Bhutan with India Tour

Day 1: Arrival

Meet & greet, transfer to hotel: Welcome to India! You will be met on arrival in Delhi by a local representative and introduced to your private driver. Together they will and take you to the nearby Aerocity complex to check in. Time to recover: Once arrived and checked in, you have the remainder of the day at leisure to relax after your long flight.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa (Deluxe Room)

Day 2: Sightseeing and Briefing

Guided tour of Old & New Delhi: This morning meet up with your guide and set out to explore Old Delhi. Start at Jama Masjid which is the largest mosque in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. Its construction started in 1644 and it ended up the final act of architectural extravagance of legendary ruler Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who also built the Taj Mahal and the Red fort. Evenining At hotel.

Day 3:  Journey to Agra 

Early this morning we will depart to Agra this will be 5-6 hour journey by delux Car. After checking in, you will rest for the evening as Journey will be enough for good rest. We will have evening time to explore the Agra Fort and the famous Agra Marble arts.

Day 4: Taj Mahal visit and Journey to Jaipur

Today early morning we will awke up before sunrise and we will visit the Tajmahal, after visiting Taj Mahal we will return to hotel for breakfast, after breakfst we will check out from hotel and take the journey to pink city Jaipur, Journey will be 5-6 hour by car including stops. Once arrive in jaipur. Your local guide will meet you at the hotel and together you will explore the bazaars between the Badi (Large) and Chhoti (Small) Chaupar (Square) in the old city of Jaipur, featuring some of the best sights that the city has to offer.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at Dera Mandawa (Suite Room)

Day 5: Full day Jaipur

Today after breakfast we will do Jaipur’s City Palace, Jantar Mantar (a medieval observatory) and a drive past Hawa Mahal (palace of winds). The City Palace is situated in the heart of the city. The whole complex is wonderfully laid out with large courtyards, balconies, cupolas, arched entrances and gardens, which are a combination of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The museum here displays the rich heritage of the Jaipur family in miniature paintings, textiles, garments, books & manuscripts, carpets, palanquins and weapons dating back to the 15th century.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at Dera Mandawa (Suite Room)

Day 6: Return to Delhi

Road journey from Jaipur to Delhi: After a leisurely morning you will be picked up and transferred by road back to Delhi. You will spend the final night of your trip at a comfortable hotel close to Delhi’s International Airport. This will be a journey of approximately 5 hours, depending on local traffic. On arrival check in and relax.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Pullman New Delhi Aerocity (Deluxe Room)

Day 7: Fly to BHUTAN

Private transfer: At the appropriate time today, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Delhi Airport for your Druk Air Flight to Paro International Airport. Meet & Greet: On arrival at Paro International Airport you will be welcomed to Bhutan by your guide and you will then transfer to your hotel. Paro is situated in a beautiful valley at a height of 2,280 metres and is a fitting introduction to this charming kingdom. The short 1 hour drive will take you along the Paro and Thimphu river valleys to Thimphu which is Bhutan’s capital. On the way you can make a stop to take in the magnificent Tamchhog Lhakhang, the hereditary place of worship for Bhutan’s iron bridge builder.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at Hotel Tashi Yoedling (Deluxe Room)

Day 8: Capital Of Bhutan Thimpu

Guided sightseeing in and around Thimphu: This morning visit the weekly market, the revered Memorial Chorten, the National Library and the School of Traditional Arts. You may also like to visit the newly opened postal museum, detailing the history of Bhutan’s postal system and showcasing Bhutan’s rich assortment of interesting stamps. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. In the afternoon you will visit Simtokha Dzong (one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan, dating from 1629 AD) just outside the town and afterwards Tashicho (Trashi Chhoe) Dzong, built in 1641, which housed the original National Assembly and is now home to Government offices, the throne room & offices of the King.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at Hotel Tashi Yoedling (Deluxe Room)

Day 9: Punakha

Private road journey to Punakha with trek en route: This morning, drive to the old capital, Punakha, via Dochu La Pass at 3,050 metres, where you will stop for a hot drink and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Eastern Himalaya ranges weather permitting. About 15 minutes from Dochu La Pass (just below the tourist cafeteria) you will set out on an easy 5 hour hike downhill towards Thinleygang Village passing through a forest of oak, maple, alder, hemlock and fir. Having reached the village of Thinleygang you will meet up with your driver who will then transfer you the rest of the way to Punakha. On arrival, check into your hotel and relax for the rest of the day.

Day 10: Punakha Tour

This morning visit the imposing Punakha Dzong also known as “Palace of Great Happiness”. Built in 1637, it is strategically placed at the confluence of two rivers: the Po Chu and the Mo Chu. You may be interested to view an exhibition of traditional Bhutanese cantilever bridges (known as bazams) in the tower of the Puna Mo Chu Bazam. Lunch will be taken in a local restaurant. Afterwards take a pleasant walk for an hour or so across terraced fields to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility) built in the 15th century by the ‘Divine Madman’ (Lama Drukpa Kuenley). Afterwards you can visit a local farmhouse for tea, allowing you to experience traditional Bhutanese village life, and then return to your hotel in time for dinner.

Day 11: Punakha to Paro

Morning hike in Punakha: In the morning, hike an hour or so up to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten, which sits high on the hill across the other side of the valley. Here you will get some good views of Punakha and the surrounding countryside. After the walk you will have an early lunch.
Private road journey to Paro: After the sightseeing you will set off on the 4 hour drive to Paro which will take you over the Dochu La Pass again and if the weather was not clear on the way out, hopefully you will get to see the amazing views on the way back. After checking into your hotel there will be time for a quick orientation tour around this small town.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at Tashi Namgay Resort (Deluxe Room)

Day 12: Hike to Tiger nest Monastery

Today take a day walk to the ‘Tiger’s Nest’, the sacred Taktshang monastery which clings to the rock face 900 metres above the valley floor and is one of the most famous images of Bhutan. Guru Rinpoche is said to have flown to the site riding on a tigress. He subsequently meditated here for three months. It is one of Bhutan’s most holy sites and draws pilgrims not only from Bhutan but also from neighbouring Buddhist countries. You can have lunch at the Taktshang cafeteria from where you get a spectacular view of the monastery. This afternoon, on the way back to Paro, you will visit Dumtse Lhakhang, a temple built by Thangtong Gyalpo, the iron bridge builder. Arrive back at your hotel for your last night of the tour.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at Tashi Namgay Resort (Deluxe Room)

Day 13: Paro To Delhi

Private transfer: At the appropriate time today, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Paro International Airport for your Druk Air flight to Delhi Airport. Check in to Hotel and relax in the afternoon, evening we will go for authentic indian dinner with the music, in the cannaught place. After dinner back to hotel and rest for tonight.
Flight: Paro to Delhi 11.30 – 12.15

Day 14: The end

This 14-day trip to India and Bhutan concludes here until the next time. We will transfer you to Delhi Airport this afternoon for your journey home, carrying with you wonderful memories. The above itinerary is still flexible, and we may adjust days and activities if necessary during the trip.

The above itinerary is still flexible, and we may adjust days and activities if necessary during the trip.

For this trip a 1000 Euro deposit is essential.