
Darjeeling Sikkim Bhutan Tour
Cultural Tour of Darjeeling, Sikkim & Bhutan
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12 Days
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Culture Tours
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Explore Sikkim and Bhutan, two of the most isolated Himalayan regions. Centuries-old Buddhist monasteries cling to mountain cliffs and rice paddies stair-step down steep hillsides. Your journey begins with an arrival transfer to Darjeeling, where we include a ride on the narrow-gauge mountain railway and sunrise over Kangchenjunga from Tiger Hill. Visit the capital of Sikkim, Gangtok, and passing on to Rumtek, visit the Karmapa’s Monastery. Travel to Kalimpong, once an important trading post for these parts of the world.
From Kalimpong, our road then descends into the plains known as Duars, filled with lush tea gardens and some remote villages that are much isolated from the mainstream. Cross into Phuntsholing, Bhutan. Discover Bhutan’s captivating cultural mix, reflected in its beautiful shrines, temples, and handicrafts as you travel from south to western Bhutan; in the towns and villages of Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha valley. Explore the Dzongs, ancient fortresses that once protected the kingdom.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Bagdogra – Darjeeling
Day 2: Sightseeing tour in Darjeeling
Day 3: Darjeeling – Gangtok
Day 4: Gangtok Sightseeing
Day 5: Rumtek & Kalimpong
Day 6: Kalimpong – Chalsa(Dooars)
Day 7: Chalsa-Phuntsholing-Thimphu
Day 8: Thimphu-Punakha
Day 9: Punakha – Thimphu
Day 10: Thimphu – Paro
Day 11: Paro (Takstang trek)
Day 12: Departure
We can also suggest dates to coincide with local festivals in Bhutan or Sikkim.
Trip Highlights
- Colonial character in form of Churches and Tea gardens in Darjeeling.
- Historical and religious attractions in Gangtok (Sikkim)
- Scenic drives through tea estates
- Visit off-the-beaten villages from Chalsa
- Diversity of Environment and Culture
- Quaint and Pristine environ in Bhutan with a rich historical legacy in for of Dzong ( erstwhile Fortress converted into Administrative unit) and monasteries.
Detailed Itinerary
Expand AllArrive in Bagdogra – Darjeeling
Sightseeing tour in Darjeeling
Darjeeling – Gangtok
Gangtok Sightseeing
Rumtek & Kalimpong
Kalimpong - Chalsa(Dooars)
Chalsa-Phuntsholing-Thimphu
Thimphu-Punakha
: Punakha - Thimphu
Thimphu - Paro
Paro (Takstang trek)
Departure
Departure Dates
Cost Information
Cost is based on the number of participants. For details contact us.
Included
- Accommodations in listed hotels or similar.
- Only breakfast and dinner in Darjeeling and Sikkim and all meals in Bhutan.
- All Private transfers by best quality vehicle.
- All sightseeing with entrance fees.
- English speaking local guide and driver from start till finish.
- Bhutan visa, taxes, and permits
Not included
- Flights (priced based on the sectors)
- Indian Visa.
- Bar/Beverages, Laundry, Telphone, optional tips, and other personal expenses.
- Travel Medical Insurance.
TID 8682 Darjeeling, Sikkim and Bhutan Tour – Extension to West Sikkim. (Nov 23 – Dec 06, 2014)
Dear Anand, We arrived 3 hours ago in Vienna, because after finishing your tour we travelled 13 days across West Bengal. Your guides and drivers were very professional. We can recommend these gentlemen for further tours. That we had problems with hiking and didn’t see all major monuments is not their mistake. Nevertheless we are satisfied. Our rooms in the hotels in Pelling, Yokson and Thimphu were top, the rooms in Phuentsholing and Kalimpong were OK, the room in Paro had a little problem and from the Elgin in Darjeeling we are very disappointed. The hotel in Gangtok was very basic and not the standard for “western” tourists. In course of January 2015 you can read my statements at tripadvisor. kind regards