Bhutan is popularly known as “Land of Thunder Dragon” and it is situated in the Eastern Himalayas.
In Bhutan - the general prosperity of the country is measured by the ‘Gross National Happiness’.
Bhutan is also known as “Happiest Country in the World”. Bhutan attracts many travelers from
across the globe because of its untouched mountains, serenity, and vibrancy.
What is included in the tour
- 7 Nights accommodation in 3 star hotels on double sharing.
- 1+1 Night Phuentsholing, 2 Nights Thimphu, 1 Night Punakha & 2 Nights Paro Stay.
- Complimentary Breakfast (7) at accommodated hotels.
- Complimentary Dinner (5) at accommodated hotels in Thimphu and Paro.
- Complimentary Tourist Sim Card with 100 Minutes Talk Time.
- Pickup & Drop from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) on SIC basis.
- All transfers and sightseeing as per Itinerary on SIC basis.
- Assistance for Tourist Permits to Travel to Thimphu, Paro and Punakha.
- Driver allowances, toll tax, parking charges, state taxes.
- Licensed Bhutanese Trip Coordinator to assist throughout the trip.
- Visa Cost or Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) Included.
- Mandatory Travel Insurance.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any Airfare or Train Fare (Airfare Deals Available).
- Dinner in Phuentsholing.
- Lunch, any extra meal/beverages not mentioned in the package.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary or Optional Tours.
- Any activities, monuments entrance fee or transfers other than mentioned in the Itinerary.
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as rescheduling or cancellations e.g. flights cancellations, any accidents, weather conditions, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc. Such expenses will have to be paid directly.
- Any other expenses specifically not mentioned above.
- 5% GST and 5% TCS as per government norms
- 7-day trip from Bagdogra Airport
- 6 nights in 3-star hotels with included Visa Fee, Travel Insurance, and Guide
- 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners, and a complimentary tourist SIM card
- Exclusions: Flights, lunch, first and last night dinners, monument entry fees
- Transportation: Airport pickup/drop-offs for 6 in Innova vehicles, Days 2-6 in a Toyota Coaster bus
DAY 1 : PICKUP FROM BAGDOGRA AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO PHUENTSHOLING
(Distance 145 kms | Driving Time: 4 hrs)
- Arrive at Bagdogra Airport (IXB), and proceed towards Phuentsholing.
- Arrive Phuentsholing, check In to your hotel and freshen up.
- Check out your locality in Phuentsholing and try local cuisines or simply relax in the charismatic environment.
- Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
DAY 2 : TRANSFER TO THIMPHU, ON THE WAY SIGHTSEEING, STAY IN THIMPHU
Distance 160 kms | Driving Time: 5 hrs)
- After a breakfast, checkout from the hotel.
- After immigration proceed towards Thimphu.
- Enjoy this beautiful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Land of Thunder Dragon.
- Arrive Thimphu by evening and Check In to your hotel.
- Leisure time in the evening.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Thimphu.
DAY 3 : THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING, STAY IN THIMPHU
- After breakfast proceed for Thimphu local sightseeing.
- Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue: a huge statue of Buddha
- The National Memorial Chorten Stupas: The chorten or stupa was built in the memory of the third king.
- Takin Zoo: the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here.
- Changangkha Lhakhang: Oldest surviving temple in Thimphu
- Simply Bhutan Museum: here you can taste local wine ‘Aara’, dress up in traditional clothes, play Bhutan’s National game Archery, meet the superhuman foot carver- Pema Tshering watch the cultural show while enjoying the local Bhutanese ‘Butter Tea’.
- Come back to the hotel by evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Thimphu.
DAY 4 : THIMPHU TO PUNAKHA SIGHTSEEING, STAY IN PUNAKHA
(Thimphu to Punakha distance 75 kms | Driving Time: 2.5 hrs)
- After breakfast drive to Punakha.
- Visit Dochula-Pass: (3150 mts.) a beautiful mountain pass, which is a concentration of 108 memorial stupas.
- Arrive Punakha, Check In to your hotel. Headout for Sightseeing.
