Itinerary

Day 01 (Dec 19) Sat : Bangalore → Vijayawada (600+ km, 10h)

You’ll gather at 6:00 AM at a common meet up point for a grand

flag-off.

After breakfast we begin the long, scenic drive through Andhra

Pradesh’s verdant countryside.

Arrive by night, check in at Vijayawada hotel.

Day 02 (Dec 20) Sun : Vijayawada → Vizag (350 km, 6:30 h)

Breakfast at Vijayawada Hotel then depart around 8:30 AM.

Drive towards Vishakhapatnam and check in at hotel (Mostly

Novotel)

Evening beach walk and explore museum & famous RK beach in

the evening.

Day 03 (Dec 21) Mon : Vizag → Bhubaneswar (420 km, 7:30 h)

Breakfast at Vizag Hotel then depart around 8:30 AM.

Drive towards Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha and check

in at hotel. On the way we visit Asia’s Largest Back water lagoon

Chilika Lake.

Evening time walk we explore local street food of Bhubaneswar.

One can visit famous Lingaraj Temple.

Those who wish to visit Jagannath Dham Puri can drive to Puri

post dinner for night darshan and we will assist you to do so.

Day 04 (Dec 22) Tue : Bhubaneswar → Dhanbad (500 km, 10h)

Early Breakfast at Bhubaneswar Hotel then depart towards

Dhanbad, the coal capital city of India which is located in

Jharkhand state. Check in at hotel.

Today we drive through West Bengal and reach Dhanbad.

A quick briefing will be done by BCCL team regarding next day

morning visit to active Coal Mines of Dhanbad.

Overnight stay Post dinner at Dhanbad

Day 05 (Dec 23) Wed : Dhanbad → Nalanda (240 km, 4:30h)

Early morning visit to open coal mines to witness coal mining live

and back to hotel for Breakfast. Then depart towards

Rajgir/Nalanda.

Today one can also visit Bodh Gaya before reaching Nalanda.

Evening time we will visit to ”The Lost Library” of Nalanda

University”

Overnight stay Post dinner at Nalanda Resort.

Day 06 (Dec 24) Thu : Nalanda → Siliguri (450 km, 8-9h)

Post breakfast we drive towards the Siliguri located at so called

“Chicken Neck” of India.

We drive through plains of river Ganges today in Bihar.

Upon reaching Siliguri check in at hotel and prepare for next day

Border Crossing to Bhutan.

Overnight stay Post dinner at Siliguri Hotel.

Day 07 (Dec 25) Fri : Siliguri → Paro (Bhutan) (300 km, 7-8h)

TODAY WILL BE THE DAY TO ENTER BHUTAN

After breakfast we drive towards India Bhutan Border (Jaigaon)

We do immigration process and head towards Paro.

Upon reaching Paro check in at Luxurious hotel (Le Meridien

Riverfront).

Overnight stay Post dinner at Siliguri Hotel.

Day 08 (Dec 26) Sat : Paro Local (Day To Relax)

After an early breakfast, proceed for a hike to the iconic Tiger’s

Nest Monastery, perched dramatically at an altitude of

approximately 3,120 m.

The round-trip trek takes about 4–5 hours and offers spectacular

views of the valley.

After returning to Paro, visit key attractions such as Rinpung

Dzong and the National Museum of Bhutan.

The evening is at leisure, with the option to arrange a cultural

program.

Dinner and overnight stay in Paro

Day 09 (Dec 27) Sun : Paro → Thimphu (40 km, 1h)

Today, drive towards the pristine Haa Valley via the spectacular

Chele La Pass (approx. 3,988 m), the highest motorable pass in

Bhutan.

The journey offers panoramic Himalayan views.

In Haa Valley (altitude ~2,700 m) visit the sacred Lhakhang Karpo

and Lhakhang Nagpo, followed by an outdoor farmhouse lunch.

Later, continue your drive to Thimphu (altitude ~2,334 m). The

total journey spans approximately 135 km and takes around 5–6

hours.

