•  Rajgarh
•  Bhutan
•  Rishikesh

Bhutan

Bhutan, The land of peaceful thunder dragon is known to the world by several names such as 'the last Shangri - la' or 'the last palace on the top of the world'. Though the original name is 'Bootan' the natives prefer to call their country 'Druk Yul' or the land of peaceful Thunder Dragon. An unspoiled country with majestic mountains nestled in the lap of Himalayas, Bhutan offer's spectacular mountain views, immense scenic beauty a unique culture and architectural style. It is land full of warm hearted and friendly people.

Formerly known as the forbidden Kingdom, Bhutan or the land of the peaceful dragon has only recently opened its door to visitors. The beauty of Bhutan is as remarkable as it is grand and it is no wonder that this country is referred to as ‘Asia’s Switzerland’.

There is a lot in store for students in this magnificent kingdom of the ‘Thunder Dragon’.

  
 
Day Programme
Depart for Kolkata by train. O/N travel by train.
Arrive at Kolkata by afternoon and proceed for New Jalpaiguri by train. O/N travel by train.
Arrive at New Jalpaiguri early morning and proceed for Phuntsholing (Bhutan) by road (4 hours). Transfer to hotel. Talk / lecture on history and culture of Bhutan. Walk around tour of Phuntsholing. O/N hotel stay at Phuntsholing.
Depart in the morning for Thimphu by road (Approx. 7 hours).Transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Talk on Buddhism. O/N hotel stay at Thimphu.
Visit the Pagoda, Handicraft center, Dzong, BBS and Takin sanctuary. Visit to a school in the afternoon for interactive session with students. Visit to paper making centre in the evening. O/N hotel stay at Thimphu.
Visit to Cherry Monastery (short trek). After lunch proceed for Paro by road (2 hours). Visit The National Museum and The Mall. Sketching / drawing session in the evening.  O/N hotel stay at Paro.
Visit Drugyel Dzong & Drugyel Village. Interactive session with the villagers. Jungle cooking in nearby wilderness. O/N hotel stay at Paro.
A short trek to Taktsang Monastery (5 hours). Afternoon at leisure. Group entertainment activities in the evening. O/N hotel stay at Paro.
Depart for New Jalpaiguri early morning by road (10 hours). Upon arrival proceed for Kolkata by train. O/N travel by train.               
Arrive at Kolkata in the morning and depart for Mumbai by train.  O/N travel by train.
Arrive at Mumbai in the night. Study tour ends.
 
   
 
 
   Dep. Dates : April 15,  May 06,  2012