Bhutan, Darjeeling And Sikkim
This 15 day tour to Bhutan, Sikkim & Darjeeling offers unique travel opportunity in the Himalayas. Geographical contrasts abound with a rich mixture of ecosystems ranging from sub tropical to the high mountain ranges, which hold a wide variety of endangered species, a wealth of flora and fauna, and the unique cultures and traditions of the people.
As one of the rarest and most unique of travel destinations, Bhutan offers the experience of the Buddhist tradition in a setting of unique architecture, and breathtaking Himalayan landscape. The friendly people of Bhutan share with you their traditional lifestyle untouched by outside influence. A trip to Bhutan is a unique opportunity to experience Himalayan Buddhist culture uninfluenced by the outside world.
Sikkim, a former Himalayan kingdom, now a state in India, is richly endowed with a prominently Buddhist culture dating back to the 7th century AD. It’s unique location in the Himalayas and elevation ranging from 1970 ft / 600 mtrs. to over 26250 ft/ 8000 mtrs spread over an area of 7000 sq. km. offers diverse flora and fauna ranging from sub-tropical to the alpine. Mt Khangchendzonga (8345 mtrs.), the third highest mountain in the world and the guardian deity of Sikkim looms majestically throughout the trip. Darjeeling-“The Queen of the Himalayas” is a bustling tourist town renowned for its tea gardens, the Himalayan mountaineering Institute, the sunrise over the Himalayas from the Tiger Hill and imprints of the British Raj.
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Itinerary in Brief
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DAY 01 Arrive in Paro, meet and tranfer to Thimpu.
DAY 02 Sightseein Tour of Thimpu Valley.
DAY 03 Drive to Punakha, sightseeing tour.
DAY 04 Excursion to Phobjikha
DAY 05 Drive back to Paro, sightseeing tour.
DAY 06 Sightseeing tour of Paro Valley
DAY 07 Drive down to Phunsolong
DAY 08 Meet a gudie from Darjeeling and drive to Darjeeling.
DAY 09 Full day tour in Darjeeling.
DAY 10 Drive to Pemayangtse
DAY 11 Drive to Ravangla via Yuksom
DAY 12 Continue to Gantok, capital of Sikkim
DAY 13 Tour of in and around Sikkim.
DAY 14 Day tirp to Tsomgo Lake
DAY 15 Drive to Bagdora and fly out.
LAND COST
15 days trip from US$ 2997.00
