Bhutan, Dooars, Gangtok & Darjeeling Package Tour 10 Nights & 11 Days

Day- 01

On arrival transfer to Phuentsholling - On arrival, our representative will be there to receive guests and assist them to get transferred to Phuentsholling - The drive is approximately 170 kilometers i.e. 04 to 04½ hours - 58 kilometres to Alipurduar and nearly 75 kilometres to Cooch Behar Railway Station (NCB) and is nearly 02 hours drive - Hashimara is 18 kilometres through the lush green Tea Estate and Forested National Park - Phuntsholing, also spelt as Phuentsholing, is a border town in southern Bhutan serving as the corridor to West Bengal - The gateway of the land of thunder dragons, Phuentsholing is often regarded as the abode of kings and queens of the Himalayan Kingdom - At an altitude of only 300 meters, this commercial center lies adjacent to Indian town Jaigaon on the Himalayan foothills -  On arrival at Phuentsholling - Check into hotel - [With guidance from our representative one can fill the permit and pass on the ID and Photos for next day immigration office] - Evening free to stroll around the local market or visit the local pub - Night stay at Hotel at either Phuentsholling or Jaigaon

Day- 02

After the permit is issued transfer to Thimpu - Thimphu is approximately 175 kilometers and is nearly 06  - 06½ hours drive via Chukha and Rinchendling village along Thimphu Highway - Thimphu formerly spelt as Thimbu or Thimpu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan - It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan, and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's  Dzongkhags, the Thimphu District - Thimphu is the fifth highest capital in the world by altitude and ranges in altitude from 2,248 meters i.e. 7,375 feet) to 2,648 meters i.e. 8,688 feet - Thimphu is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered throughout the area & Thimphu is one of the few capitals in the world that does not have a single traffic light - The culture of Bhutan is fully reflected in Thimphu in literature, religion, customs, and national dress code, the monastic practices of the monasteries, music, and dance -  On arrival at Thimpu transfer to the hotel - Evening take a stroll around town, Pub or local market or even the main street - Overnight at the hotel, resort or homestay in Thimphu

Day- 03

Thimpu Local Sightseeing - Early morning breakfast - Visit the National Memorial Chorten built in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and the Dupthop Lhakhang - One can visit the National Library, stocked with ancient Buddhist manuscripts, and the Painting School where traditional art is still kept alive through instructions in the art of painting Thangkas -  Next visit Buddha Point,  Tashicchhoe Dzong, The Memorial Chorten, The Institute of Traditional Medicine, Coronation Park, School of Arts & Crafts, Handicraft Institute & Motithang Takin Reserve (Takin Zoo) & Simply Bhutan Museum -  The Tashichho Dzong is open to visitors only in winter when the Je Khenpo and the monks move to Punakha the ancient winter capital of Bhutan -  Drive to Simtokha Dzong and visit the Handicrafts Emporium followed by shopping for souvenirs - Evening free to stroll around the hotel or visit local club or Pub - Overnight stay in hotel/resort or homestay Thimphu

Day- 04

Excursion to Punakha & Transfer to Paro - After Breakfast: Transfer to Punakha the earlier capital of Bhutan - It is approximately 85 kilometers and is nearly 03 hours drive by Thimphu-Punakha Highway & Thimphu-Wangdue Phodrang Highway - Punakha is the administrative center of Punakha dzongkhag, districts of Bhutan - It is situated at an elevation of 1300 meters / 4265 feet - Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang are the administrative centers of their respective Dzongkhags and are located close to each other in the same valley - Enroute Visit Dochu la Pass (Situated at an elevation of 3050 meters i.e.0065 feet), Chhimi Lhakhang, Punakha Dzong & Suspension Bridge - Transfer to Paro - It is approximately 140 kilometers and is nearly 04 hours from Punakha & Wangdue - Paro is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area - It is the site of the country’s only international airport  - Check in to hotel/resort or homestay at Paro -  Evening free to stroll around the market or local pub - Overnight Stay at Paro

