India and the Himalayas
13 Day India's Golden Triangle and Bhutan - From: $12,535
India, Bhutan
Trip Summary
Northern India's Golden Triangle includes the cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur where you can experience the bustle of a populated city, the wonder of the Taj Mahal and the beautiful architecture of Amber Fort and the Maharaja's City Palace. Contrast this to the quiet, peaceful Bhuddhist kingdom of Bhutan in the Himalayas where you will see pastoral hamlets, rolling green hills, deep valleys and towering snowy peaks.
Highlights
- See the incredible Taj Mahal
- Tour the "Pink City" of Jaipur and ride an elephant to Amber Fort
- Visit Bhutan's capital, Thimphu, home to the royal family
- Interact with rural Bhutanese people
- Hike to the Tiger's Nest monastery on a cliff about 3,000 feet above the Paro valley floor
Trip Details
Price:
| Per Person, double occupancy | From: $12,535 |
Based on low season rates with two guests traveling.
Departure Dates:
- Daily
Itinerary
Days 1 - 2
Delhi, India
Arrive Delhi. Full day touring Old Delhi and New Delhi including the Red Fort and Humanyun's Tomb.
Lodging: The Oberoi Delhi
Day 3
Agra, India
Drive to Agra, home to the famous Taj Mahal monument. Visit Agra Fort and experience the Taj Mahal at sunset.
Lodging: Oberoi Amar Vilas
Days 4 - 5
Jaipur, India
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise before driving to Jaipur. En route stop to visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Full day touring Jaipur including Amber Fort and the Jantar Mantar observatory.
Lodging: Samode Palace
Day 6
Delhi, India
Drive to Delhi.
Lodging: Trident
Days 7 - 8
Thimphu, Bhutan
Take a morning commercial flight from Delhi to Paro, Bhutan then drive to Thimphu. Full day excursion around Thimphu including museums, arts school and weaving center.
Lodging: Taj Tashi
Day 9
Punakha, Bhutan
Drive to Punakha over the Dochu La Pass at 10,000 feet. Visit the dzong and a traditional village farmhouse.
Lodging: Zangtogpelri Hotel or YT Hotel
Days 10 - 12
Paro, Bhutan
Drive to Paro, stopping for lunch in Thimphu. Full day sightseeing around Paro including the National Museum and Kyichu Lhakhang. Hike to the Tiger's Nest monastery for spectacular views from about 3,000 feet above the valley floor.
Lodging: Uma Paro
Day 13
Depart Bhutan
International flight to Delhi then connect with flight home.
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