DAY 01 : KATHMANDU
Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel. Kathmandu city, founded by King Gunakamadeva in 8th century is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. Overnight stay at hotel.
 DAY 02 : KATHMANDU
Morning city tour of Kathmandu visiting Durbar Square, site of the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, which was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century. Then visit one of the most curious attractions in Nepal, the Kumari Chowk, the temple of living Goddess, considered to be incarnation of the Hindu mother Goddess. Continue city tour to visit Swayambhunath. Afternoon visit Pashupatinath and Boudhnath, the largest stupa in Nepal. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 03 : KATHMANDU
Morning visit Bhadgaon, also known as Bhaktapur which means the city of devotees.
The Durbar Square, main centre of Bhadgaon city, is a conglomeration of pagoda and shikhara style temples grouped around a fifty-five window palace of brick and wood. The square is one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it highlights the ancient arts of Nepal. Afternoon visit ancient city of Patan, also known as Lalitpur. Within the city also lies the Tibetan refugee center, home to most of the valley's Tibetan population. Overnight stay.
DAY 04 : KATHMANDU – PARO ( BY FLIGHT – 1 ¼ H OURS )
Transfer to Kathmandu airport for flight to Paro to visit Bhutan. Arrive at Paro airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 05 : PARO
Morning visit the ruined fortress of Drukgyel Dzong which still attracts visitors due to its strategic location. Proceed through the beautiful valley to the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. It was housed into the National museum in the 1960s by the third King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The seven floors museum highlights various aspects of Bhutanese culture and history dating back to the 7th century. Take a short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for monks. Walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town. Stroll around the market and return to hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 06 : PARO - THIMPU ( 65 KM, 2 HOURS )
Breakfast at hotel then then leave for Thimpu. On arrival check in at the hotel. Then visit Memorial Chorten, Changgangkha Temple. Then Visit Tashicho Dzong, Zoo, Zilukha Nunnary, The National Library, The school of Arts and Crafts or the Painting School. Overnight stay.
DAY 07 : THIMPU - PUNAKHA - THIMPU ( 160 KM, 8 HOURS )
Day excursion to Punakha, the road winds up from Simtokha Dzong into pine forest and through villages for 20 Km. Continue drive to Punakha valley. Visit Punakha Dzong which dominates the valley floor. Drive back to Thimpu for overnight stay.
DAY 08 : THIMPU - PHUNTSHOLING ( 180 KM, 6 HOURS )
Breakfast at the hotel and then leaver for Phuntsholing. En-route visit Chukkha Hydel project. Arrival at Phuntsholing and check in at hotel. Overnight stay.
DAY 09 : PHUNTSHOLING - GANGTOK ( 170 KM, 7 HOURS )
Morning drive from Phuntsholing (Bhutan Border) to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim state in India. On arrival Check in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Gangtok visiting Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms or Government Institute of Cottage, Enchey Monastery is a small hermitage built by lama Druptob Karpo. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 10 : GANGTOK
Morning visit Do-drul Chorten (Stupa) - Situated on a hillock built by late Trulshik Rimpoche in 1946, Hanuman Tok- an altitude of 7200 ft., temple of God Hanuman, Research Institute of Tibetology, Rumtek Monastery and Ganesh Tok temple of God Ganesha. Also visit Tashi View point. Overnight stay.
DAY 11 : GANGTOK - KALIMPONG ( 70 KM, 2 HOURS )
Morning leave for Kalimpong and after arrival check in at the hotel. Kalimpong is an ideal holiday resort because of its blamy climate throughout the year. It is also well known for its colourful people inheriting a lifestyle that has blending of social and cultural influences of Tibet, Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan. Drive to old Bhutanese ruins and go shopping for interesting souvenirs. Overnight stay.
 DAY 12 : KALIMPONG – DARJEELING ( 80 KM, 3 HOURS )
Morning transfer to Darjeeling. On arrival check in at the hotel. Darjeeling is popularly known as the "Queen of the Hills" and produces the famous Darjeeling Tea, one of the world's finest teas. It is also home to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a World Heritage Site. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 13 : DARJEELING
Very early morning excursion to Tiger Hill by jeep to have a spectacular view of sunrise on Himalayas. Afternoon city tour of Darjeeling visiting mountaineering institute, Lebong race course and tea gardens. Overnight stay.
DAY 14 : KALIMPONG – BAGDOGRA AIRPORT ( 95 KM, 3 HOURS )
Morning transfer to Bagdogra airport to catch flight for onward destination. |