Day- 05

Paro local sightseeing - Early morning breakfast - Paro has many sites for tourist to roam around - The main street, only built-in 1985, is lined with colourfully painted wooden shop fronts and restaurants - Minimum three-night stay is worth in Paro - The main tourist attractions in Paro are Nya-Mey Zam or “the bridge with no fish” - Ta Dzong, “Ta” means to see/watch and “dzong” means fortress - Dungtse Lhankhang - Drukgyel Dzong or “fortress of the victorious Drukpas” -  Kyichu Lhakhang - Kila Gompa - Druk Choeding - Next Rinpung Dzong or “the fortress of the heap of jewels” & Simply Bhutan Museum - Then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong situated at commanding height, overlooking Paro valley - This Dzong is symbolic as the religious and secular center of all affairs of the valley - Late afternoon back to the hotel/resort or homestay - Evening free to stroll around the local market - Night stay in hotel/resort in Paro

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Excursion to Chele La pass & view of Haa Valley - Chele La (Pass) connects the Valley of Paro and Haa and is situated at an elevation 3988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan - It is nearly 36 kilometers from Paro and 26 kilometers from Haa Valley and is about 01½ via Bondey-Haa Highway - About an hour's drive along a thickly - the forested road is a botanical paradise - The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jomolhari and Jichu Drake - Made all the more mysterious and beautiful with its abundance of prayer flags - Guest can witness the  cascades of wild roses; purple and yellow primulas; and swathes of deep blue iris covering the forest floor - One can also enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Jumolhari, Jichu Drake, other peaks and also the Paro and Haa valleys - Back to hotel/resort or homestay - Guest may spend the day by shopping or simply walking through the town or visit the local club or pub - Overnight stay in hotel/resort or homestay in Paro

Note: Special Permit & Stay for Haa Valley is Optional - Drive on to Haa situated at an altitude of 2700 meters i.e.8900 feet - Descending all the way for another 22 kilometers nearly an hours drive to Haa - The Haa Dzong view from outside is stunning - One can also visit to the famous Monastery of Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) followed by a visit to Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple) - Three hours drive back to Paro

Day- 06

Transfer to  Lataguri (Gorumara National Park) via Phuentsholling & Jaigaon - After Breakfast Check-Out from Hotel - Proceed for Paro International Airport Sightseeing - The Only International Airport of Bhutan in Paro - Nest drive to Phuentsholling have refreshment break - It is Approximately 175 kilometers and is nearly 05 - 05½ hours drive - Further drive to Lataguri - The distance is approximately 85 kilometers and is nearly 03 - 03½ hours - The drive is through the most beautiful and green belts of the region - Its rich tropical forests, innumerable hill streams cutting across the green carpet, undulating plains makes this a tourist hotspot - Gorumara National Park ensures a pleasant climate round the year so it isn’t a problem even if you’ve set your visit any time of the year - (The forest Safari closes on June 15 and reopens on September 15 each year hence Safari / Elephant ride not possible during the period) - Check into the resort - In the late evening campfire & tribal dance at the resort can be arranged (Optional) - Night halt at Resort at Lataguri , Gorumara Or Murti

Day- 07

Gorumara Forest Activities & Transfer to Gangtok -   Early morning around 05 AM drive to Forest Safari Booking Office for the permit and subsequently the Jeep safari through the wildlife - It offers thrilling ride & the exquisite beauty of the vast grassland - Back to Hotel or Resort have breakfast - Next start the transfer to Gangtok - It is approximately 155 kilometers and is nearly 05½ - 06 hours drive by National Highway number 10 It is along the River Teesta - Reach Rangpo [Check In to Sikkim] and have some refreshment - Next drive to Gangtok - Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at a height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India - It is one of the most beautiful towns with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids, and butterflies - Check into hotel - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center or one can also visit the local Pub or Casinoes - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day- 08

