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10. Sikkim tour combine with
Bhutan
Day 1:
Arrive Delhi :
Arrival assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight Delhi.
Day 2:
Delhi/ Bagdogra/ Gangtok :-
Early breakfast and transfer to the national airport for flight
to Bagdogra. Arrival assistance at Bagdogra airport and drive to
Gangtok. On the way stop at Rongpo border of Sikkim for permit
formalities and continue drive to Gangtok. Overnight Gangtok.
Day 3:
Gangtok.
After breakfast, we'll have time for some sightseeing of Gangtok.
Our highlights here will include visits to Dodrul Stupa and
Monastery, handicraft and lower markets. Overnight at Hotel .
Day 4: Another day in Gangtok.
Today we visit the Enchey and Rumtek Monasteries. "Enchey" means
'place of solitude with 90 monks in residence. Rumtek was built
to seat the 16th Karmapa after he fled Tibet. Overnight at Hotel
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Day 5:
Gangtok/Pelling :
After breakfast this morning, we'll drive to Pelling. Along the
way, we'll stop for a short walk and stretch to visit Guru
Padmasambha's Cave. On our arrival in Pelling, there is time to
freshen-up and later visit Pemayangtse Monastery and the
Ramdentse Ruin which wasthe palace of first king. Overnight at
Hotel.
Day 6:
Pelling/Darjeeling :
Today we'll enjoy a morning view of Kanchenjunga (28,169 feet)
from Pelling, followed by breakfast. After breakfast, we'll
return to the vehicles for our drive to Darjeeling. Overnight at
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Day 7: Darjeeling :
We'll make an early morning visit to Tiger Hill for its
memorable sunrise view. Later we'll visit Ghoom Monastery, the
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the Tea Garden and the
Tibetan Refugee Centre. Overnight Darjeeling
Day 8 : Gangtok to Phuntsoling (Bhutan
border ) :
After breakfast drive to Phuntsoling and stop at the Indian
Immigration for passport formalities and Bhutan border for
passport formalities to enter Bhutan
On arrival check into the hotel . Evening
walk around Phuntsoling market. Overnight Phuntsoling.
Day 9: Phuntsholing- Thimphu- (5-6
hours drive time).
After breakfast we'll drive to the Thimphu the capital city of
Bhutan. Stop for the lunch on the way. Evening walk around the
town. O/N Hotel Dragon Roots. (BLD)
Day 10:
Thimphu sightseeing.
Morning visit the King's Memorial Chorten (built in memory of
the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972),
Changgangkha Monastery. Later visit Motithang mini zoo, the view
point (for a great view of Thimphu Valley and the Thimphu Dzong).
After lunch visit the nun's temple, the National Library (which houses
ancient manuscripts), and the School of Arts and Crafts (also
known as the painting school), Folk Heritage Museum. After a
relaxing lunch, we'll see the National Institute of Traditional
Medicine, the majestic Tashichodzong, and Simtokha Dzongs (the oldest
fortress in the kingdom). Overnight at the Hotel Dragon Roots. (BLD)
Day 11 : Thimphu – Wangdi/Punakha.
Morning transfer to Punakha via Dochula pass (10,000 ft) On a
clear day at this location, you can get spectacular views of the
Eastern Himalayan Ranges. The road descend till you reach
Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong (winter residence of Central monk
body) - noteworthy for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in
Bhutan, built by the first Shabdrung in 1637.
On the return from Punakha, we stop at
Metshina Village for lunch and later to enjoy a 20-minute walk
through verdant rice fields to visit Chimi Lakhang, a fertility
temple.Later drive to Wangdi for your hotel. O/N Dragon Nest
Resort. (BLD)
Day 12:
Gangtey Excursion.
Day excursion to Gantey (5 hours drive time). You will begin the
day by driving to Gantey, passing dense forests of oak trees and
rhododendrons. We arrive at Gantey village, where you'll visit
Gantey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan.
From Gantey, we see the picturesque Black Mountain Range as well
as Phobjika Valley, the winter habitat of the Black-Necked
Cranes. This evening you can stroll through the town of
Wangduephodrang and visit the shops. The nearby villages are
known for their slate and stone carvings and their bamboo work.
Overnight in Wangduephodrang. (BLD)
Day 13:
Wangdi – Paro (Dist. 127 Km
Appro. 4-5 hr)
Morning transfer to Paro from Wangdi, at Paro visit Taa Dzong
(National Museum of Bhutan), Rimpong Dzong. After lunch visit
Kichu Monastery and Dungtse Lhakhang. Evening at leisure,
walking the Ugyen pelri Palace. O/N Hotel Sonam Trophel. (BLD)Day 14: Taktsang Excursion.
Morning hike to Taktsang monastery one the sacred religion site
of Bhutan, enjoy a fascinating day excursion to Takshang
Monastery, Takhang, known as 'Tiger's Nest' is one of the most
spectacular and sacred sites of Tibetan Buddhism. Lunch at Yak
Herder camp,
Afternoon lunch visit Drukgyel Dzong the
ruin dzong. Overnight Hotel Sonam Trophel. (BLD)
Day 15 :
Paro to Delhi We'll transfer
to the International Airport at Paro after breakfast for our
return flight to Dehi. Arrival assistance at Delhi and transfer
to the hotel.
Day 16: Delhi : Morning free and evening
departure to the IGI for flight back home.
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