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Explore Kolkata’s vibrant energy, then head to Darjeeling for tea, toy trains, and a sunrise over Mount Everest. Cross into Bhutan, the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon,’ and immerse yourself in its rich culture and traditions. From spiritual tea ceremonies to stunning treks to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, experience Bhutan’s serenity and beauty.
23 excursions & visits
City tour of Kolkata
Rickshaw ride to Kolkata local markets
Cruise along the Hooghly River
Sunrise at Tiger Hill, Darjeeling
Excursion to the Himalayan Zoological Park, Mountaineering Institute & Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre
Visits to Bhutia Busty Monastery, Ghoom Monastery, Thimphu Textile Museum, Zilukha Nunnery, Tashichho Dzong & craft bazaar, Tango Monastery & Pangri Zampa, Chimi Lhakhang, Punakha Dzong, National Museum of Bhutan & Rinpung Dzong, and Kyichu Lhakhang temple
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway to Ghoom
Excursion to Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma statue & Royal Takin Preserve
Meet with Bhutanese art students
Tea-offering ceremony with Zilukha nuns
Bhutanese cultural dance performance
Archery lesson at a local farm
Guided brewery tour and beer tasting
Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
1 days free time
Enjoy time to explore independently, relax at your hotel, join our optional excursions or ask your tour manager for their recommendations.
34 meals
13 breakfasts
8 lunches
13 dinners
Transport from the UK
International and regional flights as detailed. Prices are based on return flights with Emirates from London Gatwick via Dubai.
Accommodation
13 nights in hotels and 1 in flight
Transport
Travel in destination by coach
15-day itinerary
Day 1: UK – In flight
You will be collected from your home by Titan Travel’s VIP service ahead of the flight to Kolkata.
Day 2: Kolkata
After arriving in Kolkata, check into your luxury hotel and spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.
The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata (5-star) – Dinner
Day 3: Kolkata
This morning, tour Kolkata’s highlights: the bustling flower market, Queen Victoria’s marble monument, and Mother House, where Mother Teresa lived and is buried. We’ll also drive around Dalhousie Square, showcasing Raj-era architecture. In the afternoon, enjoy a rickshaw ride, explore local markets, and sail the river for scenic views and historic ghats.
The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata (5-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4: Darjeeling
The journey continues north to Bagdogra, where you’ll spend the next three nights.
Mayfair Hotel, Darjeeling (4-star) – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Darjeeling
Start early at Tiger Hill for a stunning Himalayan sunrise, then visit the Himalayan Zoological Park, Mountaineering Institute, and Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Centre. In the afternoon, enjoy mountain views from Observatory Hill and visit Bhutia Busty Monastery.
Mayfair Hotel, Darjeeling (4-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6: Ghoom – Darjeeling
Enjoy a ride on the UNESCO-listed toy train with its iconic steam-powered carriages to Ghoom, the highest station on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Here, you’ll visit the Yiga Choeling Monastery, home to a gold-painted Buddha and rare manuscripts. The afternoon is free back in Darjeeling, with an option to explore the market and enjoy street food dumplings.
Mayfair Hotel, Darjeeling (4-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7: Phuentsholing
The journey continues to Bhutan – a land of tradition and spirituality, for the second half of your adventure.
Hotel Phuentsholing (3-star) – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Thimphu
Drive through scenic mountains and waterfalls to Thimphu, Bhutan’s third-highest capital. In the afternoon, visit the Textile Museum to learn about Bhutanese weaving, then head to Zilukha Nunnery. We explore Tashichho Dzong, with its gardens and temples, before browsing local crafts at a nearby bazaar.
Hotel Druk, Thimphu (4-star) – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Thimphu
Begin the day at the Memorial Chorten, a local worship spot, before visiting the giant Buddha Dordenma statue. Next, you’ll head to the Royal Takin Preserve to see Bhutan’s national animal. After lunch at Simply Bhutan, visit the National Institute for Zorig Chusum and return to Zilukha Nunnery for a tea-offering ceremony. The day ends with a cultural dance performance.
Hotel Druk, Thimphu (4-star) – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Tango Monastery and Pangri Zampa
Start the day with a visit to Tango Monastery, dating back to the 12th century, perched above Thimphu Chhu River. After a scenic hour-long walk, you’ll gain fascinating insight into the Lama Drukpa Kuenley and Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. Next, head to Pangri Zampa, a 16th-century monastery that teaches Lamaism and astrology, before returning to the hotel with the rest of the day at leisure.
Hotel Druk, Thimphu (4-star) – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Punakha
Today, enjoy a drive through forested hills to Punakha, Bhutan’s former capital, before visiting Chimi Lhakhang, a fertility temple with stunning views. You’ll then have the opportunity to explore Punakha Dzong, Bhutan’s second-oldest and largest monastery.
RKPO Green Resort, Punakha (4-star) – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12: Paro
Spend two nights in Paro, exploring its cultural heritage. You’ll start at the National Museum, showcasing 1,500 years of Bhutanese art, before visiting the impressive Rinpung Dzong with stunning valley views. In the evening, we enjoy an archery lesson at a local farmhouse, followed by a traditional dinner. The day concludes with a tour and beer tasting at Namgay Artisanal Brewery.
Tiger’s Nest Resort, Paro (3-star) – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13: Tiger’s Nest Monastery
A highlight of our Bhutan tour is visiting the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, perched on a cliff above Paro Valley. Hike to a viewpoint for stunning views of the monastery, named after the second Buddha, Padmasambhava. For those seeking a challenge, you can continue to the monastery itself, a steep five to six-hour hike. In the afternoon, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples, built on the foot of a demoness in Bhutanese myth.
Tiger’s Nest Resort, Paro (3-star) – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14: Paro – Kolkata
Check into your hotel after a morning flight to India, and enjoy some free time for the rest of the day.
The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata (5-star) – Breakfast and Dinner
Day 15: Kolkata – UK
Travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Kolkata – UK – Breakfast
23 excursions and visits (see tour highlights)
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