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Darjeeling, Sikkim & Bhutan

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Delhi, India → Paro, Bhutan

Country: Bhutan, India
Start: Delhi, India
End: Paro, Bhutan
Date: Flexible
Duration: 14 days
Theme: Culture, Active
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 12 dinners
Transport: Private car/minibus, flight, train, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Watch sunrise over Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill.
Ride the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway to Ghum.
Visit the Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre in Darjeeling.
Explore Rumtek Monastery, seat of the Karma Kagyu lineage in Sikkim.
Spot one-horned rhinos and elephants in Gorumara National Park.
Cross from India into Bhutan via Phuntsholing.
Visit Pangri Zampa, Bhutan’s 16th-century astrology college.
Hike through pine and rhododendron forests above Thimphu.
Cross Dochu La Pass at 3,050 metres.
Explore Punakha Dzong at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.
Walk through rice terraces to Chimi Lhakhang.
Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chörten above the Punakha Valley.
Visit Gangtey Gompa in the Phobjikha Valley.
Observe black-necked crane habitat in Gangtey.
Explore Bhutan’s National Museum in Ta Dzong.
Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery above the Paro Valley.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Airport transfers and overland transport throughout the tour
Domestic flight within India as specified in the itinerary
Accommodation throughout the journey
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Guided sightseeing, excursions, and cultural experiences as listed
Entrance fees to monuments, monasteries, museums, and parks included in the itinerary
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train) experience
English-speaking local guides
Complimentary mineral water in the vehicle each day
Bhutan visa processing and visa fee
Bhutan travel permits
Applicable hotel taxes

Exclusions

International flights
Additional domestic flights not specified in the itinerary
India visa fees and processing
Drinks and alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses, including laundry, shopping, room service, and phone calls
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
Travel insurance
Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary
Any item not expressly listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to combine India’s Eastern Himalayas with Bhutan in one journey.
Enjoy cultural travel focused on Buddhism, monasteries, and Himalayan history.
Comfortable with moderate hiking and walking at altitude.
Appreciate scenic mountain drives and slower-paced exploration.
Want a mix of wildlife, heritage railways, tea country, and spiritual sites.
Interested in photography, landscapes, and mountain cultures.
Enjoy smaller towns and nature-focused experiences over large cities.
Prefer fast-paced or luxury-only travel styles.
Dislike long road journeys on winding mountain roads.
Have difficulty with stairs, uneven trails, or moderate hikes.
Sensitive to high-altitude conditions.
Want extensive nightlife or shopping-focused experiences.
Prefer beach holidays or fully leisure-based itineraries.

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Darjeeling, Sikkim & Bhutan

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi

Day 2: Delhi – Darjeeling

Day 3: Darjeeling

Day 4: Darjeeling – Gangtok

Day 5: Gangtok

Day 6: Gangtok – Gorumara National Park

Day 7: Gorumara National Park – Thimphu

Day 8: Thimphu

Day 9: Thimphu – Punakha

Day 10: Punakha – Gangtey

Day 11: Gangtey – Paro

Day 12: Paro

Day 13: Paro – Tiger’s Nest Monastery

Day 14: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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