Dinner and overnight stay in Thimphu

Day 10 (Dec 28) Mon : Thimphu → Punakha (70 km, 2h)

After breakfast, drive to Punakha, covering around 75 km in 2.5–3

hours.

En route, stop at the scenic Dochula Pass (3,100 m), known for its

108 stupas and sweeping Himalayan vistas.

Descend into the warmer valley of Punakha (altitude ~1,200 m)

and visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong.

The evening is free for curated experiences or relaxation.

Dinner and overnight stay in Punakha

Day 11 (Dec 29) Tue : Punakha → Bumthang (200 km, 4-5h)

Begin your day with a long but rewarding drive towards

Phobjikha Valley (altitude ~3,000 m).

Visit the serene Gangtey Monastery overlooking the glacial

valley.

Continue onward to Bumthang (altitude ~2,600 m), often

regarded as the cultural heart of Bhutan.

Dinner and overnight stay in Bumthang.

Day 12 (Dec 30) Wed : Bumthang Local

Today is at leisure to explore the beautiful Bumthang Valley.

You may take short drives to visit important monasteries such as

Jakar Dzong and Kurjey Lhakhang, enjoy nature walks, interact

with locals, or arrange cultural activities such as archery or

outdoor dining experiences.

With its serene landscapes and spiritual ambiance, Bumthang

offers a relaxed and immersive experience.

Day 13 (Dec 31) Thu : Bumthang → Gelephu (240 km, 6-7h)

After breakfast, begin your drive towards Gelephu, descending

from the central highlands to the southern plains.

The journey offers changing landscapes, from alpine forests to

subtropical terrain.

On arrival in Gelephu (altitude ~300 m), check in to your hotel.

An evening to celebrate new year with fellow participants.

Gala Dinner, Music and overnight stay in Gelephu

Day 14 (Jan 01) Fri : Gelephu → Siliguri (300 km, 6-7h)

On this final day of Bhutan, we drive back to Siliguri.

Overnight stay in Siliguri post dinner

Day 15 (Jan 02) Sat : Siliguri → Patna (455 km, 8-9h)

After breakfast, begin your drive towards Patna capita city of

Bihar also know as Patliputra. We do possible sightseeing in

Patna .

Overnight stay post dinner in Patna

Day 16 (Jan 03) Sun : Patna → Varanasi (270 km, 5:30h)

On this day post breakfast we drive towards spiritual capital

Varanasi also known as Kashi.

After check in at hotel we go for Ganga Boating and witness

famous Ganga Aarti. We visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple in the

evening. Overnight stay in Varanasi post dinner.

Day 17 (Jan 04) Mon : Varanasi → Jabalpur (450 km, 8h)

Post breakfast we start our journey towards Jabalpur. We target

to reach Bhedaghat directly to experience cable car.

Check in and overnight stay post dinner at Jabalpur Hotel

Day 18 (Jan 05) Tue : Jabalpur → Medchal, HYD (730 km, 13h)

Post breakfast we start our journey towards Hyderabad. We

choose to stay next to ORR to avoid Hyderabad traffic.

Check in and overnight stay post dinner at Medchal Hotel.

Day 19 (Jan 06) Wed : Medchal → Bengaluru (600 km, 10h)

A day to drive back home after the last breakfast together at

Hyderabad after conquering BHUTAN.

Inclusions

• Luxury Hotels on twin sharing basis (4 & 5*)
• All Day Breakfast & Dinner
• Daily Surcharge Rs. 1200 per person per night
• All mentioned sightseeing with local guides
• Cultural Show in Paro
• Boating at Varanasi & Cable car at Bhedaghat
• 1 crew car & 1 Back Up Van in Bhutan
• Drinking Water and Snacks Supply
• Emergency Rescue Support

Exclusions

• Transportation
• Personal Expenses
• Lunch
• Personal expenses
• Vehicle Permit (Rs.4500 Per Day)
• Medical/Travel Insurance
• Vehicle Services & Repair
• Room Heaters

Price

+5% GST