Essence of India with Bhutan & Nepal

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
On arrival assistance and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay

Day 02 : Delhi - Alsisar
Morning depart by surface to Alsisar approx 275 5-6 Hours Drive -The region lies the triangular area between Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner. Arrive Alsisar and check in to Hotel. Evening visit Shekhawati area and Painted Haveli. Overnight stay.

Day 03 : Alsisar - Bikaner
Morning drive to Bikaner approx 180 kms 04 Hours drive. After noon Sightseeing of Bikaner city visit Junagarh Fort and Temple. Overnight stay.

Day 04 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 05 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast sightseeing of Jaisalmer city visit JAISALMER FORT, Jaisalmer fort is the second oldest in Rajasthan after Chittor and commands the desertscape from its 250 feet high perch on the hill, Old Haveli, Temple. Afternoon Camel ride. Overnight stay.

Day 06 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Luni
Morning drive to Jodhpur On arrival Jodhpur sightseeing of Jodhpur visit Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada. Later drive to Luni. On arrival check in to Hotel Fort Chanwa. Overnight stay

Day 07 : Luni - Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur via Ranakpur Jain temple upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay

Day 08 : Udaipur
Morning city tour of Udaipur covering - Saheliyon-Ki-Bari - The garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish temple - dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, City Palace - located aside of Lake Pichola & Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum). Evening Boat ride at Lake Pichola. Overnight stay

Day 09 : Udaipur - Deogarh
After Breakfast Drive to Deogarh approx 140 Kms approx 04 Housr. On arrival check in to Hotel Deogarh Mahal. Afternoon visit Deogarh Mahal - This 17 the century Palace is a commanding structure, standing atop a hill offering a panoramic view of the Aravalli mountain range and Dashavtar Temple. Overnight stay.

Day 10 : Deogarh - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur approx 280 Kms approx 07 Hours Drive. On arrival check in to Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 11 : Jaipur
Today morning we shall take you for a tour to Amer Fort, and enjoy the joy ride on Elephant/Jeep. Afternoon enjoy the city seeing covering City Palace - occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory - An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit and the Bazaar etc. Later relax in the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 12 : Jaipur - Delhi
Morning free for own activities. After Lunch drive to Delhi. Overnight stay.

Day 13 : Delhi - Bagdogra by Flight
Bagdogra - Phuntsoling (Bhutan Border) : By surface
After breakfast assistance and transfer to airport to board flight to Bagdogra.
9W-601 Dep at 1010 Hrs / Arr 1405 Hrs. (operates Mon, Wed & Friday only)
9W-602 Dep at 1010 Hrs / Arr 1215 Hrs (operates Tues, Thur, Satur & Sunday only)
On arrival assistance and transfer to Phuntsoling and handover to Bhutan agent. On arrival Phuntsoling check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 14 - Phuntsoling - Thimpu (176 Kms -06 Hours drive)
After breakfast assistance and drive to Thimpu. On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 15 - Thimpu
After breakfast, we will visit the National Library which hosts a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts, the School of Thangkha paintings and the Traditional Medicine Institute. We will also pass through the Trashi Chhodzong, where the administrative head quarters of ministries are located. Lunch will be served in one of the restaurants in town, where both local as well as international cuisines are available. In the afternoon, we could drive to Dochula, which is approximately 23 Kms from Thimphu. On a clear day, the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Gangkar Puensum, Table Mountain, Jeje Khang, Masakhang and Gangcheyta could be seen. The One Hundred and Nine Chortens (Stupas), Dinner will be served in Hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 16 - Thimpu - Paro (65 Kms - 02 Hours drive)
After breakfast, drive to Paro.Check in at Hotel Olathang.We will visit the ruins of Drugyel Dzong. On the way to Drugyel Dzong, we will be passing through many local houses built in traditional styles. You can also have the view of famous Taktsang Monastery from the way to Drugyel Dzong. For lunch, we will choose a restaurant in the town depending on your interest and choice of meals. After lunch we will visit the National Museum or Ta Dzong (an ancient watch tower), which has a fine collection of Thangkha paintings, weapons and artifacts. After the visit to Ta Dzong we will take a short walk to Rimpung Dzong, the administrative head quarter of Paro district. Dinner will be served in one of the hotels in the town. Overnight stay.

Day 17 : Paro - Kathmandu
Morning assistance and transfer to airport to board flight to Kathmandu by KB 202 DEP 0730 / Arr 0820 Hrs. (operates sun, Fri & Wednesday only)
On arrival Kathmandu assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 18 : Kathmandu
Morning tour of Sayambhunath Stupa- the oldest Buddhist shrine. It is said to be 2,000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the spire's base are the all - seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is 3 km west of Kathmandu City and is situated on a hillock about 77 m above the level of Kathmandu Valley and commands an excellent view of the Valley. This Stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal. It was also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.

Afternoon proceeds to Bouddhanath Stupa: The stupa of Bouddhanath lies 8 kms east of Kathmandu. This ancient colossal Stupa is one of the biggest in the world, and is the centre of Tibetan Buddism in Nepal. Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979. And Pasupatinath Temple: This important Hindu temple is the temple of Lord Shiva, The temple with a two tiered golden roof and silver door is considered one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, visitors can witness the activities performed in the temple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. The temple was listed in the Unesco World Heritage Monument List in 1979. Overnight stay.

Day 19 : Kathmandu
Morning tour of Patan city. Evening explore the surroundings on your own. Dinner Overnight stay.

Day 20 : Kathmandu - Delhi
On time assistance and transfer to airport to board flight to Kathmandu.
By 9W-261 Dep Kathmandu 1415 Hrs / Arr 1545 Hrs. Upon arrival Delhi assistance and transfer to city center for Dinner and after dinner transfer to international airport to board flight for onward destinations.