Dear Eum,

 Please find below the schedule and price. Aslo please send me the name list and dates for Bangkok-BHUTAN and Bagdogra- Kolkatta-Bagkok as I have to book the seats in flights. The price for BHUTAN is USD1520 per person and Sikkim USD 965 per person. This price is inclusive of food, accomadation, transport, Air tickets, guide services etc.

Thanks

Pema

JOURNEY TO DRUK YUL & Sikkim

Day 01 - Arrive Paro

Druk Air flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. Whether flying along the Himalayan range from Kathmandu or over the foothills, each flight is a mesmerizing feat and offers exciting descent into the Kingdom. On arrival at the airport you will be accorded a very warm reception by a Representative of Himalayan Kingdom Tours and transfer to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 02 ?EM> Thimphu Sightseeing 

After breakfast visit Memorial Chorten, the stupa built in the memory of Bhutan's Third King who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan. The paintings and statues inside this monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy. After that drive to Painting School, famous for traditional thangkha paintings. Here you will see, students at work producing intricate design on cloth. Also visit Folk Heritage Museum, a fascinating testimony of the Bhutanese material culture and living traditions. Then visit National Library, which has vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts.

After lunch visit Handicrafts Emporium which displays wide assortment of beautifully hand-woven and crafted products and also Textile Museum. Then visit to Trashichhodzong, the beautiful medieval fortress/monastery which houses most of the Government's office and King's Throne room It is also the summer residence of Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 03 ?Thimphu- Punakha (75 Km 2 1/2hrs)

After breakfast drive to Punakha with a short stop at Dochula pass (3,050m) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan.

Later visit to Punakha Dzong, the 17th century fortress that has played important role in building up of modern Bhutan followed by visit to local market. Then visit, Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten, the newly built stupa.

After that drive to Wangduephodrang visiting Dzong and local market. The district of Wangduephodrang is also famous for its bamboo products, slate and stone carvings. Overnight at the hotel in Wangdiphodrang.

Day 04 -Punakha ?Paro (125 Km, 4.1/2 Hours)

After breakfast drive to Paro enroute visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom built in 1627, it now houses the School for religious studies.

Afternoon in Paro visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of the Kingdom. Originally built as Watch Tower since 1967 it is serving as the National Museum of the country and holding fascinating collection of art, artifacts, thangkha paintings and Bhutan's exquisite postage stamps. Then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, which has a long and fascinating history. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 05- Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast drive north of Paro valley to ruins of Drukgyel Dozng. From this fort Bhutanese repelled several invasions by Tibetan armies. Nearby visit traditional Bhutanese Farm House, which offers good insight into lifestyle of local people.

Then take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery hence it is called 밫iger뭩 Nest? The excursion to monastery뭩 viewpoint takes about 4 hours for round trip.

While return to Paro town visit enroute Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

Day 06- Paro- Phuentsholing

After breakfast, drive to Phuentsholing. It usually takes about five hours on normal drive. The Journey between Paro- Phuentsholing is stunning scenic landscapes and watercourses, quiet countryside villas and the like.  This could be one of the most interesting journeys. Over night at Hotel in Phuentsholing.

Day 07- Phuentsholing - Gangtok

Meet with the Representative and coach at the Indian side of the border at Phunstoling and drive to Gangtok. Check into Hotel Royal Plaza Rest of the day free for walking tour.

Day 08 ?Gangtok Sightseeing

Full day sightseeing to the Tashi View Point to see the Kanchanjunga range, the Orchid Garden and the Library with Museum. Afternoon visit the local market. Evening in the hotel.

Day 09 - Gangtok-Bagdogra- ( Kolkatta stay Hotel )

After breakfast transfer to Bagdogra airport for flight to Kolkatta 1345/1445

Day 10 Kolkatta To Bangkok

        Same day flyght to Inchun Korea 24:00 ( +1 day )

Dear Eum,

Timetable

07 September BKK-PBH 0740-1130 DRUK AIR

15 September IXB-CCU 1345-1445 Jet Airways

16 September CCU-BKK 1200-1620 Jet Airways

Hotel you can pay directly, I will make the reservation. Please send the name list and confirm the dates. ( Kalkutta Hotel Pay )

With best regards!

Pema Tashi