Best of Sikkim Bhutan Tour

Day 01 Arrive Kolkata

Arrive by international flight. After traditional 'Swagat' (welcome), our representative will assist you at the airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
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Day 02 Kolkata – Bagdogra – Darjeeling (100 km / 3 hrs)

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Bagdogra. On arrival, meet our representative for your drive to Darjeeling. Check in at hotel.
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Day 03 Darjeeling

Located at 7,000 ft, Darjeeling is nestled amidst snow-capped peaks dominated by Kanchenjunga (8,598 m). Early morning visit Tiger Hill (8,500 m) for sunrise, returning via Ghoom Monastery (built in 1875). Enjoy a Toy Train ride from Ghoom to Darjeeling. Visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Refugee Camp, local market, Museum, Botanical Garden, and Tea Gardens.
Overnight Hotel – Darjeeling (B)

Day 04 Darjeeling – Pelling (130 km / 5 hrs)

Drive to Pelling (2,085 m). Enjoy breathtaking views of Kanchenjunga, Alpine forests, and majestic mountains.
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Day 05 Pelling – Gangtok (120 km / 5 hrs)

Visit Pemyangste Monastery, Sangacholim Monastery, and Khechipelri Lake. Later drive to Gangtok, the capital city situated in the lower Himalayas. Explore Tibetan Buddhist culture and picturesque surroundings.
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Day 06 Gangtok

Excursion to Tsongo Lake, sacred to locals and a paradise for bird watchers. Visit Do Drul Chorten stupas, Rumtek Monastery, Himalayan Zoological Park, Government Institute of Cottage Industries, and Lal Bazaar.
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Day 07 Gangtok – Phuntsholing (200 km / 6 hrs)

Drive to Phuntsholing at the India–Bhutan border. Check in at hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight Hotel – Phuntsholing (B, L, D)

Day 08 Phuntsholing – Thimpu (175 km / 6 hrs)

Visit Zantho Pelri Monastery in Phuntsholing. Complete Bhutan entry formalities and drive to Thimpu. Visit Kharbandi Gompa and enjoy views of Thimpu and Indian plains. Check in at hotel.
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Day 09 Thimpu

City tour of Thimpu. Visit King Wangchuk Memorial, Tashichho Dzong, handicraft centers, and Thimphu valley. Explore local markets and traditional culture.
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Day 10 Thimpu – Punakha (85 km / 3 hrs)

Drive to Punakha. Visit Punakha Dzong, built at the confluence of Po and Mo Chu rivers in the 17th century. Houses sacred artifacts and the embalmed body of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel.
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Day 11 Punakha – Paro (125 km / 5 hrs)

Drive through scenic Bhutan countryside to Paro. Check-in at hotel. Visit Wang Chu and Paro Chu at Chozom.
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Day 12 Paro

Full-day tour of Paro valley. Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and Rinpung Dzong with its fascinating history.
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Day 13 Paro – Kolkata (Flight)

Drive to Paro airport for flight to Kolkata. Enjoy Himalayan views including Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Chomolhari, Jichu Drake, and Tsering Gang. Arrive in Kolkata and check-in at hotel.
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Day 14 Depart Kolkata

Half-day sightseeing of Kolkata: Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Birla Planetarium, Vidyasagar Setu, Indian Museum, St. Paul's Cathedral, Dalhousie Square, Fort William, Eden Gardens, Marble Palace, and other landmarks.