Customizable Tour Package

Buddhist Monasteries Tour

17 Nights / 18 Days

Sikkim, West Bengal

East

Delhi - Leh - Darjeeling - Pelling - Gangtok - Phuntsoling - Thimpu - Paro - Kathmandu - Delhi

Tour Includes

Hotels

3 Star Deluxe AC Hotel Rooms on Twin Sharing Basis

Meals

Pure Vegetarian Indian meals for Breakfast & Dinner.

Transport

All Transfers mainly by 2 X 2 AC Cars & Coaches wherever necessary

Sightseeing

Guided Tour at Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary

Flight/Train Tickets

Tickets Available at additional Cost

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Route & Stays

Route

Delhi - Leh - Darjeeling - Pelling - Gangtok - Phuntsoling - Thimpu - Paro - Kathmandu - Delhi

Tour Price Starts From

₹51,000/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Budget Package

₹76,600/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Deluxe Package

Prices may vary according to customization of Hotels and Vehicle and the size of the Group. Air / Train Tickets Confirmation Depends upon Availability at the time of booking

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Tour Package Overview

There is no end to the brilliance of India, Bhutan and Nepal in terms of tourism. With India Bhutan and Nepal Buddhist Monasteries Tour, you not only get close to the nature but also come across some of the ancient monasteries that are in existence from hundreds of years.

This itinerary of 17 Nights and 18 Days takes you from Delhi to Leh, Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok, Phuntsoling, Thimpu, Paro, and Kathmandu and is ideally suited for your summer holiday or a family vacation..

Apart from sightseeing tours at these places, you may also explore the remains of old palaces and fortresses, interact with ancient tribes and explore some of the most pristine Himalayan trails that are yet unexplored and untouched by the vagaries of tourism.

Tour Highlights

Visit Shey monastery, Thikse monastery, Hemis monastery, Pangong Lake, Shanti Stupa, Sankar Gompa, Leh
Excursion to Old & New Delhi
Tour to Tiger Hill, Ghoom (Ghum) Monastery, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre and HMI, Darjeeling
Visit Pemayangtse Monastery, Pelling
Visit Rumtek Monastery, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Do-Drul Chorten, Gangtok
Excursion to popular attractions of Thimphu
Exploring major attractions of Paro
Sightseeing at Kathmandu and Patan city

Day 01 -

Arrival Delhi

On your arrival at Delhi Airport/Railway Station, get welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Check in, freshen up and take a little rest. The remaining hours of the day are free to be spent at leisure. You may take a gradual walk to the nearby markets, enjoy scrumptious street food, talk to local people, etc. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02 -

Delhi - Leh

In the morning, post breakfast, get transferred to the Delhi Airport to board flight to Leh. Reaching Leh, get transferred to your hotel, check in, freshen up and take a little rest. Rest of the day is free to be spent at leisure. You may walk down the streets of Leh and visit the colorful markets. Thereafter, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 03 -

Leh

Enjoy this day with excursion to some of the oldest Buddhist monasteries. Visit Shey monastery and witness the gold plated copper statue of Lord Buddha. The length of 7.5 m is an attraction of this monastery, for the tourists. Thereafter, proceed to the monastery nestled on a hill top, Thikse (Thiksey)monastery. Here, you may witness numerous temples and wall paintings of Lord Buddha. Hemis monastery is also worth visiting. Thangka (one of the world?s largest painting on silk with embroidery) is showcased every 12 years at this 360 year old monastery. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 -

Leh

In the morning, after breakfast, get ready for full day expedition to Pangong Lake (Pangong Tso). This lake is located near Indo-China border. The panoramic view of this narrow, long, enchanted lake is completely mesmerizing. Later in the evening, you may explore the colorful markets of Leh. Also buy traditional artifacts as souvenir. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 05 -

Leh

Post breakfast, in the morning; visit Shanti Stupa This Buddhist white-domed Stupa was built by Gyomyo Nakamura (Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu) in the year 1991. Thereafter, visit the daughter-establishment of Spituk Monastery, Sankar Gompa (Sankar Monastery). Take pleasure in exploring in and around this monastery. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 06 -

