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Adventure India Tour
Glimpses of Jeep Safari
Delhi - Kolkatta - Darjeeling -
Martham - Gangtok - Kalimpong - Thimphu - Punakha
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DAY 01 : Arrival Calcutta
or Delhi
Assistance upon arrival followed transfer to hotel for overnight
stay.
DAY 02 : Delhi or Calcutta
Full day city sightseeing.
DAY 03 : Delhi or Calcutta/IXB/Darjeeling
 After breakfast transfer to Domestic airport to Connect flight
to Bagdogra. Meeting and assistance on arrival in Bagdogra
followed by 03-hour drive to Darjeeling. Darjeeling (2,135m),
was built by the British in mid 1800 primarily an R & R center
for their troops. But over a period of time it has been
recognized itself as one of the most important hill stations in
India. Darjeeling still has a lot of the Old World charm of a
typical English summer retreat. The road climbs very gradually
along the tracks of the Ancient Toy Train, which was started as
well by the British passing through numerous small villages and
the important town of Kurseong. On arrival in Darjeeling check
into Hotel. Rest of evening at leisure to explore this beautiful
town. Evening Tour briefing at the Hotel by Trek Manager. Meals
& Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04 : Darjeeling
Early morning wake up around 0430 hrs and drive for about 30
minutes to see the dawn views over the Kanchenjunga (8,548m)
massive and other Eastern Himalayan peak from the Famous Tiger
Hill, incidentally Tiger Hill is the highest point of this area
(2,540m) and is about 11 kms from Darjeeling. On return one
visits the famous Ghoom monastery, which is one of the most
famous monasteries in Darjeeling, it also enshrines an image of
"MAITREYA BUDDHA". Return to Hotel in time for breakfast. After
breakfast we commence local sightseeing, visiting Botanical
Gardens, Observatory Hill, Planters Club, Bhutia Busty
Monastery. Return to Hotel for Lunch. Afternoon visit the
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, the First home of the famous
climber Tenzing Norgay….HMI, also has a small museum which
houses all the equipment used on the First successful expedition
on Everest lead by Tenzing Norgay & Sir Edmund Hillary…From here
one drive to a nearby Tea Estate to get a first hand experience
of the Famous Darjeeling Tea. Return to Hotel in the evening.
Meals & overnight at Hotel.
DAY 05 : Darjeeling/Pemayangtse
After breakfast commence drive for Pemayangtse (2,045m), the
drive takes about 06 - 07 hrs. The first part of the drive is
through some very spectacular TeaGardens over a gradually
descending road. The later part of the drive we follow the
mighty Rangit river, which is one of the main tributaries of the
Teesta river. Pemayangtse, lies in the west part of Sikkim
overlooking the mighty Kanchenjunga range. Enroute we stop at
Jorethang for an early lunch. Pemayangtse, monastery is one of
the states oldest and important monasteries. It was originally
founded in 1705 but was totally damaged in the earthquake of
1913 & 1960. It has been constructed several times and belongs
to the Tantric NYINGMAPA SECT. On arrival in Pemayangtsee by
late afternoon, check into Hotel. Late afternoon visit
Pemayangtsee monastery. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 06 : Pemayangtse/Martham
After breakfast we commence drive towards Martham (1,800m) 04
hours. Meals and overnight at resort.
DAY 07 : Martham/Gangtok
Commence drive to Gangtok (1,600m)06 hours, through the heart of
Sikkim. The drive is over a winding road and occasionally passes
through the Cardamom plantations and Orange orchards. En route
we stop to visit a monastery. We arrive in Gangtok by late
afternoon. Gangtok, is the capital of the tiny Shangri-la and is
dotted with some very interesting Monasteries, The Kings Palace
(which is out of bounds for the outside world) and numerous
other interesting places. Evening is at leisure for one gets the
first glimpse of this beautiful place. Meals & overnight at
Hotel.
DAY 08 : Gangtok
Trek back to Gangotri and drive to Uttarkashi. O/n at Uttarkashi.
DAY 09 : Gangtok/Kalimpong
Early Morning departure for the drive to Haridwar/ Leopard Beach
Tented Camp.
DAY 10 : Kalimpong/Phuntsoling
Depart on the six hour drive to Delhi
DAY 11 : Phuntsoling/Thimphu
 After breakfast drive to Thimphu. The capital town passing
countryside, through villages & paddy fields. After noon
sightseeing of Thimphu valley, visiting Tashichhodzong" the seat
of the government memorial chorten. The stupa built in the
memory of Bhutan’s third King & handicraft emporium displaying
rich traditional crafts of the Kingdom also, you may be able to
catch a game of Archery in progress at the Changlimethang
compound, just below the town. Evening explore the market. Meals
& overnight at the hotel.
DAY 12 : Thimphu / Punakha
Morning in Thimphu visit to national library, which has
fascinating collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts, The
painting school; famous for traditional medicine institute;
where centuries old healing arts still practiced. Then proceed
to Punakha cross Dochu la pass (3100m). The pass is marked by a
large Bhutanese Chorten & prayer flags. The pass offers the most
spectacular view over the high peaks of the Eastern Himalaya. On
arrival check-in to the hotel. Punakha served as the capital
town of Bhutan & still in the winter seat of Je Khenpo, the
chief abbot. Visit to Punakha dzong, built by Shabdrung Nawang
Namgyal in 17th century & situated at the junction of Pho Chu &
Mo Chu rivers. Later visit to Punakha town & market. Meals &
overnight at hotel.
DAY 13 : Punakha/Paro
Drive to Paro, on arrival transfer to hotel. Paro is a
picturesque valley with quaint clusters of hamlets paddy fields.
The town still maintains traditions by way of architecture & the
simple way of life.
Afternoon visit to Ta Dzong or National museum, rated among the
best natural history museum in Asia. The Ta Dzong offers a
unique and varied collection raining from ancient armor to
textiles & thangkha paintings Than walk down the trail to visit
Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) built during the time of SHABDRUNG
NAWANG NAMYAGAL in 1646. It now houses the Paro monastic school
& office of the civil administration. Also is venue of Paro
Tshchu, held ones a year in spring. Meals & overnigth at hotel.
DAY 14 : Paro/Calcutta
The flight from Paro is one of the most spectacular of the
mountain flight. One can see Mt. Everest, Kanchanjanga, Makalu &
other peaks of Bhutan such as Chomolhari, Jichu Darke & Tsrim
Khang. Assistance at airport drives to the hotel.
DAY 15 : Calcutta Departure
In time departure transfer from Hotel to International airport
to catch flight for International Destination
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