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Phuentsholling - Thimpu - Punakha - Paro - Gorumara National Park - Gangtok - Darjeeling Package Tour - 10 Nights & 11 Days

Phuentsholling - Thimpu - Punakha - Paro - Garumara National Park - Gangtok - Darjeeling Package Tour - 10 Nights & 11 Days -  Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)   / Siliguri -  Phuentsholling (01 Night) - Thimpu (02 Nights) - Punakha - Paro (02 Nights) -  Lataguri (01 Night)  - Gangtok (02 Nights) - Darjeeling (02 Nights) - Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Siliguri 
 

Day - 01  - Arrival New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri and Transfer to Phuentsholing - On arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri – Guest will be received by our executive who will be waiting just outside of the airport or railway station – He will assist guest to board the vehicle to proceed for Phuentsholling – The drive is of 165 kilometres i.e.  4 to 4 ½ hour’s drive through the lush green Tea Estate of Duars - On arrival at Phuentsholing – Check into hotel - The border of India & Bhutan, the Indian side is known as Jaigaon and the Bhutan part is called Phuentsholing - Situated at an altitude of nearly 980 feet is a small settlement – Night stay at Hotel at either Phuentsholing or Jaigaon

Day - 02  - Permit to be obtained and Transfer to Thimpu (2350 meters / 7710 feet) - The drive is 172 kilometres and is 05½ - 06 hours drive – Early morning breakfast – Obtain permit with assistance from our representative -  Proceed for Thimpu  – The drive is beautiful, and one can see some waterfalls along the way – Thimpu is a charming city, probably the smallest capital in the world, resting in the heart of the Himalayas - Thimphu combines a natural small-town feel with a new commercial exuberance that constantly challenges the country's natural conservatism and Shangri La image - The juxtapositions of old and new remain part of Thimpu's charm - Crimson-robed monks, government ministers clad in traditional dress and camera-wielding tourists all share pavements lined with shops selling SIM cards and Buddhist accessories - It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan – It is a lively place, interesting combination of tradition and modernity - Thimpu is situated at an elevation of  2350 meters /  7710 feet  - Reach Thimpu - Check into your hotel on arrival - Overnight stay at hotel in Thimphu

Day - 03  - Thimpu Sightseeing - Early morning breakfast - Visit to 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 -  After lunch visit  Traditional Medicine Institute and to Lungtenzampa -  Visit to the Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo -  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 - Over night stay in Thimphu

Major Sightseeing Covering 1) Buddha Point,  2) BBS Tower,  3) Tashicchhoe Dzong, 4)The Memorial Chorten, 5) National Library, 6) The Institute of Traditional Medicine, 7) Centenary Farmer Market, 8) Changlimithang Stadium, 9) School of Arts & Crafts, 10) Handicraft Institute, 11) Zangthopelri Lhakhang, 12) Motithang Takin Reserve (Takin Zoo), 13) Semtokha Dzong 
 
Day - 04  - Excursion to Punakha & Transfer to Paro - After Breakfast: Transfer to Punakha - It is approximately 90 kilometres and is nearly 03 hours from Thimphu - Punakha is the administrative centre of Punakha dzongkhag, districts of Bhutan - Punakha was the capital of Bhutan - It Has a population of 25,700 - Wangdue Phodrang is a town and capital (dzongkhag thromde) of Wangdue Phodrang District in central Bhutan - It Has a Population Of 34,300 - Enroute Visit 1) Dochu la Pass, 2) Druk Wangyal Lhakhang, 3) Punakha Dzong 4) Wangdue Phodrang, 5) Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten - Transfer to Paro - Paro is Destination Of Scenic Beauty, The Only International Airport of Bhutan in Paro - It Has a Population of 39,800 - It is approximately 145 kilometres and is nearly 04 hours from Punakha & Wangdue - Overnight Stay at Paro

