| Trip Code |
PTTFD/008/21DSN |
| Naam van de tocht |
Darjeeling-Sikkim-Bhutan-Nepal Trek/Tour
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| Route van de tocht |
Vlucht van Kth naar Bhadrapur, vlucht terug vanuit Paro naar Ktm
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| Tour Catagory |
**
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| Minimum groep |
06 Personen |
| Totale Trip |
24 Dagen |
| Kathmandu |
05 Dagen |
| Sikkim Tour |
11 Dagen |
| Bhutan Tour |
07 Nachten/8 Dagen |
| Basis voor maaltijden |
Vol pension(Darjeeling, Sikkim & Bhutan Portion) B/B Plan
in Nepal |
OPTIONS
THE GROUP CAN ALSO DECIDE TO START THE TRIP FROM FLY KTM-PARO AND ENDS AT
BHADRAPUR AND FLY OUT FOR KTM FOR THE SAME TOUR ITINERARY.
VALIDITY
UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2003 THE PARTNER CHAINS FOR GROUND HANDLING TOUR UNDER THE
PACIFIC TRAVEL & TOURS (P) LTD.NEPAL AS FOLLOWING:
NEPAL PORTION
Day 01: KATHMANDU-NEPAL
Arrive to Kathmadnu by Trans Avia or any other airlines by, meet at the
airport and transfer to hotel welcome drink, check in, fixed the room and
luggage. Completely free day rest or short walking around the city.
Day 02: KATHMANDU -NEPAL
Wake up 6:30 a.m. breakfast 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and half day sightseeing
starts at 9 a.m. for Hindu temple Pashupatinath, Buddhist shrine Swayambhu
Stupa or Boudhanath, China visa procedure with original passport.
DARJEELING-SIKKIM PORTION-INDIA
Day 03
Pick up from the Bhadrapur airport or Kakarvitta and drive to Darjeeling
/Check in hotel.
Day 04
A day in Darjeeling visiting places of tourist interest. O/N at Darjeeling.
Day 05
Drive to Yuksam from Darjeeling.Check in hotel in Yuksam.
Day 06
Trek starts from Yuksam to Tsokha. O/N
Day 07
Trek from Tsokha to Phedang.O/N.
Day 08
Trek from Phedang to Dzongri O/N.
Day 09
Trek from Dzongri to Thangshing.
Day 10
Trek from Thangshing to Samiti Lake.
Day 11
Trek form Samiti Lake to Gochala (pass) & return to Kokrochung. O/N.
Day 12
Trek Kokrochung to Tsokha.O/N.
Day 13
Trek Tsokha to Yuksam. Stay O/N at Yuksam.
Day 14
Early morning drive to Phuntsoling (drop).
BHUTAN PORTION
08 Dagen CENTRAL BHUTAN CULTURAL TOUR
Day 15: Arrive at Phuntsholing
Your journey starts to Bhutan from Phuntsholing, popularly known as the
gateway to Bhutan. Phuntsholing is a vibrant town located adjacent to the
Indian Border town of Jalpaiguri, a distict of the Indian state of West
Bengal. The town is a bustling commercial centre providing a glimpse of Indian
merchants in their particular attire and Bhutanese in National dress. On
arrival at Phuntsholing, our representatives of Tour Company will welcome you
to Bhutan and escort to Hotel. After lunch visit Zangdopelri Temple
sourrounded by parks. Overnight and Dinner in Hotel.
DAY 16: Phuntsholing - Thimphu
After early breakfast in the morning, drive to Thimphu which is 180 km. Visit
Kharbandi Monastery just about 5 kilometres on the way built by the Royal
Grand Mother in 1967. There is a Beautiful garden near the monastery and the
views of the plain is spectacular from here. The journey begins on the first
road built in Bhutan as you ascend from the plains of Phuntsholing. The
weather cools as you climb up further North climbing the endlessly mountains,
entering into the Himalayas of Bhutan. Lunch stop at Bunakha, the best to view
the Mountains. As you reach Thimphu, the Capital you will have a short
sightseeing to the places such as Memorial Stupa and Dechen Phodrang, the site
of Thimphu's original Dzong (fortress). It is now the state monastic school
where you will see lot of small little monks Opportunity to visit with some of
the monks and observe life within the monastery. In the old Dagen, the oldest
son of every family was offered to a monastery where the child grew up as a
monk. Even now, it is not uncommon for some families to continue the practice.
Dinner and reception by the host. Overnight in Hotel.
