Splendor of India with Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet (19 Days / 18 Nights)
Day 1: Delhi
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Friday, May 24, 2024
On arrival assistance and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay
Day 2: Delhi - Leh
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
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
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Full day city sightseeing of Leh Visit Shey, Thikshey and hemis monastery. Overnight stay.
Day 4: Leh
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
Morning full day excursion to Pangong Lake on the Indo China border. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Leh
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Morning free and afternoon visit Shanti Stupa and Shankar Gompa. Overnight stay.
Day 6: Leh - Delhi
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
Bagdogra - Darjeeling : By surface After breakfast assistance and transfer to airport to board flight to Bagdogra. 9W-601 Dep at 1010 Hrs / Arr 1405 Hrs. (operates Mon, Wed & Friday only) 9W-602 Dep at 1010 Hrs / Arr 1215 Hrs (operates Tues, Thur, Satur & Sunday only) On arrival assistance and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 8: Darjeeling
Thursday, May 30, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
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
Friday, May 31, 2024 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
After breakfast drive to Pelling. On arrival check in at Hotel. Afternoon Visit Pemayangste Monastery. Overnight stay.
Day 10: Pelling - Gangtok
Saturday, June 1, 2024 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
After breakfast drive to Gangtok via
Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology & do Drul Chorten. Overnight stay.
Day 11: Gangtok - Phuntsoling
Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Monday, June 3, 2024
After breakfast drive to Phuntsoling and handover to Bhutan agent. On arrival Phuntsoling check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 12: Phuntsoling - Thimphu
Monday, June 3, 2024 - Tuesday, June 4, 2024
After breakfast assistance and drive to Thimpu. On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 13: Thimphu
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Thursday, June 6, 2024
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
Thursday, June 6, 2024 - Friday, June 7, 2024
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 - Lhasa
Friday, June 7, 2024 - Saturday, June 8, 2024
After breakfast assistance and transfer to Domestic airport to board flight to Lhasa By CA-408 Dep 0950 Hrs / Arr 1400 Hrs (operates Tues, Thurs & Saturday only) Upon arrival at Gongar Airport, you shall be met by your Tibetan guide and transfer provided to Hotel. Evening free for acclimatization. Overnight stay.
Day 17: Lhasa
Saturday, June 8, 2024 - Sunday, June 9, 2024
After breakfast Sightseeing tour of Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar. Evening free at leisure. O/night Hotel.
Day 18: Lhasa
Sunday, June 9, 2024 - Monday, June 10, 2024
After breakfast Sightseeing tour of Potala Palace & Drepung Monastery. Evening Free. O/night Hotel.
Day 19: Lhasa - Kathmandu - Delhi
Monday, June 10, 2024 - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
After early breakfast drive to Gongar Airport & Depart flight to Kathmandu then to Delhi By CA -407 Dep 0950 Hrs / 0840 Hrs (operates Tues, Thurs & Saturday only) & 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.
