Bhutan · starts in Hashimara
Thimphu Punakha Paro Journey Through Bhutan’s Scenic Valleys and Monasteries
- Thimphu 2N
- Punakha 2N
- Paro 2N
Where you stay
Thimphu
2 nights
Lemon Tree Resort ★★★ · Deluxe room
Punakha
2 nights
RKPO Green Resort ★★★ · Deluxe room
Paro
2 nights
Tiger Nest Resort ★★★ · Deluxe room
6 nights in 3 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Hotel
- Pickup and drop
- Sightseeing
- Meals
Trip details
- Duration
- 6 nights, 7 days
- Starts from
- Hashimara
- Transport
- SUV in Bhutan and Breeza /Swift Dezire for Pickup & Drop, A/C
- Hotels
- As listed in the stay plan
Day by day
Day 1 · Thimphu
Arrive at Bagdogra & Drive in to Phuentsholing and to Thimphu (170km, approx 4 hrs drive)
Arrive to Bagdogra and transfer to Phuentsholing (alt. 300m / 985 ft) than complete all the immigration formalities at Phuentsholing and then transfer to Thimphu. On arrival checking in hotel, visit King's Memorial Chorten and towards evening go for a walk in Coronation Park, Archery ground & stroll through the governmentrun Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu (Altitude 2,320m)
Night in Thimphu · Lemon Tree Resort ★★★
Includes: Dinner
Day 2 · Thimphu
Thimphu local sightseeing
After breakfast, visit to Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) ). The largest seated Buddha statue (169ft) in the country Located at a short drive from Thimphu city,simply Bhutan a fascinating testimony of the Bhutanese living traditions. Post lunch, visit the National Library, housing an extensive collection of priceless Buddhist manuscripts and the Institute for Zorig Chusum (commonly known as the Painting School) where students undergo a 6-year training course in Bhutan’s 13 traditional arts and crafts. Then, drive to Takin Preserve.Takin is national animal of Bhutan, and looks like a cross between a cow and goat. Later in the afternoon visit Trashichhoedzong, “fortress of the glorious religion”. This is the center of government and religion, site of monarch’s throne room and seat of Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot. Built in 1641 by the political and religious unifier of Bhutan, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it was reconstructed in 1960s in traditional Bhutanese manner, without nails or architectural plans. By evening go for walk along Changyul Park. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. (Altitude 2,320m)
Night in Thimphu · Lemon Tree Resort ★★★
Includes: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 · Punakha
Thimphu to Punakha - 2 hrs Drive
After breakfast, drive to Punakha across Dochu La. Located at a height of 3,088m/ 10,130 ft, Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong or (Palace of Great Happiness), built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal at the junction of the Phochu and Mochu rivers. Later in the day go for excursion to Chimi Lhakhang (the temple of fertility). Overnight stay will be at hotel in Punakha (Altitude 1,300m)
Notes from the tour operator
Inclusions >> All Transportation including pick & Drop >> Vehicle - As specified under cab details >> Certified Tourist Driver >> All Accommodation – 1DBL/Twin sharing room >> All breakfast & dinner >> All Sightseeing as per Itinerary >> 1 Professional Tour Guide >> 1 Bottle Each Mineral Water daily >>1 Tourist Sim-Card >> All Internal Taxes >> All Visa Formalities >>5% GST >>pick up on 10th from Hashimara Exclusions >> Those Services not mentioned under Inclusions >> Lunches >>SDF of 1200 per person per night( 14400 for 6nights) >> Laundry, Drinks, Phone Calls, >> Entry Fees to museums and Monuments