Day 01: Arrive Delhi: Room reserved from 12 noon for immediate occupancy.

Day 02: Delhi/Bagdogra/ Darjeeling: (B, D) Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bagdogra. Upon arrival, proceed by road to the premier hill resort of Darjeeling, some 7,000 feet above sea level. On arrival in Darjeeling transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Darjeeling/Pemanyangtse: Darjeeling, queen of the hill stations, and famous for its tea, commands a majestic view of the beautiful snowcapped Himalayas. Morning proceed on an excursion to Tiger Hill for a breathtaking view of the sunrise and perhaps a glimpse of Mount Everest. Later visit Ghoom Buddhist Monastery. Built in 1934, it houses valuable Tibetan manuscripts and enshrines the Maitreya Buddha. Following sightseeing, continue on to the beautiful monastery Pemanyangtse, the second oldest in Sikkim. Overnight at hotel in Pemanyangtse.

Day 04: Pemanyangtse/ Gangtok: After breakfast, drive to Gangtok-Capital of Sikkim-deep in the snow-clad Himalayas. An afternoon sightseeing tour of Gangtok will acquaint you with it's pagoda-like roofs, crimson robed monks in the bazaars, and distinctly old-world flavour everywhere. Overnight at hotel in Gangtok.

Day 05: Gangtok: Morning depart for a full day excursion to Phodang Monastery, located 28 kms from Gangtok. Relax and enjoy the crisp air and varied wonders of this highland, with picturesque valleys, mountain lakes and trekking trails. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Gangtok/ Kalimpong: Travel to the hill resort of Kalimpong, once situated on the main trade route between India and Tibet. It now is a medley of diverse mountain people-the Nepalese, Tibetans, Bhutanese, and Lepchas. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon tour Kalimpong, with visits to Dr. Graham's Homes, a vast educational complex picturesquely set on 500 acres of hillside and the 17th Century Buddhist Monastery on 10th mile-the oldest in Kalimpong. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Kalimpong/Phuntsholig/Thimphu: Leave India by surface for Thimphu, Capital city of the mountain kingdom of Bhutan. Protected by the mighty Himalayas, and having been isolated to the outside World until 1960. Bhutan offers the traveler a journey to an age of simplicity, a kingdom of untouched beauty. Enroute, stop for lunch at Phuntsholing, Bhutan's gateway to the south. Upon arrival in Thimphu, check-in at your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Thimphu: Morning, a short drive to Satsam Chorten. Here, climb upon trail-wise horses for a lovely two-hour ride to Taktsang. Visit the ancient monastery, followed by light refreshments and lunch. Later return to Thimphu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Thimphu/Punakha: Morning witness age-old mask and folk dances, performed by the Royal Academy of Performing Arts. Few outsiders have seen these ritual dances, where masked dancers leap through the air, accompanied by drums, cymbals and long horns. Following the performance, visit Memorial Chorten, a stupa built in memory of the Third King, HM Jigme Dorge Wangchuk. Then travel through spectacular countryside on your way to Punakha, two-hour scenic Dochula pass drive. Enjoy light refreshments at Dochula Cafe and lunch at Wangdiphodrang valley. Upon arrival in Punakha, the old Capital city of Bhutan (until 1955), tour the Dzong (monastery) and High School. O/n at hotel.

Day 10: Punakha/Paro: Leave by surface for Paro, a sacred valley containing some of Bhutan's oldest monasteries and shrines. Enroute you will stop at Thimphu for lunch. Upon arrival in Paro, rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight at hotel in Paro.

Day 11: Paro: After breakfast, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Paro Valley. The first stop is Drukyel Dzong, fortress of the victorious Drukpas, or inhabitants of Bhutan. On a clear day you can see the white-domed peak of sacred Chomolhari (Mountain of the Goddess) looming 24,000 feet above you. Next stop at a typical Bhutanese farmhouse, and Paro Bazaar. Following lunch, visit Ta Dzong, the national museum housed in an ancient watchtower, with its fine collections of Thangka paintings, textiles and weapons. Sightseeing is rounded off with a short walk over to Paro Rimpung Dzong. Overnight at hotel in Paro.

Day 12 : Paro/Delhi: (B) Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool, or venture out for some souvenir shopping.

Day 13 : Delhi: (B) Full-day sightseeing tour of India's Capital city. First visit New Delhi, designed by the British in the 1920s. It is a city of wide boulevards, impressive government buildings, green parks and gardens. See the monuments of Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar, then continue with a drive along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, to India Gate and Parliament House. Afternoon visit the ancient walled city of Old Delhi, with stops at the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, the Memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi, and Old Delhi's bustling market Chandni Chowk.

Day 14: Departure Delhi: Early morning transfer to International airport for flight to your onward destination.

Room till 12 noon of Day 14.