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DAY 17: Thimpu - Sightseeing
Thimphu is at the elevation of 2320mts with the population of about
40,000 people. The Dagen sightseeing starts with the visit to Visit
Zilukha nunnery monastery founded by Tibetan Saint Thangthong Gyalpo
( the iron chain builder) In the 13th century. Drive up to the
broadcasting tower to view the whole town and on the way back see
the endangered rare species of animal in the world known as Takin,
the National animal of Bhutan. Visit the Handicrafts Emporium where
Bhutanese textiles and other handicrafts are displayed and can be
purchased. Visit the Painting School where traditional art is still
practiced through the instructions in the art of painting Thangkas (sacred
Buddhist scrolls). After lunch visit National Library, Traditional
Handmade paper factory and Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress built
in 1629. Free in the evening to visit some of the finest handicraft
shops. Dinner and Over night in hotel.
Day 18: THIMPHU - BUMTHANG
After early breakfast, drive to Bumthang. Today your journey is
quite long crossing three passes on the way. The first stop Dochu-la
pass (3150mts). Stop for a while for refreshment at the cafe and see
the spectacular view of the Eastern Himalayan ranges. The road
passes first through temperate leafy forest with lot of
Rhododendrons and Magnolias trees, then finally descend down to a
semi tropical zone where Orange's trees, Banana trees and cactuses
are found in abundance. Visit Punakha Dzong ont the way, the capital
of Bhutan until 1955. Again drive another 6 hours with the Picnic
Lunch at Chendbji Stupa, a nice spot for lunch and a good place for
resting. Stop for a while at Trongsa Town for a Tea and snacks.Trongsa
in the central Bhutan is the ancestral home of present Royal family
and Dzong is one of the most beautiful Dzongs in Bhutan. Overnight
in Lodge
Day 19: BUMTHANG - sightseeing
Bumthang lies at the altitude of 2580m is broad and flat valley, so
today you can visit to all the places of interest. It includes a
visit to some of the oldest monasteries built in the 7th century, by
Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. One of the 108 temples built by him
throughout Tibet and the Himalayas to overcome a demon giantess. The
next visit will be to the important Buddhist monasteries like Kurje
Lhakhang, Tamshing Monastery, Konchosum Lhakhang and Lamae Gompa.
Late afternoon, a stroll around town and visit the Swiss cheese
factory and a local farm house to try the famous buckwheat noodles
and the buckwheat pancake, a staple food of Bumthang. Your Tour
Company will arrange a hot stone bath at the local farmhouse if you
like. After a warm bath you will be served with an Ara, a spirit
distilled from wheat, millet or rice to warm yourself. Overnight in
Lodge.
Day 20: BUMTHANG - THIMPHU
Early breakfast and make a return journey towards Thimphu which
takes a almost 10 hours including a picnic lunch stop on the way and
tea/coffee stop at Dochula Café. Visit Trongsa Dzong on the way.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 21: THIMPHU- PARO
Drive early morning to Paro and visit Drugyel Dzong (ruin fort)
towards the north, where the roads ends. Although in ruins, this
Dzong was once a great historical importance. It was from here that
the Bhutanese finally commemorate the victory of Bhutan over Tibetan
invasions. You can also see the spectacular view of scared mountain
" Mount Jomolhari", the mountain of Goddess (24,000ft)
from there. On the way back visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse and
see the real Bhutanese way of life and also taste some typical
Bhutanese food. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong, the national Museum of
Bhutan located on a hill above the Paro Dzong over looking the Paro
valley and Dzong. Visit the Dzong, the massive fortress in Paro
valley and is approached by a gently sloping flagstone road and a
beautiful covered wooden bridge. Today the Dzong is the
administrative seat of the district of Paro, and it also contains a
state monastic community of approximately 200 monks. The central
tower (Utse) of the Dzong, with its superb woodwork, is one of the
most beautiful in Bhutan. This Dzong was built in 1645 AD. Overnight
in Hotel and Dinner and cocktail party by the host for your last
stay in Bhutan.
DAY 22: Fly PARO -KATHMANDU
Drive to airport for your onward departure, seeing off at the
airport meet at the airport by representative of Pacific Travel
& Tours (P) Ltd. And transfer to hotel (maybe same or can be
changed same standard for your new taste)
Day- 23: KATHMANDU
One more half day city sightseeing around Kathmandu city like:
Budhanilkantha or Patan city or one night Nagarkot overnight with
sunshine and sunset view via Bhaktapur city sightseeing.
