Phuentsholing Thimphu Paro Gangtok Darjeeling Tour Package 9N 10D
Day – 01
Pick Up from Siliguri/NJP/Bagdogra Airport and Transfer to Jaigaon / Phuentsholling - You will be received by our official at Siliguri - It is approximately 170 kilometers and is nearly 05 hours drive - Phuentsholing also sometimes spelled as Phuntsholing is the second largest town in Bhutan (population around 40,000), is on the Indian border, next to the town of Jaigaon. Phuentsholing is the point of entry for travelers to Bhutan - Prepare the Papers for processing of Tourist Permit on next day morning - Evening free to stroll around the area or market at Phuentsholling - Night Stay at Jaigaon / Phuentsholling
Day - 02
Transfer to Thimpu - After Breakfast: Permit processing - Transfer to Thimphu - It is nearly 06 hours drive Thimphu is the capital and largest city ofBhutan - It has a population of 104,200 - On Road Water Falls & Natural Sightseeing, Chukha Dam (Top View) En-route - Check-In at Hotel - Evening free to stroll around the local market (if time permits) - Overnight Stay at Thimpu
Day - 03
Thimpu Sightseeing - After Breakfast: Go for Major Sightseeing Covering 1) Buddha Point, 2) BBS Tower, 3) Tashicchhoe Dzong, 4) The Memorial Chorten, 5) National Library, 6) The Institute of Traditional Medicine, 7) Centenary Farmer Market, 8) Changlimithang Stadium, 9) School of Arts & Crafts, 10) Handicraft Institute, 11) Zangthopelri Lhakhang, 12) Motithang Takin Reserve (Takin Zoo), 13) Semtokha Dzong - In Evening: Stroll Through The Market of Thimphu - Overnight Stay at Thimpu
Day - 04
Transfer to Paro & Paro Sightseeing - After Breakfast: Transfer to Paro - Paro is Destination Of Scenic Beauty, The Only International Airport of Bhutan in Paro - It Has a Population of 39,800 - It is approximately 60 kilometers and is nearly 02 hours from Thimphu - Paro is a town and seat of Paro District, located in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. It is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area - After Breakfast: Visit 1) Drukgyal Dzong, 2) View of Taktsang Monastery, 3) Kichulanka Monastery, 4) Ta Dzong, 5) Paro Rinpung Dzong (Museum) - Overnight Stay at Paro
Day - 05
Transfer from Paro to Phuentsholing - After Breakfast - Next start for Phuentcholing transfer - approximately 175 kilometers, 05 - 06 hours drive by road - After breakfast, drive to Phuentsholing en route - Thimpu / Phuentsholing road was built in 1962 by Dantak, the Indian Border road organization - The drive on this route is very pleasant with numerous scenic spots en route - Arrive Phuentsholling – Evening free to stroll around the area – Check into Hotel - Overnight at the hotel in Phuentsholing
Day - 06
Phuentsholing to Gangtok Transfer - After Breakfast proceed for Gangtok - Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India - It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies - Nearly 250 kilometers 6½ - 7 hours drive – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok
Day - 07
Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir Memorial (Nathu La add on tour - supplementary cost) - Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir memorial - nearly 40 kilometers - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all - Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is Add On tour (supplementary cost needed) - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok (In case of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided)
Day - 08
Transfer to Darjeeling - Early Morning breakfast - Next the driver will assist you for the forwarding journey to Darjeeling - Approximately 125 kilometers 03½ - 04 hours drive – On the way stop at Peshok View Point & Lamahatta - Next Darjeeling - At an elevation of 2123 meters / 70001 feet, the land of breathtaking beauty, amidst rolling tea gardens, crowned by the majestic Himalayas popularly known as the Queen of the hills - Jewel in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas with mesmerizing beauty offers spectacular views of the Mount Everest, Mount Kanchendzonga and the rest of spectacular Himalayan range - Check in to hotel – Stroll to Mall / shrubbery Park - Over night stay at hotel in Darjeeling
Day - 09
Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing – Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial & Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast next round of sightseeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park (Closed on Thursday), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tensing Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate (view only), Natural History Museum (Thursday Closed), Japanese Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling
Day - 10
Departure to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) via Mirik - Drive to Siliguri, on the way to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) (110 kilometers, 3½ - 4 hours) - Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Mirik - It’s a two hours drive - Mirik is a quiet town between Siliguri and Darjeeling noted for its secluded charm, Sumendu Lake, Beautiful Tea Gardens and its pleasant Climate – Halt at Simana View Point for some great views of Mt. Kanchenjunga – One will travel through the best Tea estate of the world – Drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) /Siliguri - Guest are advised to start early and not to rush - Forwarding Journey
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