Bhutan · starts in Bagdogra
Bhutan Journey Through Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, Phobjikha and Paro
- Phuentsholing 2N
- Thimphu 2N
- Punakha 1N
- Phobjikha Valley 1N
- Paro 2N
Where you stay
Phuentsholing
2 nights
Hotel Alem ★★★ · Deluxe room
Thimphu
2 nights
Osel ★★★ · Deluxe room
Punakha
1 night
Hotel Classic Wood ★★★ · Deluxe room
Phobjikha Valley
1 night
Hotel Odiyana ★★★ · Deluxe room
Paro
2 nights
Galling Resort ★★★ · Deluxe room
8 nights in 5 cities, 1 room. Similar hotels may be used if one is full.
What's included
- Hotel
- Pickup and drop
- Sightseeing
- Meals
Trip details
- Duration
- 8 nights, 9 days
- Starts from
- Bagdogra
- Transport
- SUV in Bhutan and Breeza/Swift Desire for pickup and drop, A/C
- Hotels
- As listed in the stay plan
Day by day
Day 1 · Phuentsholing
Day 1: Arrive at Bagdogra & Drive in to Phuentsholing (170km, approx 4 hrs drive)
Arrive to Bagdogra and transfer to Phuentsholing (alt. 300m / 985 ft) - it is a thriving commercial center. On arrival check in to your hotel rooms & evening go for a walk around Zangthopelri Lhakhang Situated in the heart of city. Overnight stay at the hotel Phuentsholing (Altitude 300m)
Night in Phuentsholing · Hotel Alem ★★★
Includes: Dinner
Day 2 · Thimphu
Day 2: Phuentsholing to Thimphu ( 180km, approx 6 hrs drive)
After an early breakfast complete all the immigration formalities at Phuentsholing and then transfer to Thimphu. On arrival checking in hotel, towards evening visit Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) ). The largest seated Buddha statue (169ft) in the country Located at a short drive from Thimphu city. Then, visit King's Memorial Chorten and towards evening go for a walk in Coronation Park & stroll through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar. Overnight stay at Thimphu
Night in Thimphu · Osel ★★★
Includes: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 · Thimphu
Thimphu sightseeing
After breakfast, begin your day with a visit to the Takin Preserve, home to the Takin, the national animal of Bhutan—an unusual and unique creature found only in the Eastern Himalayas and on the way visit sangaygang view point Later in the afternoon, visit Tashichho Dzong (the "Fortress of the Glorious Religion"), an impressive structure that serves as the seat of the Bhutanese government and the central monastic body. After your visit the folk heritage in Thimphu, we will visit simply Bhutan museum. Afternoon time we will spent visiting the royal textile, paper factory, and sangaygang view point Overnight stay at Thimphu
Night in Thimphu · Osel ★★★
Includes: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 · Punakha
Thimphu to Punakha(75km, approx 2 ½ 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) and the longest Suspension Bridge in Bhutan. 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 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 >>complimentary, Simple room decoration and candle light dinner at River Front Resort >>5% GST Exclusions >> Those Services not mentioned under Inclusions >> Lunches >> Laundry, Drinks, Phone Calls, >> Entry Fees to museums and Monuments >>SDF of 1200 per person per night(14,400 for 6 nights)