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Day 24:
DEPART TO YOUR HOME arrive to home by Trans Avia Airlines, assistance at the
airport for check in clearance. For departure tax Rs: 1100 each.
COST INCLUDES
DARJEELING-SIKKIM PORTION
Airport pick up & drop including all necessary transportation, good class
hotels in Yuksam, Gangtok and Pemayangtse, trekking support with trekking
guide, cook, potters, yaks, trekking accommodation with meals & beverages,
services for trekking permit, Kanchenjanga National Park fees & other
necessary services, airport tax for domestic flight, flight Ktm-Bhadrapur,
departure drop for this flight.
BHUTAN PORTION
Twin Sharing accommodation mode in full board, overland transportation within
Bhutan, sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide, necessary
airport/hotel airport transfer, culture shows (if it covers) departure for
Kathmandu transportation for tour start and ending point, permits/visa for
Bhutan, English speaking guide, one way airfare for Paro-Ktm or Ktm-Paro.
NEPAL PORTION
Welcome drink (soft drink, beer, tea or coffee) arrival Departure transfer to/from
hotel airport, Kathmandu city sightseeing with English, German, Japanese
speaking guide twin sharing accommodation with daily breakfast, all entrance
fees for monuments at sightseeing time, all tax and VAT at the hotel.
EXCLUDES
DARJEELING-SIKKIM-NEPAL PORTION
The cost does not include expenses of personal nature such as laundry,
telephone, alcohol and personal insurance however covers immediate medical
facilities.
BHUTAN PORTION
Airport tax in Bhutan Bhutan Visa fee on arrival [US$ 20+ US$ 10 Bhutan
Tourism Development fee payable at airport upon arrival], Nepal re-entry visa
fee, drinks at hotels/lodges and expenses of personal nature such as laundry,
tips, Nepal re-entry visa US$ 50 each.
MORE SUGGESTION
You would need to bring your sleeping bags if you prefer your personal one.
Other things you need to bring are good trekking boots, warm trekking gear
such as wind proof jackets, woolen caps, sunscreen lotions etc. (We can send
you more list).
VISA FOR INDIA & NEPAL
FOR INDIA:
In Advance you can have visa for India from Indian high commission office at
your country or can have from Kathmandu Indian high commissioner office but
takes some more Dagen.
FOR NEPAL:
Visa can be obtained from the Royal Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or at the
entry points in Nepal on your arrival day, you need two passport size photo
and have to fill up a visa form at the counter. Nepal visa fee for single
entry US$ 40 each for the first 60 Dagen.
BOOKING & PAYMENT
At least 1 month prior to your tour, a booking with full passport details [including
occupation], home address, sex, date of birth, expiry date of passport and
part or 50% payment should reach us. And the rest due can be collected on your
arrival at the first destination. To obtain visa & permit we need at least
few Dagen during which time you should be available in Kathmandu.
TOUR HINTS FOR SOUTH ASIA
Nepal
Nepal is the land where Lord Buddha was born over 2,500 years ago. Roughly
rectangular in shape, the Kingdom of Nepal is situated between China in the
north and India in the south. The land extends approximately 885 km east to
west, and 193-km north to south. Nepal is primarily based in tourism, carpet,
and garment. Tourism in Nepal won incomparable advantage for worldwide tourist
for the whole year round.
Darjeeling
Darjeeling popularly known as the mountains enclose the "Queen of Hills"
especially the magnificent snow capped Kanchenjunga at the background. The
deeper significance of this place is the unseen spiritual influence binding
the races to form a great place for pilgrimage. Darjeeling is a special place
for any visitor. From the plains of India the road rises up gradually through
the evergreen tea plantations unequalled by any other tea producers of the
world. The local residents in colorful costumes, balancing on the sloppy
terraced plantations busy choosing to pluck the best pulp tea. During the
clear weather good photographs can be taken with the famous " TOY
TRAIN" of Darjeeling, when it Zig Zags through the mountain ridges. A Dagen
halt in Darjeeling will bring you to the exotic fauna of this region. The
multi racial inhabitants celebrate festivals and other ritual offerings at
different times, prevailing throughout the year. The best part of all is
sampling the variety of local cuisine, shopping and being entertained by the
local people.
In this New World of today, no one can be rehabilitated without self help. The
MOTO of the local refugees with their strong will power and determination have
formed the Tibetan Refugee self help center. It was blessed and honored by His
Holiness the Dalai Lama. Today this committee has became the center for
Handicrafts and other hand made products contributing to the tourism
development.
