{"id":634,"date":"2025-08-11T09:05:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T09:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=634"},"modified":"2025-08-12T15:34:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T15:34:42","slug":"bhutan-odyssey","status":"publish","type":"portfolio_page","link":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/portfolio_page\/bhutan-odyssey\/","title":{"rendered":"Assam, Darjeeling & Bhutan Odyssey"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Assam, Darjeeling & Bhutan Odyssey<\/h3>\n

A spectacular private journey that begins in the historic and cultural heart of West Bengal, taking you from the old colonial capital of Kolkata (Calcutta) and deep into the mystical \u2018Land of the Thunder Dragon\u2019, one of the most unusual and spectacular destinations anywhere on Earth.<\/p>\n

16 Days & 14 Nights[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 1: Fly to Kolkata (N)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 2: Kolkata<\/strong><\/p>\n

On arrival transfer to the LaLiT Great Eastern for an overnight stay. (N)<\/p>\n

Day 3: Kaziranga National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to Guwahati and transfer to the Diphlu River Lodge for 2 nights. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Days 4: Kaziranga National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore the park, in search of one-horned rhino, by 4×4 and on elephant-back. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 5: Darjeeling<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to Badogra and travel to Darjeeling for 3 nights at the Elgin. (B, D)<\/p>\n

Day 6: Darjeeling<\/strong><\/p>\n

Witness the sunrise over the mighty peaks of Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga. Take the historic toy train ride to Ghoom and enjoy a half day city tour of this sparkling hill resort. (B, D)<\/p>\n

Day 7: Darjeeling<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spend the day learning all about tea, visiting tea plantations and enjoying a tea tasting. Afternoon at leisure. (B, D)<\/p>\n

Day 8: Phuntsholing<\/strong><\/p>\n

After breakfast, take a scenic drive to Phuntsholing crossing the Coronation Bridge. Spend the night att he Hotel Druk. (B, D)<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 9: Thimphu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel to Thimphu, visiting Simtokha dzong en route, the oldest fortress in the kingdom built in 1629. Spend 2 nights at the Hotel Kisa. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 10: Thimphu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore Thimphu including the Tashichho dzong, School of Arts and Crafts, Simply Bhutan project and a local bazaar. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 11: Punakha<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drive across the stunning Dochu La Pass to Punakha. En route enjoy a short walk to Khamsum Yueling temple which provides an idyllic spot for a picnic lunch. Spend 2 nights at the Meri Puensum. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 12: Punakha<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit the beautiful Punakha dzong, the largest in the country. Later take a short excursion to Chimi Lhakhang also known as \u2018Fertility Temple\u2019. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 13: Paro<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drive to Paro for 2 nights at the The Village Lodge. Experience a local hot stone bath. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 14: Paro<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy the spectacular walk to the 300-year-old Tiger\u2019s Nest Monastery. At leisure or cycle through the Haa valley, try your hand at archery or enjoy a lesson creating spicy Bhutanese cuisine. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 15: Fly to Delhi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to Delhi. Overnight at the LaLiT New Delhi. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 16: Fly home (B)<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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