Leh - Delhi

Get transferred to the Leh Airport to board flight to Delhi. On reaching Delhi airport, get transferred to the hotel. Check in, freshen up and take a little rest. Post lunch, enjoy excursion to attractions of Old & New Delhi. Visit Red Fort from outside and also enjoy sightseeing to Raj Ghat, Parliament House, Jama Masjid (Old Mosque), Presidential Palace (Rashtrapati Bhavan), Humayun Tomb, India Gate and Qutab Minar. Later, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 07 -

Delhi - Bagdogra (by flight) - Darjeeling (by surface)

On time assistance and transferred to the Delhi Airport to board flight to Bagdogra. On your arrival at Bagdogra Airport, proceed towards Darjeeling by road. After reaching Darjeeling, get transferred to your hotel, check in, freshen up and take a little rest. You are free to enjoy the evening by taking gradual walks to the streets of Darjeeling, explore local markets, etc. Return to your hotel and halt for an overnight stay.

Day 08 -

Darjeeling

Early morning, start your day experiencing the panoramic view of dawn from the Tiger Hill. You may also view the spectacular Kanchenjunga massif. After breakfast, enjoy Toy Train ride upto Ghoom (Ghum) Monastery, which has 15-feet high statue of "Maitreya Buddha" (Coming Buddha). This monastery was built in the year 1875, by Lama Sherab Gyatso. Later, in the afternoon, also visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) and Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre. Thereafter, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 09 -

Darjeeling - Pelling

Early morning, after breakfast, drive to Pelling. Get transferred to your hotel on reaching Pelling. Check in, freshen up and take a little rest. Post lunch; visit Pemayangtse Monastery, built in 1705 by Lama Lhatsun Chempo. Enjoy the mesmerizing view of snow capped mountains on two sides, against the backdrop of the monastery. Thereafter return to your hotel and use the remaining hours in exploring local markets, enjoying street food, talking to local people, etc. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 10 -

Pelling - Gangtok

In the morning, post breakfast, proceed to Gangtok. En route visit Rumtek Monastery. Thereafter, proceed to Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and explore the Tibetan tradition, culture, festivals, religion, history, etc. Also visit a Stupa built by Trulshik Rinpoche in 1945, Do-Drul Chorten. Arrive at Gangtok, check-in at your hotel, and take a little rest. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 11 -

Gangtok - Phuntsoling (Bhutan Border)

After breakfast, drive to Phuntsholing (Phuentsholing). Check in at your hotel after arriving Phuntsholing. Take a little rest and then use the remaining day in expedition to in and around of the hotel. Communicate with local people, visit nearby markets, etc., and later, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 12 -

Phuntsoling - Thimpu : (176 Km - 06 hours drive)

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Thimphu. On reaching, get transferred to your hotel. Check in, freshen up and take a little rest. Later, enjoy gradual walks down the streets. Explore local markets, enjoy street food, and talk to local people. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 13 -

Thimpu

In the morning, post breakfast, get ready for full day expedition to various popular attractions of Thimphu. Visit National Library, a library which hosts a huge collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts. Thereafter, proceed to the School of Thangka paintings and Traditional Medicine Institute. Visit Trashi Chhodzong, the head quarters of ministries. After lunch in town, drive to Dochula (23 km from Thimphu). Here, view the panoramic sight of the snow-capped peaks of Gangcheyta, Jeje Khang, Table Mountain, Mt. Gangkar, Masakhang, and Puensum. Dochula is also popular for The 108 Chortens (Stupas). Return to your hotel, halt for an overnight stay.

Day 14 -

Thimpu - Paro : (65 Km - 02 hours drive)

Post breakfast, drive to Paro. After reaching, get transferred to your hotel. Check in, freshen up and take a little rest. Rest of the day may be used for excursion to various attractions of Paro. Visit the ruins of Drukgyal Dzong, erstwhile a fortress and Buddhist monastery. On the way, witness the traditional style in the construction of houses and structures. Later, visit Taktsang Monastery. Post lunch; proceed to Ta Dzong (National Museum) to explore a splendid collection of weapons, artifacts, and Thangka paintings. Thereafter, take a short gradual walk to Administrative Head Quarter, Rinpung Dzong. Return to the hotel, post dinner halt for an overnight stay.

