Summary
An epic journey that traverses countries, cultures and religions with stunning scenery|Discover the Indian foothills of the Himalaya and peaceful Darjeeling|Delve into Bhutan, a Buddhist nation where success is measured in Gross Domestic Happiness
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Join Trip In Kolkata
- Day 2
- Explore Kolkata's Temples And Historic Buildings
- Day 3
- Discover More Of Kolkata-Visit Belur Math And Daks...
- Day 4
- Search For Wildlife In Sundarbans
- Day 5
- Cruise Through Narrow Creeks To Dobanke Wildlife V...
- Day 6
- Return To Kolkata For Journey To Darjeeling
- Day 7
- Continue Journey To Darjeeling
- Day 8
- Visit Tiger Hill For Views Over The Himalayas
- Day 9
- Ride On The Toy Train To Ghoom Monastery
- Day 10
- Drive To Pelling And Evening Walk To Sanga Choling...
- Day 11
- Walk Along Kecheopelri Lake And Visit Pemayangtse ...
- Day 12
- Explore Sikkim's Former Capital And Drive To Gangt...
- Day 13
- Visit A Tibetan Craft Centre
- Day 14
- Drive To Kalimpong Via Rumtek Monastery
- Day 15
- Pass Through Tea Estates And Enter Bhutan
- Day 16
- Discover Thimpu's Tashichho Dzong
- Day 17
- Enjoy The Displays At The Annual Thimpu Festival
- Day 18
- Spend A Second Day At The Thimpu Festival
- Day 19
- Cross The Dochu La Pass En Route To Punakha
- Day 20
- Visit The Riverside Dzong And Drive To Paro
- Day 21
- Hike To The Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Day 22
- Fly To Kathmandu
- Day 23
- Trip Ends In Kathmandu
Countries (3): Bhutan, India, Nepal
Travel Cities (9): Darjeeling, Dochula Pass, Gangtok, Jalpaiguri, Kathmandu, Kolkata, Paro, Punakha, Thimpu
Details
From Kolkata to Kathmandu, via vibrant Bhutan - this tour traverses countries, cultures and religions. Journey through the mangrove-laden Sundarbans to the foothills of the Himalayas and peaceful Darjeeling, passing by temples and tea plantations along the way. Delve into the happiest place on earth, Bhutan, and take a step closer to Buddhism. All before arriving at the heart of Nepal and the addictive chaos of Kathmandu.
Explore northeast India - From busy cities to sleepy villages, famous sleeper trains and historic steam trains - experience all this iconic region has to offer.
Delve into Bhutan - Learn about the land that measures its success in 'Gross Domestic Happiness', visiting religious sites and areas of stunning natural beauty.
Finish up in Kathmandu - End the tour in the chaotic capital of Nepal, exploring Durbar Square and the Pashupatinath Temple.