Tour to India and Bhutan

Overview
Duration
Duration
11 Days
10 Nights
Duration
Countries
1 Country
4 Cities
Type
Type
Private Tour
Run
Run:
Everyday

Enjoy your tour to India and Bhutan to explore the combintaion between the Land of the Maharajas and the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Start with India where you will visit the Golden Triangle Delhi, the capital city, Agra, the home of Taj Mahal and Jaipur, the pink city. Then head to Bhutan known for its peace and nature. Explore the Himalayas, including Bhutan's highest mountain, Gangkar Punsum and more. Enter the Dragons den as you explore its hordes of countless treasures and jewels that are Bhutan. Explore all of the wilds as you journey through Incredible India and then into Bhutan.

Included
  • Driver allowances, Petrol/Gas cost, Toll Tax, Parking, and Vehicle Insurance
  • On arrival meeting and Assistance by our office Representative
  • Exclusive assistance by our professionally trained staff
  • Group transfers by A/C vehicle as follows:
         - 2 – 3 Pax: Toyota Innova
         - 4 – 9 Pax: Tempo Traveler
         - 10 – 14 Pax: Mini coach
         - 15 Pax onwards: Large coach       
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis
  • Monument entrance fee and permits
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • English-speaking tour manager
  • Daily buffet breakfast
  • 1 dinner in Jaipur
  • Elephant ride in Jaipur
  • All presently applicable taxes
Excluded
  • Flight India - Bhutan  (Delhi - Paro)
  • International Airfare
  • Entry visa to India
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spendings
  • Tipping
Itinerary

Day 1: New Delhi Arrival

Upon your arrival in Delhi, you will be Greeted and Escorted by our Memphis Tours Executive to your Hotel and then check in. Enjoy this India Bhutan Tour!

Day 2: Agra Tour

After breakfast, you will be driven to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra, transfer to your hotel. Later, you will visit the world famous monument of India the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays.) Afterwards, you will take a Tonga ride till Agra Fort.

Then, after enjoying your day, you will be back to your hotel.


Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Welcome Jaipur

After breakfast, you will be driven to Jaipur. Check in. Spend your day at your leisure.


Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Jaipur City Tour

After breakfast, enjoy a full day tour of Jaipur City. Visit the Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal. In the evening, enjoy Aarti Ceremony in Birla Mandir which is a very auspicious Hindu ritual in which they offer their prayers (traditional Hindi song) to God.

After that, transfer back to your hotel.


Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Half Day Delhi City Tour

After breakfast, you will be driven to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, transfer to your hotel. Later enjoy half day sightseeing of New Delhi. Visit India Gate and Govt Buildings and then rive through Lutyens Delhi and see India Gate.

Then, have a Photo stop at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Later, visit the Humayun's Tomb.

After enjoying your day, you will return back to your hotel.


Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Trip in Thimpu

After breakfast, transfer to Delhi Airport airport to board flight for Paro. In Paro, meet your Bhutanese guide and transferred to Thimphu that takes an hour. Visit Tashichho Dzong, Memorial Chorten, Zilukha Nunnery which is housed in Drubthob Goemba (monastery). After that, you will visit Takin Sanctuary, the Paper Factory. Later, visit Sangaygang View Point (Telecom Tower) where There's a wonderful view of Thimphu valley.


Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Thimphu Village and Markets

After breakfast, drive towards the northern end of the valley. Walk through the village along the track to Pangri Zampa gompa, by the river and descend to the bottom of the hill to be taken back to Thimphu.

In the late afternoon/evening, you will be driven to the site of Colourful Weekend Market.

Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu.


Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Punakha City Tour

In the morning you will drive to Punakha, an old winter capital of Bhutan. En-route stop at Dochu La Pass, to view the eastern Himalayas, including Bhutan's highest mountain, Gangkar Punsum.

Afternoon, you will visit one of the most impressive Punakha Dzong and later hike to the Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of Divine Madman. Afterwards, you will see Punakha Dzong or Pungthang Dechen Phodrang "Palace of Great Happiness" which is located at the confluence of two rivers (Phochu and Mochu). After that, you will visit Chimi Lhakhang that was built by lama Drukpa Kunley.

After enjoying your day, you will return back to your hotel and overnight at Punakha.


Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Paro Arrival

After breakfast, you will be driven to Paro. Visit Kichu Lhakhang, Dungtshe Lhakhang, where you may be permitted inside but can walk around this three storey Chorten-type building. Afterwards, visit Paro Rinpung Dzong.

After enjoying your day, you will go to your hotel.

Overnight in Paro.


Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Paro City Tour 

In the morning hike to the Tiger’s nest. You can also take a pony ride to halfway to the most highlighted Buddhist temple in the entire Himalayas. Start with Taktshang, Tiger's Nest or Tiger's Lair as it often referred to for Taktshang Pelphung monastery.

After visiting Taktshang monastery, there is many shrines, most tours schedule lunch at the Cafeteria upon return. After lunch, retrace back to the road-head where you started in the morning (note that proper walking boots are recommended for this hike.) Further, if you have more time and ready for the more challenging day, there are several monasteries, temples, retreat houses in the surrounding area of Taktshang. Then, move to Drukgyel Dzong ruin that is located north of Paro town, near the end of the paved road.

After enjoying your day, you will overnight in your hotel in Paro.


Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Final Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Paro airport to board flight for onward journey.

Prices & Accommodation
Golden Accommodation
Prices
June
Per Person Travelling Alone
$ 4677
Per person in Double
$ 3039
Per person in Triple
$ 2717
July & August
Per Person Travelling Alone
$ 4677
Per person in Double
$ 3039
Per person in Triple
$ 2717
May & Sept
Per Person Travelling Alone
$ 5607
Per person in Double
$ 3477
Per person in Triple
$ 3147
Oct & Nov
Per Person Travelling Alone
$ 5899
Per person in Double
$ 3577
Per person in Triple
$ 3247
December
Per Person Travelling Alone
$ 4839
Per person in Double
$ 3067
Per person in Triple
$ 2747
Jan, Feb, & March
Per Person Travelling Alone
$ 6179
Per person in Double
$ 3767
Per person in Triple
$ 3429
Diamond Accommodation
Prices
June
Per Person Travelling Alone
$ 6539
Per Person in Double
$ 4309
Per Person in Triple
$ 3979
July & August
Per Person Travelling Alone
$ 5907
Per Person in Double
$ 3977
Per Person in Triple
$ 3649
May & Sept
Per Person Travelling Alone
$ 7179
Per Person in Double
$ 4659
Per Person in Triple
$ 4337
Oct & Nov
Per Person Travelling Alone
$ 7549
Per Person in Double
$ 4867
Per Person in Triple
$ 4539
December
Per Person Travelling Alone
$ 6909
Per Person in Double
$ 4509
Per Person in Triple
$ 4187
Jan, Feb, & March
Per Person Travelling Alone
$ 7959
Per Person in Double
$ 5139
Per Person in Triple
$ 4807
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