- Punakha Dzong - is second oldest dzong in Bhutan. Until the mid-1950s it served as the capital and seat of government.
- Punakha Suspension Bridge: It is one of the longest and oldest suspension bridges in Bhutan.
- Come back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Punakha.
DAY 5 : PUNAKHA TO PARO, STAY IN PARO
(Total Distance 115 kms | Time: 3.5 hrs)
- After breakfast drive to Paro.
- Arrive Paro Check In to your hotel.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Paro.
DAY 6 : SHORT HIKE TO TIGER’S NEST AND OVERNIGHT STAY IN PARO
(Total Distance 6.4 kms | Time: 3-5 hrs | Altitude: 10,245 ft Elevation: 900 mtr)
- After breakfast, proceed to Tiger’s Nest.
- Hiking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. which clings to a cliff 3,000 feet above the valley floor.
- Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) flew to this location on the back of a tiger in the 8th century.
- Guru Rinpoche introduced Buddhism to their country, and the Taktsang Monastery is one of the principal pilgrimage destinations in Bhutan.
- After hike you can enjoy Hot Stone Bath at countryside.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Paro.
DAY 7 : PARO DZONG AND PARO MARKET, STAY IN PHUENTSHOLING
(Paro to Phuentsholing Distance: 148 kms | Driving Time: 4.5 hr)
- After breakfast proceed towards Paro town.
- Visit Rinpung Dzong- Popularly known as, Paro Dzong is situated in the Paro Valley.
- Leisure time for shopping and to explore local market of Paro town.
- Afternoon drive to Phuentsholing with stopovers and enjoying the scenic beauty.
- Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
DAY 8: TRANSFER FROM PHUENTSHOLING TO BAGDOGRA AIRPORT
(Distance 145 kms | Driving Time: 4 hrs)
- After breakfast checkout from Hotel
- At 8:00 AM depart for Bagdogra Airport for the onward journey
Note: We'll conclude the trip by dropping you off at the airport between 01:00 PM and 2:00 PM. You are free to book any flight departing after 3:00 PM. In the case of a late flight, you have the option to wait at the airport.
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Pickup Time: Between 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM from Bagdogra Airport on Day 1
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Drop Time: We will drop you by 02:00 PM to Bagdogra Airport on Day 8
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Airport Pickup and Drop will be done in batch of 6 people.
Note:
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On Day 1, If you've booked an early flight, please wait inside the airport. Our journey will commence when everyone has arrived.
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On Day 8, we will depart at 8:00 AM from Phuentsholing. We'll conclude the trip by dropping you off at the airport between 01:00 PM and 2:00 PM. You are free to book any flight departing after 3:00 PM. In the case of a late flight, you have the option to wait at the airport.
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If your pickup or drop falls outside our designated time, you can arrange a separate vehicle at your own expense.
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The designated pick-up location is Bagdogra Airport only. If you are arriving by train or bus, please make your way to Bagdogra Airport for the pick-up.
Q: We’re a couple, do we need to share a room?
A: No Sharing with any other traveller. You will get a room for 2 of you.
Q: I’m travelling Solo, how will I be accommodated?
A: Solo travelers will share rooms with same-gender solo travelers.
Q: Is SDF or Visa Charges are included in this cost?
A: Yes SDF/ Visa Charges are included.
Phuentsholing: Gadhen Hotel / Meto Pema /Similar
Thimphu: Oro Villa / Hotel Ugyen / Similar
Punakha: Punakha Residency / Similar
Paro: Pema Yangsel / Penchu Boutique / Similar
Note: By default the rooms are base category, non view rooms.
You can upgrade the room category at additional cost after making the booking
Hotels will be confirmed as per the room availability. Otherwise we will confirm similar category hotel.
Day 1 > Pickup From Bagdogra Airport (India Part)> Toyota Innova
Day 2 to Day 7 > Bhutan Internal Sightseeing > Toyota Coaster Bus
Day 8 > Drop to Bagdogra Airport (India Part) > Toyota Innova
