Arrive in Kolkata. Transfer to hotel.
16D Himalayan Adventure - India & Bhutan
Price from $8532 per person on Twin sharing basis + flights (Kolkata-Bagdogra + Paro-Kolkata) from $866 per person
Kolkata - Darjeeling – Kalimpong – Gangtok – Phuntsholing – Thimphu – Punakha – Paro - Kolkata
This trip takes you to mountainous east India, visiting the origin of the world’s best Tea – Darjeeling, with its panoramic views of the Himalayas, tea gardens, Buddhist monasteries and colonial past. Continue on and visit arguably the most beautiful Indian state of Sikkim and the Land of the Dragon – mystical Bhutan. See Tibetan and Buddhist Monasteries with amazing architecture, get close to a raw and rustic Bhutan, which is still to open its doors to globalization, where people are humble and yet so proud of their heritage.

Itinerary
Day 1
Kolkata
Kolkata
Day 2
Kolkata (B)
Kolkata (B)
Full day city tour of Kolkata visiting India Musuem, Howrah Bridge – iconic bridge on River Hooghly, Victoria Memorial, St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Day 3
Kolkata – Bagdogra - Darjeeling (B/D)
Kolkata – Bagdogra - Darjeeling (B/D)
Transfer to Kolkata Airport to connect flight to Bagdogra. On arrival, transfer to Darjeeling. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 5
Darjeeling – Gangtok (B/D)
Darjeeling – Gangtok (B/D)
Day 6
Gangtok (B/D)
Gangtok (B/D)
Day 7
Gangtok – Kalimpong (B/D)
Gangtok – Kalimpong (B/D)

Day 8
Kalimpong – Phuentsholing (B/D)
Kalimpong – Phuentsholing (B/D)
Day 9
Phuentsholing – Thimpu (B/L/D)
Phuentsholing – Thimpu (B/L/D)
Day 10
Thimpu (B/L/D)
Thimpu (B/L/D)
Day 11
Thimpu – Punakha (B/L/D)
Thimpu – Punakha (B/L/D)
Day 9
Phuntsholing - Thimphu (B/L/D)
Phuntsholing - Thimphu (B/L/D)
Day 12
Punakha (B/L/D)
Punakha (B/L/D)
Day 13
Punakha – Paro (B/L/D)
Punakha – Paro (B/L/D)
Day 14
Paro (B/L/D)
Paro (B/L/D)
Day 15
Paro - Kolkata (B)
Paro - Kolkata (B)
Day 16
Kolkata (B)
Kolkata (B)

Private program - can start any day of the week and can be customized
Included: Accommodation in 4* Hotels, meals as shown above, transfers & sightseeing using air-conditioned private car, local English speaking guides, entrance fees at monuments.
Prices quoted are valid till 30 September 2026. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exotic.net.nz for more information.