ULTIMATE HIMALAYA: Nepal, Bhutan, India

21 Days
Kathmandu * Paro * Thimpu * Punakha * Calcutta * Gangtok * Yoksum * Darjeeling * Delhi

Experience the vistas and variety of cultures of Nepal, India and remote Bhutan, nestled between the Indian lowlands and the Tibetan Himalaya. Medieval Kathmandu with its magnificent royal residences, cobbled streets, ancient squares and buildings sprinkled with intricately hand-carved windows is set against a backdrop of the majestic Himalaya. The narrow lanes and alleys jostling with delightful Nepalese create a happy and lively atmosphere. Visit artist's markets, temples, pagodas, a private home, and enjoy a spectacular hour-long Everest view flight in this cosmopolitan capital.

A breathtaking flight over mountain vistas and painted farmhouses brings you to Bhutan, a country of stunning natural beauty and friendly, colorfully dressed people. Drive past farmland and view amazing Dzongs that house monasteries, offices and armories. View the art of religious thangka painting at a school and mingle in the markets that are the center of Bhutanese life. Wind through rhododendron forests and a 10,000 ft. pass to arrive in the golden-green Punakha Valley - the old summer capital.

Tour Calcutta's fruit and flower market, imperial monuments, temples and bridges. Enjoy countryside walks in the sleepy historic hamlet of Yoksum. Drive to scenic Darjeeling with its tea gardens, mountaineering institute, toy train and astounding views of the Kangchenzonga Himalaya.

Our 8-Day Classic Tibet completes this Himalayan Odyssey.     

TOUR CODE: UH
TOUR DATES:
2010: Mar 6 - 26, Oct 10 - 30
2011: Similar dates

2010 TOUR PRICES:
Land Package: $5440 (6+ members)
+$230 (4-5 members)
+$390 (2-3 members)
Single Supplement: $1590

Approx. International Air: $1595 (Los Angeles / Kathmandu, Delhi / Los Angeles)
Approx. Internal Air: $1480

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