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Punakha (Bhutan), Bhutan

Tours   >   Wendy Wu Tours   >  Himalayan Kingdoms


Himalayan Kingdoms

23 nights / 24 days

Fully Guided

All Available Dates - Call 01 2366852 To Book Now

06 Nov 2026

12 Mar 2027

02 Apr 2027

15 Oct 2027

05 Nov 2027



High amongst lofty mountains, embark on an incredible journey through the breathtaking Indian state of Sikkim and the magical kingdom of Bhutan, a lesser known but truly spectacular section of the Himalayas.



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Day 1 - Fly to Kolkata

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Fly overnight to Kolkata. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

Day 2 - Fly to Kolkata

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Fly overnight to Kolkata. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

Day 3 - Explore Kolkata

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Enjoy a relaxed morning before venturing out for an afternoon tour with visits to the magnificent Victoria Memorial and Kalighat Temple – you will also see Fort William.

Day 4 - Train to New Jalpaiguri

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Get up early to visit a fragrant flower market and view the cantilever Howrah Bridge. Stop by Kumortuli, the potters' quarter, and see a Jain temple. Later board a train to New Jalpaiguri before driving to Siliguri to spend the night.

Day 5 - Drive Darjeeling

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Head out of Siliguri through endless tea plantations to the famous hill station of Darjeeling, which is located at an impressive 2,134 metre altitude.

Day 6 - Explore Darjeeling

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Wake before dawn to catch the sun rising over Mount Kanchenjunga from Tiger Hill, which you'll reach by jeep. On the way back to Darjeeling visit Yiga Choling Monastery. Later, all aboard the famous 'Toy Train' which winds its way through the lush green hills and plantations before exploring the Himalaya Mountaineering Institute.

Day 7 - Sikkim

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Drive north to Pelling, crossing into the state of Sikkim. Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, one of Sikkim's oldest, where you can find tranquillity along with amazing views.

Day 8 - Khecheopalri Lake

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Visit the spectacular Khecheopalri Lake, considered sacred by both Buddhists and Hindus, and the magnificent Kanchenjunga Falls.

Day 9 - Discover Gangtok

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Drive through more spectacular scenery to Sikkim's vibrant capital Gangtok, stopping at 18th-century Tashiding Monastery en route. There is nowhere better than Gangtok to enjoy exotic flowers and mountain panoramas. The next day visit the Enchey Monastery and the Sikkim Research Institute of Technology.

Day 10 - Discover Gangtok

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Drive through more spectacular scenery to Sikkim's vibrant capital Gangtok, stopping at 18th-century Tashiding Monastery en route. There is nowhere better than Gangtok to enjoy exotic flowers and mountain panoramas. The next day visit the Enchey Monastery and the Sikkim Research Institute of Technology.

Day 11 - Rumtek Monastery

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Begin the day at Dharma Chakra Centre and old Rumtek Monastery, before continuing to the bustling bazaar town of Kalimpong.

Day 12 - Kalimpong at leisure

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Take a day to catch your breath and enjoy some leisurely explorations of Kalimpong – there are plenty of spots to enjoy Himalayan panoramas and also flower nurseries full of local orchids.

Day 13 - Gorumara Wildlife Sanctuary

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Take a jeep safari into the depths of Gorumara Wildlife Sanctuary, where you might be lucky enough to spot one-horned rhinos, elephants, leopards and bison.

Day 14 - Into Bhutan

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Cross into Bhutan and continue to Phuentsholing. Later visit the Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang Temple in the centre of the town.

Day 15 - Discover Thimpu

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Follow the national highway to Bhutan's capital Thimphu, stopping en route at Kharbandi Gompa, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. The next day, explore the city with time at the National Library, Institute for Zorig Chusum, the Handicrafts Emporium and Folk Heritage Museum, Textile Museum and Trashi Chhoe Dzong.

Day 16 - Discover Thimpu

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Follow the national highway to Bhutan's capital Thimphu, stopping en route at Kharbandi Gompa, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. The next day, explore the city with time at the National Library, Institute for Zorig Chusum, the Handicrafts Emporium and Folk Heritage Museum, Textile Museum and Trashi Chhoe Dzong.

Day 17 - Travel to Gangtey

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Drive over the dramatic Dochu La mountain pass admiring the views as you travel to the Phobjikha Valley. Visit Gangtey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa monastery in the region and explore Gangtey village and the surrounding valley.

Day 18 - Walking in Gangtey

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Enjoy a day of leisure with the option of a hike through the valley for exceptional views across the stunning landscape.

Day 19 - Rural Bhutan

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Leave Gangtey for Punakha visiting the Black Necked Crane Information Centre en route. On arrival visit Punakha Dzong before hiking through the paddy fields and local villages to Chimi Lhakhang, a temple of fertility.

Day 20 - Discover Punakha

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This morning visit the magnificent temple complex at Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang. Later appreciate the incredible views from Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten which is said to have been built to promote peace, stability and harmony in the changing world.

Day 21 - Travel to Paro

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Drive to Paro, stopping en route at the Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in the kingdom. Paro is surrounded by some of Bhutan's oldest temples and monasteries, visit Ta Dzong and Rinpung Dzong.

Day 22 - Tiger's Nest Monastery

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Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) is Bhutan's most famous monastery, perched on the side of a cliff 900 metres above the Paro Valley. It can only be reached by a moderately challenging hike along a woodland trail – the views along the way are the perfect distraction! Returning to Paro, visit Kyichu Lhakhang.

Day 23 - Fly to Kolkata

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Rise early to fly back to Kolkata,where you'll have the afternoon at leisure.

Day 24 - Depart Kolkata

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Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.



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