Discover India & Bhutan

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Awaken your senses as you travel across ancient cities, lush green valleys, and fragrant spice markets on this 12-night adventure in India and Bhutan! Clear the memory on your camera as you will surely want to snap one incredible site after another on this trip. Begin in Delhi, a bustling city of nearly 19 million people. Tour the old city's landmarks by ric...

Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi with rickshaw ride
    • Visit to the Taj Mahal
    • Visit to Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point)
    • Full-day Thimphu Tour including lunch
    • Visit to the Dochu-la pass (en-route to Punakha)
    • Excursion to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) with lunch

What's this trip about?

    Awaken your senses as you travel across ancient cities, lush green valleys, and fragrant spice markets on this 12-night adventure in India and Bhutan! Clear the memory on your camera as you will surely want to snap one incredible site after another on this trip. Begin in Delhi, a bustling city of nearly 19 million people. Tour the old city's landmarks by rickshaw, passing the domed Humayun's Tomb and the Red Fort, both relics of the great Mughal dynasty. Cross into the capital of New Delhi to see a completely different side of the same city as you tour government buildings and the resting place of Gandhi. You'll then travel to Agra, home to some of India's most incredible sites: the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort - both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Stop at the Chand Baori stepwell and the Harshat Mata Temple before arriving in Jaipur. Soak in the spirit of the Rajputana as you tour a few of the city's stunning landmarks like the City Palace and Hawa Mahal. Spend a night in Delhi then fly to Bhutan where you'll begin in the capital of Thimphu. Sight-see in Bhutan's largest city before venturing to Thimphu valley with its array of monasteries and deep valley gorges.  From Thimphu, travel to Paro, home to astounding historical and religious sites nestled in the Himalayan mountains. Explore this fascinating terrain before returning to Delhi.  Helpful links for travel to India: Visa & Passport Info Vaccines & Medications Info  Helpful links for travel to Bhutan: Visa & Passport Info Vaccines & Medications Info 

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityDelhi
End CityIndia

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy class airfare to Deli (DEL)
    • All airport and inter-city transfers
    • 2 nights in Delhi at The Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka or similar
    • Sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi with rickshaw ride
    • 1 night in Agra at Crystal Sarovar Premiere, or similar
    • Visit to the Taj Mahal
    • Visit to Chand Baori stepwell & the Harshat Mata Temple (en-route to Jaipur)
    • 2 nights in Jaipur at the Sarovar Premiere Jaipur, or similar
    • Sightseeing tour including the Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, & Jantar Mantar
    • Folk dance show with traditional dinner at a local restaurant
    • 1 night in Delhi at The Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka or similar
    • One-way economy class flight from Delhi (DEL) to Paro (PBH)
    • 2 nights in Thimphu at the Hotel Druk, or similar
    • Visit to Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point)
    • Full day Thimphu Tour including lunch
    • Visit to the Dochu-la pass (en-route to Punakha)
    • 1 night in Punakha at the RKPO Green Resort, or similar
    • Visit to the Nalanda Buddhist Institute with lunch
    • Visit to the National Museum
    • 2 nights in Paro at the Naksel Resort, or similar
    • Excursion to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) with lunch
    • One-way economy class flight from Paro (PHB) to Delhi (DEL)
    • 1 night in Delhi at The Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka or similar
    • Breakfast daily Please note: this itinerary is subject to change due to weather, season, holidays, and special events. Travel times are approximate.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Delhi!

Arrive in New Delhi, the capital of India! You will be met at the airport and then transferred to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure acclimating to this dynamic city.

Day 2 Delhi

Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi by India's favorite form of transportation, the rickshaw! Pass ancient forts, fragrant spice markets, and elaborate tombs. You'll visit the raj Ghat, a memorial to Gandhi, the drive past India Gate and the Government Secretariat buildings on the way to Qutab Minar. 

Day 3 Delhi - Agra

Today you will be transferred from Dehli to Agra, a city situated on the west bank of the River Yamuna and part of the great Northern Indian plains. The architectural splendor of the city is reflected in the glorious monuments of medieval India built by great Mughals who ruled India for more than 300 years.

Day 4 Agra - Abhaneri - Jaipur

Today you will visit India's single greatest attraction: the Taj Mahal! After you soak in all of its glory, return to the hotel for breakfast. Then, drive to Jaipur. 

En route, you'll visit Abhaneri Village, a popular stop along the Agra-Jaipur road for t...

Day 5 Jaipur

Today you will tour four of Jaipur's most iconic landmarks: the Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal. This afternoon, you can explore independently! We suggest a trip to Jaipur's Royal City Palace.  

Tonight, you'll enjoy a meal and folk dance at a local restaurant. 

Day 6 Jaipur - Delhi

Spend your last morning in Jaipur picking up souvenirs at a local bazaar and enjoy a cup of spicy, sweet chai. Later in the day, you'll be transferred back to Delhi for a one night stay.

Day 7 Delhi - Paro - Thimphu

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Delhi airport for your flight to Bhutan! Once you arrive in Bhutan's capital of Thimphu, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. As the capital of Bhutan and the center of government, religion and commerce, Thimp...

Day 8 Thimphu

Wake up early for a morning visit to Buddha Dordenma, one of the tallest statues of Buddha in all of Asia. After breakfast, you will leave the city behind as you embark on a full-day sightseeing tour in the lush Thimphu valley.

Day 9 Thimphu - Punakha

Rise and shine! It's time to journey to Punakha, with a visit to Dochu-la pass en route! 

After you've checked into your new accommodation in Punakha, you'll visit the Chimi Lhakhang, the auspicious fertility monastery built in 1499 and a temple dedicated...

Day 10 Punakha - Paro

Leave Thimphu valley and drive along the scenic highway to the charming town of Paro, stopping at Nalanda Buddhist Institute on the way. Then, visit the National Museum.

Later in the evening, visit the 7th-century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples b...

Day 11 Paro

Today will you go on an excursion to Taktshang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest. Wear your best hiking shoes as you walk up the steep cliff. In the evening, stroll down Main Street and see if you can catch a show!

Day 12 Paro - Delhi

Transfer to the Paro airport for your flight back to Delhi. Once you've arrived, check into your final hotel and spend the rest of the day at-leisure. 

Day 13 Depart India

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred back to the airport for your flight home!

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