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Arrive
Kathmandu |
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Arrive
Kathmandu meet & transfer to hotel
The Himalayas stretch over several countries ,however Nepal holds
the crown with the lofty Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak.
Afternoon visit the Temple of Living Goddess, Durbar Square,
Hanuman Dhoka, |
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Kathmandu / Kalimpong
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Transfer to airport
for a short 45-minute flight to Bhadrapur ( India Nepal border)
Drive through the Teesta Valley to Kalimpong situated at an
altitude of 4101 ft with a quiet, beautiful countryside, dotted
with European styled cottages, At leisure. Optional Visit the
Scottish Church & Dr. Graham’s Home, a residential instituition
for boys, visit one of the numerous flower & orchid nurseries.
Overnight in hotel |
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Kalimpong / Gangtok |
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Morning tour of
Kalimpong, visiting Arts & Craft Centre, Tharpa Choling
Monastery , Thongsa Monastery, thereafter drive to Gangtok (
Sikkim ). Check into hotel for overnight |
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04 |
Gangtok |
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Morning tour of
Institute of Tibetology, Phurba Chorten, Cottage Industry, Deer
Park, Tashi View Point to experience the breathtaking view of Mt.
Khangchendzonga & Gangtok city
Rest of the day at leisure. |
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05 |
Gangtok |
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Morning visit Enchey
Monastery, Ganesh Tok, Tsuk La Khang Monastery, Himalayan Zoo.
Afternoon at leisure. Optional visit the Ridge, White Hall, Lall
Bazar |
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06 |
Gangtok
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Day excursion to
Ipecac Garden, Rumtek Monastery, Nehru Botanical Garden and Changu
Lake. |
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07 |
Gangtok / Darjeeling |
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Drive to Darjeeling.
Check into hotel. City tour Chowrasta, Observatory Hill, Himalayan
Mountaineering Institute, there after proceed to Ghoom Monastery,
built in1875, which has one of the largest statues of the Maitreya
Buddha, the Batasia Loop & War Memorial. Evening at leisure in
Chowrasta, Darjeeling’s main promenade with quaint wooden shops &
kiosks selling Tibetan artefacts, You can have a pony ride or
simply sit in a cafetaria to enjoy the view of the Kanchendzonga
range.
Overnight in hotel. |
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08 |
Darjeeling /
Phuntsholing (Bhutan) |
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Drive to Phuntsholing
( 85 kns ) Being the gateway to Bhutan from the Indian border town
of Jaigon, Phuntsholing has developed into a trading centre
between the two countries. A massive gateway constructed in
Bhutanese style of architecture welcomes the traveler. On arrival
check in to hotel . Later visit Zangdopelri Monastery. Overnight
in hotel |
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09 |
Phuentsholng / Thimphu
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Early morning drive to
Thimphu ( 174 kms). Afternoon visit of the Memorial Chorten , a
Stupa, built in memory of King Jigmi Dorjee Wangchuk, , National
Library, where ancient manuscripts are preserved, the Handicrafts
Emporium where traditional textiles, arts and crafts are displayed
and can be bought.
Overnight in Hotel
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Thimpu |
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Day tour of Thimphu
visiting the Institute for Traditional Medicine, the School of
Traditional Arts and Craft , Simtokha Dzong, Tashichodzong,
Phajoding Monastry. Overnight in hotel |
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Thimphu / Paro (65 Kms) |
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Early morning drive to
Paro , the most scenic valley in Bhutan with Mount Chomolhari
towering over the town at 23,997 feet . Check into hotel. Later
visit Taksang Monastery at an altitude of 10,000 feet. (The
monastery is known as the Tiger’s Nest, as it is believed that
Guru Padmasambha landed here on the back of a tiger.) , Sang Tog
Peri Monastry. Return to hotel for overnight |
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Paro |
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Tour of Paro City
visiting National Museum, Rinpung Dzong, Drugyel Dzong. Rest of
the day at leisure. Overnight in hotel. |
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Paro / Kathmandu
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Transfer to airport
for flight to Kathmandu , check in to hotel. Afternoon visit
Durbar Square, Temple of Living Goddess, Hanuman Dhoka. Evening
optional visit to Thamel, the fascinating bustling bazars spilling
with muti- cuisine restaurants, the most happening place in
Kathmandu.Overnight in hotel |
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Kathmandu
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Full day tour of
Bhadgaon, Bodhnath, Pashupatinath, thereafter proceed to the
fascinating town of Patan with its Durbar Square, temples &
pagodas, visit the Refugee Handicraft Centre which sells exquisite
hand woven carpets, shawls and various Nepalese artifacts. Evening
at leisure. Try your luck at one of the numerous Casinos of
Kathmandu. Overnight in hotel |
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Kathmandu / Lhasa
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Morning transferred to
airport for flight to Lhasa ( Tibet). On arrival transfer to
hotel.
Lhasa " The land of Gods ". is located on the north bank of Lhasa
Kyi Chu River at an altitude of 3683 metres. Inspite of the
Chinese occupation, the town still retains its Tibetan culture.
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Lhasa |
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Full day tour of
visiting Jokhang Temple , found in 650 AD by King Songtsen Gampo.
It remains the spiritual and the holiest center of all Tibetan
Buddhist pilgrims, Norbulingkha , the summer palace of successive
Dalai Lamas since 1755 AD. On display here are many personal
possessions of 14th Dalai Lama. Barkhor, the oldest street in
Lhasa that encircles the Jokhang Temple, reflects the typical slow
paced Tibetan life-magical, full of mystery and wonder. Overnight
in hotel. |
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Lhasa |
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Today we visit the
most famous land mar k of Lhasa, Potala Palace, perched high above
the town on Marpori ( red) mountain, this 13 storied 117 metres
high palace is a mammoth tribute to Tibetan architectural skills
.The name Potala is derived from the Sanskrit word “Potalka”
meaning the abode of the Bodhisttava Avalokitesvara.. Originally
built by King Songtsen Gampo in 7th century, the palace was
destroyed by lightning in 9th century.The fifth Dalai Lama started
construction in 1645, however he died before the Red Palace was
completed. On his death bed he asked his Prime Minister to keep
his death a secret, lest the construction work be held up. The
Prime Minister found a monk who resembled the Dalai Lama and thus
was able to keep the death a secret till the 13th storey was
completed. From the 5th Dalai Lama onwards, Potala Palace became
their official winter residence .The Red palace contains assembly
halls, shrines,35 chapels, four meditation halls and seven
mausoleums contain the embalmed remains of the Dalai Lamas from
5th to 13th ( except the 6th )
Potala was the seat of both religious and political affairs in
Tibet until 1965 when the Chinese invaded Tibet and the present
His Holiness Dalai Lama fled to India and settled in Dharamshala (
Himachal Pradesh ) and is the single most important building in
all Tibet. Overnight in hotel. |
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Lhasa / Kathmandu |
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After an unforgettable
experience of Lhasa we bid goodbye to the Roof Of The World.
Transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu and connect onward
flight. |
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