Bhutan · starts in NJP Rly Station/IXB Airport
Bhutan Journey from Phuentsholing to Paro via Thimphu and Punakha
- Phuentsholing 2N
- Thimphu 2N
- Punakha 1N
- Paro 2N
Where you stay
Phuentsholing
2 nights
Hotel Palm/similar (Deluxe) · Deluxe room
Thimphu
2 nights
Thimphu Residency/similar (Deluxe) · Deluxe room
Punakha
1 night
Punakha Residency/similar (Deluxe) · Deluxe room
Paro
2 nights
Pema Yangsel/similar (Deluxe) · Deluxe room
7 nights in 4 cities, 2 rooms with 2 extra beds. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Hotel
- Sightseeing
- Meals
- Pickup and drop
Trip details
- Duration
- 7 nights, 8 days
- Starts from
- NJP Rly Station/IXB Airport
- Transport
- Hiace /similar, Non A/C
- Hotels
- As listed in the stay plan
Day by day
Day 1 · Phuentsholing
NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Phuentsholing (Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing : 450 mts.)
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.
Night in Phuentsholing · Hotel Palm/similar (Deluxe)
Includes: Dinner, Sightseeing
Day 2 · Thimphu
Phuentsholing – Thimphu (Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.)
After breakfast complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On the way visit Gumpha Monastry and the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Night in Thimphu · Thimphu Residency/similar (Deluxe)
Includes: Breakfast, Dinner, Sightseeing
Day 3 · Thimphu
Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast 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, Taking Preserve Centre, The talking national animal of Bhutan can be seen here Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Night in Thimphu · Thimphu Residency/similar (Deluxe)
Includes: Breakfast, Dinner, Sightseeing
Day 4 · Punakha
Thimphu – Dochu-La-Pass - Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing (Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1310 mts.)
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 excursion trip to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility†was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Manâ€. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay will be at Punakha / Wangdue.
Notes from the tour operator
[INCLUSION] ::  Accommodation 2 double sharing and 2 extra bed/mattress.  Meal Plan – breakfast and dinner only.  Non a/c private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.  All toll and parking fees.  Driver allowance.  Guide Services.  Travel Insurance.  SDF - sustainable development fee per person per night. 600/- for below 12 and 1200/- for 12 and above  24 hrs customer care assistance specific tour coordinator throughout the tour.  Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.  All taxes.  Transport – Innova/Xylo : Indian part (pickup drop), Hiace - Bhutan . . . . . . . [EXCLUSION] :  Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.  Entrance Fees.  Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).  Anything which is not included in the inclusion.