Assam, Darjeeling & Bhutan Odyssey
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Assam, Darjeeling & Bhutan Odyssey
Itinerary
Fly to Kolkata
(N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals
Kolkata
On arrival transfer to the LaLiT Great Eastern for an overnight stay. (N)
Kaziranga National Park
Fly to Guwahati and transfer to the Diphlu River Lodge for 2 nights. (B, L, D)
Kaziranga National Park
Explore the park, in search of one-horned rhino by 4×4 Jeep safari. (B, L, D)
Darjeeling
Fly to Badogra and travel to Darjeeling for 3 nights at the Elgin. (B, D)
Darjeeling
Witness the sunrise over the mighty peaks of Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga. Take the historic toy train ride to Ghoom and enjoy a half-day city tour of this sparkling hill resort. (B, D)
Darjeeling
Spend the day learning all about tea, visiting tea plantations and enjoying a tea tasting. Afternoon at leisure. (B, D)
Phuntsholing
After breakfast, take a scenic drive to Phuntsholing crossing the Coronation Bridge. Spend the night at the Hotel Druk. (B, D)
Thimphu
Travel to Thimphu, visiting Simtokha dzong en route, the oldest fortress in the kingdom built in 1629. Spend 2 nights at the Hotel Kisa. (B, L, D)
Thimphu
Today, explore Thimphu, including the Tashichho dzong, the School of Arts and Crafts, Simply Bhutan project and a local bazaar. (B, L, D)
Punakha
Drive across the stunning Dochula Pass to Punakha. En route, enjoy a short walk to Khamsum Yueling Temple which provides an idyllic spot for a picnic lunch. Spend 2 nights at Zhingkham Resort. (B, L, D)
Punakha
Visit the beautiful Punakha dzong, the largest in the country. Later take a short excursion to Chimi Lhakhang also known as ‘Fertility Temple’. (B, L, D)
Paro
Drive to Paro for 2 nights at The Village Lodge. Experience a local hot stone bath. (B, L, D)
Paro
Enjoy the spectacular walk to the 300-yearold Tiger’s Nest Monastery. At leisure or cycle through the Haa valley, try your hand at archery or enjoy a lesson creating spicy Bhutanese cuisine. (B, L, D)
Fly to Delhi
Fly to Delhi. Overnight at the Claridges New Delhi. (B)
Fly home
(B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Explore Kaziranga National Park
- Ride the historic toy train
- See Bhutan's most impressive dzongs
- Walk to the spectacular Tiger's Nest Monastery
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
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