Day 10:
Fu l l day s i gh t see i ng o f Th imphu va l l ey , v i s i t i ng
Taschihhodzong; the seat of the Government, Chorten
Memorial, the Stupa built in the memory of Bhutan's third
King, and then the Handicrafts Emporium displaying rich
traditional
crafts of the Kingdom, the National Library which has a fascinating collection
of ancient Buddhist manuscripts and texts, the Painting School: famous for
traditional thankhas paintings and the traditional Medicine Institute where
centuries old healing arts are still practiced.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11:
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After breakfast leave for Phuntsholing visiting enroute
Kharbandi Gompa, the beautiful monastery situated at an
altitude of 1300 ft, in a garden of tropical plants and flowers. It
was founded in 1967 by royal Grandmother, Ashi
Phuntsho Choedron. From the monastery garden there is a fascinating view
of Phuntsholing town and the surrounding plains. Also visit Zangtho Pelri, a
small temple built in the centre of Phuntsholing.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12:
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Morning after breakfast drive to Siligiri.Overnight stay at
hotel.
Day 13:
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Morning after breakfast drive to New Jalpaiguri train station to
board the "Toy Train" for the 9:00 AM departure on the scenic
ride into Darjeeling where you will be met on arrival at
approximately 3.00PM and taken to the hotel.
The train runs on narrow gauge thru the mountains and provide superb view
of the valley, tea gardens and settlements along the route.Overnight stay at
hotel.
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