East India, Nepal and Bhutan

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Duration :- 12 Days / 11 Nights
Destinations Covered :- Kolkata - Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu -Punakha - Paro - Kolkata - Puri - Bhubaneshwar - Kolkata

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Day 01 Kolkata
Arrive at THE HUMAN CITY, THE CITY OF JOY as popularly known - Kolkata and transfer to Hotel.

Day 02 Kolkata
Kolkata, capital of West Bengal is the nerve centre of intellectual and human values where many modern movements began in literature, art, cinema, theatre, science, politics and industry.Full day city tour visiting Howrah Bridge - landmark that denotes the city of joy. This hanging bridge is an architectural marvel of the country. The recently built Vidyasagar Setu, another architectural marvel, connects both the banks of the Hooghly River, onto Victoria Memorial built of White Marble. It was opened by Prince of Wales in 1924 and has a statue of Queen Victoria, with other exhibits. Visit the Indian Museum and drive past Dalhousie Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, National Library, Shaheed Minar, Eden Garden, Fort William and city centre.Optional visit to Mother Teresa's home of Charity.Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 Kolkata - Kathmandu
Transfer to airport to leave by air for Kathmandu. Arrive and transfer to Hotel Evening try your luck at Casino.Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 04 Kathmandu
Morning OPTIONAL MOUNTAIN FLIGHT (Approx. One Hour Duration) to have an aerial view of the mighty Himalayan Peaks including Mt. Everest. This is the closest one can go to the peaks without having to trek. OR browse through bazars.Afternoon visit Kathmandu city-known as Kantipur. the capital of the Kingdom of Nepal. Visit the temple of the Living Goddess who acknowledge the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence, the Durbar Square are with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient place of the Nepalese Royalty and onto Swayambhunath - Buddhist stupa is said to be 2000 yrs. old.Evening try your luck at Casino.Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 05 Kathmandu
Morning half day visit Patan also known as Lalitpur, is the cIty of fine arts. enclosed within four stupas said to be built in 3rd century AD, by Emperor Ashoka. Also visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp and the Handicraft centre, where you will witness the hand weaving of Tibetan carpets and moulding of metal statues.Afternoon visit Boudhnath- This stupa. is one of the biggest in the world of its kind. it stand with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behaviour and human prosperity and onto Bhadgaon-Also known as Bhaktapur meaning the city of devotees, this place is the home of medieval art and architecture. This place was founded in the 9th century and is shaped like a conch shell. Onto PASHUPATINATH - Situated 5 km east of Kathmandu on the ank of sacred bagmati river the temple of lord Shiva-Pashupatinath with two tiered golden roof and silver doors is famous for its superb architecture, (Entrance into the temple premesis is permitted to the Hindus only)Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 06 Kathmandu - Paro
Transfer to airport to leave by Druk air for Paro. ( FLT. OPERATES ON FEW DAYS ONLY ).The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. One can see Mount Everest. Kanchenjunga, Makalu and other peaks in Bhutan such as Chomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tsrim Khang.Arrive and transfer to Hotel DRUK or similar.Paro is a picturesque valley with quaint clusters of hamlets amidst terraced paddy fields. The town still maintains traditions by way of its architecture and the simple way of life.Afternoon visit to Drukgyel Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang and a traditional Bhutanese Farm House.Evening at leisure to visit local shops.Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 07 Paro - Thimphu
Morning after breakfast proceed to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Enroute stop at Chuzom (confluence) where Paro river joins Thimphu river. Nearby Thimphu, visit to Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom.Arrive and stay at Hotel DRUK or similarAfternoon, visit to King's Memorial Chorten, majestic Tashichhodzong, interesting Handicrafts Emporium and market.Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 08 Thimphu - Punakha
Morning visit National Library, Painting School, Traditional Medicine Institute.After lunch drive to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Stop enroute for Tea\Coffee at Dochula pass(3,100 m) and enjoy mountain scenery.

Day 09 Punakha - Paro
Morning proceed to Paro. Enroute lunch halt at ThimphuArrive and stay at Hotel DRUK or similar.Late afternoon visit Ta Dzong ( National Museum ) and then walk down the trail to see, Rinpung Dzong.

Day 10 Paro - Kolkata - Puri
Transfer to airport to leave by Druk air for KolkataArrive and transfer to Hotel.Afternoon free to buy souveniers. Evening transfer to Railway Station to leave by Howrah Puri Express Train in the late evening by AC Sleeper ( overnight in the train).

Day 11 Puri
Arrive Puri in the morning and transfer to Hotel.Morning visit Jaganath Temple-situated on the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It has the largest kitchen of the world feeding thousands of devotees every day with its unique food called MAHAPRASAD.Afternoon visit the famous Sun Temple at Konark with its fantastic quietness on the wind swept Sand-dunes of the blue bay an amidst the palm and casuarina planations is a breath taking. The Konark Temple formerly known as Black Pagoda is an architectural grandeur of the mythical chariot of the Sun-God speeding across the heaven. Seven impetuous horses attempt to pull the massive chariot with twelve pairs of exquisitely carved wheels on the two sides. The Sun Temple is a living testimony of the speculative and artistic sensibility of a race that once new how to live, love, worship and create.Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 12 Puri - Bhubaneshwar - Kolkata
Morning relax on the Sunny Beach. Puri beach is one of the finest beaches of the world.Afternoon transfer to Bhubaneshwar Airport enroute Pipli Village famous for its colourful applique Works.Arrive and leave by air for Kolkata.Arrive and transfer to International Airport to leave back home\onward destination.





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