This 11N/12D Darjeeling-Sikkim-Bhutan tour blends India’s hill station charm, Sikkim’s alpine valleys, and Bhutan’s serene monasteries into a seamless Himalayan odyssey, starting from Darjeeling tea estates and crossing into the Dragon Kingdom via Phuentsholing.
Embark on a cultural and scenic journey across three Himalayan gems. Begin with 2 nights in Darjeeling, the “Queen of Hills,” for colonial vibes and Kanchenjunga views. Move to Gangtok (2N) for Sikkim’s vibrant monasteries and high-altitude lakes. Relax in Pelling (2N) amid ancient ruins and waterfalls. Cross into Bhutan at Phuentsholing (1N), then explore Thimphu (2N) with its giant Buddha and craft markets, Punakha (1N) for fertile dzongs, and end in Paro (1N) with a Tiger’s Nest hike. Expect moderate drives (3-6 hours daily), moderate altitudes (up to 10,000 ft), and a mix of luxury stays, local cuisine, and guided sightseeing. Best from March-May or September-November for clear skies and rhododendron blooms.
Included/Exclude
Cost Includes
- All transfers as per itinerary.
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of INR 1,200/- per person per night included for Indians
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- All transfers and sightseeing by private cab
- Entry fees to mentioned attractions
- Professional tour guide in Bhutan
- Immigration assistance for Bhutan
- Travel insurance
Cost Excludes
- Flight tickets.
- Insurance.
- Entrance fees, video camera charges, permits during sightseeing.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, porter-age etc.
- Any meals not mentioned in inclusions.
- Any other feature which is not mentioned in inclusions.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities likelandslides, road blockage.
Trip Info
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Available
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English, Local languages
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Professional tour guide in Bhutan
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Daily breakfast and dinner
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All transfers and sightseeing by private cab
Why Go?
- Multi-country immersion: Contrast Darjeeling’s tea heritage and Sikkim’s lakes with Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness philosophy and pristine valleys—rare in one package.
- Diverse Himalayan landscapes: From toy train rides and Kanchenjunga sunrises to Bhutan’s prayer flags and rice terraces, without extreme treks.
- Cultural depth: Interact with Lepcha, Bhutia, and Bhutanese traditions via monasteries, festivals, and homely stays.
Tour Highlights
- Darjeeling: Tiger Hill sunrise over Kanchenjunga, toy train joyride, tea gardens, and Peace Pagoda.
- Gangtok: Tsomgo Lake excursion, Rumtek Monastery, and MG Marg strolls.
- Pelling: Pemayangtse Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake, and Rabdentse ruins with waterfall views.
- Bhutan leg: Thimphu’s Tashichho Dzong and Takin Sanctuary; Punakha Dzong at river confluence; Paro’s Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) hike and airport runway scenery.
