Thimphu Tour Package

Package Overview

Hotel Details
Thimphu (1 Night) 
Hotel Tashi Gatshek/Chopel Norkil or similar

Punakha
Gakyil Hotel
 
Paro (2 Nights) 
Hotel Tashi Lading or similar
 
Phuentsholing (1 nights) 
Hotel Salegaon or Similar
 
Note: 
1.    Triple sharing – Standard Rooms will be provided for your accommodation.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Bagdogra & Transfer to Phuentsholing (Approx 3&1/2 - 4 hours drive)

  Meet and greet at Bagdogra IXB Airport then transfer to Phuentsholing which will take an approx. of 3 and half to 4 hours drive.
  Phuentsholing (alt. 300m / 985 ft) - The frontier town, it is a thriving commercial centre, situated directly at the base of Himalayan foothills. It is a fascinating place where different ethnic groups mingle prominently Indian, Bhutanese and Nepalese. Being the border town, Phuentsholing serves as the convenient entry/exit point for Bhutan and also the important link to visit the Indian state of West Bengal, Sikkim and Assam.
  Arrive to Phuentsholing Bhutan and check in to your hotel rooms. if time permits then complete the immigration formalities as-well. 
  Evening visit Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang; 
  Situated in city centre, this small temple represents the heaven of Guru Rinpoche. Zhangtho Pelri Phuentsholing BhutanOn ground floor there are statues of eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche and paintings on Buddha's life while the next floor contains eight Bodhisattavas and statues of Avalokiteshvara and Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. On top floor, there is a main statue of Amitabha.
  Evening take a walk around the town. 
  Dinner and overnight stay.
   

• Day 2 : Complete the Immigration Formalities and Transfer to Thimphu and Sightseeing

  After breakfast Thimphu sightseeing. Visit Trashichhoedzong, the beautiful medieval fortress/monastery which houses most of the Government's office and King's Throne room It is also the summer residence of Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot. Then visit National Library which has vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts.
  
  After that drive to Arts & Crafts School, famous for traditional thangkha paintings. Here you will see, students at work producing intricate design on cloth.
  
  After lunch visit Handicrafts Emporium which displays wide assortment of beautifully handwoven and crafted products. Then drive to Memorial Chorten, the stupa built in the memory of Bhutan's Third King who is popularly regarded as Father of modern Bhutan. The paintings and statues inside this monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.
  
  Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

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

  After breakfast drive to Punakha with a short stop at Dochula pass
  (3,080m) 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 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 now been fully restored.
  
  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, 4 Hours)

  After breakfast drive to Paro en route visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom built in 1627, it now houses the School for religious studies.
  
  Afternoon in Paro visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of the Kingdom. Originally built as Watch Tower since 1967 it is serving as the National Museum of the country and holding fascinating collection of art, artifacts, thangkha paintings and Bhutan's exquisite postage stamps. 
  
  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.
  
  Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

• Day 5 : Paro

  After breakfast drive north of Paro valley to ruins of Drukgyel Dozng.
  From this fort Bhutanese repelled several invasions by Tibetan armies.
  Nearby visit traditional Bhutanese Farm House which offers good insight into lifestyle of local people.
  
  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.

• Day 6 : Depart Paro

  After breakfast drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• All transportation and excursions by private vehicles
• Internal taxes and fees
• All Accommodation in standard Properties
• All Sightseeing as per Itinerary
• All Immigration Formalities
• Experienced Guide 

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

• Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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