Bhutan Highlights

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Overview

  • Duration:5 days 4 nights
4N/5D is the most popular road entry package to Bhutan starting from NJP Railway Station or IXB Bagdogra Airport. Day 1 drives 5 hrs to Phuentsholing at 293m, the Gateway of Bhutan, for overnight stay after check-in and evening free to explore the border town. Day 2 completes immigration formalities and drives 5 hrs to capital Thimphu at 2,350m with scenic photostops enroute. Day 3 transfers 1.5 hrs to Paro at 2,280m via Tamchog Lhakhang iron bridge temple, then visits Ta Dzong National Museum and Rinpung Dzong fortress. Day 4 is the highlight 2-hour hike to Taktsang Monastery Tiger’s Nest, plus Drukgyel Dzong and 7th-century Kyichu Monastery. Day 5, check-out and drop to Paro Airport for onward flight. Includes 1N Phuentsholing + 1N Thimphu + 2N Paro hotels, daily breakfast, all transfers by private vehicle, English-speaking guide from Phuentsholing, immigration assistance, permits, and monument fees.

Highlights

  • Stay 4 nights in Thimphu – no hotel changes
  • Visit Buddha Dordenma, one of the world’s largest Buddha statues
  • Scenic drive through Dochu-La Pass (10,334 ft)
  • Explore the majestic Punakha Dzong
  • Visit the Fertility Temple – Chhimi Lhakhang
  • Paro highlights: Ta Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang
  • View Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang) from the viewpoint
  • Includes Paro Airport View Point

Includes/Excludes

  • Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
  • Meal Plan (as per mentioned above).
  • Exclusive Non-a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
  • All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
  • Guide charges (Only Bhutan Portion).
  • Sustainable Development fee” (SDF)
  • Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.
  • Air Fare/ Train fare.
  • Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porterage.
  • 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, is directly payable on the spot).
  • Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
  • GST, TCS & Travel Insurance.
  • Anything which is not include in the inclusion.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport - Phuentsholing

  • (Distance: 157 Kms. / Driving Time: 5 Hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 Mts.)
  • Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing (961 ft.) - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial centre on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, you may choose to relax at the hotel or walk around the Phuentsholing town. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing

Day 2 : Phuentsholing - Thimphu

  • (Distance: 150 Kms. / Driving Time: 5 Hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2,350 Mts.)
  • After breakfast, complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On the way, stop at places to view scenery and for Photography. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 3 : Thimphu - Paro Sightseeing

  • (Distance: 55 Kms. / Driving Time: 1½ Hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 Mts.)
  • After breakfast transfer to Paro (7480 ft.). On the way visit the Tamchog Lhakhang. It was built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo who is also known as the Iron bridge builder. Situated on a hill top, we have to cross an ancient style bridge to reach the temple. On arrival in Paro, 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. In the evening, explore the Paro Town and valley. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 4 : Paro Sightseeing

  • 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 5 : Paro Hotel - Paro Airport

  • After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Paro Airport for your onward journey.