1 – Apr 5

Depart by Air India from Chicago, or Newark or New York or Los Angeles or by airline of your choice.

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2 – Apr 6

Arrive Delhi. Meeting and transfer to hotel.

The Oberoi /
Taj Palace

3 - Apr 7

After breakfast, Fly to Bagdogra. Meeting and transfer to hotel in Darjeeling. (B)

Windamere /
Mayfair Hill Resort

4 – Apr 8

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)

Windamere /
Mayfair Hill Resort

5 – Apr 9

Gangtok

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

Park Plaza / Norkhil

6 – Apr 10

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)

Park Plaza / Norkhil

7 – Apr 11

Kalimpong

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

Silver Oak / Himalayan Hotel

8 – Apr 12

Thimpu
(Bhutan)

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

9 – Apr 13

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

10 - Apr 14

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 Palri / Kyichu Resort

11– Apr 15

Paro

Morning transfer to Paro.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

12 – Apr 16

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

13 - Apr 17

Delhi

Fly back to Delhi by Druk Air. Meeting and transfer to hotel. (B)

Taj Palace / The Oberoi

14 - Apr 18

USA

Depart in the morning and arrive in USA in the afternoon

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Tour Price Includes: Deluxe and best available hotels as listed or similar, room taxes, daily breakfast, all meals in Bhutan, 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: Add as applicable. Land Only - $ 79.90. Air Inclusive - $374.20 (Fuel Surcharge may be revised by airlines)

To Book: Click on Reservation Form or contact by e-mail or phone. Return completed form, a business card, and copy of 2007/ 08 IATAN list . Land only booking requires $ 750.00 deposit. Balance is due 120 days prior to departure. Air inclusive booking requires full payment.

Eligibility: Land only bookings do not require airline approval. For air inclusive bookings at above prices, Air India permits only One Full Time IATAN Agent per agency. Additional agents from same agency could obtain AD75 from Air India. Non-IATAN agents pay companion rates.

Conditions: Companions are permitted. Limited seats available for air inclusive bookings at the sole discretion of Air India. 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. Return flight deviation fee is $100.00. 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, please arrive in Delhi by April 6 and depart from Delhi late night on April 17 or morning of April 18. Individual airport transfer is available at $ 19.00. Bulk air available on most other airlines upon request. Proof / waiver of Trip cancellation insurance required. Click here to purchase online 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. *For departure from Los Angeles, add $100.00 in Economy Class. Airfares and taxes remain subject to change. Government Tourist Service taxes are 4.89% ($ 163.82) extra. Bhutan and Sikkim travel permit will be obtained 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.

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