Day - 05  - Paro Sightseeing - Paro is a town and seat of Paro District, located in the Paro Valley of Bhutan - Paro is a town and seat of Paro District, in the Paro Valley of Bhutan - It is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered throughout the area - It is also home to Paro Airport, Bhutan's sole international airport. - It is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area - After Breakfast: Visit 1) Drukgyal Dzong, 2) View of Taktsang Monastery, 3) Kichulanka Monastery, 4) Ta Dzong, 5) Paro Rinpung Dzong (Museum), 6) Nya-Mey Zam, 7) Dungtse Lhankhang, 8) Druk Choeding - Overnight Stay at Paro

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Day - 05 - Excursion to Che Le La (Pass) - After Breakfast: En-route visit: Chele La (Pass) & Haa Valley, the only border of Bhutan and China situated at an elevation 3,988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motor able passes in Bhutan - About an hour's drive along a densely-populated forest road. This Pass is also known to be a ‘botanical paradise’. The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jhomolhari and Jichu Drake. It is also marked by hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind - Here, visitors can see cascades of wild roses; purple and yellow premolars; and swathes of deep blue iris covering the forest floor - The top of the pass bloom with rhododendrons in a variety of colors-pale pink, deep pink, burnt orange, mauve, white and scarlet - In Evening: Stroll Through the Market of Paro - Overnight Stay at 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 -  Next drive to Phuentsholling  have refreshment break - It is Approximately 175 kilometres and is nearly 05 hours drive -  Next drive to Lataguri - The distance is 100 kilometres and is approximately 03 - 04 hours - The drive is through Dooars i.e. the foothills of Himalaya it is plain forested area and number of Tea estate - One of the most beautiful and green belt of the region - Reach Lataguri & Check into Hotel - Evening free to Stroll around the area  - Night stay at Lataguri

Day - 07 - Forest Activities & Transfer to Gangtok -   Early morning drive to Forest Safari Booking Office for thrilling Wildlife safari - It offers thrilling ride & the exquisite beauty of the vast grassland – Back to Hotel or Resort have breakfast or breakfast on the way - ehicle He will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok – Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India - It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies - It is approximately 135 kilometres and is nearly 04 ½ - 05 hours drive by Road and National Highway number 10 – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day - 08 - Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Nathu La add on tour) - Morning breakfast at hotel –  Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir memorial - nearly 40 kilometres - The Lake is oval shaped lake  nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year  the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all -  Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometres and is Add On tour (supplementary cost needed) - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok  (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided)

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Day – 08 - Gangtok Local Sight Seeing – Morning breakfast - After breakfast drive for the   city tour of Gangtok – Sight seeing will be for half day hence the drive will be easy and comfortable – It is not possible to cover all the spot in single day hence we make the program with points covering minimum distance traveled - Visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show,  Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi View Point, Banjhakri Falls, one of the finest falls close to Gangtok, etc – Back to hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center – There are few discotheques in Gangtok to spend time - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day - 09 - Transfer to Darjeeling -  After breakfast at hotel and then forwarding journey to  Darjeeling – The road is scenic and pass through Gyalsing and Jorethang - Transfer to Darjeeling takes nearly 135 Kilometres and is nearly 03 – 03½ hours drive by road – It is situated at an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet - It is a land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest is the Queen of the hills – Darjeeling is home to many international Schools and few of the internationally famous site like Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park,Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, etc  – It is also home to the famous World Heritage train – The Darjeeling  Himalayan Railway (DHR) - Check into hotel – Evening free - Over Night stay at Darjeeling

Day - 10  –  Darjeeling Local Sightseeing -  At about 4:00 AM drive to Tiger Hills, Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, War Memorial – Back to hotel for breakfast and next - Tenzing Rock, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Thursday closed), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Thursday closed) and Bengal Natural History Museum (Thursday closed). After Lunch visit Tibetans Refugee Self Help Centre (Sunday Closed), Japanese Peace Pagoda, Tea Estate (view only) etc – 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 the any of the hundred nurseries or the Local market area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling

Day - 11 - Departure to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) Via Mirik (Optional) - Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) - It is approximately 100 / 88 kilometres and is nearly 02½ - 03 hours by road - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to  It’s a two hours drive - 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 - Via Kurseong halt at Kurseong tourist Lodge fo refreshment - One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world – Drive to  Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey