Indien - von Delhi über Darjeeling nach Sikkim und Bhutan

Tour Code: OEBHU-2009

Indien, Sikkim und Bhutan - eine spannende Reisetrilogie, die durch das persönliche Erleben der Natur und der Religion lange in Erinnerung bleiben wird. Sonnenaufgang am Kanchanjunga, Teepflückerinnen in Darjeeling und Klöster in Sikkim und in Bhutan - ein Reisepotburi der erlesenen Klasse.

Diese Reise bieten wir für die Monate Februar bis Mai 2009 und wieder ab September bis November 2009 an.

Als Fluggesellschaft schlagen wir Ihnen die Lufthansa, Air India, Jet Airways, Emirates oder auch die Sri Lankan Airlines an.

Day 01 Flight to India, New Delhi
Meet and greet at airport and leave for hotel
Check in at Ashok Country Resort, Delhi
Overnight at hotel

Day 02 Delhi – Bagdogra by flight, Bagdogra – Darjeeling (90 kms / 03 hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel.
In time transfer to airport to board flight to Bagdogra
Departure Delhi at about 1015 hrs, arrive Bagdogra about 1215 hrs
Meet and greet at airport
Lunch at airport
Leave for Darjeeling by surface

Day 03 In Darjeeling
Early morning visit Tiger hill and Ghoom monastery - Situated at an altitude of 2590 meters (8482 ft.) and 13 kilometers from the town, this spot has earned international fame for the magnificent view of the sunrise over the "Kanchanjunga" and the great eastern Himalayan Mountains. Even Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is visible from here. The hesitant rays of the early morning sun paint these peaks in pale gold.
Breakfast at hotel
Morning city tour of Darjeeling
-                     visit Tea Plantation
Darjeeling Tea occupies a place of pride for the whole of India. The aroma and taste of Darjeeling orthodox tea is unparalleled in the world. There are a total of 78 tea estates in the hills which have been accorded the status for its produce, as Darjeeling Tea by the Tea Board of India. These estates cover over 17,500 hectares producing over 9 million kg of tea engaging about 50 percent people of the district.
-                     visit Tibetan Refugee camp
-                     visit Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and Museums
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was set up following the successful ascent of the Mount Everest-the highest peak in the world by the local hero Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir EdEdumund Hillary on 28 May 1953. The oldest mountaineering institute in the country carries out various mountaineering courses every year. Apart from Tenzing, legendary mountaineers like Nawang Gombu(the first man to climb Everest twice) and Lattoo Dorjee Sherpa have helped build the reputation of this pioneering institute. The institute is presently under the purview of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India and its museum is worth
Lunch at hotel
Afternoon at leisure
Dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 04 Darjeeling – Gangtok (96 kms / 3 hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel
Leave for Gangtok by surface
Enroute visit Rumtek Monestary - About 45 minutes drive from Gangtok, 24 kms. away, is the Rumtek Dharma Chakra Center, the seat of the Kagyu order, one of the 4 major Tibetan Buddhist sects. since the late 1960, traditional in design, it is almost replica of the original Kagyu headquarters in Tibet. The centre has a collection of some of the most unique religious art objects.
Lunch at local restaurant
Check in at Norkhill Hotel, Gangtok
Dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 05 In Gangtok
Breakfast at hotel
Morning city tour of Gangtok
-                     visit  The Namgyal Institute of Tibetlogy
The most prestigious of its kind in India - this Buddhist Institute is a treasure trove of vast collection of rare Lepcha, Tibetan and Sanskrit manuscripts, statues and rare Thankas and has over 200 Buddhist icons. Today, it is the renowned worldwide center for study of Buddhist philosophy and religion.
-                     visit Do-Drl Chorten
The Do-Drul Chorten or Stupa was built by the venerable Truslshi Rimpoche, head of the Nyingma order of Tibetan Buddhism, in 1945. Inside this Stupa, there are complete Mandala sets of Dorjee Phurba around this Chorten, which is one of the most important Stupas in Sikkim, are 108 Mani-lhakor(prayer wheels). These prayer wheels are turned by the devout Buddhist while chanting "hail to the jewel in the lotus ", to invoke Buddhisattva.
-                     visit Lal Bazaar
-                     visit Orchid Garden
-                     visit Enchey Monastery
An important seat of the Nyingma order, the Enchey Monastery is built on the site blessed by Lama Druptob Karpo, a tantric master known for his power of flying. This 200 year old monastery has in its premises images of Gods, Goddesses and other religious objects. Every year around January "Chaam" or religious masked dance is performed.
Lunch at hotel
Afternoon at leisure
Dinner and overnight at hotell

