Explore Darjeeling and Bhutan in 9 days with a convenient train journey from Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai or Bengaluru. Discover Darjeeling’s tea gardens and Himalayan views, then experience Thimphu, Punakha and Paro, including the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery, with comfortable stays, private transfers and sightseeing.
Day-by-Day Travel Plan
Some trips mix mountains, monasteries, and a good old-fashioned train journey into one seamless package, and this one does exactly that. If you have been searching for a proper Darjeeling Bhutan Tour Package by Train, this itinerary takes you from your home city straight into the Himalayan foothills, through Darjeeling's misty tea gardens, and deep into Bhutan's dzongs and mountain passes. Nine days, eight nights, and honestly, enough variety to keep even seasoned travellers hooked.
Day 1: Origin City – NJP | Overnight Train
Start your journey by taking a train, catch the fastest available train from Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai or Bengaluru to New Jalpaiguri (NJP).
- Overnight train trip
- Sleep on the train.
Day 2: NJP → Darjeeling |Drive into the Himalayas
Our arrival at NJP marks the real start of our Himalayan journey.
- Meet your private driver on your arrival.
- Scenic drive along the Himalayan foothills to Darjeeling.
- On the way views of vast tea gardens, forest cover and mountain vistas.
- Hotel check in.
- Evening free for Darjeeling’s Mall Road & Chowrasta sightseeing.
- Overnight atDarjeeling.
Day 3: Sunrise over Darjeeling and Full Day of Sightseeing
Wake up early and you’ll be rewarded with one of the most iconic sunrises in India.
Dawn,
- Sunrise over Tiger Hill in the Himalayas.
- Stop Ghoom Monastery.
- Sunrise at Tiger Hill, Himalayas.
After Breakfast:
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.
- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park.
- Tenzing Rock
- Tea garden visit.
- Japanese Peace Pagoda.
- Darjeeling Himalayan Railway area.
- Evening free at Chowrasta.
- Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Day 4: Darjeeling → Phuentsholing → Bhutan
Breakfast and check-out, then the drive that carries you across the border.
- Drive through the Himalayan foothills towards Phuentsholing, Bhutan's gateway town.
- Immigration and entry formalities completed here.
- Continue into Bhutan.
- Proceed towards Thimphu depending on road conditions and arrival time.
- Hotel check-in and rest.
- Overnight stay at Phuentsholing or Thimphu, depending on arrival time.
Day 5: Thimphu Full-Day Sightseeing
Bhutan's capital offers a gentle, charming introduction to the country.
- Buddha Dordenma Statue.
- Memorial Chorten.
- Tashichho Dzong.
- National Library.
- Local handicraft market.
- Traditional Bhutanese town area.
- Evening free for shopping and leisure.
- Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Day 6: Thimphu → Punakha | Dochula Pass
A drive through some of the most spectacular mountain roads in the region.
- Drive towards Punakha through the Himalayan route.
- Stop at Dochula Pass for panoramic mountain views.
- Visit the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens.
- Continue to Punakha.
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang.
- Visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong.
- Walk across the traditional suspension bridge.
- Overnight stay at Punakha.
Day 7: Punakha → Paro
Breakfast, then a scenic drive towards Paro.
- En route views of Himalayan landscapes and traditional Bhutanese villages.
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang.
- Explore Paro town and its local market.
- Evening left for leisure.
- Overnight stay at Paro.
Day 8: Paro → Tiger's Nest Monastery
Major highlight of Bhutan.
- Early breakfast.
- Drive to the trailhead of Taktsang, better known as Tiger's Nest Monastery.
- Hike through pine forests towards this iconic clifftop monastery.
- Spectacular valley views along the way.
- Return to Paro and relax, with time to explore the town further.
- For travellers who prefer not to hike, a horse-assisted ascent may be available for part of the route, subject to local rules and availability.
- Overnight stay at Paro.
Day 9: Paro → Phuentsholing → NJP → Origin City
- Early morning departure from Paro.
- Drive towards Phuentsholing and exit Bhutan.
- Continue towards NJP or Alipurduar based on the selected return train.
- Board the fastest suitable train back to Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, or Bengaluru.
- Tour ends with Himalayan memories that stay with you long after.
Tour Inclusions
- Return train tickets in the agreed class.
- Train reservation assistance.
- 2 nights Darjeeling hotel accommodation.
- 4 nights Bhutan hotel accommodation.
- Daily breakfast.
- Private vehicle for Darjeeling sightseeing.
- NJP to Darjeeling transfer.
- Darjeeling to Bhutan transfer.
- Private Bhutan vehicle throughout the Bhutan itinerary.
- Bhutan sightseeing as mentioned.
- Phuentsholing to Thimphu transfer.
- Thimphu to Punakha to Paro transfers.
- Paro to Phuentsholing/NJP transfer.
- Driver charges.
- Fuel, parking, and applicable road taxes.
- Bhutan entry/permit assistance as applicable.
- Sightseeing according to itinerary.
- Hotel taxes as applicable.
- All applicable government taxes included in the final quotation where specified.
Tour Exclusions
- Meals other than breakfast.
- Personal expenses.
- Laundry, telephone, and room service.
- Monument/attraction entrance fees unless specifically mentioned.
- Guide charges.
- Tiger Hill sunrise entry/vehicle charges, if applicable.
- Toy Train tickets.
- Cable car/ropeway tickets.
- Tiger's Nest horse ride.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Travel insurance.
- Camera/video charges.
- Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), unless specifically included in the final quotation.
- Bhutan visa/permit-related charges, where applicable.
- Any flight tickets.
- Any additional sightseeing.
- Additional vehicle usage.
- Medical expenses.
- Expenses caused by roadblocks, landslides, weather, natural calamities, or circumstances beyond the operator's control.
- GST, if applicable, unless specifically included.
Cost
The tour cost depends on the number of persons travelling.
For travellers looking for a well-planned Darjeeling and Bhutan Tour Package from Delhi, getting the logistics right, train timings, border formalities, and mountain drives all fitting together smoothly makes all the difference. That is where Garhwal Himalayan Expedition steps in, crafting itineraries that balance the thrill of the Himalayas with the ease of hassle-free travel planning. For bookings or customisation of this itinerary, reach out at +91 9811275279 or +91 9717237624.