Bhutan Long Weekend Tour

Package Overview

Bhutan is a traveler’s paradise, especially for those who are looking to take a break in the lap of nature. Covered in lush green forests, home to gushing waterfalls and rivers and the perfect spot to just sit by and view the majestic Himalayan Ranges, Bhutan is gorgeous in every sense of the word. With Yatra’s "" Delightful Bhutan 5N/6D"" we give you a chance to explore this gorgeous destination in 6 days.Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
Meals not mentioned in inclusions
Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
Any kind of insurance
Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Bhutan Welcomes You

  Arrive at NJP/Bagdogra (IXB), Siliguri. Here our representative will recieve you and drive you to Phuentsholing (Bhutan) for immigration. After Immigration, drive from Phuentsholing to Thimpu. Arrive at Thimpu and check-in at your hotel.
  
  Overnight stay at the hotel in Thimphu.

• Day 2 : Thimphu

  After breakfast, sightseeing in Thimphu valley including visit to the following: the National Library, housing an extensive collection of priceless Buddhist manuscripts; the Institute for Zorig Chusum (commonly known as the Painting School) where students undergo a 6-year training course in Bhutan’s 13 traditional arts and crafts. Later visit Textile and Folk Heritage Museum, a fascinating testimony of the Bhutanese material culture and living traditions.
  
  After lunch, visit King's Memorial Chorten continuously circumambulated by people, murmuring mantras and spinning their prayer wheels. Construction of this landmark was the idea of Bhutan’s third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (“the father of modern Bhutan”) who has wished to erect monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it serves both as a memorial to the Late King and as a monument to peace.
  
  Then, visit the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts shops, to browse through example of Bhutan's fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and wood carvings, jewelry, interesting items made from local materials.
  
  Evening visit Trashichhoedzong, “fortress of the glorious religion”. This is the center of government and religion, site of monarch’s throne room and seat of Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot. Built in 1641 by the political and religious unifier of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it was reconstructed in 1960s in traditional Bhutanese manner, without nails or architectural plans.
  
  Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 3 : Thimphu/ Punakha ( 75 Km, 3 hours drive)

  After early breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/ 10,130 ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road. If skies are clear, the following peaks can be seen from this pass (left to right): Masagang (7,158m), Tsendagang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m ), Jejegangphugang (7,158 m ), Kangphugang (7,170 m ), Zongphugang (7, 060 m ), a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana - finally Gangkar puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m.
  
  Later visit to Punakha Dzong, Built strategically at the junction of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to serve as the religious and administrative centre of the region, Punakha Dzong has played an important role in Bhutan’s history. Damaged by four catastrophic fires and an earthquake, the Dzong has been fully restored by the present King.
  
  After that drive to Wangduephodrang visiting Dzong and local market. The district of Wangduephodrang is also famous for its bamboo products, slate and stone carvings.
  
  Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.

• Day 4 : Punakha / Paro (125 km, approx 4 hours drive)

  After breakfast drive to Paro en route visit Simtokha Dzong. This dzong, built in 1627 is the oldest in Bhutan. It now houses the Institute for Language and Culture Studies.
  
  Afternoon in Paro, visit Ta Dzong, once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century, Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutan’s National Museum in 1968.
  
  Afterwards, walk down a hillside trail to visit Rinpung Dzong. Built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal , the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district. The approach to the Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called Nemi Zam.
  
  Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 5 : Paro

  After breakfast drive up the valley to view the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. It was from here that the Bhutanese repelled several invading Tibetan armies during the 17th century.
  
  Then take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, the most famous of Bhutanese monasteries. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery hence it is called “Tiger’s Nest”. The excursion to monastery takes about 5 hours for round trip.
  
  While return to Paro town visit en route Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.
  
  Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 6 : Paro - Siliguri

  After early breakfast at the hotel, drive to Siliguri from Paro. Our representative will help you with exit formalities and then bid you farewell.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Accommodation is on twin sharing basis
• Meals : breakfast at all places
• Transfers from one place to another
• Sightseeing in private cars
• Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
• All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes

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Exclusions

• Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions
• Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
• Any kind of insurance
• Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.

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Package Start From

• Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Other Terms & Conditions :

BOOKING & CANCELLATION POLICY

• Your contract is with Bhutan Packages. A contract exists between us when we have confirmed you on our tour / hotel booking / or any other travel related services of your choice and we have received your booking request and deposits. All correspondence/s in respect of Tours / Travel Service bookings should be addressed to Bhutan Packages.

Payments

• For the services contracted, 40 % advance payment should be made to hold the booking on a confirmed basis and the balance amount should be paid before commencement of your tour. We hold the right to decide upon the amount to be paid as an advance payment, based on the nature of services and the time left for the commencement of the services.

Payment Options

• Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, Cash payment to our office or by Demand Draft / Cheque. All payments should be free and clear of any withholding tax and deduction. Bank charges, if any, for remittance (by remitting bank or by intermediary bank) would be strictly borne by payer.


• Rights to amend the itinerary if required


• Tour once commenced will strictly go as per the itinerary finalised. In case of events and circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to change all or parts of the contents of the itinerary for safety and well being of our esteemed passengers.

Policy Regarding Cancellation / No Show / Early Departure
In case of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s we must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:

• 30 days & prior to arrival - 10% of the tour/service cost.


• 20 days to 18 days prior to arrival - 20% of the tour/service cost.


• 14 days to 16 days prior to arrival - 25% of the tour/service cost.


• 10 days to 08 days prior to arrival - 50% of the tour/service cost.


• 07 days & less, prior to arrival or no show - NO REFUND.

Please note 

• Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs - in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us - a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable. 


• In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.

Refund

• In regard to refund of unused / unutilized services (which are paid for and cancelled in advance) the refund amount would be worked out on the basis of cancellation policy as described above and the money would be accordingly refunded to the person who has made the payment to us. Please note that the refund process may take 2 - 4 weeks due to banking procedures. If the refund is made to the credit card account OR to Bank account, the bank charges would be debited from the refund amount.

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Client Testimonials

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  Simran Kithania - Kolkata, West Bengal

  Reviewed: Jun 27, 2018

  I went for a trip to Singapore with my friends. The vacation was arranged by Disha Tours and the itinerary was quite eventful. Very professionally arranged!

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  Seema Lama - Patna, Bihar

  Reviewed: Jun 27, 2018

  My family was on a vacation to Bhutan for a trekking expedition and the whole vacation was nicely arranged by Disha Tours. Great hotels and guides. We definitely recommend them.

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  Sumit Agarwal - Delhi, India

  Reviewed: Jun 27, 2018

  We are satisfied with travel service Disha Tours gave us. We were on our honeymoon to Shimla. Enjoyed a lot. Thanks to Disha.

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