Himalayan Odyssey

Day 1- Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu and meet the SITA representative at the arrival hall and transfer to hotel. Spend rest of the day walking around in downtown, Durbar Square

Day 2- In Kathmandu
Morning visit Hanuman Dhoka, the name of the old royal palace has been derived from the statue of Hanuman (the monkey god of Hindu mythology) Also visit the hilltop Stupa of Swayambhunath, considered 2,000 years old.

Day 3- In Kathmandu
Morning visit The Pashupatinath Temple, situated on the banks of River Baghmati around 8 km from the city, is one of the holiest Hindu shrines. Also visit Boudnath is one of the largest stupas in the world.

Day 4- To Paro

Intime transfer to airport to board flight for Paro. Arrive Paro and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit Paro city covering Drukgyel Dzong & 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan. From the Sartsham Chorten one can get a view of Taktsang (Tiger’s nest) Lhakhang, perched on a sheer rock face. Also visit the National Museum located in Ta Dzong to see a collection of old Thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons and artifacts.

Day 5- To Thimpu

Morning drive to Thimpu. Arrive Thimpu and check – in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Thimpu visiting Chorten built in memory of King Jigme Dorje Wangchuck, father of the present king; the Handicraft Emporium displaying traditional products; The Fine Arts Center, school of Thanghka paintings, the Traditional Medicine Institute and the Tashichhodzong.

Day 6- To Phuntsoling

Morning drive to Phuntsholing is the most famous gateway to Bhutan from India. Arrive Phuntsholing and check – in at hotel.

Day 7- To Kalimpong
Morning drive to Kalimpong. Arrive Kalimpong and check – in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Kalimpong visiting Dr Graham’s Homes, a vast educational complex spreading over 500 acres of hillside; Thapa Choling a monastery lying enroute; Lepcha Museum having a rare collection of Lepcha manuscripts and effects.

Day 8- To Gangtok
Morning drive to Gangtok. Arrive Gangtok and check – in at hotel. Gangtok is delightfully quaint capital of Sikkim, where crimson robed monks glide among pagoda-roofed houses.

Day 9- In Gangtok

Morning sightseeing tour of Gangtok including Research Institute Of Tibetology, Orchid Sanctuary at Deorali having 200 varieties of orchids; Enchey Monastery, Do Drul Chorten, one of the state’s most sacred stupas having 108 prayer wheels.

Day 10- To Darjeeling
Morning drive to Darjeeling. Arrive Darjeeling and check – in at hotel. Facing the towering Himalayas and surrounded by high green hills covered with coniferous forests, Darjeeling is perched literally on the roof of the world.

Day 11- In Darjeeling
Early morning visit to Tiger Hill to see sun rise over Mount Everest. On the way back to your hotel visit Ghoom Monastery built in 1934 by Yellow Sect. It is the repository for valuable Tibetan texts. Later visit Observatory Hill which is an excellent place for a view of Kanchenjunga and Himalayas. Happy Valley Tea Estate offers an opportunity to watch tea being processed.

Day 12- To Delhi
Intime leave for Bagdogra airport by road to board flight to Delhi. Arrive Delhi (no hotel accommodation envisaged). You will be assisted by a SITA representative to board flight for onward destination. End of our services……………

Note :
• Single room in Bhutan will be available subject to availability and there would be no surcharge for the same.
• No triple sharing occupancy available in Bhutan.

PACKAGE INCLUDES
• Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/triple (Except in Bhutan on twin sharing basis) sharing basis, as per the list above.
• Breakfast in Kathmandu, half board in Darjeeling & full board in Kalimpong, Gangtok and Bhutan.
• All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
• All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by non air-conditioned transport except in Delhi and Kathmandu where transport will be air conditioned.
• Services of an English speaking local guide.
• Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.

PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless for those mentioned above.
• Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.
• Any airfare or airport tax
• Tips, gratuities.
• Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.