Bhutan Trip
Bhutan Trip is offers a unique and enriching experience that goes beyond typical tourist destinations. Here’s an overview of what you can expect from a Bhutan trip:
Core Aspects of a Bhutan Trip:
* Pristine Natural Beauty:
* Rich and Vibrant Culture:
* Unique Philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH):
* Architectural Marvels:
* Spiritual Significance:
* Warm Hospitality:
* Emphasis on Sustainable Tourism:
* Exploring Dzongs and Monasteries:
Bhutan Trip Itinerary– 07 Nights / 08 Days –Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) – Phuentsholing (01 Night) –Thimphu (02 Nights), Punakha (01 Night), Paro (2 Nights) Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP)
Itinerary
Day-01-Arrival and Pick Up from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) and Transfer to Phuentsholing/Jaigaon
On arrival the driver will help you in transfer to Phuentsholing - It is approximately 175 kilometers and is nearly 04 hours drive through Dooars - Phuentsholing / Phuentsholing, the second largest town in Bhutan is on the Indian border, next to the town of Jaigaon - Phuentsholing is the point of entry for travelers to Bhutan - Processing of Paper work for Tourist Permit on arrival at Phuentsholing - Check into Hotel - Evening free to stroll around the area or market at Phuentsholing - Night Stay at Phuentsholing / Jaigaon
Day - 02- Processing of Tourist Permit & Transfer to Thimphu
After Breakfast: Complete the Immigration formalities & Transfer to Thimphu - It is approximately 176 kilometers from Phuentsholing town and is 06 Hours drive by road - Thimphu formerly spelled as Thimbu or Thimphu is the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Bhutan - It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan, and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District - On Road Water Falls & Natural Sightseeing, Chukha Dam (Top View) En-route - Reach Thimphu and check-In at Hotel - Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight Stay in hotel at Thimphu
Day-03 -Thimphu Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast proceed for for Major Sightseeing Covering 1) Buddha Point, 2) BBS Tower, 3) Tashicchhoe Dzong, 4)The Memorial Chorten, 5) National Library, 6) The Institute of Traditional Medicine, 7) Centenary Farmer Market, 8) Changlimithang Stadium, 9) School of Arts & Crafts, 10) Handicraft Institute, 11) Zangthopelri Lhakhang, 12) Motithang Takin Reserve (Takin Zoo), 13) Semtokha Dzong - In the evening stroll through the market of Thimphu - Overnight Stay at Thimpu
Day - 04 - Punakha Transfer & Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast proceed for Punakha Permit transfer to Punakha & Sightseeing on t e way - Punakha is a town in the Himalayas of Bhutan known for the Punakha Dzong, a 17th-century fortress at the juncture of the Pho and Mo Chhu rivers - The fortress hosts the Punakha Tshechu, a religious festival featuring masked dances and music - In the surrounding Punakha Valley, temples include the fertility-focused Chimi Lhakhang and the hilltop Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, which has river and mountain views- Processing Tourist Permit & Transfer to Punakha - It is approximately 90 kilometers and is nearly 03 hours from Thimphu – En-route Visit 1) Semtokha Dzong, 1) Dochu la Pass, 2) Chimmi Lhakhang, 3) Punakha Dzong, 4) Suspension Bridge (Longest Bridge in Bhutan), On arrival check in at the hotel- Rest of the day at leisure- Overnight Stay in Hotel at Punakha
Day - 05 - Punakha to Paro
Morning after breakfast drive back to Paro - Passing by Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge En Route, distancing approximately 143 kilometers and is nearly 05 hours drive by road Paro - Paro is a valley town in Bhutan, west of the capital, Thimphu - 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 - Rest of the day at leisure - Overnight Stay in Hotel at Paro[Sightseeing at Paro 1) Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong), 2] Kyichu Lhakhang Monastery, 3] Drukgyal Dzong, 4] Tiger Nest Monasteries [View Point], 5] Ta Dzong (Paro Museum) - On arrival check in at the hotel- Rest of the day at leisure- Overnight Stay in Hotel at Paro]
Day - 06 - Excursion to Chele-La Pass & Haa Valley View Point Only
Morning after breakfast: En-route visit: Chele La (Pass) & Haa Valley View Point, the only border of Bhutan and China situated at an elevation 3988 meters 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 - Overnight Stay at Paro
Day - 07 - Transfer to Phuentsholing / Jaigaon
Morning after breakfast - Check-Out from Hotel - Proceed for Paro International Airport Sightseeing - The Only International Airport of Bhutan in Paro - One can also visit some sightseeing places at supplement cost - Next drive & drop to Phuentsholing - It is Approximately 175 kilometers and is nearly 05 hours drive by road - One can stop at the University gate for some refreshment and Tea - Reach Phuentsholing and Check into hotel - Evening free to Stroll around the area - Overnight Stay at Phuentsholing.
Day - 08 - Departure Transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Siliguri
Morning after breakfast: check-Out from Hotel Transfer to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Siliguri - The distance is 170 kilometers and is approximately 04 - 05 hours - The drive is through Dooars i.e. the foothills of Himalaya it is plain forested area and number of Tea estate - One of the most beautiful and green belt of the region - Stop at Coronation bridge at Sevoke for photography if time permits - Forwarding Journey
Includes & Excludes
Inclusions
Welcome by our representative on arrival
Vehicle NON AC as mutually agreed (Not at Disposal)
SDF Fees
Accommodation at destination as per meal plan
Tour Guide for Bhutan Side for complete tour
All transfer by Exclusive vehicle
Sightseeing by Exclusive Vehicle on contract basis
Complete tour services
Road taxes / Toll taxes
Driver's allowances
Parking etc
Exclusions
GST 5 %
Charges outside the Itinerary
Elephant / Jeep safaris
Guide charges
Entry fees / Entry Tickets
Travel Insurance
Packaged Drinking Water
Personal expenses (Laundry, Telephone, Liquor, etc)
Anything not mentioned specifically in the 'inclusions'
Train Ticket, Air Ticket, etc