Kolkata, Himalayan India and Bhutan
This three-week adventure explores the culture, nature and wildlife of Himalayan India and the Buddhist nation of Bhutan, packing in a wonderful array of activities and experiences. Travel from bustling Kolkata the nearby mangrove area of the Sundarbans, through Eastern India into the fascinating Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan. With the backdrop of the dramatic Himalayan Mountain range, discover relics of the Raj, ruined monasteries ancient temples. This tour is suitable for young adults and fit and adventurous over 50s!
- North East India – Travel through lush scenery 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
- ‘Toy Train’ – Ride on the famous himalayan train to Ghoom Monastery
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
1 Nights premium camping
18 Nights comfortable hotel
1 Nights simple overnight train
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Local Guide(s)
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 20
Lunch: 8
Dinner: 7
Trip Pace
Challenging
DAY 1 Kolkata (Calcutta)
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Kolkata's temples and historic buildings
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Discover more of Kolkata; visit to Belur Math and Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 4 Search for wildlife in the Sundarbans
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 5 Cruise through narrow creeks to Dobanke wildlife viewing platform
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 6 Return to Kolkata. Overnight train and drive to Darjeeling
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 7 Continue to Darjeeling, land of the tea plantations
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 8 Visit Tiger Hill for views over the Himalaya. Free afternoon in Darjeeling
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 9 Ride on the Toy Train to Ghoom Monastery
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 10 Drive to Pelling. Evening walk to Sanga Choling Monastery
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 11 Walk on the shores of Kecheopelri Lake; visit Pemayangtse Monastery
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 12 Sikkim's former capital. Drive to Gangtok
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 13 Visit a Tibetan craft centre. Free time to relax
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 14 Drive to Kalimpong stopping at Rumtek Monastery
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 15 Pass through vast tea estates and enter Bhutan
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 16 Discover Thimpu's Tashichho Dzong
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 17 Cross the Dochu La Pass en route to Punakha
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 18 Visit the riverside dzong before driving to Paro
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 19 Hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 20 Fly to Kathmandu. Walk through Durbar Square
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 21 Trip ends in Kathmandu
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Kathmandu.