Excursion to Changu / Tsomgo Lake [Nathu La  is Optional] - Early morning breakfast - After the arrival of permits the vehicle will report at hotel or Taxi Stand - After breakfast excursion start - This is nearly 52 kilometers drive and takes nearly 02 hours - Visit Tsomgo / Changu Lake and Baba Mandir, cool, serene water and the picturesque beauty - Tsomgo lake is one of the holy lakes of the region - A temple of Lord Shiva is built on the lakeside - Primula flowers and other alpine plantation provide an immaculate beauty to this place - Till April it is full of snow and lay frozen - Back to hotel for lunch or lunch on the way - The rest of the day is free - Evening one is free to stroll around M G Road or the Local Market - Overnight stay at Gangtok

[Note: Nathu La Pass visit is an option and depends heavily on the permit issued -  Papers are collected the previous night [EPIC i.e. Voters ID & Passport] - Nathu La Pass once booked the amount is not refunded even if the trip get canceled - Nathula Pass supplement of INR 2500 - INR 4000  has to be paid on the spot as it is not included in the final costing] Foreign Nationals are not allowed to Nathula or Baba Mandir but with a guide, they are allowed only toll Tsomgo Lake]

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Gangtok Local Sightseeing - Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for the city tour of Gangtok - After 1975 Gangtok was made India's 22nd state of India - Sightseeing will be for full or half-day as per guests requirement to make it easy and comfortable - It is not possible to cover all the spot in a single day hence we make the program with points covering minimum distance traveled - Start for a Full day city tour covering Tashi view point, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Flower show, Cottage Industry and Handicraft Centre (Closed on Sunday and 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month), Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Dro-Dul Chorten, Gonjang Monastery & Banjakhri Falls (maximum 6 hours) - Back to Hotel - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center Or Casino - Overnight stay at Gangtok

Day- 09

Transfer to Darjeeling  - Early Morning breakfast - Check out of the Hotel / Resort or Homestay - Next the driver will assist you for the forwarding journey to  Darjeeling - It is approximately 105 kilometers and is nearly 02½ - 03 hours drive - The drive is along River Teesta and National highway 10 - After crossing Rangpo, Chitrey & Teesta Bazar - Stop at Peshok & Lamahatta is for viewpoint visit and refreshment - Next drive further to Darjeeling Town - The Town is situated at an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas popularly known as the Queen of the hills - Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range - The Tea Estate all-around along with the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Chugging past create a mesmerising ambiance - Check in to hotel - Stroll to the Mall / Mall/shrubbery Park Or visit the local market or Pub - Overnight stay at hotel in Darjeeling

Day- 10

Darjeeling Local Sightseeing -  At about 4:00 AM drive to Tiger Hills [Subjected to availability of Permit] - Visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop [An engineering marvel], War Memorial if not covered in the earlier evening - Back to hotel for breakfast and next - Tenzing Rock, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Tibetans Refugee center, Tea garden - Lunch at the hotel or on the way - Japanese Peace Pagoda, Natural History Museum, Lal Kothi, etc bare sightseeing spot and can be visited as per the day's program - Sightseeing places are dynamically set depending upon the road condition and time factors - it is not possible to visit all the places but the important ones are covered for the satisfaction of guest - Evening free to roam around Mall or Pubs or the Local market area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling

Day- 11

Departure transfer to Siliguri [Optional Via Mirik]  -  It is approximately 110 kilometers and is nearly 02½ - 03 hours drive via Mirik Or Via Kurseong - It is 90 kilometers and is nearly 02 - 02½ hours drive along the scenic road via Kurseong and is 110 kilometers via Mirik  02½  - 03 hours drive along equally scenic road -  Morning breakfast - Hotel check-out time is 09 AM - 10 AM - After breakfast departure transfer - Mirik is a quiet town between Siliguri and Darjeeling noted for its secluded charm, Beautiful Tea Gardens, Samendu Lake, Orange Orchards, Cardamom Plantation and its pleasant Climate - Halt at Seemana for view  Or Via Kuseong - One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world - One stop at Kurseong Tourist Lodge for Tea is recommended to guests - Drop to  Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey