HIMALAYA PACKAGES

We have referred the programs which combines two or more countries as “multi Himalaya packages”. Here are some of the itineraries for your reference.

RMT 01 NEPAL & BHUTAN TOUR (07 Nights/08 Days)

Highlights: Kathmandu - Paro – Thimphu - Wangduephodrang
Best season: September- November; March - May

RMT 02 BEST OF INDIA AND NEPAL. (08 Nights/09 Days)

Highlights: New Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Kathmandu - Nagarkot
Best season: October – Mid of December

RMT 03 GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH KATHMANDU AND LHASA (10 nights / 11 Days)

Highlights: Delhi - Agra - Sikri - Jaipur - Delhi - Kathmandu - Lhasa
Best season: October

RMT 04 HIMALAYAS’ JOURNEYS (11 Nights/12 Days)

Highlights: Kathmandu - Zhangmu - Nyalam - Everest Base Camp – Shegar - Shigatse - Gyantse - Lhasa
Best season: April - October

RMT 05 NEPAL WITH SIKKIM & BHUTAN (14 Nights/15 Days)

Highlights: Kathmandu - Bhadrapur - Darjeeling - Gangtok - Kalimpong - Phuntsholing - Thimphu – Punakha - Paro
Best season: September- November; March - May

RMT 06 JEWELS OF ASIA (18 Nights/19 Days)

Highlights: Mumbai - Udaipur - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Jhansi - Khajuraho – Varanasi - Delhi - Kathmandu - Chitwan - Pokhara
Best season: October – Mid of December

RMT 07 EXPLORE THE HIMALAYAS TREASURES (23 Nights/24 Days)

Highlights: Lhasa- Gyangtse –Shigatse – Lhatse - Shegar – Rongbuk - Zhangmu - Kathmandu - Bhadrapur - Darjeeling – Gangtok - Phuentsholing - Thimphu - Punakha - Wangduephodrang - Paro - Delhi - Agra -Sikri - Jaipur - Delhi
Best season: September- October

RMT 01 NEPAL & BHUTAN TOUR (7 Nights/8 Days)

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1400m)
Upon arrival in Kathmandu; greet and meet on arrival and transferred hotel. Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu
Breakfast at hotel. Spend the day visiting the oldest city in the valley, Patan City, also known as Lalitpur or the city of fine arts and architecture. Continue your tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), the old palace of the Royal Dynasty (Lunch at Kathmandu durbar square). Final stop is at the Swayambhunath Stupa, the holiest shrine for the Buddhist and Hindus. Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 03: Kathmandu
Optional - Rise early for your mountain flight to the Everest, Enjoy a scenic flight on the Himalayan range across the world’s highest peaks, Mt. Everest. Return to your hotel for breakfast, a full-day sightseeing takes you to Boudhnath Stupa, one of the largest in the world and Pashupatinath Temple, noted for its erotic woodcarvings of the struts. Continue to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, known as the “City of Devotees” and home to beautifully preserved medieval art & architecture.
1830 hrs – Drive to nearby local restaurant for the dinner and cultural program. Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 04: Kathmandu – Bhutan
Arrive Paro by Druk Air A319, the only national carrier. The flight offers you beautul view of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by our member and transfer to hotel in Paro.

Day 05: Bhutan
Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort. The fort defended the Paro valley from the Tibetan invasion from the north in the early 17th century. On clear weather Mount Chomolhari 7320 meters can be seen towering over the dzong. Proceed through the beautiful valley to the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. It was housed into the National museum in the 1960s by the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The seven floors museum highlights various aspects of Bhutanese culture and history dating back to the 7th century. Late after noon drive 2 hours to Thimphu( 65 Kms) which is a capital of Bhutan. Overnight at hotel in Thimpu.

Day 06: Bhutan
AM Thimphu sightseeing - visit the Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century Changangkha monastery and the new Drupthob nunnery temple. PM drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. On fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt.Gangar Punsum 7520 meters. The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of lobesa. Visit the Dzong from outside and the market area. Overnight at hotel in Wangduephodrang .

Day 07: Bhutan
AM drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong which served as an old capital of Bhutan. This remarkable fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fire. Every year during the month of February a procession known as the Punakha Serda takes place to commemorate the victory over the Tibetans. Drive 3 hours to Thimphu for lunch and proceed 2 hours to Paro via visiting the oldest building in Bhutan, the Simtokha Dzong. It now serves as a Buddhist university. Overnight at hotel in Paro.

Day 08: Bhutan
Transfer to airport for departure.

RMT 02 BEST OF INDIA AND NEPAL (08 Nights/09 Days)

Day 01: Arrival New Delhi
Upon your arrival at the NEW DELHI International airport, our company representative from Ramya World, will assist you at the airport, you would be handed over with all the necessary documents, items & guidelines, which would be necessary for you during the tour, after that transferred to the hotel, settle in the hotel, after being freshen up proceed to visit New Delhi, visiting the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, later return back to hotel, rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Delhi

Day 02: New Delhi - Jaipur (260kms approx 5hrs)
This day after breakfast check-out the hotel proceed for sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire. You will also enjoy a unique cycle rickshaw ride from jama masjid to chandni chowk in old Delhi, after that proceed the drive to Jaipur, arrives & settle in the hotel, rest of the day at leisure.Overnight stay at Jaipur.

Day 03: Jaipur (full day sightseeing)
After your breakfast, you enjoy a wonderful day as you proceed for a sightseeing of the Pink City. First you will visit the Amber Fort (Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthan fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and a Hindu style finds it’s ultimate expression) You will also enjoy a elephant ride here, after Amber visit you will also visit Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, after that enjoy shopping in the local markets, later return back to hotel. Overnight stay at Jaipur.

Day 04: Jaipur - Agra (240kms approx 5hrs)
This day after breakfast check-out the hotel & leave Jaipur for Agra, arrives & settle in the hotel, after being freshen up proceed to visit AGRA FORT (Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction), later return back to hotel, rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Agra.

Day 05: Agra - Delhi - Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu. Rest day at leisure. Overnight in Hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 06: Kathmandu.
Breakfast at hotel. Spend the day visiting the oldest city in the valley, Patan City, also known as Lalitpur or the city of fine arts and architecture. Continue your tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), the old palace of the Royal Dynasty. Final stop is at the Swayambhunath Stupa, the holiest shrine for the Buddhist and Hindus. Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 07: Kathmandu - Nagarkot
Rise early for your mountain flight to the Everest, Enjoy a scenic flight on the Himalayan range across the world’s highest peaks, Mt. Everest. Return to your hotel for breakfast, a full-day sightseeing takes you to Boudhnath Stupa, one of the largest in the world and Pashupatinath Temple, noted for its erotic woodcarvings of the struts. Continue to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, known as the “City of Devotees” and home to beautifully preserved medieval art & architecture (Lunch at Bhaktapur Durbar Square). Drive further to Nagarkot for overnight stay.

Day 08: Nagarkot - Kathmandu .
Breakfast in hotel. Drive to TelKot for about half an hour and from there start hiking for about two hours to Changu Narayan through the beautiful landscapes and rural areas. Stroll around. Drive back to Kathmandu for the sightseeing of Kathmandu city and Swayambhunath Stupa. At evening, drive to the authentic Nepalese restaurant for typical Nepalese dinner with cultural program. Overnight in Hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 09: Kathmandu - Bangkok
Transfer to the airport at about 0900 hrs to board the flight to Bangkok by Thai Airways.

RMT 03 GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH KATHMANDU AND LHASA (10 Nights / 11 Days)

Day 01: Arrival at Delhi
Upon arrival, you will be received at the airport in New Delhi and transferred to the hotel.Later go on a sightseeing tour of Delhi.The highlights of the first half of the tour are Raj Ghat, Mahatama Gandhi's memorial; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; Red Fort; busy and narrow winding streets of old Chandani Chowk bazaar and its delicacies, all of which are situated in Old Delhi. The second half of the tour concentrates on New Delhi and has Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Rajpath, India Gate, Parliament House, President's Residence and shopping at Connaught Place and Palika Bazaar as its highlight.Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi-Agra 208 Kms.
Drive to Agra (which was the capital of Mughal Empire for a long time) after breakfast, which takes about four to five hours. Start your sightseeing tour of Agra by visiting the Agra Fort, which was built by three Mughal emperors. Akbar started the construction but died before the fort was complete. His son Jehangir continued the construction of the fort, later son of Jehangir-Shah Jahan-added new structures to the massive fort. After visiting Agra fort, we head to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.Next proceed to Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, built by Empress Noor Jehan in memory of her father; and shopping markets of Agra. Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.

Day 03: Agra-Sikri - Jaipur 265 Kms
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur, visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. This city was built by Emperor Akbar but had to be abandoned soon due to scarcity of water. Some of its highlights are Sheikh Chi's Tomb, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal and Jodha Bai's Palace. Check in at the hotel at Jaipur on arrival. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City because all its building are in pink color. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 04: Jaipur
After breakfast we proceed to visit the Amber Fort, located 11 kilometers away from Jaipur. En-route, visit the Hawa Mahal. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachawaha dynasty before Jai Singh founded Jaipur. Ride an elephant to reach the gates of the fort.The other highlights of the sightseeing tour of the day are City Palace with Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Deo Temple and the City Palace Museum; the observatory known as Jantar Mantar with masonry astronomical instruments; and Hawa Mahal known as 'Palace of Winds' with its honeycomb façade. In the evening we drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit Laxmi Narayan Mandir- a Hindu temple built in white marble. Spend the evening at leisure or go for shopping in the colorful bazaars of Jaipur. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05: Jaipur –Delhi - Kathmandu
After breakfast ,check out from the Hotel & leave for Delhi, where you will be transferred to the airport so that you can catch your flight to Kathmandu. Arrival at Kathmandu, upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 06: After breakfast drive for the sightseeing of Boudhanath, a Buddhist Stupa and Pasupatinath, Bhaktapur city. Overnight at Kathmandu. Optional: Scenic morning mountain flight to the Everest, the world’s highest peaks.

Day 07: Fly to Gongkar Airport and drive Morning after breakfast, drive to Kathmandu airport.
Fly by Air China to Gongar airport (3400m), Tibet. This 1.15 hrs flight is very spectacular (weather permitting!), with views mountains including Mt. Everest (8848m). Arrive at 1330hrs local time. It is a 90 minutes drive to Lhasa (3650m). Recommended reduced activity to rest and acclimatize. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Sightseeing of Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Market. Overnight at hotel.
Drive 20 mins to Sera Monastery situated on a slope north of Lhasa city. It is one of the three great monasteries the other two being Drepung & Ganden. and 7 century Jokhang Temple and explore the Barkhor market, a bustling bazar.

Day 09: Sightseeing of Potala Palace & Drepung Monastery. Overnight at hotel.
Visit Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas; drive 20 mins to Drepung Monastery, the largest Gelugpa sect monastery. It has plenty of historical relics, Buddhist scriptures, arts and crafts. Time permitting , visit Norbulingka the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas. Overnight in Lhasa Hotel

Day 10: Day trip to Nam Tso Lake. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Drive to Airport for Departure to the onward Destination

RMT 04 HIMALAYAS’ JOURNEYS (11 Nights/12 Days)

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1400m)
Upon arrival in Kathmandu by KA 192 at 2215 hrs; greet and meet on arrival and transferred hotel. Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu
Breakfast at hotel. Spend the day visiting the oldest city in the valley, Patan City, also known as Lalitpur or the city of fine arts and architecture. Continue your tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), the old palace of the Royal Dynasty (Lunch at Kathmandu durbar square). Final stop is at the Swayambhunath Stupa, the holiest shrine for the Buddhist and Hindus. Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 03: Kathmandu
Rise early for your mountain flight to the Everest, Enjoy a scenic flight on the Himalayan range across the world’s highest peaks, Mt. Everest. Return to your hotel for breakfast, a full-day sightseeing takes you to Boudhnath Stupa, one of the largest in the world and Pashupatinath Temple, noted for its erotic woodcarvings of the struts. Continue to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, known as the “City of Devotees” and home to beautifully preserved medieval art & architecture (Lunch at Bhaktapur Durbar Square).
1830 hrs – Drive to nearby local restaurant for the dinner and cultural program. Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 04: Drive to Zhangmu then to Nyalam (3750m/12300ft) 153 km, 7 hrs
We leave Kathmandu early in the morning, driving for 117 km (approx 5hrs) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to Kodari on the Nepal - Tibet border. After completing the border formalities at both the Nepalese and Chinese immigration posts we drive up 8 km (approx ½ hrs) a series of incredibly steep switchbacks to Zhangmu on the Tibetan side of the border. A short drive of only 30km (approx 1 hrs) from the border takes us to Nyalam, on a steep winding road which passes through a mossy gully with cascading waterfalls. Overnight in Zhangmu.

Day 05: Drive to Rongbuk Monastery (5200m/ 17056ft)
As the morning seeps in, you march towards Rongbuk. Rongbuk Monastery lies ahead 15 kilometers below Everest Base Camp at an elevation of 4,980 m, at the foot of the Rongbuk Glacier. This monastery was reconstructed into present pristine form in 1960 Cultural Revolution. In a way, Rongbuk is regarded as a gateway to Mount Everest. You will get to set your campsite at an outstanding location with the breathtaking view of Mount Everest as the backdrop. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 06: Excursion to Everest Base Camp (5150m/16892ft) and Rongbuk Glacier- Shegar
It is a 9 km walk along dirt road to the base of Mt. Everest. The base camp itself is dry and barren, but the views of Everest more than compensate for this. It is a truly awe-inspiring place with the sheer north face of the highest mountain in the world towering above you. At the foot of Everest Base Camp is Rongbuk Glacier from where North Face of Everest becomes visible flaunting its unparalleled beauty. We drive back about 3 hours to Shegar. Overnight at Shegar.

Day 07: Drive to Shigatse (3900m/12792ft) 380km, 7 hrs
Today we drive about 7 hrs towards Shigatse. Shigatse is the capital of Tsang Province. Shigatse was one of the first towns to be visited by westerners due to close distance with the Indian border. Here, Tashilumpho Palace is the place to visit. His Holiness the Panchen Lama (great scholar), is the second highest spiritual figure in Tibet after His Holiness The Dalai Lama. The Fifth Dalai Lama built this artistic Palace. Overnight at Shigatse .

Day 08: Drive to Gyantse (3950m/12956ft) 90km, 2 hrs
Leaving Shigatse and a short drive of, taking about 2 hours we will arrive to Gyantse; an old Tibetan Town against a backdrop of magnificent 14th-15th century fortresses and temples. Here we will visit Pelkhor Chode Temple, which served the Gelug Sakya and Buluk orders. It is a monastery having the characteristics of Han, Tibetan and Nepali architecture.Here the Kumbum Stupa is an architectural masterpiece built in the style of 108-sided Mandela. It is the most revered stupa in Tibet and houses 112 chapels of which only 23 are open to the public. Overnight at Gyantse .

Day 09: Drive to Lhasa (3600m/11811ft) 265km, 4 hrs
Leaving Gyantse and a drive of 265km, taking about 4 hours including break for lunch at one of the villages’ en-route. We will drive over two spectacular high passes – the Kampa La at 4750m and Karo La at 5010m, over, and along the beautiful deep blue green Lake called Yamdrok Lake or Turquoise Lake. The landscape of the Tibetan Plateau is truly unusual and spectacular. We will arrive in Lhasa. ; it is advisable to take the rest of the day in leisure. You can go around the hotel area for light walk and sightseeing. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 10: Lhasa - Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, Norbulinka and Barkhor Market (3600m/11811ft)
After breakfast, we will take a tour of Jokhang Temple. Jokhang a seventh-century geomantic temple at the heart of Lhasa is the most sacred temple of all Tibet. It is considered to be a Power Place in all Tibet. Queen Bhrikuti a Nepalese princess married to King Songtsen Gampo founded Jokhang Temple and in recognition of Queen Bhrikuti the main gate of the temple faces west towards Nepal. You can offer Khada to the resident monks and receive blessing. The most impressive structure of the Jokhang Temple is the many chapels surrounding the temple. Then, we visit the Potala Palace, winter palace of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, It is a 13th storied complex monument rising to a height of above 117m which houses 10,000 shrines and over 200,000 images and about 1000 rooms. Later we will visit Norbulinka Palace which is also called the “Jewel Park”, is a large open area about four kilometers to the west of Lhasa, and referred to as the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Since the time of the Eight Dalai Lama, the park has been used as a summer palace, retreat and recreation area for the successive Dalai Lamas. Afterwards, you can walk and shop in the popular Barkhor Square (Bazaar) where Tibetan handicraft items, Buddhist artifacts, carpets, paintings etc. are all in sale for your delight. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 11: Lhasa - Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery (3600m/11811ft)
After breakfast, we will drive 8km northwest of Lhasa to visit Drepung Monastery. It was the residence of the Third, Fourth and the Fifth Dalai Lamas. This winter Palace was the resident of hundreds of monks from all the major Geluk monasteries for staffing individual Chapels. The 20,000 sq m complex has survived unscathed even during the Cultural Revolution. Afternoon we will drive 5km away from Lhasa to Sera Monastery founded in 1419. It sits in the prettiest and most charming atmosphere at the base of Mount Purbuchok. Sera Monastery used to be an important center for learning where in the past approx. 5,000 to 6,000 monks resided. Currently about 550 monks are supposed to be living there. The important structures inside the monastery include Coqen Hall, (the main assembly hall), three Zhacangs (Buddhist colleges) and twenty-nine Khangtsens (monk dormitories)The most intriguing feature here is the nine-meter image of the Maitreya which was erected in 1419; here one can also witness the practicing debate among the monks, who pitch their knowledge against each other. Evening, Gourmet dinner accompanied by Tibetan folk songs and dances . Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 12: Departure
Transfer to the airport at 0700 hrs to board the flight to onward destination.

RMT 05 NEPAL WITH SIKKIM & BHUTAN (14 Nights/15 Days)

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu (1360m)
After breakfast drive for the sightseeing of Boudhanath, a Buddhist Stupa and Pasupatinath, Bhaktapur city. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Optional: Scenic morning mountain flight to the Everest, the world’s highest peaks.

Day 03: Kathmandu
One full day sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar square, Swoyambhunath, and Patan. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 04: Kathmandu Bhadrapur Darjeeling (2134m)
Fly to Bhadrapur. Drive to the Indian border at Kakarvitta and complete immigration formalities before driving towards Darjeeling (150 kms, 5 hrs), Queen of the Himalayas. Overnight at Darjeeling.

Day 05: Darjeeling (2100m)
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sight seeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & Tea Estate OR visit to Rock Garden & Ganga Maya Lake. Overnight at Darjeeling.

Day 06: Darjeeling Gangtok (1600m)
Travel to Gangtok (approx 98 Kms/4.5 Hrs), Sikkim’s former royal administrative seat from 1894-1975. Visit Enchey Monastery, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, and the Director of Handicrafts and Handlooms.
Overnight at Gangtok.

Day 07: Gangtok Kalimpong (1588m)
This morning, visit Rumtek Monastery (Dharma Chakra Centre) and Do Drul Chorten or Stupa, the most important Buddhist stupa in Gangtok. Continue to Sikkim Research Institute of Tibetology renowned worldwide center of study of Buddhist Philosophy. Drive to Kalimpong (81 kms/3 hrs), once the headquarters of Bhutanese government. Overnight at Kalimpong.

Day 08: Kalimpong
Spend the morning visiting Zang Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery (Durbin Monastery), Tharpa Choling Monastery and some flower nurseries. Overnight at Kalimpong.

Day 09: Kalimpong Phuntsholing (Bhutan - 800m)
Drive to Phuntsholing (approx. 5 hrs), Bhutan; clear immigration formalities and transfer to your hotel.
Phuentsholing is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian plains. It is a fascinating mixture of Indian and Bhutanese culture, a perfect example of confluence of culture and people.
Evening visit Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang. Take a stroll around town and local market. Overnight in Hotel at Phuentsholing.

Day 10: Phuentsholing/Thimphu
Morning proceed to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan. En route visit Kharbandi Goemba - a beautiful monastery and Simtkha Dzong - the oldest fortress of the Kingdom. Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu.

Day 11: Thimphu
Today visit Thimphu's famous sights. See Trashichho Dzong - the “fortress of the glorious religion,” Memorial Chhorten - the stupa built in memory of Bhutan’s Third King, National Library, Art School, Traditional Medicine Institute, The Textile and Folk Heritage Museum and Government Handicrafts Emporium. Overnight in Hotel at Thimphu.

Day 12: Thimphu/Punakha
Morning drive to Punakha across Dochula pass that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. Visit here seventeenth-century Punakha Dzong. Later drive to Wangduephodrang. Visit here majestic Wangduephodrang Dzong sitting on the top of the hill at the confluence of Punakha Chhu and Tang Chhu rivers. Overnight in Hotel at Punakha.

Day 13: Punakha/Paro
Today proceed to Paro, the beautiful valley with a rich culture, scenic beauty and hundred of myths and legends. Afternoon see Ta Dzong, National Museum of the Kingdom and Rinpung Dzong. vernight in Hotel at Paro.

Day 14: Paro
Morning head towards Durkgyel Dzong. It is a ruined fortress where Bhutanese warriors repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies. Also visit a traditional farm house which offers a good insight into culture and lifestyle of local people. Evening take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery and Kyichu Lhakhang. Overnight in Hotel at Paro.

Day 15: Paro Depart
After early breakfast head to Paro airport for flight to onward destination.

RMT 06 JEWELS OF ASIA (18 Nights/ 19 Days)

Day 01: Arrival-Mumbai
After you arrive at Mumbai international airport at 0035 hrs by SA 227, Our representatives will meet you and escort you to the hotel, for an immediate occupancy. Over night stay at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.. Later in the afternoon , take a 01 hour ferry boat across to Mumbai Harbour for your visit to Elephanta Island.(1400/1800 Hrs) These caves house rock cut temples dating back to the 5th century CE. These rock cut temples dedicated to Shiva Mahadeva are rich in sculptural content. The cave complex is a collection of shrines, courtyards, inner cells, grand halls and porticos arranged in the splendid symmetry of Indian rock-cut architecture, and detailed with exquisite stone sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Mumbai(Sightseeing/Appx.0900-1600..Hrs)
After breakfast,Full day sight seeing tour of the city. Visit Haji Ali,Siddhivinayak Temple,Mani Bhawan,Tower Of Silence,Victoria Terminace ,Dhobi Ghat and Gate way of India, overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Mumbai-Udaipur
Early morning transfer to airport to connect flight for Udaipur.(1245/1355 Hrs) On arrival check in to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Udaipur(Sightseeing/Appx.0900-1600..Hrs)
After breakfast , You will be taken for sightseeing tour, visiting City Palace, Sahelion Ki Bari, Jagdish Temple and Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum and Late in the afternoon Boat ride on Lake Pichola.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Udaipur/Jaipur
After breakfast ,Transfer you to airport to connect flight for Jaipur (1140/1240 Hrs). On arrival you will be received by our representative and will be transferred to hotel. Rest and relax and keep the rest of the day to explore the City. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Jaipur(Sightseeing/Appx.0900-1600..Hrs)
After breakfast we will take an excursion to Amber Fort, ascending the hill on elephant back. You can admire the myriad of palace within the fort complex, In the afternoon, tour Jaipur visiting the Wind Palace ,City Palace, Nagar Ghar Tiger Fort and Laxmi Narayan Temple and the Astronomical Observatory (Jantar-Mantar). Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Jaipur/Fatehpur Sikri/Agra (250 Kms / Apx 06 Hrs )
After breakfast ,drive Agra enroute visiting abandoned yet perfectly preserved city of Fatehpur Sikri . Visit Its Royal Palace , Jami Masjid and the Buland Darwaza (41 m high gate).
Drive onto Jaipur and check into your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 08: Agra (Sightseeing/Appx.0900-1600..Hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel and then proceed for sightseeing in Agra.
For centuries, the Taj Mahal has inspired poets, painters and musicians to try and capture its elusive magic in word, colour and song. It is one of the most flawless architectural creations of the world. Since the 17th century, travellers have crossed continents to come and see this ultimate memorial to love, and few have been unmoved by its incomparable beauty.
Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers.
One of the lesser-known monuments of Agra, the tomb of Itimad ud Daulah is sometimes called the 'Baby Taj' because of its resemblance to Agra's most famous monument. However Itmad ud Daulah's Tomb was built before the Taj Mahal. A number of its stylistic features, such as a tomb in white marble surrounded by a formal garden and the use of inlaywork in marble to create floral or geometric designs, inspired similar features of the Taj Mahal. Some free time for shopping. Overnight stay.

Day 09: Agra/Jhansi – Shatabdi Express.
After an early breakfast you will be transfer to railway station to connect train Shatabdi Express Dep: 0815 Hrs and Arr:1015 Hrs at Jhansi and proceed to Khajuraho.(180 Kms/appx 04 Hrs) you will be received by our representative and will be transferred to hotel. Afternoon Visit Temples of Khajuraho . (Appx 1500/1800 Hrs). Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10: Khajuraho/Varanasi
After breakfast , If time permits one more visit to Khajuraho Temples…(0900/1100 Hrs).later, transfer to Khajuraho Airport for flight to Varanasi.(1225 /1310 Hrs).. On arrival transfer to your hotel …Later in the afternoon visit Sarnath. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11: Varanasi – Delhi
Early morning take a boat ride on river ganges. return back to hotel and after breakfast, sightseeing tour of the city visiting the kashi Vishwanath Temple,Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble,Durga Temple ,Tulsi Manas Mandir,Banaras Hindu University which has an Art Gallary.
Later you will be transferred to Varanasi Airport to board your flight for Delhi (1340/1500 Hrs ) On arrival in Delhi ,transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 12: Delhi /Kathmandu
This morning ,transfer to Delhi Airport for your flight to Kathmandu (0740/0910 Hrs) . Upon arrival at Kathmandu , meet and greet then transfer to hotel.
1500/1800 hrs Half day sightseeing of Bhaktapur durbar square.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13: Kathmandu - Chitwan –188 kms
0700/ 1300 hrs - At morning depart to the largest & the best known safari in Asia – The Chitwan National Park.
Start half day jungle activities.
(Two nights package includes Elephant safari, Canoeing (Crocodile hunt), Visit to Elephant breading center, Jungle walk/ village walk, bird watching, Cultural program.)
Lunch / Dinner and over night in Temple tiger jungle resort in Chitwan.

Day 14: Chitwan – Jungle activities
Start full day jungle activities.
Lunch/Dinner and overnight in Temple tiger jungle resort.

Day 15: Chitwan – Pokhara– 185 kms
0800/1300 hrs - Drive toward Pokhara at morning. Check in at the hotel in Pokhara. Rest day at leisure. Overnight at Fishtail Lodge in Pokhara.

Day 16: Pokhara.
0900 – 1600 hrs Full day sightseeing on Pokhara valley with an hour boating in phewa lake.
Overnight at Fishtail Lodge in Pokhara.

Day 17: Pokhara– Kathmandu - 200 kms.
0700/1200 hrs – Drive to Kathmandu and overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
1300/1700hrs – Half day sightseeing of Swoyambhunath stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Day 18: Kathmandu – Delhi
After breakfast. Free till drive to international airport for the Delhi. (1635/1800 Hrs) Rest Day at free in Delhi and overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 19: Delhi(Sightseeing/Appx.0900-1600..Hrs)
After breakfast . Full day city tour of Old Delhi that includes the visit to Raj Ghat most prominent memories of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid –the largest mosque in India & Red Fort-built by Shah Jahan,Chandni Chouk ,Shantivan. In the afternoon sightseeing of New Delhi , Visit the ,Parliament House, Rashtrapathi Bhawan, Laxminarayan Temple ,Humayoon Tomb and Lotus Temple and Also visit the Qutub Minar and the 4th century AD Ashoka Pillar. At late night Departure to the onward destination.

RMT 07 EXPLORE THE HIMALAYAS TREASURES (23 Nights/24 Days)

Day 01: Arrive in Lhasa by flight. (3658m)
A scenic flight across the Himalayas. On arrival drive 90 mins to Lhasa. Recommended reduced activity to rest and acclimatize. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 02: Sightseeng tour of Sera Monastery, jokhang Temple and Bakhor Market. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 03: Sightseeing tour of Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery and Norbulingkha Palace. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day04: Lhasa- Gyangtse(4040m)-Shigatse (3836m, 395 km, west of Lhasa 9/10 hrs)
Overnight in hotel at Shigatse.

Day 05: Shigatse/ Lhatse/ Tinggri (Shegar 4200, 240km, 7/8 hrs )
Overnight in hotel at Tinggri (Shegar).

Day 06: Tinggri/ Rongbuk Monastery 5000m/ Evrest Base Camp 5250m/ Rongbu (4980m, 180km, 8 hrs)
Overnight at Rongbuk.

Day 07: Rongbuk – Zhangmu (2500m, 280KM, 7/8hrs)
Overnight in hotel at Zhangmu.

Day 08: Zhangmu – Kathmandu (1300m, 122km, 5/6 hrs)
After breakfast, we cross the Friendship Bridge into Kodari, Nepal and drive into Kathmandu via Araniko highway. A Nepalese tour guide will then meet and accompany you to your drive to Kathmandu.By now, you will have entered into a completely different landscape one which is vastly different from just where you were a few days ago. The Nepali foothills and the greenery will make the drive pleasant and enjoyable. Arrived Kathmandu. Overnight in Hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 09: Kathmandu
Breakfast at hotel. Spend the day visiting the oldest city in the valley, Patan City, also known as Lalitpur or the city of fine arts and architecture. Continue your tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka), the old palace of the Royal Dynasty (Lunch at Kathmandu durbar square). Final stop is at the Swayambhunath Stupa, the holiest shrine for the Buddhist and Hindus. Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 10: Kathmandu
A full-day sightseeing takes you to Boudhnath Stupa, one of the largest in the world and Pashupatinath Temple, noted for its erotic woodcarvings of the struts. Continue to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, known as the “City of Devotees” and home to beautifully preserved medieval art & architecture (Lunch at Bhaktapur Durbar Square).
1830 hrs – Drive to nearby local restaurant for the dinner and cultural program. Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.

Day 11: Kathmandu – Bhadrapur – Darjeeling
After breakfast drive to Kathmandu airport at 0830 hrs to connect for your fight of 45 minutes to Bhadrapur (Departs at 0945 hrs and arrives at 1030 hrs). Transfer to Darjeeling (2134mtrs, 140 km, 4 hrs.).
Overnight in Hotel at Darjeeling.

Day 12: Drive to Tiger Hill for a spectacular sunrise view over Kanchenjunga Peak (weather permitting). Return to Darjeeling and visit the Ghoom Monastery, the holiest monastery in Darjeeling. After breakfast, experience a unique train ride on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a “Toy Train” to Ghoom Railway Station across the mountainous terrain. Arrive at the station and proceed to The Himalayan Zoo, and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, a training centre for mountaineers. Visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp, established in 1959 for Tibetans fleeing the Chinese invasion. Overnight at Darjeeling.

Day 13: Darjeeling – Gangtok (1600 mtrs, 97 km, 3/4 hrs.)
Travel to Gangtok (approx 98 Kms/4.5 Hrs), Sikkim’s former royal administrative seat from 1894-1975. Visit Enchey Monastery, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, and the Director of Handicrafts and Handlooms. Overnight at Gangtok.

Day 14: Gangtok –Phuentsholing (300m, 220 km, 6/ 7 hrs)
After breakfast, you will be driven by your private vehicle & driver to Bhutan’s border town of Phuentsholing en route passing through spectacular green tea gardens. Overnight at Hotel in Phuentsholing.

Day 15: Phuentsholing - Thimpu (2350m, 180 km, 7/8 hrs)
After breakfast, a scenic drive takes you to the charming valley of Thimpu. and 180km and a drive of around seven/eight hrs. The road ascends from Phuentsholing towards the capital city Thimphu, you will witness some of the most fascinating views of the Himalayan mountain ranges available during the day, and take in the wide variety of fauna and flora along the roadside. En route visit Kharbandi Goemba - a beautiful monastery and Simtkha Dzong - the oldest fortress of the Kingdom.Overnight in Hotel at Thimpu.

Day 16 Thimpu. Overnight in Hotel at Thimpu.

Day 17 Thimphu - Punakha (1,310m, 77 kms, 3 hrs) – Wangduphodrang (1,310m, 13 kms, 45 minutes)
The first stop after leaving Thimphu on the journey East is Dochula Pass at 10,500 feet. Only 45 minutes from Thimphu, it offers visitors their first glimpse of the Himalayan range. The best time to reach Dochula is dawn when the clouds are thin and the early morning sun casts breath-taking light on the distant mountains framed in shades of red from the brilliant flowers. The road to Punakha branches off left and curls its way down the valley. The town of Punakha does not hold many attractions apart from the glorious dzong which dominates the valley floor. Before Thimphu was made capital of Bhutan, Punakha held the title as Winter capital because of its more temperate climate. Thimphu’s monk body and the Je Khenpo (leader of Bhutan’s religious order) still come to Punakha to pass the winter. Visit here seventeenth-century Punakha Dzong. Punakha Dzong was strategically built at the confluence of the Phochu (male) and Mochu (female) rivers by the first Shabdrung of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyel in 1637. It has been destroyed by four fires and an earthquake in 1897 and has frequently been devastated by flood water coming from the great northern glaciers. The Dzong has now been fully restored to its original splendour. A 45-minute drive from Punakha is Wangduephodrang or Wangdi, as it’s more familiarly known. The last town in the west before arriving at the Central region of Bhutan, Wangdi is a typical small Bhutanese town. Visit Wangduephodrang Dzong sitting on the top of the hill at the confluence of Punakha Chhu and Tang Chhu rivers. Overnight at Wangduephodrang

Day 18 Wangduephodrang /Thimpu (70km, 3 hrs) /Paro (2250m, 65 km, 1hr)
Today proceed to Paro, the beautiful valley with a rich culture, scenic beauty and hundred of myths and legends. Rest day at rest. Over night stay in Resort at Paro.

Day 19 Paro
Full day sightseeing of the dzongs and monasteries in Paro. Over night stay in Kichu Resort at Paro.

Day 20 After Breakfast, drive to Paro airport to board the flight. Upon arrival, you will be received at the airport in New Delhi and transferred to the hotel.Later go on a sightseeing tour of Delhi.The highlights of the first half of the tour are Raj Ghat, Mahatama Gandhi's memorial; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; Red Fort; busy and narrow winding streets of old Chandani Chowk bazaar and its delicacies, all of which are situated in Old Delhi. The second half of the tour concentrates on New Delhi and has Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Rajpath, India Gate, Parliament House, President's Residence and shopping at Connaught Place and Palika Bazaar as its highlight.Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 21 - Delhi-Agra 208 Kms.
Drive to Agra (which was the capital of Mughal Empire for a long time) after breakfast, which takes about four to five hours. Start your sightseeing tour of Agra by visiting the Agra Fort, which was built by three Mughal emperors. Akbar started the construction but died before the fort was complete. His son Jehangir continued the construction of the fort, later son of Jehangir-Shah Jahan-added new structures to the massive fort. After visiting Agra fort, we head to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.Next proceed to Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, built by Empress Noor Jehan in memory of her father; and shopping markets of Agra. Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra.

Day 22 - Agra-Sikri - Jaipur 265 Kms
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur, visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. This city was built by Emperor Akbar but had to be abandoned soon due to scarcity of water. Some of its highlights are Sheikh Chi's Tomb, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal and Jodha Bai's Palace. Check in at the hotel at Jaipur on arrival. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City because all its building are in pink color. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 23 - Jaipur
After breakfast we proceed to visit the Amber Fort, located 11 kilometers away from Jaipur. En-route, visit the Hawa Mahal. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachawaha dynasty before Jai Singh founded Jaipur. Ride an elephant to reach the gates of the fort.The other highlights of the sightseeing tour of the day are City Palace with Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Deo Temple and the City Palace Museum; the observatory known as Jantar Mantar with masonry astronomical instruments; and Hawa Mahal known as 'Palace of Winds' with its honeycomb façade. In the evening we drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit Laxmi Narayan Mandir- a Hindu temple built in white marble. Spend the evening at leisure or go for shopping in the colorful bazaars of Jaipur. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 24 - Jaipur –Delhi
After breakfast ,check out from the Hotel & leave for Delhi, where you will be transferred to the airport so that you can catch your flight to onward destination.