North East with Bhutan
North East with Bhutan Destination Details
Kolkata Bagdogra Darjeeling Pelling Gangtok Kalimpong Phuntsholing Thimpu Punakha Paro Kolkata
This tour will cover the main attractions of North East of India and the Kingdom of Bhutan. Visit the Hill Station of Darjeeling, Enjoy Toy Train Ride visit the Monasteries of Gangtok and Explore the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
View spectacular sunrise from Tiger Hill in Darjeeling
Enjoy a toy train ride in Darjeeling
Visit the world famous Rumtek Monastery in Gangtok
Explore the magnificent Monasteries of Bhutan
January till December
Itinerary Highlights
Day 01 Arrive Kolkata
Upon arrival at Kolkata International Airport you are met by our guest relation executive who would assist you to the Car and then transfer you to your pre booked Hotel
Afternoon city tour of Kolkata visiting to the Fort William - a fort built on the Eastern banks of the river Hooghly by the Britishers and named after King William III of England, St Paul’s Cathedral, Birla Planetarium and the Botanical gardens.
Overnight Accommodation in Kolkata
Day 02 Kolkata – Bagdogra (By Flight) & Bagdogra – Darjeeling (Drive 95 Kms, 2 ½ Hrs)
Breakfast in the Hotel and check out
Our executive will transfer you to the Kolkata Airport to board Flight for Bagdogra. Upon arrival in Bagdogra Airport you are met by our Representative and transferred by Private Vehicle for Darjeeling “Queens of Hills” through forest and Tea Plantations. You are likely to see famous Himalayan Toy Train on this drive as it chugs uphill. Upon arrival in Darjeeling check in to your pre booked Hotel.
Overnight Accommodation in Darjeeling
Day 03 Darjeeling
Early Morning drive to Tiger Hills to see Sunrise. On the return Journeys Visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Return to hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast continue the sightseeing of Darjeeling visiting the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Himalayan Zoological Park, Observatory Hill, Refugee Self Help center, and view point.
Also Toy Train ride and Tea Garden tour to witness the manufacturing process in the factory
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Darjeeling
Day 04 Darjeeling – Pemayangste (Drive 75 Kms, 2 Hrs)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check Out
Later Depart by Private Vehicle for Pemayangste. Upon arrival in Pemayangste check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Afternoon visit to Pemayangste Monastery – one of the oldest buddhist monasteries of Sikkim which has a famous collection of ancient Buddhist antique idols, scriptures, then visit to the Famous View point of Mt. Kanchanjanga and Rabdentse Palace Ruins.
Evening walk around small town and quiet village area.
Overnight Accommodation in Pemayangste
Day 05 Pemayangste – Gangtok (Drive 117 Kms, 3 Hrs)
Breakfast in the Hotel
Later Depart by Private Vehicle for Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim via Legship, Kewzing and Singtam. Upon arrival in Gangtok check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Evening walk around town
Overnight Accommodation in Gangtok
Day 06 Gangtok
Early Morning drive to Tashi View Point to see sunrise
Return to hotel for breakfast
After breakfast proceed for Gangtok sightseeing. Gangtok, capital of Sikkim, meaning ‘ Hill Top ‘ was established in 1716 A.D. Interesting sightseeing areas are Enchay Monastery (212 years old) built on a site blessed by Lama Druptab Karpo, a tantric manster known for his power of flying. Then visit the Research institute of Tibetology, horten etc Afternoon visit to Rumtek Monastery (24 Km) First built in 1717 A.D. It was rebuilt by His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa of Kagyupa Sect, the 16th Incarnation. Since his death in 1982, the devotees waited for fifteen years to discover the 17th. Incarnate in Tibet. He is in India, but yet to come to his Monastery in Sikkim. The style of the monastery is traditional, a copy of its Tibetan origin.
Overnight Accommodation in Gangtok
Day 07 Gangtok – Kalimpong (Drive 90 Kms, 2 ½ Hrs)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check Out
Later depart by Private Vehicle for Kalimpong. Upon arrival in Kalimpong check in at your pre booked Hotel. Once an active focal point of Tibetan trade. Kalimpong is deal holiday town, mostly because of its balmy climate throughout the year. One can laze around in the tranquility or go souvenirs hunting at the market.
Afternoon sightseeing visit Universal Nurseries where cactus, orchids and amaryllis are grown, the New Buddhist Monastery Zand – Zog – Plarifo, the old town and the market.
