Discover India & Bhutan
Overview
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
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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.
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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!
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.
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred back to the airport for your flight home!
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