AMAZING BHUTAN
Tour Information
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Day 1
IXB Airport – Phuentsholing (Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)
Meet & Greet on arrival at IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial centre on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
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Day 2
Phuentsholing to Thimphu (Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.)
After breakfast, proceed towards Thimphu via the wonderful mystic town Gedu, which is about 9000 ft above the sea and Chukha Dam. On the way, halt at Chojum to take photographs of the confluence of two rivers of Bhutan, Thumpu Chu, and Paro Chu. Reach Thimpu in the evening. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit the theTashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.
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Day 3
Thimphu to Punakha Excursion
After breakfast today you will explore Punakha excursion Dochu La Pass, Punakha Dzong, Punakha Suspension Bridge, Punakha Village. After Visit all sightseeing back to Thimphu. Overnight Stay in Thimphu.
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Day 4
Thimphu Local Sight Seen and Transfer to Paro
The National Memorial Chorten, Sakyamuni Buddha, Changangkha Lhakhang, Takin Zoo, Simply Bhutan The Royal Textile Museum, Ringpung Dzong Dzong. After Visiting all sightseeing transfer to Paro. Overnight in Paro.
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Day 5
Paro Local Sight-seeing
After early morning breakfast, you will be starting a Excursion tour to Taktsang Monastery. Taksand Palphug Monastery also known as Tigers Nest is an amazing Buddhist monastery, temple and sacred site located in the upper Paro town. Built in 1692, Padma sambhava is believed to have meditated at this site for 3 years. Guru Padma sambhava is known to be the founder of Buddhism religion in Bhutan. He is immensely respected and has a huge number of sacred followers in Bhutan. Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the oldest Buddhist Temples in Bhutan (if not the oldest) and it is considered to be a prime example of the ornate Bhutanese architecture. Overnight at the Paro.
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Day 6
The Chelala Pass (Day excursion) and Transfer to Phuentsholing
Chele-la remains one of the least visited areas in the country and retains the air of an unspoiled, primeval forest. Drive to Chele La Pass (3,988m) from which on a clear day the view sweeps away to Bhutan’s second-highest sacred peak, Mt Jomolhari(7314m). On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening Free for Leisure. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
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Day 7
Phuentsholing to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station Drop
After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.
3* HOTEL OPTIONS:-
- Phuentsholing – Hotel Gadhen / Hotel Palm/ Hotel Tsheringma
- Thimphu – Hotel Ugyen / Hotel River Side / Oro Villa
- Paro – Golden Paddy field / Tsherim Resort / Tshongdu Boutique
- SDF Sustainable Development Fee
- Transfer all on a sharing basis
- Pick Up time Before 02:00pm & Drop 02:00pm
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary point-to-a-point basis.
- Pick up and drop from Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
- Accommodation in all places. 3 Star Hotel
- Online – E Permit
- Meal plan: Breakfast & Dinner
- One bottle of Mineral Water per head per day during sightseeing
- Professional English-Speaking Guide
- One tourist SIM card on Arrival for a family
- TCB approves a licensed English-speaking tour guide throughout the tour
- 24x7 Operation Executive Support
- Extras of a personal nature include personal tips, laundry charges, and additional tour charges.
- Does not include any Lunch & Evening Tea/snacks
- Travel Insurance
- Insurance, Medical & Emergency rescue costs
- Does not include Hard drinks or liquor or soft drinks/juices.
- Does not include Entrance Fees at Monasteries / Monuments /Museums etc.
- Air Fare / Train Tickets
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicles, other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to an increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- 5% GST
- Above quote is valid if all the Pax are traveling together - In case of any changes in the number of Pax, rate / Dot will attract the re-quote.
- The above-mentioned hotels & rooms are subject to availability.
- If the above-mentioned hotels are unavailable, similar category hotels will be provided.
- HOTEL CHECK-IN TIME 1200 NOON & CHECK-OUT TIME 1100 HRS.
- Requests for early check-in may be considered depending on room availability.
- Requests for late checkout may be considered depending on room availability and are chargeable on request.
- For Adults - 6 Months Valid Passport Or Voters ID Card
- For Child - 6 Months Valid Passport Or Birth Certificate (In English)
- Immigration Office of Phuentsholing And Thimphu Is Open From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. for 7 Days.
- For Online Permit Passport Is Mandatory For All Guest & Charges Will Be INR 500 Per Person.
- Above price only for India national and Passport holders (Minimum 6 Months validity)
- Vehicle will be on an Itinerary and point-to-point transfer basis; not on a disposal basis.
- AC will not be operational during hill travel.
- Every booking is on a first come first serve basis. Blocking is possible only for 48 hours