Bhutan 07 Nights - 08 Days Tour

Package Overview

TOUR COST PER PERSON + 5% GST ( EX – PUNE/ MUMBAI )

DESCRIPTION - PACKAGE PER PERSON
Adult ( Double / Twin Sharing ) - RS.64,000/- + 5% GST

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : ARRIVAL IXB AIRPORT –PHUNTSHOLING

  Meet & Greet on arrival at IXB Airport and Transfer to Phuntsholing. Overnight Stay in the Hotel in Phuntsholing.
  
  Today Meal: Dinner

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 2 : PHUNTSHOLING –THIMPHU

  Morning After Breakfast, transfer to Jaigoan Indian border, next to the town of Phuentsholing. Bhutan representative will meet you on arrival at Phunsholing gate. We will transfer you to Thimphu, on the way we will make our first stop to visit Kharbandi Gonpa about 5 km above Phuntsholing. This monastery was built by Royal Grandmother, Ashi Phuntsho Choedron in 1967.
  
  From this point the road climbs steeply up into the hills, to an altitude of approximately 2,000m/6,560ft. We will make stops along the way from time to time, so as not to miss the magnificent view of the Indian plains and the Toorsa River below.
  
  On the way you will also see the first hydro power electric project ever built in Bhutan. Leaving Chukha we will stop at the small town of Chimakothi. Lunch is served en route.
  
  After passing through Chapcha the road reaches its highest point of about 2,800m/9,185ft, then descends steeply and runs along the banks of the Wang Chu (river) to Chuzom (meaning confluence), where the Paro Chu runs into the Wang Chu. From here it is only about 30 min drive up the valley to Paro. On arrival in Thimphu, check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
  
  Today Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 3 : THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING.

  Thimphu sightseeing includes the following:
  Buddha Point
  (There is a statue of Buddha which is 169 feet).
  National Library
  There are lots of Bhutanese scripts and also we have the biggest book in the world.
  Visit coronation Park 
  where you will see the stachu of walking Buddha
  
  Today Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 4 : THIMPHU – PHUNAKHA

  After breakfast at hotel, drive to Punakha across Dochula pass (3,O8Om). In Bhutan, the passes are marked by a large Bhutanese Chorten and prayer flag. Dochula pass offers the most spectacular view over the high peaks of the eastern Himalayas on a clear day.
  
  After checking into hotel, proceed to visit Punakha Dzong (open between 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm), 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. The Dzong is open for visitors during Punakha festival and in summer months when the monk body moves to Thimphu.
  
  Later in the day excursion to Chimi Lakhang (open between 09:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm), situated on a hillock in the centre of the valley, also known as the temple of fertility. It is widely believed that couples who do not have children and wanting one, if they pray at this temple, they are usually blessed with a child very soon. The trail leads across rice fields to the tiny settlement of Pana, meaning ‘field’. A walk through the village near the temple will give you rare glimpses into the daily life and lifestyle of the villagers. After motorable road one has to walk hrough paddy fields and villages. This is total about 1.1/2 hours walk, both ways. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
  
  Today Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 5 : PUNAKHA – PARO (125 KMS, 4HR DRIVE)

  After breakfast drive back to Paro descending back down from Dochu La, follow the way back up the dramatic Wang Chhu and Paro Chhu river valleys, before crossing through Paro Town towards the north end of the valley. En route visit Simtokha Dzong (open between 09:00 am – 05:00 pm during summer and 09:00- 04:00 hrs. during winters), the place of profound tantric teaching, this dzong now houses a school for the study of the Dzongkha language.
  
  Later in the day after checking into hotel, proceed to visit Ta Dzong (open between 09:00 am – 05:00 pm, closed on govt. holidays), originally built as Watchtower, which now houses National Museum. The extensive collection includes antique thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons & armour, household objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts.
  
  Ta Dzong visit shortly followed by a short walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong (open between 09:00 am – 05:00 pm during summer and till 04:00 hrs. during winters, closed on weekends and govt. holidays): meaning (“fortress of the heap of jewels”), which has a long and fascinating history. Along the wooden galleries lining the inner courtyard are fine wall paintings illustrating Buddhist lore such as four friends, the old man of long life, the wheel of life, scenes from the life of Milarepa, Mount. Sumeru and other cosmic Mandala. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
  
  Today Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

  • Themes Museums
• Day 6 : ON DAY 6 YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS

  Option 1
  Hike to Tiger’s Nest
  
  The hike to Taktsang would take us around 2 ½ hrs to reach a cafeteria, a point from where one can enjoy great view of the monastery. Those interested can walk further 45 minutes uphill to get a closer view of the monastery. walk down back to road. The journey downward to the road would take
  
  Option 2 Chelela pass
  
  Drive to Chele la-la pass (3988 m), Drive to Chele pass a favourite place for many visitors and is one of highest motor able passes in the country. For the Buddhists, it is also a sacred place to festoon the pass with prayer flags. For naturalists, the Chele la ridge offers gardens of Himalayan flowers, plants and of special pheasant species. Water is scarce on these ridges and it is recommended to have enough water supplies with you. Evening drive back to paro. Overnight at a hotel in Paro.
  
  If some people choose Tiger Nest and some people choose Chelela pass then we will have to hire another vehicle and extra cost may apply for the same.
  
  Today Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 7 : PARO-PHUNTSHOLING

  Drive back to Phuntsholing. Bhutan escort will help you with exit formalities. Overnight stay in Hotel in Phuntsholing.
  
  Today Meal: Breakfast and Dinner

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 8 : PHUNTSHOLING - IXB AIRPORT

  Morning after Breakfast, transfer to IXB Airport. Bhutan escort will bid you farewell. Today Meal: Breakfast

  • Themes Sightseeing

Inclusions

• Both Side Air tickets
• Accommodation in 3 Star hotels in Double Occupancy/Twin sharing
• Tour Guide for entire tour
• Breakfast & Dinner Only (1st Day Breakfast and Last Day Dinner Not Included)
• Transportation in Toyota Coaster Bus
• Processing and approval permit
• Sightseeing
• Room are based of Twin sharing basis/Double
• Daily 1 bottle of mineral water.
• Bhutan Permit 1200 per person per day
• Travel Insurance

Exclusions

• Lunch
• GST
• Entry tickets
• Any meals not specified in the itinerary. Any sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Any expenses of personal nature like telephone calls, tips, laundry etc.
• Anything not specifically mentioned in inclusions column given herein above in this quotation.

Package Start From

• Bagdogra, West Bengal, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

• General:
• Kindly check the hotel reviews & photos on Internet. Our effort is to give you the best hotels in the budget of the package mentioned above. But in case if you need the higher category of hotels please let us know. In that case cost may increase. Please check & reply. Later no complaint shall be entertained.
• All sightseeing depends upon the time limit, traffic conditions and weather condition etc.
• Note:
• Our offer is based on usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise) and if this category of rooms is not available we shall try to confirm accommodation in the next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
• We shall not be responsible for any change in the itinerary due to landslides, flight cancellations, weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances. The additional cost incurred will be in addition to the cost
• Please note the Readymade packages are designed strictly on the detailed itinerary being attached, any extra sightseeing and excursion is subject to a supplement cost as per the actual.
• It is mandatory to carry the original photo identity Proof during travel and have to be presented at the time of Check-in in all hotels for security reasons.

Terms & Conditions

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