Splendor of India with Bhutan & Nepal (18 Days / 17 Nights)
Day 1: Delhi
Monday, February 10, 2025 - Tuesday, February 11, 2025
On arrival assistance and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay
Day 2: Delhi - Leh
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Early morning assistance and transfer to Domestic airport to board flight to Leh By 9W-609 Dep at 0545 Hrs / Arr 0655 Hrs. On arrival assistance and transfer to Hotel. Morning free for acclimatization. Afternoon visit Bazzar. Overnight stay
Day 3: Leh
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - Thursday, February 13, 2025
Full day city sightseeing of Leh Visit Shey, Thikshey and hemis monastery. Overnight stay.
Day 4: Leh
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - Friday, February 14, 2025
Morning full day excursion to Pangong Lake on the Indo China border. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Leh
Friday, February 14, 2025 - Saturday, February 15, 2025
Morning free and afternoon visit Shanti Stupa and Shankar Gompa. Overnight stay.
Day 6: Leh - Delhi
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
Morning assistance and transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi. 9W-610 Dep at 0735 Hrs / Arr 0850 Hrs On arrival assistance and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Old & New Delhi visit Jama Masjid (Old Mosque),
Red Fort from outside,
Raj Ghat Parliament,
India Gate & Presidential Palace, Humayun tomb, Qutab Minar. Overnight stay.
Day 7: Delhi - Bagdogra
Sunday, February 16, 2025 - Monday, February 17, 2025
Bagdogra - Darjeeling : By surface
Day 8: Darjeeling
Monday, February 17, 2025 - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Morning visit Tiger Hill and
Ghoom Monastery. After breakfast Toy train ride Upto
Ghoom & afternoon visit Tibetan Refugee Centre & HMI. Overnight stay
Day 9: Darjeeling - Pelling
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025
After breakfast drive to Pelling. On arrival check in at Hotel. Afternoon Visit Pemayangste Monastery. Overnight stay.
Day 10: Pelling - Gangtok
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - Thursday, February 20, 2025
After breakfast drive to Gangtok via
Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology & do Drul Chorten. Overnight stay.
Day 11: Gangtok - Phuntsoling
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - Friday, February 21, 2025
After breakfast drive to Phuntsoling and handover to Bhutan agent. On arrival Phuntsoling check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 12: Phuntsoling - Thimphu
Friday, February 21, 2025 - Saturday, February 22, 2025
After breakfast assistance and drive to Thimpu. On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 13: Thimphu
Saturday, February 22, 2025 - Sunday, February 23, 2025
After breakfast, we will visit the National Library which hosts a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts, the School of Thangkha paintings and the Traditional Medicine Institute. We will also pass through the Trashi Chhodzong, where the administrative head quarters of ministries are located. Lunch will be served in one of the restaurants in town, where both local as well as international cuisines are available. In the afternoon, we could drive to Dochula, which is approximately 23 Kms from Thimphu. On a clear day, the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Gangkar Puensum, Table Mountain, Jeje Khang, Masakhang and Gangcheyta could be seen. The One Hundred and Nine Chortens (Stupas), Dinner will be served in Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 14: Thimphu - Paro
Sunday, February 23, 2025 - Monday, February 24, 2025
After breakfast, drive to Paro.Check in at Hotel Olathang.We will visit the ruins of Drugyel Dzong. On the way to Drugyel Dzong, we will be passing through many local houses built in traditional styles. You can also have the view of famous Taktsang Monastery from the way to Drugyel Dzong. For lunch, we will choose a restaurant in the town depending on your interest and choice of meals. After lunch we will visit the National Museum or Ta Dzong (an ancient watch tower), which has a fine collection of Thangkha paintings, weapons and artifacts. After the visit to Ta Dzong we will take a short walk to Rimpung Dzong, the administrative head quarter of Paro district. Dinner will be served in one of the hotels in the town. Overnight stay.
Day 15: Paro - Kathmandu
Monday, February 24, 2025 - Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Morning assistance and transfer to airport to board flight to Kathmandu by KB 202 DEP 0730 / Arr 0820 Hrs. (operates sun, Fri & Wednesday only) On arrival Kathmandu assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 16: Kathmandu
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Morning tour of SAYAMBHUNATH STUPA- the oldest Buddhist shrine. It is said to be 2,000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the spire-s base are the all - seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is 3 km west of Kathmandu City and is situated on a hillock about 77 m above the level of Kathmandu Valley and commands an excellent view of the Valley. This Stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal. It was also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979. After noon proceed to BOUDDHANATH STUPA: The stupa of Bouddhanath lies 8 kms east of Kathmandu. This ancient colossal Stupa is one of the biggest in the world, and is the centre of Tibetan Buddism in Nepal. Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979. And PASUPATINATH TEMPLE: This important Hindu temple is the temple of Lord Shiva, The temple with a two tiered golden roof and silver door is considered one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, visitors can witness the activities performed in the emple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. The temple was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979. Overnight stay.
Day 17: Kathmandu
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - Thursday, February 27, 2025
Morning tour of Patan city. Evening explore the surroundings on your own. Dinner Overnight stay.
Day 18: Kathmandu - Delhi
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - Friday, February 28, 2025
On time assistance and transfer to airport to board flight to Kathmandu. By 9W-261 Dep Kathmandu 1415 Hrs / Arr 1545 Hrs. Upon arrival Delhi assistance and transfer to city center for Dinner and after dinner transfer to international airport to board flight for onward destinations.
