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The landlocked country of Bhutan is one of the happiest countries in the world.
It is the land of rich cultural heritage and prismatic beauty. Comprising of several monasteries, fortresses and exotic landscapes this country is a must visit. Popularly known as the Last Shangri-La, Bhutan boasts of its unique philosophy of ‘Gross National Happiness’. With its wide array of opportunities and experiences this place is an absolute delight for tourists of all kind.
Thimphu 02 Night
- Hotel Options:
- Hotel Druk Noryang
- Hotel Ugyen
Paro 02 Night
- Hotel Options:
- Tsherim Resort
- Tsang Tshang Villa
Note: Hotel booking are not on Hold so the booking will be subject to availability at the time of confirmation
Day 1
Pick up from Bagdogra Airport to Jaigaon and Transfer to Thimphu for Night Stay
Meet and greet at Bagdogra Airport and Transfer to Thimphu after making permit from Phuentsholing Immigration office. This is approx 5Hrs drive from Phuentsholing. Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, occupies a valley in the country’s western interior. In addition to being the government seat, the city is known for its Buddhist sites. The massive Tashicchhoe Dzong is a fortified monastery and government palace with gold-leaf roofs. The Memorial Chorten, a whitewashed structure with a gold spire, is a revered Buddhist shrine dedicated to Bhutan’s third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Check in at Hotel and Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Day 2
Thimphu Full Day Sightseeing and night stay at Thimphu
After Breakfast: Visit Sightseeing Starts- 1) Durga Temple/Shiv Temple 2) Buddha Point, 3) Coronation Park, 4) Takin Zoo (National Animal of Bhutan),5) Memorial Chorten 6) Folk Heritage Museum, 7) National Painting School 8) Royal Textile Museum, 9) Handmade Paper Factory, 10) Tashicchhoe Dzong & 11) Simply Bhutan(Traditional Culture Program – Tuesday Closed)- Overnight Stay in Thimphu.
Day 3
Thimphu to excursion Punakha Sightseeing and Transfer to Paro for Night Stay
Morning Transfer to Punakha, it is approximately 90 kilometers and is nearly 03Hrs driver from Thimphu. En-route visit 1) Dochu la Pass, 2) Chhimi Lhakhang, 3) Punakha Dzong, 4) Suspension Bridge (Longest Bridge in Bhutan) and Transfer to Paro – passing by Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge En Route, distancing approximately 143 km and 5 hours from Punakha. It is the site of the country’s only international airport and is also known for the many sacred sites in the area. It has a population of 39, 800 – On arrival check in at the hotel and Overnight Stay at Paro.
Day 4
Paro Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery and later to Hot stone bath-Overnight Stay at Paro
Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery (Hike uphill will take around 3/4 Hrs on way)
Paro Taktsang is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and the temple complex is located in the Cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century. Padmasambhava is credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan and is the tutelary deity of the country. Today, Paro Taktsang is the best known of the thirteen Taktsang or “tiger lair” caves in which he meditated. After Tiger Nest Monastery to Hot Stone bath (it is self pay) -Night Stay at Paro.
Paro Taktsang is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and the temple complex is located in the Cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century. Padmasambhava is credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan and is the tutelary deity of the country. Today, Paro Taktsang is the best known of the thirteen Taktsang or “tiger lair” caves in which he meditated. After Tiger Nest Monastery to Hot Stone bath (it is self pay) -Night Stay at Paro.
Day 5
Excursion to Chele-la Pass sightseeing and Transfer to Jaigaon for Night Stay
After Breakfast: excursion to Chele La (Pass): is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. It is about an hour’s drive along a densely populated forest road. This Pass is also known to be a ‘botanical paradise’. The top of the pass bloom with rhododendrons in a variety of colors-pale pink, deep pink, burnt orange, mauve, white and scarlet.
Later Transfer to Jaigaon for Overnight stay.
Tour Inclusions:
- Meet and greet on Arrival at Bagdogra Airport
- Pick up and drop off from Bagdogra Airport to Jaigaon
- SDF (Sustainable Development Fees) @ 1200 per day / per head
- Bhutan Government Approved guide Charges Per Day
- Should carry original voter card/ passport / birth certificate
- Accommodation on mentioned hotel / similar
- All quoted rooms are base room category, unless indicated separately
- Meal Plan
- Executive vehicle as per mentioned tour itinerary for all transfer and sightseeing
- Vehicle will be on point-to-point basis as per mentioned tour itinerary and will not be on disposal
- Bhutan Tourism Council Approved Hotels
- Driver and vehicle service shall be available from 8-9am to 6pm with 1Hrs lunch break time for Driver
***Under emergency condition vehicle will be provided whenever needed***
Tour Exclusion:
- Airfare / Train Fare
- Sightseeing / Monument Entry Fees
- Rooms Service, Laundry, International / Domestic Telephone Charge
- Additional Sightseeing or additional vehicle usages
- Personal expenses including tips / Porterage
- Passport related service
- Travel Insurance mandatory, done by self
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the above inclusion
How you can enjoy your visit to Bhutan Responsibly
Do’S:
- Always carry valid Original Documents (Passport should have Valid Date, it should not be an expired one and the Voter ID should be Original, Duplicate is not allowed)
- Follow proper dress code while visiting offices and religious sites. Entering religious monuments and offices with singlet and miniskirts are not our norm.
- Remove your hat while entering religious sites and kindly take off your footwear while entering the temple altar rooms.
- Maintain Silence in heritage and religious sites and monuments
- Always walk clockwise while passing heritage and religious monuments
- Proper permit is required to explore religious artifacts or antiques
- Always carry valid travel documents and produce the same if required.
- Be fully insured against unforeseen medical emergencies.
- In case of loss of travel documents, report to the nearest immigration office, police or TCB (Tourism Council of Bhutan) office.
- Be responsible for your own waste and dispose them in designated areas.
- Follow traffic rules and use designated zebra crossing line for your safety.
- Report to TCB (Tourism Council of Bhutan) on misbehavior of guide, driver or tour operators.
Don’ts:
- Refrain from touching any murals, religious painting and objects in the temples as it is disrespectful as per the local culture.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited
- Carrying and use of drone is strictly prohibited
- Spitting on the wall and other places are discouraged
- Taking photographs and filming are restricted in some areas, so please retrain from filming and taking photograph in those areas.
- Retrain from feeding animals on highways, parks and in other places.
- Washing, swimming or throwing objects into lakes and other water bodies are prohibited as it is considered sacred.
- Do not sit straddle or legs stretched in front in the altar as it is culturally offensive, we expect you to cross your legs or kneel when sitting in religious places.
activity
- River Rafting
- Trekking
- Bike Trip
- Camping
- Nimalung Tsechu
- Rock Climbing
- Hot Spring
INCLUDES
- Hotel (3 Star)
- Meals
- Transfer
- ticketing
- Sightseeing
Cancellation Policy:
- Less than 7 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 100% of the Package Cost as cancellation charge.
- 7 – 15 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 75% of the Package Cost as cancellation charge.
- 16 - 30 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 50% of Package Cost as cancellation charge.
- More than 30 Days: Full Refund of Package Cost Excluding Processing Fees @ Inr: 1000/-per head.
Terms Condition:
- We reserves the right to re-arrange itinerary to suit hotel availability without changing the total number of days in each destination and without compromising any services.
- The vehicle used is AC/NAC and is available for point to point services only and is not at disposal. Clients are requested to follow the itinerary