The Dragon Trail: Sikkim & Bhutan ( 17 D / 16 N )

Duration: 16 Nights /17 Days

Destination Covered: Kolkata – Bagdogra – Darjeeling – Pemayangtse – Gangtok – Pheuntsoling – Thimphu –Punakha – Paro – Kolkata

OVERVIEW

The Dragon Trail tour package is designed to let you explore Bhutan the landlocked country located in the eastern end of the Himalayas along with India. Starting from Kolkata the tour descends to Darjeeling, Pemayangtse, Gangtok, Pheuntsoling, Thimphu, Punakha and Paro. Enjoy boating on the quaint shikaras in the Sumendu Lake. Also enjoy excursion to Rumtek Monastery. Also visit attractions Tsomgo Lake, Himalayan Zoological Park, Deer Park and the Nathula Pass in Gangtok.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the major tourist attractions of Kolkata including Town Hall, Botanical Garden, Howrah Bridge, Science city and the National library
• Guided tour to major tourist attractions of Mirik covering Bokar Monastery, Debisthan, Tingling View Point, Orange Orchards and the Mirik Church
• Sightseeing tour to major tourist attractions of Darjeeling including Lloyd Botanical Garden, Happy valley Tea Gardens, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the Observatory Hill
• Explore the Pemayangtse monastery
• Excursion to the major tourist attractions of Gangtok covering Tsomgo Lake, Himalayan Zoological Park, Deer Park and the Nathula Pass
• Visit the Rumtek Monastery
• Explore the major tourist attractions of Thimphu including Changangkha Lhakhang temple, National Memorial Chorten, Zangthoperi Lhakhang and Statue of Sakyamuni Buddha.

ITINERARY

 Day 1: Kolkata

 Day 2: Kolkata

 Day 3: Kolkata – Bagdogra

 Day 4: Darjeeling – Mirik – Darjeeling

 Day 5: Darjeeling

 Day 6: Darjeeling – Pemayangtse

 Day 7: Pemayangtse – Gangtok

 Day 8: Gangtok – Rumtek – Gangtok

 Day 9: Gangtok

 Day 10: Gangtok – Pheuntsoling

 Day 11: Pheuntsoling – Thimphu

 Day 12: Thimphu

 Day 13: Thimphu – Wangdi – Punakha

 Day 14: Punakha – Paro

 Day 15: Paro

 Day 16: Paro – Kolkata

 Day 17: Kolkata