Day 06 Gangtok – Kalimpong (76 kms / 2 hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel
Leave for Kalimpong by surface
A beautiful hill town in North Bengal which can be reached from either Siliguri or Darjeeling. KALIMPONG – means king’s minister’s strong hold – a Bhutanese word. It is also called Kalimpong in local dialect meaning "black spur". As per Lepchas Kalimpong means ‘ridge where we play’. It is said that these local tribesmen used to organise field sports while not engaged in agricultural pursuit – hence the name.

Situated at an altitude of 1250 metres, it enjoys temperate climate throughout the year. Somewhat secluded and tucked away in the corner under big Darjeeling umbrella, Kalimpong offers a quiet and relaxed holiday, against the backdrop of the Kanchenjunga
Check in at Silver Oak Hotel, Kalimpong
Lunch at hotel
Afternoon city tour of Kalimpong
Dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 07 Kalimpong – Phuntsholing (177 kms / 05 hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel
Leave for Phuntsholing by surface
Enroute lunch at local restaurant
huntsholing - The small, sweltering border town of Phuentsholing sits opposite the much larger Indian bazaar town of Jaigaon, separated only by a flimsy fence and a much-photographed Bhutanese-style entrance gate. Coming from India you will notice an instantaneous change in the degree of cleanliness and organization. Coming from Bhutan the new air is thick with the smells of the subcontinent. There’s not a great deal to do here but keep cool and soak up the border atmosphere, as Bhutan blurs into India.

Just to the west of town is the wide flood plain of the Torsa Chhu, which in its upper reaches is known as the Amo Chhu and has its headwaters in Tibet’s Chumbi valley. Several hours’ walk away, on the opposite side of the Torsa Chhu, is the home of the Doya minority group.
Check in at hotel
Dinner & overnight at hotel

Day 08   Phuntsholing – Thimpu (180 kms / 7 hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel
Leave for Thimpu by surface
Thimphu - 4 km ahead of Phuentsholing, visit Kharbandi Gompa, the beautiful monastery situated in garden of tropical plants and flowers. The monastery contains paintings depicting scenes from the life of Buddha and statues of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rimpoche. From the monastery garden there is a splendid view of Phuentsholing and plains of West Bengal and their tea gardens beyond.
Proceed further to Thimphu. This entire drive is very pleasant with numerous scenic spots en route.
Lunch would be served at Bunakha cafetria,
Fives miles, before Thimphu, visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom which now houses the School for religious and cultural studies.
Check in at hotel
Evening free in Thimphu.
Dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 09 In Thimpu
Breakfast at hotel
Full day city tour of Thimpu
National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts, some dating back several hundred years, as well as modern academic books mainly on Himalayan culture and religion:
Textile Museum: This museum, which opened in 2001, provide fascinating insights into Bhutanese material culture and way of life.
Handicrafts Emporium; it displays wide assortment of beautifully handwoven and crafted products.
Memorial Chorten; the beautiful stupa built in the memory of Bhutan's third King. The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.
Trashichhodzong; the beautiful fortress/monastery which houses Secretariat building, King's Throne room and other government's offices. It is also the summer residence of Chief Abbot.
Lunch at hotel
Dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 10 Thimpu – Punakha (75 kms / 3 hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel
Leave for Punakha by surface
After breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/ 10,130 ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road. If skies are clear, the following peaks can be seen from this pass (left to right): Masagang (7,158m), Tsendagang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m ), Jejegangphugang (7,158 m ), Kangphugang (7,170 m ), Zongphugang (7, 060 m ), a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana - finally Gangkar puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m.
Check in at Hotel .
Lunch at hotel
Afternoon in Punakha city tour, visit Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. It was the capital of Bhutan until 1955, and still serves as the winter residence of the monk body. The first King, Ugyen Wangchuck was crowned here in 1907. The fortress has withstood several damages from fire, earthquake and flood. The latest flood of Oct' 1994 caused great damages to the fortress but miraculously spared the statue of Buddha Jojampa.   Followed by vist to local market.
Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 11 Punakha – Paro (125 kms / 5 hrs approx)
Breakfast at hotel
Leave for Paro by surface
Check in at hotel
Lunch at hotel
Afternoon city Paro city tour - visit Ta Dzong : once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century, Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutan's National Museum in 1968. It holds fascinating collection of art, relics, religious thangkha paintings and Bhutan's exquisite postage stamps. The museum circular shape augments its varied collection displayed over several floors. Afterwards, walk down a hillside trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, which has a long and fascinating history. Built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal , the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district. The approach to the Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called Nemi Zam. A walk through the bridge, over a stone inlaid path, offers a good view of the architectural wonder of the Dzong as well as life around it. It is also the venue of Paro Tshechu, held once a year in the spring.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel

Day 12 In Paro
Breakfast at hotel
Full  day Paro city tour
Morning after breakfast excursion to Taktshang Monastery (5hrs hike) :  It is one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called ‘Tiger’s Nest’. This site has been recognised as a most sacred place and visited by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and now visited by all Bhutanese at least once in their lifetime. On 19 April, 1998, a fire severely damaged the main structure of building but now this Bhutanese jewel has been restored to its original splendour.
Lunch at hotel
Afternoon : Visit  Drukgyel Dzong :  This Dzong, with a delightful village nestling at its foot, was built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate his victory over the Tibetan invaders. Historically and strategically this Dzong withstood all its glory and was featured in 1914 vide National Geographic magazine. The glory of Drukgyel Dzong remained even when it was destroyed by fire in 1951. On a clear day, one can see the commanding view of Mount. Chomolhari from the village, below the Dzong.
Kyichu Lakhang : It is one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom dating back to 7th century (the other is Jambey Lhakahng in Bumthang). The lhakhang complex is composed of two temples. The first temple was built by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century and in 1968, H.M. Ashi Kesang, the Queen Mother of Bhutan, built the second temple in same original pattern.
Dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 13 Paro – Delhi by flight
Breakfast at hotel
In time transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi
Departure Paro and arrival Delhi
Meet and greet at airport and transfer to hotel
Check in at Ramada Hotel, Delhi
Lunch at hotel
Afternoon at leisure
Dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 14 In Delhi
Breakfast at hotel
Full day city tour of Delhi
Delhi has not always been the capital of India, but has played an important role in Indian history Patliputra (Near Patna) was the capital of Emperor Ashoka’s kingdom. More recently the Mughal Emperors made Agra the capital through the 16^th  & 17^th centuries.  Under the British, Calcutta was the capital until the construction of New Delhi in 1911.
-                     visit Old Delhi
Old Delhi was the capital of the Muslim India between the 12^th and 19^th centuries. In Old Delhi you will find many mosques, monuments and forts relating to Indian Muslim history.
Lunch at Local restaurant
-                     visit New Delhi
New Delhi, the imperial city created as the capital of India by the British. It is a spacious open city and contains many emphasis and government buildings.
(Rooms will be given till departure)
Dinner at hotel

Day 15 Departure Delhi

In time transfer to International airport to board flight to your onward destination.
Arrival in Germany this day or on day 16

Diese Reise führen wir für Sie ab 2 Reisende aus, für Ihren Bekannten- oder  Freundeskreis bieten wir diese Reise als Kleingruppenreise mit bis zu 12 Teilnehmer an. Bitte anfragen.

Preis bei 2 Reisende: ab/bis Delhi

ab € 4.990 pro Person im Doppelzimmer

€    658 Einzelzimmerzuschlag

Eingeschlossene Leistungen:
- Rundreise im klimatisierten Fahrzeug
- durchgehend örtliche deutsche  Reiseleitung
- Flug in EcoKlasse Delhi-Baghdogra und Paro-Delhi
- Gute, meist 4-Sterne Unterkünfte wie angegeben mit Frühstück und Abendessen
- Mittagessen wie angegeben
- Besuche wie angegeben
- Eintritte wie angegeben
- Visum für Bhutan
- alle derzeit bekannten Steuern
- Reisepreissicherungsschein

Nicht eingeschlossene Leistungen:
- Internationale Flüge
- Visum für Indien
- Leistungen welche nicht genannt sind

Hinweis: Zwischenverkauf, Preisänderungen und Änderungen im Reiseverlauf bleiben vorbehalten.