Enchanting Himalayas with Taj Mahal
Enchanting Himalayas with Taj Mahal
16 Days Starting and ending in New Delhi, Delhi, India
Visiting: New Delhi, Darjeeling, Gangtok, Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, Paro
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EHWTM16
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
1-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Experience the combination of India and Bhutan, your trip staring form New Delhi continue to the Agra experience the glory of Taj Mahal. Later visit the Darjeeling, Tiger Hill, Buddhist monasteries & colourful markets. then proceed for Capital of Sikkim, Buddist monasteries, Tibetan sites & flower orchards in Gangtok. Next we will take you to the Thimpu, Punakha and Paro amazing land of Bhutan.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival at New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day guided tour to New Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 : New Delhi - Agra - New Delhi (220 Kms / 3:30 Hrs) - One way
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning early breakfast at hotel, later drive to Agra “City of Love”. Upon arrival at Agra, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid. Also visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh (Closed on Friday).
After finish your guided tour to Agra, later drive back to New Delhi for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 : New Delhi - Bagdogra (By Flight) - Darjeeling (65 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)
Location: Darjeeling
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for Bagdogra. Upon arrival at Bagdogra airport, our representative will assist you at the airport and later drive to Darjeeling.
Upon arrival at Darjeeling check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 : Darjeeling - Mirik - Darjeeling (45 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)
Location: Darjeeling
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for a day excursion trip to Mirik, via en-route visit to Simana Basti and Pashupati market.
Upon arrival at Mirik, enjoy the boat ride or horse riding at Sumendu Lake. Also visit to Bokar Monastery.
After finish your sightseeing tour at Mirik, later drive back to Darjeeling for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 : At Darjeeling
Location: Darjeeling
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today early morning visit to Tiger Hills (8364 ft / 2550 Mts at around 04 Am) to view fetching sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). Later drive back to your hotel for breakfast, via en-route visit to Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop and spend some time with leisure activties.
After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Darjeeling, visit Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan refugee self help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
After finish your guided tour to Darjeeling, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 : Darjeeling - Gangtok (96 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Location: Gangtok
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Gangtok, via en-route enjoy river rafting (at your own cost) at Teesta river.
Upon arrival at Gangtok check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 : At Gangtok
Location: Gangtok
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Gangtok, visit Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok & Tashi View Point, later drive for rest of the points, that is the seven points - Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (Closed on Sunday), Cable Car (Own Ticket), Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Do-Dul-Chorten (Stupar), Botanical Garden & flower show.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 : Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Gangtok (40 Kms / 2 Hrs)
Location: Gangtok
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for day excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (In case of land slide or any reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing) at the height of 12400 ft / 3780 Mts with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. The lake remains frozen during the winter season.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 : Gangtok - Phuentsholing (240 Kms / 6:30 Hrs)
Location: Phuentsholing
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Phuentsholing (Bhutan Border). Upon arrival at Phuentsholing check in your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 : Phuentsholing - Thimphu (150 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)
Location: Thimphu
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out proceed for sightseeing tour to Phuentsholing, visit Gumpha mandir, Karbandi Monastery and Zangtopelri (Dzong architecture and temple).
After finish your sightseeing tour at Phuentsholing, later continue drive to Thimphu. Upon arrival at Thimphu check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later enjoy the walks to the nearby streets, visit local markets, enjoy street food and communicate with local people. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 : At Thimphu
Location: Thimphu
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Thimphu, visit National Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972), Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, BBS Tower, Government Run Handicraft Emporium, Folk Heritage Museum, National Textile Museums, National Institute of Traditional Medicine (out side view) and Zoo. However, some of the landmarks are closed in the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).
Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 12 : Thimphu - Punakha (75 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)
Location: Punakha
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Punakha, via en-route visit to Dochula Pass (3,050 Mts) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. Also visit to Talo monastery and Chimi Lhakhang. Upon arrival at Punakha check in your pre-booked hotel for night stay.
After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong was strategically built at the confluence of the Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers by the first Shabdrung of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyel in 1637. Also visit Lingkana Palace.
After finish your guided tour to Punakha, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 13 : Punakha - Wangdue Phodrang - Paro (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Location: Paro
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Paro, via en-route visit to Wangdue Phodrang, visit Wangdue Dzong and the local market.
After finish your visit to Wangdue Phodrang, later continue drive to Paro, via en-route visit to Druk Wangyel Monastery, Dochula Chorten and and Simtokha Dzong. Upon arrival at Paro check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 : At Paro
Location: Paro
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Paro, visit the National Museum (Ta Dzong) followed by a leisurely walk to visit Rinpung Dzong. Also visit the Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined fortress where Bhutanese deterred several invasions by Tibetan army. Also visit the famous Paro Taktsang a sacred Vajrayana Himalayan Buddhist site located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. Evening, pay a visit to the Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 15 : Paro - New Delhi (By Flight)
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Jabalpur airport to board the flight for New Delhi.
Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 16 : Departure from New Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.
What's Included
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15 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
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Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At.
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Daily breakfast at hotel.
What's Not Included
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Visas Fee (if applicable).
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Monument entry fees.
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Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).
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Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
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International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.
Mode of Transport
All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC Car MUV / SUV / Sedan car. The type of vehicles provided are as follows :Passenger Vehicle type
• 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios / Dezire or similar
• 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar
• 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar
Accommodation
3 Star Deluxe Hotels & Resorts or similarHotel upgrade available on request.
Check out our Q&As
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Only for foreign national traveller.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
INR is local currency.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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What is the tipping policy?
Tips always optional.
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?
Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey. Its only suggestion from team HOLIDAYSAT.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
100% Departure if there is single traveller.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 Star Hotel
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What is the maximum group size?
20
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
HOLIDAYSAT has been trading since 2008.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 80 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 40 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
