Day 1: NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport – Phuentsholing (Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)

Welcome to Bhutan! Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 2: Phuentsholing – Thimphu (Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hours)

After breakfast complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 3: Thimpu City Tour

After breakfas,t visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan can be seen. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 4: Drive from Thimpu to Punakha + Punakha/ Wangdue Sight seeing tour

After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, On the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.). to view the higher Himalayas. Arrival at Punakha check in at hotel. After noon visit Punakha Dzong - built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. After that take a short and easy hike to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”. Evening free for leisure.Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.

Day 5: Full Day Excursion to Gangtey (Phobjikha)

Post early morning breakfast, start for full day excursion trip to Gangtey (9,840 ft.). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north. It is a beautiful valley of Bhutan. You can also visit Gangtey Gompha. Evening return back. Alternatively, instead of going to Gangtey (Phobjikha), you also have an option spending the day in Punakha Valley itself. After breakfast hike Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten which is about 45 Mins easy hike to the top of the hill. It offers a breathtaking view of the Punakha Valley. Also visit Punakha Suspension Bridge and Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.

Day 6: Punakha/Wangdue – Paro transfer + Paro Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 7: Paro - Full Day Tiger's Nest Monastery Hiking Tour

After breakfast hike to the famous Taktsang Monastery - called “Tiger’s Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp). Later visit Drukgyel Dzong & Kyichu Monastery. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 8: Paro to Phuentsholing (Driving time - approx 7.5hours)

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 9: Phuentsholing – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of NJP/IXB: 89 mts.)

After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.

Accomodation in 2N Phuentsholing, 2N Thimpu , 2N Punakha, 2N Paro

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner.

Assistance upon arrival at Paro airport.

Return airport and round trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours by non A/C Vehicle.

(Upto 2 pax in Hyundai Tuscon/Santa Fe) (Upto 3 - 5 pax in Toyota Hiace bus) (Upto 10 pax and above in Toyota Coaster Bus)

Permit for travel to Punakha.

Tiger's Nest Monastery Tour

City Sight seeing tour of Paro, Thimpu & Punakha

Accompanying Guide

NOTE : The rates are valid for Indian nationals only.

 

Personal travel insurance

Laundry

Tipping

Personal shopping

Telephone calls,etc.

Anything not mentioned in inclusion part

All Monument & Museum Entrances Fees for the sights mentioned in the itinerary.

Transport supplement may be required for inclusion of the guide due to vehicle capacity restrictions in Bhutan - Please confirm requirements for guide with us prior to confirmation of package

Service Tax will be applicable above the rates

Prices are not valid during Festival periods.

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