you with the
altitude and atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04:
In Darjeeling Full day excursion to Mirik. In the evening, drive
back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: In
Darjeeling At dawn an excursion to Tiger Hill. In the afternoon
enjoy city tour covering H. M. I. Zoo, Ghoom Monastery along with a train
ride. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Darjeeling -
Pemayangtse Today morning drive to Pemayangtse. On arrival, check
into hotel. Afternoon visit Yuksom Monastery. Overnight at hotel.
Day
07: Pemayangtse - Gangtok Today morning drive to Gangtok. Enjoy
enroute adventure road journey of Himalayan range. On arrival check in into
hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Gangtok - Rumtek
- Gangtok Full day excursion to Rumtek Monastery. In the evening,
drive back to Gangtok. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09:
Gangtok At dawn enjoy Tashiview. Afternoon an excursion to Phudong
Monastery. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 10: Gangtok - Phuntsholing Today morning
drive to Phuntsholing. On arrival check into hotel. Evening visit
Phuntsholing market and town followed by orientation talk on Bhutan with a
cocktail. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Phuntsholing -
Thimphu Today you will drive to Thimpu through hair pin bends.
Today you will experience the scenic beauty of Bhutan. Lunch midway at a
cafeteria & proceed to Thimphu. On arrival & check in into hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: In Thimphu Whole
Day sightseeing in Thimphu includes the memorial Chorten painting school ,
Gold & Silver Smith , the National Library, Dechencholing Palace,
Handicraft center Overnight at hotel.
Day 13:
Thimphu - Wangdi- Punakha The drive today takes you over Dochula
Pass (3055 meters). From here on a clear day, you will have a magnificent
view of the Eastern Himalayas. Then drop down to 1400 mts into Wangdi
Valley. Arrive Punakha (an ancient capital of Bhutan) Afternoon visit
Punakha Dzong and local bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Day
14: Punakha - Paro Start quite early to Paro with picnic lunch.
Enroute visit Semtokha Dzong, the oldest Dzong in Bhutan. Visit Dungtse and
Kyushu temples in Paro. After lunch visit the national museum and the Pari
Dzong. In the evening, stroll around the local bazaar in Paro. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 15: In Paro Paro is a beautiful
place with many religious & historical interest. Excursions to Taktsang
(Tiger Nest) can be conducted with packed lunch. This is one of the
highlights of this tour. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 16: Paro - Delhi Transfer to Airport to
board your flight to Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon free to
relax Overnight at hotel.
Day 17: Delhi-Departure
Transfer In the first half of the day enjoy half day city tour
covering India Gate, President's house, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, Laxmi
Narayan temple. After lunch we will take you to Old Delhi where you will see
Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial followed by sound & light show at
Red Fort and farewell dinner organized by us. Transfer to International
Airport for flight back home.