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 Thailand Bhutan Sikkim & Darjeeling
20 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, long neck tribes in Chaingrai and border towns of Cambodia and Burma.
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:
 Welcome aboard your flight to Bangkok. Enjoy onboard
hospitality.
Day 2 BANGKOK:
Welcome
ceremony at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Riverside Royal Orchid
Sheraton Hotel.
DAY 3 BANGKOK:
After
breakfast a 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. This afternoon, 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 4 BANGKOK/CHIANGMAI:
American breakfast at the
hotel. Transfer to the airport for
 Chiangmai, arrival
transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, a visit of Wat Phrathat on Doi Suthep,
which overlook the city. Overnight at the Empress Hotel.
DAY 5
CHINAGMAI/CHINAGRAI:
American breakfast at the hotel. Travel to
Chiangrai with a short stop at hot spring (3 1/2 hours drive). Arrival in
Chiangrai and check in at the Dusit Island Resort. A visit to the Golden
Triangle where the borders of Burma, Thailand and Laos meet. Lunch at Imperial Golden Triangle Hotel.
Take a barge on the Mekong River to visit Laos Island and the beautiful scenery
along the river. Drive to visit the Buddhist temples in Chiang Saen and the
Karen. Back to the hotel.
DAY 6 CHIANGRAI/BANGKOK:
American breakfast at the hotel. Drive to
visit Akha & Yao Hill tribe villages at Mae Chan (the transportation will
be by local truck to visit the hill tribe villages). Next drive up hill to
visit Doi Thung Palace & flower garden. Lunch will be at the local
restaurant. Drive further to visit Mae Sai, the small city on the
 Thai-Burmese border. Visit Jade factory and local products. Transfer
to Chiangrai airport for flight to Bangkok. Arrival in Bangkok and transfer to
Miracle Grand Hotel.
Day 7
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 8 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 9 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 10 GANGTEY / PHOBJIKA - WANGDUE -
THIMPU:
After breakfast visit
Gantey Monastery and drive to Thimphu via Wangdi phodrang. Overnight Thimphu.
Day 11 THIMPU - PARO :
Morning visit the weekend farmers' market before proceeding for
Paro, enroute visit Simtokha Dzong. After lunch visit Kyichu Lhakhang, Ta-Dzong
(National Museum), Rinpung Dzong and Paro's market. Overnight in Paro.
Day 12 PARO:
After breakfast, visit
Drukgyel Dzong and take full day 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.
DAY 13 PARO/KOLKATTA
After
breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Kolkatta, arrive and
transfer to Hotel Grand/Hyatt. Afternoon visit Victoria Memorial planned by
Lord Curzon
 and opened by the Prince of Wales in 1921,
dedicated to Queen Victoria. Raj Bhavan Built in 1803, modeled on Lord Curzon's
home. Located on Chowringhee Road is the Indian Museum built in 1877 in Italian
style of architecture. The Howrah Bridge and the Vidyasagar Setu frame the
skyline of the riverfront.
DAY 14 CALCUTTA-BAGDOGRA-DARJEELING:Arrive
Bagdogra Airport, meet at the airport and transfer to Hotel in Darjeeling. Time
to acclimatize and take in the breath-taking himalayan
views.
Day 15 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 16 DARJEELING-GANTOK(Sikkim):
After
breakfast, drive to Gangtok. Arrive and check in at hotel. Late afternoon visit
Enchey Monastery & Cottage Industry
Day 17 GANTOK:
After breakfast visit Tashi
view Point. Afternoon excursion to Rumtek Monastery, Tibetology and Do Drul
Chorten.
Day 18
GANTOK-BAGDOGRA/KOLKATTA:
After breakfast drive to
Bagdogra airport and fly to Kolkatta, arrive and transfer to hotel for a
transit stay.Time free for leisure activities or
shopping.
Day 19 CALCUTTA/BANGKOK:
After breakfast transfer to
airport for Bangkok. Arrival in Bangkok, meeting service at the airport and
transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the Miracle Grand Hotel. Day free in
Bangkok for shopping or take on the town for Bangkok's famous night life.
Day 20 BANGKOK/USA:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport. Departure for homeward bound flight.
Departure Dates:
 2008: May 9, 23 Jun 6, 20, 27 Jul 11, 25 Aug 8, 29 Sep 12, 26 Oct 3,
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Tour
Cost:
$6781.00 per person twin Sharing
Single supplement
$2774.00
High Season air surcharge:
$499.00 Jun 1- Aug 31, Dec 1-31
TOUR COST INCLUDES:
Round trip coach airfare from New York/Los Angeles and
all airfares between Bangkok, Bhutan and Sikkim, hotels with all meals in
Bhutan, Sikkim and Darjeeling and breakfast only in Bangkok and Calcutta,
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.
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