b'ClassicDarjeeling and theTHIMPHU PUNAKHAPARO 1Himalayan KingdomNepal DARJEELING 3 1 2 1 2 BhutanGhumKurseong PHUNTSHOLINGNew Jaipaiguri SILIGURIof Bhutan India BangladeshDiscover the Himalayas, brimming with ancient traditionsMyanmarand mesmerising destinations, including Kolkata, the tea by Coach by Railplantations of Darjeeling and mysterious Bhutan. KOLKATA 2 +1 by Air 1 Nights in HotelTEA PICKING EXPERIENCE GREAT BUDDHA DARJEELING MOUNTAIN RAILWAYYOUR ITINERARYDays 1 & 2. Flight to Kolkata Day 7. Tea time in Darjeeling and driving along the Dochula Pass to Your holiday begins with a flight toThe son of a Gurkha veteran discussesour hotel in the lush Punakha Valley.India, arriving on Day 2 for a free day. his fathers time in the British Army before we enjoy a tea tasting at theDay 12. Sacred Punakha ValleyDay 3. Discovering Kolkata market and stroll through Darjeeling. Our first stop is the Chimi Lhakhang A guided tour takes us first to Mullicktemple before we continue to the Ghat flower market, before visiting theDay 8. Crossing into Bhutan Palace of Great Happiness. After final resting place of Mother TeresaA coach journey takes us to thelunch, we make our way to the capital, and boarding the Circular Railway. formerly closed country of BhutanThimphu, and view the striking 17th-and our hotel in the border town ofcentury Tashichho Dzong fortress.Day 4. Crossing the Ganges by rail Phuentsholing, where we have dinner.After lunch, we board the ShatabdiDay 13. Exploring ThimphuExpress to New Jalpaiguri, transferringDay 9. The Bhutanese Himalayas From the stupa of the Memorial to our hotel in nearby Siliguri.Embarking on one of the worlds mostChorten, we journey up to the gigantic spectacular drives, we travel deepBuddha Dordenma statue and view Day 5. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway into Bhutans Himalayas on our way towildlife at the Royal Takin Preserve on Travelling by jeep to Kurseong, we thenParo, where we have a guided tour. our explorations of Thimphu.embark on a highlight. The UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan RailwayDay 10. The Tigers Nest Monastery Day 14. Back to Kolkatacarries us almost 7,000 feet into theClinging to a cliff, the iconic TigersAfter a flight to Kolkata, we check in to mountains to our five-star hotel. Nest Monastery is admired today asour hotel for a free afternoon ahead of The whole trip was we walk to a spectacular viewpoint,our final dinner this evening.Day 6. Ghoom Monastery before visiting an ancient temple.mind-blowing and Ill Theres an optional excursion toDays 15 & 16. Homehe tigers.never forget tward bound witness sunrise over the Himalayas.Day 11. Rinpung Dzong temple Soak up the history of Kolkata during Brian, 2024Later, we board the Toy Train toWe learn more about Bhutan at itsa free morning and afternoon. Later, Ghoom and visit the final resting placeNational Museum before visiting thewe transfer to the airport for our flight of Tenzing Norgay back in Darjeeling. 15th-century Rinpung Dzong shrinesback home, arriving on Day 16.30 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/CDJ26'