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Titan Travel Mystic Realms of India & Bhutan

Titan Travel Mystic Realms India & Bhutan

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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)

VIP experience

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service

Experts

Titan tour manager

Porterage

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