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11 Days Bhutan Sikkim Darjeeling Grand Escape

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Starting from₹61,000per person · ex-flights
Dochula Pass
Dochula Pass
Dochula Chortens
Dochula Chortens
White Dzong
White Dzong
Punakha Dzong
Punakha Dzong
Tigers Nest
Tigers Nest
Paro Dzong
Paro Dzong
Bhutanese Temple
Bhutanese Temple
Thimphu Dzong
Thimphu Dzong
Valley Dzong
Valley Dzong
Jacaranda Bloom
Jacaranda Bloom
Cliff Monastery
Cliff Monastery
Valley Flags
Valley Flags
Prayer Corridor
Prayer Corridor
Buddha Point
Buddha Point
Mountain Pass
Mountain Pass
Misty Dzong
Misty Dzong
Flag Bridge
Flag Bridge
Taktsang Flags
Taktsang Flags
Paro Valley
Paro Valley
Prayer Wheels
Prayer Wheels
Golden Statues
Golden Statues
Dzong Courtyard
Dzong Courtyard
Rice Valley
Rice Valley
Taktsang Cliff
Taktsang Cliff
Paro Bridge
Paro Bridge
Thimphu Town
Thimphu Town
Inner Courtyard
Inner Courtyard
Monastery Steps
Monastery Steps
Drukgyel Ruins
Drukgyel Ruins
Memorial Chorten
Memorial Chorten

Day-wise plan

Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.

1Day 1 - Trip begins at Paro Airport - Arrive in Siliguri and transfer to Phuntsholing
  • Pick up at Bagdogra airport or the New Jalpaiguri railway station in India
  • Drive to the border town of Phuntsholing in Bhutan and check in
  • Rest of the day free
2Day 2 - Permit formalities and transfer to Thimphu
  • Check out and complete the travel permit at the Phuntsholing immigration office
  • Scenic drive up to Thimphu and check in
  • Balance of the day at leisure in the capital
3Day 3 - Thimphu sightseeing and transfer to Paro
  • Visit the National Memorial Chorten with its carved religious detail
  • See the 177 foot Buddha Dordenma above the Thimphu valley
  • Look for the takin at the Motithang preserve
  • Drive on to Paro and check in for the night
4Day 4 - Ta Dzong, Rinpung Dzong and the Tiger's Nest trek
  • Visit Ta Dzong, the old watchtower now holding a large collection of Bhutanese artefacts
  • Explore Paro Rinpung Dzong and its woodwork
  • Trek from the trailhead up to Taktsang Monastery, set on a cliff at about 3,120 metres
  • See the meditation caves and old murals connected with Guru Rinpoche, then descend
5Day 5 - Return to Phuntsholing
  • Check out and drive back down to Phuntsholing
  • Check in and keep the rest of the day free
  • Last evening in Bhutan
6Day 6 - Cross into India and transfer to Gangtok
  • Long scenic drive from Phuntsholing to Gangtok in Sikkim
  • Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure
  • Time to explore the hill capital on your own
7Day 7 - Gangtok sightseeing
  • Take in the Kanchenjunga range from Tashi Viewpoint
  • Stop at Ganesh Tok and Hanuman Tok
  • Visit the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom and the Institute of Tibetology
  • Sit with the chanting at Do Drul Chorten
  • See the Ban Jhakri, Lhasa and Bakthang waterfalls before returning to the hotel
8Day 8 - Excursion to Tsomgo Lake and Nathu La
  • Drive up to Tsomgo Lake, the glacial lake at about 3,753 metres that shifts colour with the seasons
  • Visit the Baba Harbhajan Singh shrine dedicated to the Indian army soldier
  • Continue to Nathu La on the old Silk Route at about 14,140 feet, on the India and China frontier
  • Return to Gangtok for the night
9Day 9 - Transfer to Darjeeling
  • Check out and drive through the hills to Darjeeling in West Bengal
  • Check in and keep the rest of the day free
  • Evening at leisure in the hill station
10Day 10 - Darjeeling sightseeing
  • Early ascent to Tiger Hill at about 2,590 metres for sunrise over Kanchenjunga
  • Stop at the Batasia Loop, the spiral railway curve with wide valley views
  • Visit Ghoom Monastery and its 15 foot Maitreya Buddha
  • See the red pandas at the Darjeeling zoo before returning to the hotel
11Day 11 - Trip ends at Paro Airport - Departure
  • Check out of the hotel in Darjeeling
  • Transfer down to Bagdogra airport or the railway station
  • Trip ends

About this plan

Three Himalayan corners in one run, from the dzongs to Tiger Hill. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.

Private car throughoutStays in Bhutan and IndiaBoth permits arranged24×7 WhatsApp desk

What's in, what's not

No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.

Included in 11D / 10N

  • Two nights in Phuntsholing with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
  • One night in Thimphu with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
  • Three nights in Gangtok with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
  • Two nights in Darjeeling with breakfast and either lunch or dinner
  • Thimphu sightseeing tour
  • Visit to Ta Dzong and Rinpung Dzong
  • Hike to the Tiger's Nest Monastery
  • Gangtok sightseeing tour
  • Half day Gangtok excursion
  • Darjeeling sightseeing tour
  • Daily breakfast

Not included

  • Anything of a personal nature
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary or inclusions
  • International air tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee of 1,200 rupees per person per night
  • International airfare to and from Bhutan
  • Indonesia visa on arrival fee, paid at Denpasar airport
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed under inclusions

Sightseeing on this plan

01Dochula Pass02Punakha Dzong03Paro Taktsang04Tsomgo LakeTiger Hill

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Your package11 Days Bhutan Sikkim Darjeeling Grand Escape · 11D / 10N · Standard stays · 2 travellers
Per person₹61,000twin sharing · ex-flights

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Bhutan questions, answered

How do we reach Bhutan on this trip?
Overland through the border town of Phuentsholing, which is a few hours from Bagdogra airport and the New Jalpaiguri railhead. That is the route this plan is built around, and your permits are processed at the border. International or domestic airfare to the start point is not part of this price.
Is this a group departure or a private trip?
This is a private trip. Your own vehicle, driver and licensed guide, your own dates and only your own group. Bhutan requires every visitor to travel with a registered guide, and yours is yours alone rather than shared with strangers.
Is the Sustainable Development Fee included?
No, and it is worth knowing before you book. Bhutan charges Indian nationals a Sustainable Development Fee of 1,200 rupees per person per night, paid on top of this price, so a longer trip adds several thousand rupees a head. We tell you the exact amount for your dates and can add it to your quote.
What paperwork do Indian passport holders need?
No visa, but you do need an entry permit, arranged for you before travel. Carry a passport valid for at least six months or a voter ID card, and passport photographs. Permits for Punakha and anywhere beyond Thimphu are processed separately, which is part of why a registered guide is required.
What is the best time to make this trip?
March to May and late September to November are the clearest months across Bhutan and the Indian Himalaya alike, with the best mountain views. The monsoon from June to August brings landslides on the hill roads, and high passes such as Nathu La can close in deep winter.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Days can be added or dropped, valleys swapped, stays upgraded and the Taktsang climb given its own unhurried day. Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we will build the exact plan and price for you.
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