Himalayan Odyssey Tour

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Himalayan Odyssey Tour

12 Days Starting in Bagdogra and ending in Paro

Visiting: Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Gangtok, Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, Paro, Wangdue Phodrang

Tour operator:

Holidays At

Tour code:

12HOT

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

1-90

Special diets catered:

Meat, Jain, Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

From:

$5010

$4785 Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$225

NB: Prices correct on 06-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Experience the combination of India and Bhutan, your trip staring form Bagdogra continue to the Darjeeling, Tiger Hill, Buddhist monasteries & colorful markets. then proceed for Capital of Sikkim, Buddhist monasteries, Tibetan sites & flower orchards in Gangtok. Next we will take you to the Thimpu, Punakha and Paro amazing land of Bhutan.

Highlights

Darjeeling home of the top cuppa, tea plantations, Tiger Hill, Buddhist monasteries & colorful markets and Kalimpong.
Capital of Sikkim, Buddhist 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.
Panoramic views of the Bhutanese Himalayas and incredible scenery.

Places You'll See

Bhutan

Darjeeling

Gangtok

Bhutan

Darjeeling

Gangtok

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival At Bagdogra - Darjeeling (65 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)

Location: Darjeeling

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

On the day of arrival at Bagdogra airport, our Holidays At representative will meet you and later drive to Darjeeling. Upon arrival at Darjeeling check in your hotel for night stay. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : At Darjeeling

Location: Darjeeling

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

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 hotel an-route visit to Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day 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. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : Darjeeling - Kalimpong (49 Kms / 2 Hrs)

Location: Kalimpong

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Kalimpong. Upon arrival at Kalimpong check in your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for half guided tour to Kalimpong, visit Kalimpong Durpin Dara (view point), Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brong Monastery, Flower & Orchid Nurseries, Dello Hill. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : Kalimpong - Gangtok (74 Kms / 3 Hrs)

Location: Gangtok

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Gangtok, via en-route enjoy river rafting (at your own cost). Upon arrival at Gangtok check in your hotel for night stay. Evening visit to Lal bazzar and local shops.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : At Gangtok

Location: Gangtok

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

Day 6 : Gangtok - Phuentsholing (223 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)

Location: Phuentsholing

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Phuentsholing (Bhutan Border). Upon arrival at Phuentsholing check in your hotel for night stay. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : Phuentsholing - Thimphu (176 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Location: Thimphu

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Thimphu. Upon arrival at Thimphu check in your hotel for night stay. Later take gradual walks to the nearby streets. Visit local markets, enjoy street food, and communicate with local people, etc.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : At Thimphu

Location: Thimphu

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Thimphu, visit Tashichhodzong, BBS Tower, Government Run Handicraft Emporium, National Memorial Chorten, Buddha View Point, Folk heritage, national textile museums, National Institute of Traditional Medicine (out side view) and Zoo. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : Thimphu - Punakha (75 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)

Location: Punakha

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Punakha, via en-route visit to Dochula Pass (3,050 Mts) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. Upon arrival at Punakha check in your hotel for night stay.

Later proceed for half day guided tour to Punakha, visit 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. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Punakha - Wangdue Phodrang - Paro (130 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Location: Paro, Wangdue Phodrang

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after at hotel, later check from hotel and drive to Paro, via en-route visit to Wangdue Phodrang visit Wangdue Dzong and the local market.

Later continue drive to Paro visit the scenic Dochula Pass and Simtokha Dzong. Upon arrival at Paro check in your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : At Paro

Location: Paro

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Later afternoon, visit the Drukgyel Dzong, the ruined fortress where Bhutanese deterred several invasions by Tibetan armies also visit the traditional farm house for a meeting with local people. Evening, pay a visit to the Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines in Bhutan.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : Departure From Paro

Location: Paro

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and transfer to Paro airport to board the flight to your home.

What's Included

11 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

11 Overnight at Hotel
Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At
All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
Local English speaking guide at Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Gangtok, Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha and Paro

Other languages guides are available on additional charges.
Enjoy a Toy train ride at Darjeeling
Enjoy a day trip to Tsomgo Lake
One mineral water bottle per person per day
All currently applicable taxes including GST
Meals

11 Breakfast at Hotel
Accommodation Type.

3 Star Accommodation.

What's Not Included

Visas Fee (if applicable)
Monument entry fees
Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Check out our Q&As

Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes
What is the maximum group size?

10
Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

Absolutely. Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

3 Star

Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes
What currencies are required for this tour?

INR is local currency.
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes
What is the tipping policy?

