Sikkim Bhutan Luxury Tour

Upon arrival In Delhi airport, our representative would receive you and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel

Morning transferred to the airport for the flight from Delhi to Paro. On arrival, met by guide after clearing customs and taken to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel

After breakfast, drive to Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress where Bhutanese warriors fought Tibetan invaders centuries ago. The snowy dome of Chomolhari, mountain looms directly over the dzong. Along the way, see the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. After lunch visit Ta Dzong, originally built as a watchtower, it now houses the National Museum of the Kingdom including antique thankhas, textiles, weapons and armour. Then visit to Rinpung Dzong whose wooden galleries contain many fine wall paintings.

Stop enroute for lunch at Wangdi Phodrang. Gangtey is one of the most beautiful open valleys in Bhutan. Gangtey is the winter heaven to the rare Black Necked Crane, which migrates down from the Tibetan Plateau. On a hillock overlooking the small villages is the Gangtey Monastery. This is the only Nyingmapa temple in the country.
Overnight at hotel

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

This morning leave for Bhumthang stopping enroute at Trongsa for lunch. Later continue on to Bhumthang and on arrival check in your hotel.
Overnight at hotel

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

This is one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and also the heartland of Buddhism. Visit Kurjey, Jamby and Tamshing Lkhakhangs. Also the Jakar Dzong, seat of the district administration.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast drive to Trongsa. Tongsa Dzong at an altitude of 2200 M is the most impressive of the Dzongs in Bhutan. Built in 1647 by the Shabdrung, it is a masterpiece of architecture.
Overnight at SHERUBLING LODGE

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

A five hours drive down the Pele La Pass, crossing the Black Mountains, which divide western and central Bhutan. Cross the Nikarchu bridge leaving the Tongsa regions of Central Bhutan. A great white stupa from 18th century built in Nepalese design stands below the road. Stop for lunch at Gangtey or Wangdiphodrang. In Wangdiphodrang visit the Dzong perched on a spur at the confluence of the Sunkosh and Tangmachu rivers. This Dzong was built in 1638. Later arrive Punakha and check-in at ZANGTHO PELRI hotel.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Morning visit Punakha Dzong. Punakha until 1955 served as the capital of Bhutan and still is the winter seat of Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot. Punakha Dzong was built in the 17th century and is situated at the junction of Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers. In the afternoon drive to Thimpu. The drive is via Dochula pass (3050 M), which provides a superb view of the highest peaks of Bhutan. On arrival, check-in at MOTITHANG hotel or similar.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Full day sightseeing of Thimphu valley, visiting Taschihhodzong; the seat of the Government, Chorten Memorial, the Stupa built in the memory of Bhutan's third King, and then the Handicrafts Emporium displaying rich traditional crafts of the Kingdom, the National Library which has a fascinating collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts and texts, the Painting School: famous for traditional thankhas paintings and the traditional Medicine Institute where centuries old healing arts are still practiced.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast leave for Phuntsholing visiting enroute Kharbandi Gompa, the beautiful monastery situated at an altitude of 1300 ft, in a garden of tropical plants and flowers. It was founded in 1967 by royal Grandmother, Ashi Phuntsho Choedron. From the monastery garden there is a fascinating view of Phuntsholing town and the surrounding plains. Also visit Zangtho Pelri, a small temple built in the centre of Phuntsholing.
Overnight at the hotel

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Today you will be driven to Siliguri. Balance of the day free.
Overnight at SINCLAIRS hotel

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Today you will be driven to nearby New Jalpaiguri train station to board the "Toy Train" for the 9:00 AM departure on the scenic ride into Darjeeling where you will be met on arrival at approximately 3.00 PM and taken to the WINDAMERE hotel. The train runs on narrow gauge thru the mountains and provide superb view of the valley, tea gardens and settlements along the route. *PLEASE NOTE: This train is very unpredictable due to track closures and maintenance so if it does not operate the day you are there alternative arrangements will be made to get you to your destination.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok, Sikkim crossing the Tista river on the way. On arrival, check-in at NORKHILL hotel. Balance of day at leisure.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

A morning drive through the countryside brings you Rhumtek Monastery. In the afternoon you will have a sightseeing tour of Gangtok including Tsuklakhang, the Royal Chapel of the Chogyals, the Institute of Tibetology and the Orchid Sanctuary.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

After breakfast an early departure for the approximately 4-hour drive to Bagdogra from where you catch the flight to Delhi. On arrival you will be met with our representative later transfer to yoru hotel.
Overnight at hotel

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Transfer to airport for flight for onward journey.

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys