Nepal • Tibet • Bhutan • Sikkim

DAY 1 - Departure
Depart for Delhi, India.

DAY 2 - Delhi
Arrive Delhi. A representative from Exotic Journeys will meet you outside the Immigration & Custom / Baggage claim area and escort you to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
Overnights at Taj Mahal / The Oberoi (B)

DAY 3 - Kathmandu - Nepal
After a leisurely morning in Delhi, you will fly to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal at an altitude of 4,500 feet in a fertile valley in the Himalayas.
Overnight at Soaltee Corwn Plaza / Yak & Yeti Hotel (B)

DAY 4 - Kathmandu
City tour visiting Hanuman Dhoka the historic seat of royalty with old temples and palaces that epitomize cultural and religious life of the people, Temple of Living Goddess and Pashupathinath - the pagoda style temple with gilded roof and silver doors.
Overnight at Soaltee Corwn Plaza / Yak & Yeti Hotel (B)

DAY 5 - Lhasa - Tibet
The morning flight over the panoramic Himalayan peaks will take you to Lhasa, Tibet. At an altitude of 11,830 feet, Lhasa is the major attraction. Besides Potala Palace, there are several famous monasteries. (B, L, D)

DAY 6 - Lhasa
Visit Jokhang Monastery, which is the spiritual center of Tibet. Its oldest part dates back to 7th century AD. Sera Monastery was founded in 1419 and became famous for its Tantric teachings. (B, L, D)

DAY 7 - Lhasa
Potala Palace is an architectural wonder. It was built between 1645 and 1693 with more than 1,000 rooms of living quarters, magnificent golden tombs, chapels, shrines, halls and thousands of gilded statues of Buddha. You will also visit Norbulingkha, summer palace of 13th and 14th Dalai Lamas with its walled garden, throne hall, audience hall. The Drepung Monastery, founded in 1416, once had 10,000 monks and 700 subsidiary monasteries. (B, L, D)

DAY 8 - Lhasa
Visit Bakor and local colorful bazaars. (B, L, D)

DAY 9 - Kathmandu
Fly to Kathmandu in the morning.
Overnight at Soaltee Corwn Plaza/ Yak & Yeti Hotel (B, L)

DAY 10 - Kathmandu
Visit Patan and Bhadgaon in the afternoon.
Overnight at Soaltee Corwn Plaza / Yak & Yeti Hotel (B)

DAY 11 - Paro - Bhutan
Fly to Paro, Bhutan. The beautiful terraced valley has many old temples. Drive through the valley and visit the Taktsang Monastery.
Overnight at Olathang / Druk Hotel (B, L, D)

DAY 12 - Paro - Bhutan
Visit Drukgyal Dzong and Kyichu Lhakang – the national museum.
Overnight at Olathang / Druk Hotel (B, L, D)

DAY 13 - Punakha - Bhutan
Excursion to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan. Visit Punakha Dzong, an architectural masterpiece.
Overnight at Zangto Pelri/ Druk Hotel (B, L, D)

DAY 14 - Thimphu - Bhutan
Visit King Wangchuk’s memorial, Taschichho Dzong and handicraft center.
Overnight at Phuntsho Pelri / Druk Hotel (B, L, D)

DAY 15 - Phuntsoling - Sikkim
Transfer to Phuntsoling. Sightseeing tour of the the border town. Sikkim has drifted through time and the life here is still quiet and undisturbed. In a sense this is a vertical country with villages tucked on the slopes of high ridges.
Overnight at Druk Hotel (B, L, D)

DAY 16 - Kalimpong
Transfer to Kalimpong. Kalimpong is a medley of diverse mountain people – Nepalese, Tibetans, Bhutanese and Lepchas. Sightseeing tour includes Tharpa Choling, Buddhist Monastery, Lepcha Museum and Durpin Dara.
Overnight at Silver Oaks Hotel (B, L, D)

DAY 17 - Gangtok
Today you will visit the sacred Rumtek and Enchey Monasteries, Cottage Industry and city tour.
Overnight at Norkhil / Tashi Delek Hotel (B, L, D)

DAY 18 - Gangtok
Vist Do Drul Chorten, institute of Tibetology, flower show, deer park.
Overnight at Norkhil / Tashi Delek Hotel(B, L, D)

DAY 19 - Pelling
Arrive at Pelling. Overnight at Hotel Mount Pandim. (B, L, D)

DAY 20 - Pelling
Day excursion to Kecheopalri Lake and the Sanga Choling monastery, Rambi and Kanchenjunga falls. (B, L, D)

DAY 21 - Darjeeling
Morning visit to Pemayangste monastry and Rabtense ruins. Drive to Darjeeling - a sparkling hill resort perched at an altitude of 7,400 feet. The town is a maze of steps, terraces and exotic little bazaars, lovely villas, gardens and waterfalls. (B, L, D)

DAY 22 - Darjeeling
For a spectacular view of sunrise behind the Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga, visit Tiger Hills followed by visit to Ghoom Monastery. After breakfast enjoy heritage train ride from Darjeeling to Ghoom and back. Afternoon visit to Himalayan mountaineering institute, Zoological park and Tibetan refugee center.
Overnight at Windamere / New Elgin Hotel (B, L, D)

DAY 23 - Delhi
Drive from Darjeeling to Bagdogra in time to flight to Delhi. Balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Taj Mahal / The Oberoi (B)

DAY 24 - Homebound
Depart on your onward journey.

International airfares:
(Economy)
From $ 920.00


International airfares: (Business)
From $ 3900.00.

Guaranteed Departures.
Small groups.

Competitive airfares are available on other airlines of your choice and from your hometown. Airport Security fee, fuel surcharges and taxes not included.

Land Prices are guaranteed at the time of booking. Airfares are guaranteed only when ticketed. International airfares are from Chicago, New York and Newark. Airfares from other cities are available upon request.

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