# 16-Day Enchanting Himalayas Tour: Agra, Darjeeling, Mirik, Gangtok, Phuentsholing & Thimphu | Simana Basti | Pashupati Market | Sumendu Lake | National Memorial Chorten

Tour in AS — New Delhi → New Delhi.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: AS
- Route: New Delhi → New Delhi
- Duration: 16.00 day
- Price from: $3,082
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- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 10210

## Summary

• Explore Old and New Delhi with a guided city tour. • Visiting most significant sites such as Humayun's Tomb Red Fort and Raj Ghat - the site of Ghandi's crematorium. • Enjoy a Rickshaw ride through Delhi's backstreets. • Guided city tour of Agra with sunrise visit Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. • Darjeeling home of the top cuppa, tea plantations, Tiger Hill, Buddhist monasteries & colourful markets. • Capital of Sikkim, Buddist monasteries, Tibetan sites & flower orchards in Gangtok. • Thimphu - Market, Chorten’s memorial, Hand Made Paper Unit, Handicrafts Emporium. • Paro - Paro Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, The National Museum at Ta Dzong, local farmhouse and Paro market.

## Categories

Daily Departure, Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Arrival at New Delhi

On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for half day guided tour to New Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 2: New Delhi - Agra - New Delhi (220 Kms / 3:30 Hrs) - One way

Today morning early breakfast at hotel, later drive to Agra “City of Love”. Upon arrival at Agra, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid. Also visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh (Closed on Friday). After finish your guided tour to Agra, later drive back to New Delhi for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 3: New Delhi - Bagdogra (By Flight) - Darjeeling (65 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for Bagdogra. Upon arrival at Bagdogra airport, our representative will assist you at the airport and later drive to Darjeeling. Upon arrival at Darjeeling check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 4: Darjeeling - Mirik - Darjeeling (45 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for a day excursion trip to Mirik, via en-route visit to Simana Basti and Pashupati market. Upon arrival at Mirik, enjoy the boat ride or horse riding at Sumendu Lake. Also visit to Bokar Monastery. After finish your sightseeing tour at Mirik, later drive back to Darjeeling for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 5: At Darjeeling

Today early morning visit to Tiger Hills (8364 ft / 2550 Mts at around 04 Am) to view fetching sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak (subject to clear weather). Later drive back to your hotel for breakfast, via en-route visit to Ghoom Monastery and Batasia Loop and spend some time with leisure activties. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Darjeeling, visit Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan refugee self help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. After finish your guided tour to Darjeeling, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 6: Darjeeling - Gangtok (96 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Gangtok, via en-route enjoy river rafting (at your own cost) at Teesta river. Upon arrival at Gangtok check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 7: At Gangtok

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Gangtok, visit Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok & Tashi View Point, later drive for rest of the points, that is the seven points - Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom (Closed on Sunday), Cable Car (Own Ticket), Research Institute of Tibetology (Closed on Sunday), Do-Dul-Chorten (Stupar), Botanical Garden & flower show. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 8: Gangtok - Tsomgo Lake - Gangtok (40 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for day excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (In case of land slide or any reason Tsomgo Lake is closed we will provide alternate sightseeing) at the height of 12400 ft / 3780 Mts with an average depth of 50 ft. The cool water of the lake is perfectly attuned with the scenic beauty around. The lake remains frozen during the winter season. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 9: Gangtok - Phuentsholing (240 Kms / 6:30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Phuentsholing (Bhutan Border). Upon arrival at Phuentsholing check in your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 10: Phuentsholing - Thimphu (150 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out proceed for sightseeing tour to Phuentsholing, visit Gumpha mandir, Karbandi Monastery and Zangtopelri (Dzong architecture and temple). After finish your sightseeing tour at Phuentsholing, later continue drive to Thimphu. Upon arrival at Thimphu check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later enjoy the walks to the nearby streets, visit local markets, enjoy street food and communicate with local people. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 11: At Thimphu

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Thimphu, visit National Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972), Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, BBS Tower, Government Run Handicraft Emporium, Folk Heritage Museum, National Textile Museums, National Institute of Traditional Medicine (out side view) and Zoo. However, some of the landmarks are closed in the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 12: Thimphu - Punakha (75 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Punakha, via en-route visit to Dochula Pass (3,050 Mts) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. Also visit to Talo monastery and Chimi Lhakhang. Upon arrival at Punakha check in your pre-booked hotel for night stay. After refresh yourself, later proceed for guided tour to Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong was strategically built at the confluence of the Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers by the first Shabdrung of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyel in 1637. Also visit Lingkana Palace. After finish your guided tour to Punakha, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 13: Punakha - Wangdue Phodrang - Paro (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Paro, via en-route visit to Wangdue Phodrang, visit Wangdue Dzong and the local market. After finish your visit to Wangdue Phodrang, later continue drive to Paro, via en-route visit to Druk Wangyel Monastery, Dochula Chorten and and Simtokha Dzong. Upon arrival at Paro check-in to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 14: At Paro

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Paro, visit the National Museum (Ta Dzong) followed by a leisurely walk to visit Rinpung Dzong. Also visit the Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined fortress where Bhutanese deterred several invasions by Tibetan army. Also visit the famous Paro Taktsang a sacred Vajrayana Himalayan Buddhist site located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. Evening, pay a visit to the Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 15: Paro - New Delhi (By Flight)

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to Jabalpur airport to board the flight for New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

### Day 16: Departure from New Delhi

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for your next destination / Home.

## Guide languages

English Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105219147-enchanting-himalayas-with-taj-mahal-16-days
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