Why book this trip?

Travel from bustling Kolkata and the nearby mangrove area of the Sundarbans, through Eastern India and into the fascinating Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan. With the backdrop of the dramatic Himalayan Mountain range, discover relics of the Raj, ruined monasteries and ancient temples.

• North East India – Travel through lush scenery and learn about the influence of Buddhism in this region of India
• Bhutan – Learn all about the land which measures its success in ‘Gross Domestic Happiness’
• Kathmandu – End your trip in the chaotic yet intriguing capital of Nepal, home to Durbar Square and Pashupatinath temple.

Itinerary 

DAY 1 – Join trip in Kolkata (Calcutta)

DAY 2 – Explore Kolkata’s temples and historic buildings

DAY 3 – Discover more of Kolkata; visit to Belur Math and Dakshineswar Kali Temple

DAY 4 – Search for wildlife in the Sundarbans

DAY 5 – Cruise through narrow creeks to Dobanke wildlife viewing platform

DAY 6 – Return to Kolkata. Overnight train and drive to Darjeeling

DAY 7 – Continue to Darjeeling, land of the tea plantations

DAY 8 – Visit Tiger Hill for views over the Himalaya. Free afternoon in Darjeeling

DAY 9 – Ride on the Toy Train to Ghoom Monastery

DAY 10 – Drive to Pelling. Evening walk to Sanga Choling Monastery

DAY 11 – Walk on the shores of Kecheopelri Lake; visit Pemayangtse Monastery

DAY 12 – Explore Sikkim’s former capital. Drive to Gangtok

DAY 13 – Visit a Tibetan craft centre. Free time to relax

DAY 14 – Drive to Kalimpong stopping at Rumtek Monastery

DAY 15 – Pass through vast tea estates and enter Bhutan

DAY 16 – Discover Thimpu’s Tashichho Dzong

DAY 17 – Cross the Dochu La Pass en route to Punakha

DAY 18 – Visit the riverside dzong before driving to Paro

DAY 19 – Hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery

DAY 20 – Fly to Kathmandu. Walk through Durbar Square

DAY 21 – Trip ends in Kathmandu