Best of India & Bhutan - 14 Days
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Highlights
- Agra – Enjoy a guided tour of the legendary Taj Mahal which is the most extravagant symbol of love ever built
- Tiger’s Nest Monastery – Hike to this iconic monastery on the cliff edge and enjoy incredible views of the surrounding landscape
- Punakha Valley – Trek through the valley and spend a night camping on the banks of the river
- Delhi – Discover the highlights of the capital of India including Jama Masjid and the ceremonial Rajpath
- Amber Fort – Explore this impressive 16th century fortress on the shores of the shimmering Maota Lake
- Thimphu – Tour the city and visit highlights including the Memorial Chorten and Takin Preserve
- Jaipur – See the beautiful City Palace and the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar in the Pink City
- Abhaneri – Marvel at the famous Chand Baori step well which is 13 stories deep and features 3,500 steps
- Keoladeo Ghana National Park – Ride on a bicycle rickshaw thorough this important wetland reserve and spot rare bird species
- Paro – Visit the National Museum and the impressive Rinphung Dzong Buddhist Monastery
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- Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 8 dinners
- 12 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels and 1 night camping near the banks of scenic Mo Chu River
- Guided sightseeing - Delhi, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Agra, Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and the Punakha Valley
- Rickshaw ride in Delhi and travel by jeep to stunning Amber Fort in Jaipur
- Traditional Bhutanese dinner at a farm house, giving you the opportunity to interact with a local family
- Entrance fees to all included sightseeing in Bhutan
- Escorted by licensed English-speaking local tour guides in India and Bhutan
- Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites
- Bhutan Visa fee and travel Permit (excluding visa admin fee of USD$20pp payable upon arrival)
- All Bhutan government royalties and taxes
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1, 8 and 14
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
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Itinerary
Saturday. Welcome to India! On arrival in Delhi, you’ll be transferred to our hotel where the rest of today is free to relax or explore at leisure before our welcome meeting this evening at 18:00. Perhaps visit Akshardham - the largest Hindu temple in the world.
After breakfast, we enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Delhi. In the old part of the city we discover the UNESCO-listed Humayun’s Tomb and Jama Masjid, India’s largest and oldest mosque. Continue to Raj Ghat, where an eternal flame now burns at the site of Gandhi’s cr...
Delhi - Jaipur. Say goodbye to the capital today and travel to the iconic UNESCO-listed Pink City of Jaipur for a day of sightseeing. Visit the impressive City Palace and the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar space observatory. This famous site is home to 19 separate astrological instruments, including the world’s largest stone sundial.
Rise early this morning if you wish to join our exciting Balloon Over Jaipur add-on. Climb aboard a hot air balloon and sail over palaces, temples and forts, with the Pink City as your stunning backdrop. Later we explore the striking Amber Fort, which we reach with a ...
Jaipur - Abhaneri - Bharatpur. Say goodbye to Jaipur as we travel to the village of Abhaneri to see the Chand Baori step well, which features 3,500 steps. The remarkable site also starred in the blockbuster film ‘Batman: The Dark Knight Rises’. We continue to a ...
Bharatpur - Agra. Today we visit the well-preserved city of Fatehpur Sikri, which has laid abandoned for more than 400 years due to a lack of water. Arriving in Agra we enjoy a tour of Agra Fort and then continue to the iconic Taj Mahal - India’s most famous attractio...
Agra - Delhi. Today we return to Delhi where the rest of today is free to explore as you please.
Saturday. Delhi - Paro. Today we say goodbye to India and fly to Paro in Bhutan. PLEASE NOTE: The flight from Delhi - Paro is not included in the cost of this tour. Drukair - Royal Bhutan Airlines fly direct. Please provide us with your flight details and you will be met at Paro airport by your guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure.
Paro - Thimphu. Our first full day in beautiful Bhutan begins with a tour of the National Museum, home to more than 3,000 examples of Bhutanese art. The museum is situated in an old ta dzong (watchtower) and is perched on a hill-top with stunning surrounding views. Ou...
Today we enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of Thimphu. Take in the Drubthob Nunnery and the striking Memorial Chorten. This famous stupa (Buddhist shrine) was constructed in memory of the Bhutanese ‘Dragon King’ Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who opened Bhutan up to the w...
Thimphu - Punakha. This morning we travel to the Dochula Pass, 3,100m above sea level. Admire stunning views of the snow-capped Himalayas and continue to the spectacular Punakha Valley. Enjoy a leisurely hike in your beautiful surroundings to the temple of Chimi Lhakh...
Punakha - Paro. This morning we take another scenic hike through rice fields and along the banks of the river to the Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, a striking hill-top temple. We continue to the traditional villages of Talo or Nobgang, perched on a mountain ridge. ...
Today we embark on an incredible four - six hour hike along a steep and winding path to the dazzling Taktshang Monastery (Tiger's Nest Monastery) perhaps the most iconic site in Bhutan. The monastery hugs the jagged cliff edge and is only accessible on foot, though yo...
Friday. Our adventure end today with an included transfer to the airport.
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What's excluded
- International flight from Delhi to Paro
- International flights and visas
- Tip for your tour guide in India and Bhutan. We recommend you allow USD$4-7 per day per traveller. Tipping your tour guides is an entirely personal gesture
- Entrance Fees: USD$70-80pp, paid in local currency in India
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