The Dragon Trail: Sikkim & Bhutan – 16 Nights & 17 Days

Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of Kolkata. The Town Hall, Botanical Garden, Howrah Bridge, Science City, and the National Library are among the major tourist attractions of Kolkata. Later in the day, go to the Victoria Memorial, Kolkata's most iconic landmark. In the evening, go to the Belur Math, where Swami Vivekananda lived and died. Dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel are included.

After breakfast, transfer to Kolkata airport to catch a flight to Bagdogra. Meet our tour gide at Bagdogra airport, who will organise a seamless transfer to one of our Darjeeling hotels. Rest and unwind in your hotel room for the full day. In the evening, venture out to visit Darjeeling's local market. Stay in a hotel for the night.

Enjoy a full-day excursion to Mirik the following day. When you get at Mirik, go on a sightseeing tour. Bokar Monastery, Debisthan, Tingling View Point, Orange Orchards, and the Mirik Church are the main tourist attractions in Mirik. Visit Sumendu Lake later in the day. The lake is surrounded on one side by a garden and on the other by pine trees. Enjoy boating on the Sumendu Lake's charming shikaras. Return to the hotel in Darjeeling in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Start early the next morning for Tiger Hills to see the beautiful sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak. After taking in the sunrise, return to Darjeeling for a sightseeing trip. Darjeeling's principal tourist attractions are the Lloyd Botanical Garden, Happy Valley Tea Gardens, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, and Observatory Hill. In the evening, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Drive straight to Pemayangtse after breakfast in the morning. When you arrive in Pemayangtse, check into one of the hotels on our list. After a while of straightening your backs, proceed to the Pemayangtse monastery. The three-story structure is adorned with various frescoes and paintings throughout the monastery. Visit the Rabdentse Fort ruins and the Sangacholing Monastery later in the day. Visit Khecheopalri Lake in the evening. Return to your hotel room for dinner and an overnight stay.

Drive directly to Gangtok after breakfast. When you arrive in Gangtok, stay at one of the hotels on our list. After a little break, set out to see Gangtok's major tourist sites. Tsomgo Lake, Himalayan Zoological Park, Deer Park, and the Nathula Pass are among the day's attractions. In the evening, go 7 kilometres from Gangtok to the Ganesh Tok temple. Stay at the hotel for the night.

After breakfast, take a trip to Rumtek Monastery. The monastery is about 24 kilometres from Gangtok. Rumtek monastery houses the main shrine temple as well as monk dormitories. Tse-Chu Chaam and Kagyat Dance are two Tibetan festivities held at the monastery. Return to the hotel in Gangtok for dinner and an overnight stay in the evening.

Drive to Tashi viewpoint first thing in the morning. Tashi Namgyal commissioned it, which is 4 kilometres from Gangtok. Aside from Mount Kanchenjunga, the Tashi Viewpoint provides an excellent view of the surrounding slopes. On the opposite hill, one can also visit the Labrang monastery. In the afternoon, take a trip to Phudong Monastery. The Phudong monastery houses roughly 260 monks and has a vast collection of ancient murals.

After breakfast, proceed directly to Pheuntsoling. When you arrive in Pheuntsolling, check into one of the hotels on our list. After some rest, proceed to the Karbandi Monastery. Visit the Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang later in the day. The Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang temple has eight forms of Guru Rinpoche as well as murals depicting Buddha's life. In the evening, go to the Crocodile Breeding Centre, Amo Chuu. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay after the visit.

After breakfast, drive via hairpin turns to Thimphu. Thimphu, Bhutan's main city and capital, is peppered with numerous tourist attractions. When you arrive in Thimphu, book a room at one of the hotels on our list. Rest and unwind in your hotel room for the day. In the evening, enjoy a leisurely stroll across Thimphu to appreciate its picturesque splendour. Stay in a hotel for the night.

After breakfast, depart on a sightseeing tour of Thimphu. Thimphu's significant tourist attractions are the Changangkha Lhakhang temple, the National Memorial Chorten, the Zangthoperi Lhakhang, and the Sakyamuni Buddha Statue. Visit the Dechencholing Palace and the Handicraft Center later in the day. Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Drive to Punakha after breakfast in the morning. Visit Wangdi on the way. The Wangdi valley is located in western Bhutan at an elevation of 1,300 metres. The area is well-known for its bamboo and stone artefacts. When you arrive at Wangdi, pay a visit to the Wangdiphodrang Dzong. Return to Punakha after the visit. When you arrive in Punakha, check into one of the hotels on our list for supper and an overnight stay.

After breakfast the next day, go exploring Punakha Dzong. Drive to Paro after the visit. When you get in Paro, check into one of the hotels on our list. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. Explore the adjacent Paro area in the evening. Return to your hotel room for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart on a sightseeing tour of Paro. Drgyel Dzong, Dungtsey Lhakhang, Taktsang, and Rimpung Dzong Monastery are among the most popular tourist attractions in Paro. Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, transfer to Paro airport to catch a flight to Kolkata. When you arrive in Kolkata, check into one of the hotels on our list. Rest and unwind in the cosy comfort of your hotel room for the day. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel in the evening.

After breakfast, transfer to Kolkata airport to board a flight to your next destination.