Tips always optional.
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

100% departure if there is single traveler.
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Only for foreign national travelers.
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes
Company Instant Book

Yes
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Healthy
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.
How long has the tour company been trading?

HOLIDAYSAT has been trading since 2008.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.

Reviews of this operator

Yaron Pukach

Trip to India

09-Jan-2018

The trip included Kerala and Goa lasted for 14 days. It included Kochi, Water canals, house boat, healing treatment, nature, tea plantations and more. All the hotels were first rate as well as the drivers and guides long the way

livecarpe today (Google Reviewer)

My tour lasted from Dec...

07-Jan-2017

My tour lasted from Dec 30/2016 to Jan 4/2017 and I have only the best things to say about all who was with me and organized the tour for me. The price for the tour was cheaper than the other agencies prices since I was traveling by myself. The driver who picked me up and the airport, Pawan Kumar, was great, great driving skills and best professional behavior. My tour guides in all 3 ciites, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur were knowledgeable, protective and attentive. If I would have to request another tours around India, I would definitely reach out to HolidaysAt.

Kayden

Amazing trip

12-Jan-2017

An amazing trip. I've done a couple of trips with Holidays At and other companies, and this was by far the best.

Sandra Gurvis (Google Reviewer)

What an exciting, colorful country!...

12-May-2016

What an exciting, colorful country! HolidaysAt went above and beyond to make sure these two "strangers in a strange land" were safe, secure and got to see everything they needed. India is quite the adventure so the right travel agency is vital. Special thanks to Amit who took care of us and was there when needed. I loved India and first time/First World travelers should do well with HolidayAt.

Adam Conor (Google Reviewer)

It was a very good...

19-Dec-2023

It was a very good tour overall. India is a beautiful country and the tour explored a lot of it. Our tour guides was great, good knowledge about sites or areas. Hotels are comfortable at every city. Amazing experience.

Austin

Recommend tour

04-Jan-2017

I had an amazing time on this tour.It covered so much in the short period of time. Got lucky to see a tiger at national park. I highly recommend this tour.

Neville Condron

Excellent Trip

09-Jan-2018

Excellent

deepak goel (Google Reviewer)

Highly recommend HolidaysAt for tour...

13-May-2016

Highly recommend HolidaysAt for tour & travel services in India, being a corporate employee I travel to different destinations for business and everything is being well managed by HolidaysAt so far. Regards, Deepak Goel

Bridin Mooney (Google Reviewer)

At last minute I emailed...

15-Apr-2017

At last minute I emailed holidaysAt to ask about a customised tour for a tiger safari in Ranthambore from New Delhi. They worked around my time frame and budget to make a tour that suited me! They were so helpful and made arriving in India easier knowing I had a tour fully organised. After a few emails they began to whatsapp me and it was much easier to explain what I wanted and respond to each other much faster. Amit had been organising my tour and discussing my options. He very kindly offered to collect me from the airport as I was arriving in Delhi late and bring me to my hostel free of charge. He was able to discuss the details of the tour in person with me on our journey from the airport. For a very reasonable price Amit and his holidaysAt team booked my train tickets from Delhi to Ranthambore and arranged a transfer from my hostel to the train station the next day where the driver waited on the platform with me and helped me with my bags to my seat on the train, this was a big help as I was travelling on my own. Another driver collected me at the next train station and brought me to my hotel 'Haveli Heritage' (which holidaysAt also booked for me) near Ranthambore National Park. The hotel was gorgeous and had a pool, a beautiful room and all inclusive buffet style meals. The food was amazing! The staff were very attentive, dedicated and friendly. I loved it there and it was such a peaceful location after Delhi and i had the rest of the day to relax by the pool. The next morning holidaysAt arranged for me to be collected by a tour guide and brought on safari of the national park to try see tigers and other wildlife. Unfortunately we didn't see any tigers as they are wild so you cannot predict when you might see them but it was great to go on an Indian safari and we saw lots of deer, monkeys and birds. Later in the day, it was arranged that I go on an evening safari and this time we were so so lucky, apart from seeing deer, monkeys, peacocks, crocodiles and lots of birds, we saw a leopard up very close and two tigers also very close to the jeep. It was amazing! Lastly, holdiaysAt organised my transfers and train ticket back to Delhi the following day again with drivers waiting with me on the platform and when I reached Delhi. It was such an enjoyable tour and everything was organised perfectly all for a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend holidaysAt for their tiger safari tours in Ranthambore and the hotel they booked for me, Haveli Heritage. I had a brilliant 3 days!

Rory

Amazing

19-Jan-2017

The tour was amazing.We loved tiger safaris at Ranthambore.

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