Sikkim
Small but beautiful. Sikkim is situated in the Eastern himalayas spread below
the world's third highest mountain Kanchenjunga (8585 m) revered by the
Sikkimese as their protective deity. Sikkim is separated by the Singalila
Range from Nepal in the a west, Chola Range from Tibet in the Northeast and
Bhutan in the Southeast. Rangit and Rangpo river from the borders with the
Indian state of West Bengal in the South.
Though measuring just 65 km. by 115 kms - the size of Switzerland - it ranges
from sweltering deep valleys - a mere 300 mts above sea level to lofty snow
peaks such as Kanchenjunga. On its West side is the massif 31 Kms long Zemu
Glacier. Various explorers and mountaineers have claimed to have seen YETI or
its foot prints in the vicinity of the mountain and its glacier,- "The
Abominable Snowman" has its place in folklore.
Sikkim's botanical and geological affluence is truly impressive. The varieties
of birds and butterflies in Sikkim is matched only by incredible diversity in
the animal and botanical world, nourished by unique dramatic geographical
features. The lower altitudes are sub-tropical and abound in some of Sikkim's
more than 600 hundred Orchid varities, sprays of Cardamom, fruits orchards and
terraced rice paddies. To the Lepchas - this was " Nye Mae-El "(Paradise)
, to the Bhutias it is , " Beymul Denzong" (The Hidden Valley of
Rice). Sikkim is commonly attributed to the Tsong word "Sukhim' meaning
(New or Happy Home).
The people of Sikkim are warm, simple and friendly with a natural gaiety. The
custom and rituals of Sikkimese are as diverse as the ethinic groups that
inhabit the land. They have an empressive repertoire of folk songs and dances.
People of Sikkim love to celebrate with a gay abandon and their way of life is
inextricably bound up with nature. Just as Mt. Kanchenjunga is an indisputable
part of the consciousness of the Sikkimese people, so to the rivers Tista and
Ranjit with deep ravines and three valleys allowing monsoon to penetrate in
the northern most parts which nourishes this " Garden of Himalayas".
At higher altitudes, monsoon mist cling to use tracts of Lichens- covered
forest, where every conceivable species of Rhododendron and giant Magnolia
trees. Conifers and beautiful flowering plants as Primulas, Gentians, Blue
Poppies, Wild Strawberry, raspberry. All over Sikkim, forest and wilderness
areas are inhabited by the Snow Leopard, Thar,Yaks, Wild Ass in the Tibetan
Pleatue, Bharal or Blue Sheep, Shapi and the symbol of Sikkim - the endangered
RED PANDA.
The land of Five treasures - Mt. Khanchendzonga - the massive part of massive
Himalayan Range and Other spectacular peaks have a glorious splendor for
mountaineers. They also are a part of lives of Sikkimese people. The best
known peaks are Pauhnuri (7125 m) , Pandim (6691 m), Talung (7349m), Tent Peak
(7365 m), Jongsang (7459 m), Rathong (6679 m), Koktang (6147 m) and Sinioulchu
(6887 m) regarded by the mountaineers as the most beautiful peak in the World.
Amidst the grandeur of the mountain peaks, Lush Valleys , Fast Flowing Rivers,
SIKKIM offers her visitors a rare and singular experience. Within a matter of
hour one can move from its sub-tropical heat of the lower valleys to the cold
of the rigged mountains slopes that reach up to the areas of perpetual snow.
Bhutan
Bhutan the land of "Thunder Dragon" is a fabulous Hidden Kingdom,
which most of the people have never heard of, has now opened its doors to
eager visitors to this exotic land. In this land locked Himalayan kingdom
conservation of nature remains the top priority rather than industrialization.
Development takes place only within the framework of their traditions to
conserve the natural environment. Bhutan is the only country in the world,
where tantric form of Buddhism plays a vital role in people's life. Prayers
and devotion are as natural as work and play. With the advent of Buddhism in
the middle of 8th century by an Indian Saint called the Padma Sambhava, one
who was born from a Lotus flower, became the object of spiritual worship. The
footprints, monasteries and the temples constructed by him remain as the holy
memories of this great saint. In Bhutan one can discover things beyond
imagination. The art and articheture is very impressive. Large Dzongs
(castles/Forts) monasteries, Temples are constructed without any artificial
man made products but are built from stone and wood without using a single
nail or with the help of modern architects. The unique culture and traditions
of this hidden Kingdom can be a life times experience for you. Cultural and
ritual festivals are celebrated almost throughout the year and your tour can
be timed, whenever possible to coincide with any of these festivals
