Itinerary
- Day 1
Bagdogra to Darjeeling
Your representative meets you at Bagdogra airport and drives you to Darjeeling. Once you check into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and relax.
- Start point
- Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Airport Road, Siliguri, West Bengal, India (Bagdogra Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
- Day 2
Darjeeling
You'll head out around 4 AM to reach Tiger Hills at 8,364 ft for sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak. After returning for breakfast, you visit Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop. Later, a guided tour takes you through Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, and a tea estate. Evening is free for shopping or resting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Tiger Hills
- Visit to Ghoom Monastery
- Visit to Batasia Loop
- Guided tour to Darjeeling including Japanese Temple, Peace Pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center, and Tea Estate
Landmarks Tiger Hills Kanchenjunga Peak Ghoom Monastery Batasia Loop Japanese Temple Peace Pagoda Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Tenzing & Gombu Rock Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center - Day 3
Darjeeling to Kalimpong
After breakfast you check out and drive to Kalimpong. Following check-in and refreshing at your hotel, a guide takes you to Durpin Dara viewpoint, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, flower and orchid nurseries, and Dello Hill. The evening is yours for shopping or leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Kalimpong including Kalimpong Durpin Dara viewpoint, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery, Flower & Orchid Nurseries, and Dello Hill
Landmarks Kalimpong Durpin Dara Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery Dello Hill - Day 4
Kalimpong to Gangtok
You check out after breakfast and drive toward Gangtok. Along the way there's an optional river rafting activity at Teesta River if you'd like (separate cost). Once you reach Gangtok and check in, the evening lets you walk through the local market or simply unwind.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Optional Activities
- River rafting at Teesta River
Landmarks Teesta River 
- Day 5
Gangtok
After breakfast you start a full day guided tour visiting Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, and Tashi View Point. Then you see seven additional spots including Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, the cable car, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do-Dul-Chorten, Botanical Garden, and a flower show. The rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Gangtok including Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok, Tashi View Point, Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do-Dul-Chorten, Botanical Garden, and flower show
Optional Activities
- Cable Car ride
Landmarks Hanuman Tok Ganesh Tok Tashi View Point Rumtek Monastery Banjhakri Water Falls Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom Research Institute of Tibetology Do-Dul-Chorten Botanical Garden - Day 6
Gangtok to Phuentsholing
You check out after breakfast and drive to Phuentsholing at the Bhutan border. After checking in, you have the rest of the day to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
- Day 7
Phuentsholing to Thimphu
Following breakfast you check out and take a sightseeing tour of Phuentsholing, visiting Gumpha Mandir, Karbandi Monastery, and Zangtopelri with its Dzong architecture and temple. From there you drive to Thimphu, check in, and spend the evening exploring nearby streets and local markets, trying street food, and talking with locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour to Phuentsholing including Gumpha Mandir, Karbandi Monastery, and Zangtopelri
Landmarks Gumpha Mandir Karbandi Monastery Zangtopelri - Day 8
Thimphu
After breakfast begins a full day guided tour covering National Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, BBS Tower, Government Run Handicraft Emporium, Folk Heritage Museum, National Textile Museums, National Institute of Traditional Medicine (exterior), and the zoo. The rest of the day you have free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Thimphu including National Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, BBS Tower, Government Run Handicraft Emporium, Folk Heritage Museum, National Textile Museums, National Institute of Traditional Medicine, and Zoo
Landmarks National Memorial Chorten Buddha Dordenma Tashichho Dzong BBS Tower Government Run Handicraft Emporium Folk Heritage Museum National Textile Museums National Institute of Traditional Medicine Zoo - Day 9
Thimphu to Punakha
You check out after breakfast and drive toward Punakha. The route includes Dochula Pass at 3,050 meters with views across Bhutan, then stops at Talo Monastery and Chimi Lhakhang. Upon arrival in Punakha you check in, refresh, and take a guided tour to Punakha Dzong (built in 1637 where the male and female rivers meet) and Lingkana Palace. The evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Dochula Pass
- Visit to Talo Monastery
- Visit to Chimi Lhakhang
- Guided tour to Punakha including Punakha Dzong and Lingkana Palace
Landmarks Dochula Pass Talo Monastery Chimi Lhakhang Punakha Dzong Lingkana Palace - Day 10
Paro
After breakfast you check out and drive to Paro. Along the way you stop at Wangdue Phodrang for the dzong and local market, then continue with stops at Druk Wangyel Monastery, Dochula Chorten, and Simtokha Dzong. Once you reach Paro and check in, the day is at your leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Wangdue Dzong and local market
- Visit to Druk Wangyel Monastery
- Visit to Dochula Chorten
- Visit to Simtokha Dzong
Landmarks Wangdue Dzong Druk Wangyel Monastery Dochula Chorten Simtokha Dzong 
- Day 11
Paro
After breakfast begins a full day guided tour starting with the National Museum, a leisurely walk to Rinpung Dzong, and Drukgyel Dzong (the ruined fortress where Bhutanese repelled Tibetan invasions). You then visit Paro Taktsang on the cliffside, a sacred Buddhist site. In the evening you stop at Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest and most sacred shrines.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 Star Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Paro including National Museum (Ta Dzong), Rinpung Dzong, Drukgyel Dzong, Paro Taktsang, and Kyichu Lhakhang
Landmarks National Museum (Ta Dzong) Rinpung Dzong Drukgyel Dzong Paro Taktsang Kyichu Lhakhang - Day 12
Paro Departure
After breakfast you check out and transfer to Paro airport for your departure flight to your next destination or home.
- End point
- Paro, Bhutan (Paro Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
