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 Bangkok Bhutan Sikkim &
Darjeeling
16
Days tour
 Starting in Bangkok explore the radiantly gilded temples and
visit Grand palace, Wat Phara Dhat on Doi Suthep, which majestically overlooks
the city. Travel to Bhutan, best known to the world today as the last
Shangri-La. The Bhutanese people protected this sacred heritage and unique
identity for centuries, by choosing to remain shrouded deep in a jealously
guarded isolation. The rich Himalayan flora and fauna, dazzling white peaks,
and lush valleys provide Bhutan stunning beauty and aesthetic grandeur. Its
terrain ranges from tropical southern foothills near the sea level to heights
of over 24,000 ft. You'll encounter the full glory of an ancient land through
its strategic monastic fortresses known as Dzongs, numerous ancient temples and
monasteries which dot the countryside. Then we travel to Sikkim the other less
travelled Himalayan paradise and Darjeeling, which was discovered by British
residents during the days of Raj to cool off from the punishing heat of the
plains. Darjeeling offers spectacular vistas and tea plantations famous for the
world over.
Day 1
USA/BANGKOK:
.JPG) Welcome aboard your
flight to Bangkok. Enjoy onboard hospitality.
Day 2 BANGKOK:
Welcome
to Bangkok. Airport meet and transfer to Amari Hotel.
DAY 3 BANGKOK:
Breakfast
at the hotel. Visit to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, observe the farmers
in their flat bottomed boats market their produce, visit the magnificent tom
pies along the waterways.
DAY 4 BANGKOK:
American breakfast at the
hotel, enjoy a tour of the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace is
one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court and the former
residence of the Kings of Bangkok. Here you will see palaces which were used
for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne
Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and the beautiful Emerald
Buddha Temple
Day 5
BANGKOK/PARO/THIMPU:
Flight to Paro Bhutan, our starting point of Bhutan Travel. As
we drive spectacular waterfalls and mountain peaks rise higher and higher on
our way to Thimpu. The modern capital of Bhutan, built on lands dominated by
the 400 yr. old Tashicko Dzong, Taktsang Monastery. It is also known as Tiger's
Nest at 9000ft. At the edge of a precipice. Sightseeing of Thimphu valley:
Memorial Chorten, Textile Museum, Folk Heritage Museum, Handmade Paper Factory
and Handicrafts Emporium. Overnight Thimphu hotel.
Day 6 THIMPU/
PUNAKHA:
After
breakfast, attend the great Thimphu festival, "Tsechu", in the
courtyard of Tashichhodzong, the fortress palace that houses the central
monastic body and the government. After lunch proceed for Punakha across Dochu
La pass (3,050 m) with stunning scenery of the Himalayan ranges. Overnight
Punakha.
Day 7 PUNAKHA - WANGDUE -
GANGTEY / PHOBJIKA:
After breakfast, visit Punakha Dzong and
Wangdue Phodrang
 Dzong. After lunch proceed for Gangtey. Evening free or explore the
valley of Phobjikha. Overnight Gantey.
Day 8 THIMPU - PARO :
Morning visit the weekend farmers' market before proceeding for
Paro, enroute visit Simtokha Dzong, excursion to visit the Taktsang Monastery
also known as Tiger's Nest at 9,000 ft. at the edge of a precipice and can be
reached by horse. After lunch visit Kyichu Lhakhang, Ta-Dzong (National
Museum), Rinpung Dzong and Paro's market. Overnight in Paro.
DAY 9 PARO/BAGDOGRA
After
breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Bagdogra. Arrive Bagdogra,
meet at the airport and drive to Hotel in Darjeeling. Time to acclimatize and
take in the breath-taking himalayan views.
Day 10 DARJEELING::
Early morning excursion to
Tiger hill, on the way back visit Ghoom Monastery. Return to hotel for
Breakfast. After Breakfast visit Tibetan Refugee Center, Himalayan
Mountaineering Institute & the zoo. Late Afternoon visit Tea Garden within
20 Km radius.
Day 11 DARJEELING-GANTOK(Sikkim):
After
breakfast, drive to Gangtok. Arrive and check in at hotel. Late afternoon visit
Enchey Monastery & Cottage Industry
Day 12 GANTOK:
After breakfast visit Tashi
view Point. Afternoon excursion to Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology and Do Drul
Chorten.
Day 13 GANTOK-BAGDOGRA/DELHI:
After breakfast drive to
Bagdogra airport and fly to Delhi, arrive and transfrr to Hotel Park/Hyatt.
Evening at leisure.
Day 14 DELHI/AGRA:This morning after
breakfast,
visit to Raj Ghat, where
Mahatma Gandhi the Father of the nation was cremated in 1948. Thereafter you
proceed to the magnificent Red Fort,built of red sandstone dating from the very
peak of the Mogul power. Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. Opposite the fort
are the black and white onion dome and minarets of the Jama Masjid, the most
elegant mosque in India. Drive past Feroz Shah Kotla, ruins of an old fort of
the 14th century with the 13 meter high Ashoka Pillar of 3rd BC. Drive past
Rashtrapati Bhavan (the Presidential Palace) and the Secretariat buildings -
the centre of Government activity, down the impressive Rajpath (the main
avenue), to the World War I memorial arch, India Gate, the High Court Building
and the Old Fort. Drive to Agra the city of the Taj Mahal. This evening arrive
and check in to Hotel Radisson/Gateway.
Day 15 AGRA/DELHI:
Taj Mahal & Agra Fort:
At sunrise visit Taj Mahal, the most extravagant
monument ever
 built for love. On the death
of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, Mogul Emperor Shah Jehan built her this
memorial over which 20,000 men labored for 22 years to create a masterpiece in
white marble inlaid with semi precious stones; the art is called pietra dura.
This mesmerizing monument of love will leave you speechless. After breakfast,
Agra Fort where Shah Jehan spent the last years of his life, imprisoned by his
son Aurangzeb. The most impressive part of the Fort are the Dewan-e-Am, Hall of
Public Audience and the Dewan-e-Khas Hall of Private Audience where he received
foreign dignitaries. Drive to Delhi, time to prepare for homeward bound
departure. Late evening transfer to airport.
Day 16 DELHI/USA:
NYC/LAX
Departure for USA and
arrive home same day.
Departure Dates:
2013: Jan 21 Feb 18 Mar 11 25 Apr 15 29 May 6 20 Aug 5 19 Sep 2 16 30
Oct 14 28 Nov 11 18 25 Dec 2 30
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Tour Cost:
$6984.00 per person twin Sharing
Single supplement
$2974.00
Total Taxes & Fees 745.59
Airline Tax and
fees summary:
515.10YQ 33.40US
5.50YC 7.00XY 5.00XA 2.50AY 7.30WO 23.69IN 26.40YM 6.30NQ YR 94.50 BT5.50
8.90NP 4.50XF
High
Season air surcharge:
$550.00
Jun 1- Aug 31, Dec 1-31 |
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TOUR COST
INCLUDES:
+ Round
trip coach airfare from New York/Los Angeles**
+ All airfares within
Asia.
+ Hotels with all meals
in Bhutan, Sikkim and Darjeeling
+ Bangkok Delhi and Agra
breakfast only
+ Transfers to and from
airports to hotels
+ Baggage handling,
sightseeing tours
+ English speaking guide,
cultural events
+ All entrance fees for
monuments and museums
+ Services of our tour
managers.
Los Angeles**addon
airfares apply |
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