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INDIA - NEPAL - BHUTAN TOURS
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The Sloth Bear Foundation is a non-profit, self-reliant and independent organization registered as a trust. Participation in tours and expeditions contributes the needed money to fund the SBF conservation and rehabilitation projects.
Duration of Tour : 14 Days
Visiting :
New Delhi - Old Delhi - Jaipur - Amber- Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu.
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ITINERARY :
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| Day 01 - USA | Depart from USA in the evening to board your International Flight to start your journey INDIA, NEPAL AND BHUTAN. |
Day 02
Europe-West Coast-New Delhi | Late at night you arrive in New Delhi, the Capital of India, and one of the oldest cities in the world after a brief stop at Europe/West Cost. Special meet and greet service provided by your hosts on arrival and transfer to your Hotel. Overnight at your Hotel. |
Day 03
Delhi | Morning City Sightseeing of New Delhi, War Memorial Arch-India Gate, Parliament House, Qutub Minar-built in 12th century and Humayun’s Tomb. Afternoon City Sightseeing Tour of Old Delhi, visiting the famous Red Fort reputed to be the most magnificent palace in the world, Jamma Masjid-the second largest mosque in the world, Rajghat where the father of the nation-Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, and Chandni Chowk-the oldest busiest bazaar of old Delhi. In the evening you are invited to attend a Cocktail party to get to know the tour participants, your hosts and some of the Indian people. Overnight at your Hotel. |
Day 04
Delhi-Jaipur | Morning drive to Jaipur-the rose pink capital of Rajasthan, which is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, and crowned with for ts. Enclosed by embattled walls, the city was built early in the Eighteenth century. On arrival in Jaipur transfer to your HOTEL. Afternoon City Sightseeing Tour of Jaipur visiting the Maharaja’s City Palace, the Observatory, the Museum, the Ram Niwas Gardens, and the impressive Palace of Winds with the intricate facade carved out of pink sandstone. Overnight at your hotel. |
Day 05
Jaipur-Amber-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra | Morning excursion to Amber, situated atop a hill overlooking the city was the old capital before Jaipur was built. The Palace is laid out at different levels on the hillside and surrounded by a fortress. A ride on a decorated elephant to ascend the hill to the Palace is a thrilling experience for every visitor. Afternoon drive to Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s Capital, now a deserted city. On arrival in Agra transfer to your hotel for overnight. |
Day 06
Agra-Delhi | Morning City Sightseeing Tour of Agra, visiting Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 as a memorial to his beloved Queen Mumtaj Mahal. Surely it is the greatest monument of love and truly one of the wonders of the world. Also visit Agra Fort-built by Emperor Akbar, and the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula built by Empress Noor Jahan in the memory of her father. Afternoon drive back to Delhi and on arrival in Delhi, transfer to your hotel for overnight. |
Day 07
Delhi-Kathmandu | Morning depart Delhi by air, in time to board flight for Kathmandu and on arrival in Kathmandu transfer to your Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at your hotel. |
Day 08
Kathmandu | Morning City Sightseeing Tour for Kathmandu, visiting the Temple of the living Goddess, Pashupatinath, the Holiest Hindu Shrine in Nepal, Bodhnath, a Buddhist Temple, built 2500 years ago, Hanuman Dhoka and the surrounding atemples and bazaars. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at your hotel. |
Day 09
Kathmandu | Morning excursion of Patan-the ancient city-a storehouse of medieval art and architecture with many Hindu and Buddist temples, all elaborately carved and ornamented. It is also Nepal’s city of arts and crafts where artisans continue their traditional handiwork in wood and a variety of metals. Afternoon excursion to Bhatgaon, the City of Devotees and home of medieval art and architecture, Overnight at your hotel. |
Day 10
Kathmandu - Paro | Morning at leisure. Afternoon depart to airport, in time to board flight for Paro. The flight into the Himalayas reveals breathtaking views of the great peaks, taking you right into the Dragon Kindom’s cloud scraping airstrip at Paro (all 7000 ft.) Your host will greet you on arrival and drive you through the beautiful valley of Paro to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel. |
Day 11
Paro - Thimphu | The day begins with a visit to the ruins of Drukgyel Dozng. This Dzong is of historical importance from whose ramparts the Bhutanese repelled Tibetan invaders. On a clear day, the 24,000 ft., white clouded peak of sacred Chomodhari (Mountain of Goddess) looms overhead. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum housed in an ancient watchtower, which has a fine collection of ancient Thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons and artifacts. In the evening, a 2 hour drive through the Paro and thimphu Valleys to the Capital of Bhutan (alt. 7500 ft.). Enroute visit the Simtokha Dzong , the oldest fortress of its kind which once guarded the thimphu Valley, built by Shabdrund Namgyel in 1627. It is now a religious University. Overnight at your hotel. |
Day 12
Thimphu - Paro | Today: sightseeing in Thimphu includes- the visit to the National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts, the school of Thangkha painting and the traditional medicine institute, where centuries old healing arts are still practised. Then visit Handicrafts Emporium, to see the exquisite artistry of traditional crafts, textiles and take a stroll through the streets for a little shopping. Afternoon, visit the Memorial Chorten dedicated to His Late Majesty, Kind Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, and take a 15 minute drive to Deenchholing to witness the Gold and Silver smiths at work. Then visit the Taschichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious religion) built in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and reconstructed in 1961, by the Late King, who is regarded as Father of Modern Bhutan. In the evening drive back to Paro. Overnight at your hotel. |
Day 13
Paro - Delhi | Early morning drive to airport, in time to board flight for Delhi and on arrival in Delhi, transfer to your HOTEL. Rest of the day free for leisure and shopping. Overnight at your hotel. |
Day 14
Delhi - USA | Early morning transfer to the airport in time to board your International Flight for USA. |
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Related links :
Goa Tours | Kerala Tours | Lakshadweep Tours | India Tours | Nepal Tours
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