Day 15 -

Paro - Kathmandu

In the morning, get transferred to Paro Airport to board the flight to Kathmandu. On your arrival at the Kathmandu Airport, get transferred to the hotel. Check in, freshen up and take a little rest. You may spend the remaining day at leisure. Enjoy gradual walks down the streets, explore local markets, talk to local people, taste street food, etc. Thereafter, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 16 -

Kathmandu

This day is dedicated for sightseeing tour at Kathmandu. Early morning, get ready to visit the oldest Buddhist shrine, Swayambhunath Stupa. It is believed to be 2000 years old. It nestles on a hillock (77 m above the level of Kathmandu Valley), 3 km west of Kathmandu City. You may also take pleasure in viewing the panoramic view of the valley. Later in the afternoon, proceed to Bouddhanath Stupa. This Stupa is 8 km east of Kathmandu. Also visit Pashupatinath Temple, an important Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is regarded as one of the sacred shrine for Hindus. The temple has silver door and two tiered golden roof. Thereafter, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 17 -

Kathmandu

In the morning, after breakfast, take a tour to Patan city. This city is popular for its rich cultural heritage and traditional art and craft. Also visit the major attraction of the city like Patan Durbar Square, Patan Dhoka, Bhaskerdev Samskarita Hiranyabarna Mahavihara, Mahabouddha Temple, Kumbheswor Temple, Ratnakar Mahavihar, etc. Evening is free to be spent at leisure. You may explore the local markets and purchase unique traditional handicrafts as souvenirs. Later, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 18 -

Kathmandu - Delhi

Get assisted and transferred to the Kathmandu Airport to board flight to Delhi. On your arrival at Delhi, have dinner and later proceed to Delhi Airport/Railway station for onward journey.

Tour Inclusions

Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary (entrance and guide charges not included)
Tour Manager Services (On call) from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
1 Lt. Water Bottle per person per day
Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

Tour Exclusions

GST 5% (Government Tax) on total package price
Any up gradation in airline class or hotel room category
Any items of personal nature like tips to guides, drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set group men
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident , hospitalization or any personal emergency
Any optional tours, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions
Airfare /Railway Fare
Any other meals than those mentioned above.Rates are not valid on Long weekends, national holidays, Diwali, Christmas, New Year
Entrance fees and Guide charges of sight seeings mentioned in the itinerary are not included

Need To Know

Weather

For detailed Information about weather kindly visit www.accuweather.com

Transport

A/C Vehicle Type - depends upon group size.

Documents Required for Travel

ADULT: Voters ID / Passport / Aadhar Card / Driving Licence
CHILD : Passport / Aadhar Card / School ID
INFANT: Aadhar Card/ Birth certificate
ID card, ID card type and ID card number is mandatory at time of booking, kindly carry the same ID card on tour.
For NRI and Foreign National Guests alongwith Passport, Valid Indian Visa/ OCI Card/ PIO Card is mandatory.
Carry one passport size photo.

Remarks

All meals are provided by Bharatatva in case the flight reaches the stipulated destination early morning or leaves destination late in the evening.
The tour price varies for NRI’s or foreign nationals, for more details kindly contact your travel advisor
NRIs and Foreign nationals please ensure proper identity is conveyed to booking executive at the time of booking and all details along with passport copies are handed over to the booking executive.
Standard Check-in and check-out time of hotels in India is generally 1.30 PM and 10 AM respectively.

