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 | Depart from London Heathrow with British Airways direct to Delhi |
 | The Imperial (1 night) - North India, New Delhi |
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| On arrival you will be met and driven to the hotel by chauffeur driven car.
The Imperial is considered to be one of Asia's finest hotels and is steeped in colonial history. Its elegant rooms and corridors are lined with fine antiques and paintings from the Raj. The hotel was built in the 1930s to be the city's most luxurious - an achievement it still maintains to this day.
The hotel has four excellent restaurants and a lovely outdoor pool. It is steps away from the renowned ... more about The Imperial... |
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| Depart from Delhi with DRUK AIR direct to Paro |
| Taj Tashi (2 nights) - Bhutan, Thimphu |
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| 25 Apr / After breakfast you will be collected and transferred to Delhi international airport to board your flight to Paro. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel Taj Tashi. Set in the heart of the Thimphu Valley, the Taj Tashi is a gateway to a land steeped in mythology and magic. The mountain kingdom of Bhutan remains one of the old world's last few strongholds, as yet unspoilt by civilization. In the charmed isolation of the Himalayan heights, Bhutan's ancient ... more about Taj Tashi... |
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| Amankora Gangtey (2 nights) - Bhutan, Gangtey |
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| DRIVE TO GANGTEY
Leaving Thimphu, the road winds and climbs up to Douchu La Pass (alt. 10,495 ft), the highest point on the journey, marked by the ubiquitous prayer flags and grand views of the Himalayas to the north. From here, the road spirals downward into the subtropical Punakha valley, characterised by bamboo jungles and orchards. The ascent begins shortly hereafter, through broadleaved and temperate forests to Gangtey (alt 9,480 ft).
Gangtey in the Black Mountains. Phobjikha is a ... more about Amankora Gangtey... |
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| Amankora Punakha (2 nights) - Bhutan, Punakha |
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| PUNAKHA (alt 4,673 ft)
Capital of Bhutan until 1955 and the winter seat of the Chief Abbot, Punakha is a beautifully scenic river valley, dominated by the Punakha Dzong that stands at the confluence of two rivers. It is the local monastic and administrative hub, a petter followed over much of Bhutan, with rich interiors such as the great assembly hall that dates back to the 17th century.
About 11 miles south in the valley is Wangdiphodrang, noted for its eponymous fortress, a strategic ... more about Amankora Punakha... |
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| Uma Paro (2 nights) - Bhutan, Paro |
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| PARO (alt 7,264 ft)
Uma Paro is a 29-room hotel offering five-star comfort and singular style in the wildly beautiful Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.
Dedicated to Uma's understated philosophy of quiet comfort in inspiring, culture-rich locations the inland retreat is also a place for adventure, where the landscape and people won't fail to uplift you.
03 Apr /Day at leisure.
04 Apr /Visit Ta Dzong, formerly a fortress and watchtower, before being modified and renovated to ... more about Uma Paro... |
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| Glenburn Tea Estate (2 nights) - Himalayas, Darjeeling |
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| Started by a Scottish tea company in 1860, Glenburn has now passed into the hands of one of India's pioneering tea planting families - The Prakashes, who have over the years come to be known as the "Chaiwala family" - which literally means "tea planters". The story of the Chaiwala family began over a hundred years ago, and is closely entwined with that of tea plantations in India. Today, the third and fourth generation Prakash family, carry almost a century of tea ... more about Glenburn Tea Estate... |
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| The Leela Kempinski Gurgaon (1 night) - North India, Gurgaon |
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| The guestrooms at The Leela Kempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (N.C.R.) combine space, beauty and modern technology. The rooms feature a full range of amenities and facilities including Wi-Fi connectivity, IP phones, LCD televisions with Blue-Ray players, iPod docks, electronic safes and ergonomic mattresses. The two Royal Club floors offer guests personalised and complimentary services and access to the Royal Club Lounge facilities, and there is also a selection of contemporary Indian artwork in the ... more about The Leela Kempinski Gurgaon... |
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| Depart from Paro with DRUK AIR direct to Delhi |
| Depart from Delhi with British Airways direct to London Heathrow |
12 nights for £3,990 per person
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Please contact a luxury travel consultant for your personal quotation for Land of the Dragons - Bhutan itinerary. |
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