1 - SEP 6

Depart independently for Delhi, India or depart by Air India from New York.

2 - SEP 7

Arrive Delhi. Meeting and transfer to hotel. (B)

Radisson

3 - SEP 8

Paro

Fly to to Paro, Bhutan. Afternoon sightseeing tour visiting Ta-Dzong (National Museum), walk down hill to visit Paro Dzong with its traditional cantilever bridge over the Pa-chu (Paro River). (B, L, D)

Hotel Olathang /
Paro Resort

4 - SEP 9

Paro

Morning trek to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's nest) at an altitude of 3100m. This may be one of the highlights of Bhutan trip. The climb up to the view point will take around 2 hours. Here one can enjoy the stunning view of the monastery, and the surrounding temples built in 1692 (B, L ,D)

Hotel Olathang /
Paro Resort

5 - SEP 10

Punakha

After breakfast, transfer to Punakha. Sightseeing tour in the afternoon visiting the Punakha Dzong, placed strategically at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers. The Dzong was built in 1637 to serve as the religious and administrative center of the region. (B, L, D)

Hotel Zangto Pelri/
Kyichu Resort

6 - SEP 11

Thimpu

Transfer to Thimpu, via Phuntsoling. (B, L, D)

Druk Hotel/ Motithang

7- SEP 12

Thimpu

Sightseeing tour visiting the National Memorial Chortan (built in memory of late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk), Dupthop Lhakhang, one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan, Traditional Medicine Institute where medicines are prepared according to ancient Bhutanese practices. After lunch, visit the National Library famous for ancient Buddhist manuscripts, Painting School where traditional Sacred Buddhist scrolls (Tankas) are created by hand, Folk Heritage Museum and the Trashichho Dzong, the beautiful medieval fortress/ monastery that houses Government offices and the King's Throne room. (B, L, D)

Druk Hotel /
Hotel Motithang

8 - SEP 13

Kalimpong

After breakfast, transfer to Kalimpong and check into you hotels. Afternoon sightseeing tour visiting the famous Zang Dog Pelri monastery, Fo-Brang Gompa, Flower Nurseries and Sericulture Research Institute. (B, L, D)

Silver Oak /
Himalayan Resort

9 - SEP 14

Gangtok

After breakfast, transfer to Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, driving along the side of the famous Teesta River. Arrive Gangtok in the afternoon. (B, L, D)

Hotel Norkhil/
Park Plaza

10 - SEP 15

Gangtok

Sightseeing tour visiting Rumtek Monastery, Dorchul Chortan Stupa, Institute of Tibetology and Government Handicrafts and Handlooms Center and Enchey Monastery. Evening free for shopping at the Gangtok market. (B, L , D)

Hotel Norkhil/
Park Plaza

11 - SEP 16

After breakfast, transfer Darjeeling.
(B, L, D)

Hotel Windamere/
New Elgin

12 - SEP 17

Early morning excursion to Tiger Hills to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak. Later on visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop, Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing, Gumbu Rock Garden and Tibetan Refugee self-help Center and Tea Estate, boating in Gangamaiya Lake . (B, L, D)

Hotel Windamere/
New Elgin

13 - SEP 18

Delhi

Fly back to Delhi. Change planes

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14 -SEP 19

CANADA/ USA

Depart on your onward journey.

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Tour Price Includes: Deluxe and best available hotels as listed or similar, room taxes, daily breakfast, all meals in Bhutan and Sikkim, transfers, city tours, excursions, English speaking guides, entrance fee to monuments and air-conditioned transportation, Delhi - Darjeeling and Paro - Delhi flights.

Airport Security Fee and Fuel Surcharges: Subject to change till ticketed.
For Flight: Druk Air- Delhi - Bhutan: $ 176.20.
For flights: JFK - DEL - JFK: $ 610.00 (Economy class)
For Flights: JFK - DEL / IXB - DEL - JFK : $ 710.00 (Business Class)

To Book: Click on Reservation Form or contact by e-mail or phone. Return completed form, a business card, and copy of current IATAN/ ARC / CLIA / TRUE list . Land only booking requires $ 750.00 deposit. Balance is due 120 days prior to departure / when requested. Air inclusive booking requires full payment.

Eligibility: IATAN / ARC / CLIA/ TRUE - Industry ID required.

Conditions: Companions are permitted. Limited Business class seats are seats available on each flight. If sold out, you can opt for another date. Call for rates and details. IATAN Reduced Rate application has to be submitted to airlines. Deposits are refundable if space cannot be confirmed. Visas for India are participants’ responsibility. Log on to Resources for Travelers for visa forms and mandatory trip insurance. Additional nights in Delhi are available at the time of booking for $185.00 per person double plus taxes. If traveling on your own air, individual airport transfer is available at $ 24.00. Bulk air available on most other airlines upon request. Trip cancellation insurance required. Click here Trip Insurance and buy online. Bhutan visa is not available without Trip Insurance. See cancellation policy. Prices reflect discounts for cash/check payments. Credit Card payments will have Foreign Exchange Conversion / bank-processing fees. Itinerary and hotels remain subject to change without notice. Hotel check in time is 100 PM. Any changes to original booking requires $ 70.00 handling charges. Airfares and taxes remain subject to change. Bhutan and Sikkim travel permit will be obtained by overseas operators and the handling fee is $ 85.00. Bhutan entry fee is $ 20.00 payable in cash at the border. Druk Air is the only carrier that has limited flights to and from Bhutan. Itinerary remains subject to change at all times.