Advanced Preparation

As everyone is becoming a frequent traveller now, we suggest that you make your own travel accessories kit to ensure a stress free holiday.
Always make sure to carry less and light luggage, use a four wheel small or medium suitcase and please make sure that you are carrying only one suitcase per person. This will ensure that you will travel smartly and without any inconveniences.
It is also recommended that you have one cross shoulder bag or haversack for your handy needs which will ensure that you are comfortable at the time of sightseeing and also easy for photography during your tour.
A smart cap/hat and sunglasses are definitely something that you should have in your kit.
Though Bharatatva provides all three meals, that is breakfast, dinner and Bharatatva treats as per the itinerary, you can carry dry snacks of your choice in small sealed packets for munching during air travel or road journeys.
If you are travelling during the monsoon or to destinations where it is rainy, please carry a small umbrella or poncho.
For international tours, please carry a universal adapter for charging your cameras and mobile phones.
Ensure that your clothing and footwear is suitable for the destination you are travelling to.

Payments & Cancellation Terms

Guests will be needed to pay an advance booking amount of Rs.10,000/- per person to raise invoice and Air/ Train Ticket Blocking/Booking.
Anu Discount/ offer Coupon Codes are to be informed before Raising the invoice.
50% Advance at the Time of booking after receiving Invoice and rest 15 Days prior to tour start date.
Any Air/ Train Bookings to be made should be paid 100% in advance
In case of offers applied with more than 40% Discount then 100% in Advance.
0% Cancellation for any land package bookings 45 Days before departure.
30% Cancellation for any land package bookings 15 Days before departure.
100% Cancellation for any land package bookings 7 Days before departure.
Cancellation of Air/ Train Tickets subject to cancellation policy of respective train/ flight operator.
Guest can pay by Cash /Online Transfer/ Cheque/ Demand Draft / Debit card / credit card.
For Debit / Credit Card payments 1.8% additional convenience charge will be applicable
All Payments to be made via Official Payment link or Bank details provided on Invoice.

Important Notes

Please confirm current Tour price, availability & Offers before booking the tour.
At the time of booking Invoice and Detailed Itinerary will be shared along with Inclusions and Exclusions.
All Flight/Train Tickets with confirmations will be shared 15 Days before departure.
Hotel Vouchers and Accommodation details will be shared 15 Days before Tour Start Date after Complete Payment.
Tour Manager Contact Details will be shared 7 Days Before Tour start Date.
Tour Manager will arrange a Video Call/ Meet 5 Days before Tour start date.
For any Customizations or additional requests are to be made at the time of booking. Bharatatva will try its best to accommodate your requests.

Tour Package Pricing Chart

Quote Date:

01/01/2023

No of People

Per Person

Budget

Deluxe

Premium

Couple

₹.76,600 /-

₹.1,53,200 /-

₹.2,28,800 /-

₹.3,36,800 /-

2 Adults 1 Child

₹.66,400 /-

₹.1,99,200 /-

₹.2,97,300 /-

₹.4,37,700 /-

2 Adults 2 Child

₹.57,500 /-

₹.2,30,000 /-

₹.3,43,200 /-

₹.5,05,200 /-

4 PAX (Adults)

₹.61,300 /-

₹.2,45,200 /-

₹.3,66,000 /-

₹.5,38,800 /-

6 PAX (Adults)

₹.58,700 /-

₹.3,52,200 /-

₹.5,26,200 /-

₹.7,74,600 /-

10 PAX (Adults)

₹.57,500 /-

₹.5,75,000 /-

₹.8,58,000 /-

₹.12,63,000 /-

10 PAX (3 Sharing)

₹.51,000 /-

₹.5,10,000 /-

₹.7,62,000 /-

₹.11,22,000 /-

1. The Tour cost may change due to Availability of Hotels / Vehicles / Season or time of travel etc.
2. Tour Pricing displayed are informative purpose only, and for reference price point as per the mentioned Itinerary Buddhist Monasteries Tour for 17 Nights / 18 Days as of today.
3. Please check with our representative for exact quote and availability.
4. The pricing is valid for travel dates after 45 days.
5. For pricing of tours within next 45 Days please contact our representative.
6. Child: 2-12 years of Age
7. Any child above 12 Years will be charged as adult
8. The tour pricing includes only land package. Any Train/Air tickets will be additional.