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It was the mighty Himalayas that protected Bhutan from the rest of the world and left the kingdom blissfully untouched. We invite you to have an affair with the Kingdom of Bhutan - Step into this enchanting land with landscapes of incredible natural beauty.
Day 01 - Arrive - Delhi
On arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to a hotel where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 - Delhi - Agra - Delhi
Early morning leave on an excursion to Agra covering the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and shopping. Stay overnight at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 03 - Delhi - Bagdogra - Darjeeling 
In the morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Bagdogra, On arrival, transfer to the hotel in Darjeeling. The rest of the day, become acclimatized to the altitude and atmosphere. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 - Darjeeling - Mirik - Darjeeling
Full day excursion to Mirik - a scenic hill resort. In the evening, drive back to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 - Darjeeling
At dawn an excursion to Tiger Hill. In the afternoon enjoy city tour covering H. M. I. Zoo, Ghoom Monastery along with a train ride. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 - Darjeeling - Pemayangtse
Today morning drive to Pemayangtse. On arrival, check into the hotel. Afternoon, visit Yuksom Monastery. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 - Pemayangtse - Gangtok 
Today morning drive to Gangtok. On arrival check into the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 - Gangtok - Rumtek - Gangtok
Full day excursion to Rumtek Monastery. In the evening, drive back to Gangtok. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 - Gangtok
At dawn enjoy Tashiview. Afternoon, take an excursion to Phudong Monastery. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 - Gangtok - Pheuntsoling
Today morning drive to Pheuntsoling. On arrival, check into hotel. Evening, visit Pheuntsoling market and town followed by orientation talk on Bhutan with a cocktail. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 - Pheuntsoling - Thimphu
Today you will drive to Thimpu through hairpin bends and experience the scenic beauty of Bhutan. Lunch midway at a cafeteria and proceed to Thimphu. On arrival, check into the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 - Thimphu
Whole Day sightseeing in Thimphu includes the memorial Chorten painting school, Gold and Silver Smiths, the National Library, Dechencholing Palace, Handicraft center. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 13 - Thimphu - Wangdi / Punakha
The drive today takes you over Dochula Pass (3055 metres). From here on a clear day, you will have a magnificent view of the Eastern Himalayas. Then drop down to 1400 mts into Wangdi Valley. Arrive Punakha (an ancient capital of Bhutan) Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong and local bazaar. Stay overnight at the hotel.
 Day 14 - Punakha - Paro
Start quite early to Paro with picnic lunch. Enroute visit Semtokha Dzong, the oldest Dzong in Bhutan. Visit Dungtse and Kyichu temples in Paro. After lunch visit the national museum and the Pari dzong. (A dzong is a fortified monastery) In the evening, stroll around the local bazaar in Paro. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 - Paro
Paro is a beautiful place of religious and historical interest. Excursions to Taktsang (Tiger Nest) can be conducted with packed lunch. This is one of the highlights of this tour. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 16 - Paro - Delhi
Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon free to relax. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 17 - Delhi
In the first half of the day enjoy a half day city tour covering India Gate, President's mansion, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Laxmi Narayan temple. After lunch we will take you to Old Delhi where you will see Jama Masjid, Red Fort, the Gandhi Memorial followed by the sound & light show at Red Fort and enjoy a farewell dinner organized by us. Then transfer to International Airport for the flight back home.
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