Overnight Accommodation in Kalimpong
Day 08 Kalimpong – Phuntsholing (By Private 92 Kms, 3 Hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check Out
Later depart by Private Vehicle for Phuntsholing. Phuntsholing, a small town on the India/ Bhutan Border. En route, see occasional finely- crafted Bhutanese houses or the red band and spire o denoting a temple in the distance. Clusters of Prayer flags wave on lonely hillsides, placed there by devotees. Stop at the beautiful Kharbandi Gompa, a monastery situated in tropical gardens. Upon arrival in Phuntsholing check in at your pre booked Hotel
Later this evening walk along the Phuntsholing Bazaar
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Phuntsholing
Day 09 Phuntsholing – Thimpu (By Private Vehicle 74 Kms 2 Hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check Out
Later depart by Private Vehicle for Thimpu. Upon arrival in Thimpu check in at your pre booked Hotel
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Thimpu
Day 10 Thimpu
Today's full day of sightseeing in Thimphu valley will be your first real introduction to the way of life in this peaceful part of the world. Visit the National Library. Established in the late 1960s primarily to conserve the literary treasures which form a significant part of Bhutan’s cultural heritage, the National Library now houses an extensive collection of Buddhist literature mostly in block-printed format, with some works several hundred years old. This collection, known as the Choekey Collection, mainly comprises Buddhist literature written in Choekey, the religious script of Northern Buddhism, but also includes works written in Tibetan and in Dzongkha, Bhutan’s national language. There is also a small Foreign Books Collection, stock of which mainly comprises works written in English, with subject interest on Buddhist studies, Bhutan, the Himalayan region and neighboring countries.
A special visit this day will be to the Institute for Zorig Chusum: Commonly known as the Painting School, the Institute offers a six-year course on the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. On a visit one can see students learning the various skills taught at the school. This is quite a unique place. Also visit the Textile & Folk Heritage Museum, a fascinating testimony of Bhutan’s living traditions.
National Memorial Chorten is another stop on the tour: The building of this chorten was originally the idea of Bhutan's third king, H.M. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (“the father of modern Bhutan”), who had wished to erect a monument to world peace and prosperity, but was unable to give shape to his idea in his lifetime due to pressures of state. After His Majesty’s untimely death in 1972, the Royal Family and Cabinet resolved to fulfill his wishes and erect a memorial that would perpetuate his memory and also serve as a monument to peace. The National Memorial Chorten was consecrated on July 28, 1974. The finely executed wall paintings and delicately fashioned statues within the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.
And finally we drive past the Tashichhodzong: The “fortress of the glorious religion”, was initially erected in 1641 and rebuilt by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the 1960s. Tashichhodzong houses some ministries, His Majesty’s secretariat, and the central monk body. It is open to visitors during the Thimphu Tsechu (held in autumn) and while the monk body is resident in its winter quarters in Punakha.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Thimpu
Day 11 Thimpu – Punakha (By Private Vehicle 75 Kms, 3 hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check Out
Later depart by Private Vehicle for Punakha. Upon arrival in Punakha check in at your pre booked Hotel
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Punakha
Day 12 Punakha
Morning visit Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. Punakha was Bhutan’s capital until 1955, and Punakha Dzong still serves as the winter residence of the central monk body. Bhutan’s first King, Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned here in 1907. The fortress has withstood several damages from fire, earthquake and flood over the centuries. The latest flood, in October, 1994, caused great damages to the fortress but miraculously spared its most holy statue. Also visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, the newly built Stupa.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Punakha
Day 13 Punakha – Paro (By Private Vehicle 125 Km, 4.1/2 hours drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check Out
Later depart by Private Vehicle for Paro. Upon arrival in Paro check in at your pre booked Hotel br />
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Paro
Day 14 Paro
Today's full day of sightseeing in Paro valley includes, visit to Ta Dzong, which in the past served as watchtower for Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) and now houses the National Museum, and Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong), built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
After lunch, we drive up the valley Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1647 by the Shabdrung to commemorate the Bhutanese victory over the Tibetans in war of 1644. En route, we also visit Kyichu Lhakhang, built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo. You can also visit Eagle’s nest
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Paro
Day 15 Paro – Kolkata (By Flight)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Checkout
Later you are transferred to Paro Airport to board Flight for Kolkata. Upon arrival in Kolkata Airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kolkata
Day 16 Leave Kolkata
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check out from the hotel and our guest relation executive would assist you and transfer you to the Kolkata International Airport to board Flight for Onward Journey
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