Bhutan Essence – Thimphu, Punakha & Paro

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Overview

Duration:5 days 4 nights

This 3-night Thimphu-based tour covers Bhutan’s cultural heartland with a rich blend of sightseeing and relaxation. Explore Thimphu’s important landmarks including Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten, Folk Heritage Museum and Sangaygang View Point. Enjoy a full-day excursion to Paro covering Ta Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, Drukgyel Dzong and stunning Himalayan viewpoints. Ideal for short holidays and first-time visitors.

PACKAGE COST (MAP) — Per Person

No of Pax	Economy (MAP)	Superior (MAP)	Luxury (MAP)
02 PAX	₹25,000	₹25,600	₹30,400
04 PAX	₹19,500	₹20,100	₹24,900
06 PAX	₹16,600	₹17,300	₹22,100
08 PAX	₹15,700	₹16,300	₹21,100

Highlights

3-night stay in Thimphu (no hotel change)
Visit Buddha Dordenma – 100,000 Buddha statues inside
Scenic Sangaygang View Point
Meet Bhutan’s national animal at the Takin Preserve
Explore ancient temples: Changangkha Lhakhang & Kyichu Lhakhang
Paro sightseeing including Ta Dzong & Rinpung Dzong
Beautiful Tiger’s Nest View Point (photo stop)
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 : Paro Airport - Thimphu

(Distance: 55 Kms. / Driving Time: 1½ Hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2,350 Mts.)
Meet & Greet on arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, you may choose to relax at the hotel or take a leisure walk around the Thimphu City. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 2 : Thimphu Sightseeing

(Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 Mts.)
After breakfast visit the Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Dordenma). Located at a short drive from Thimphu City Centre, Kuensel Phodrang offers a good overview of the Thimphu valley. The largest statue of Buddha in the country sits here which houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues. Then visit the National Memorial Chorten built in the memory of the Third King of Bhutan and visit the Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point. The Lookout point offers a stunning panoramic view of the entire Thimphu. On the way back visit the Takin Preserve Centre. Takin is the National animal of Bhutan. Then visit the Changangkha Lhakhang. This is a popular Buddhist temple and is especially visited by parents to receive blessings for their new-born. Its interiors are full of murals that depict different stories. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong, first built in 1216 A.D. by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa. The Dzong is the seat of the National Government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan). Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 3 : Thimphu - Paro - Thimphu

(Distance: 55 Kms. (One way) / Driving Time: 1½ Hrs. (One way) / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 Mts.)
After breakfast drive to Paro (7480 ft.). While in Paro, visit the Ta Dzong which now houses the National Museum of Bhutan with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangka, etc. Visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong which literally means the "fortress of the heap of jewels". The Dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro Dzongkhag. Then explore the Paro Town. Afternoon, visit the Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan and then drive further to visit the ruins of the Drukgyel Dzong built by Tenzin Drukdra in 1649 at the behest of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate the victory over Tibetan invasion. On the way back take a photo stop to catch the view of the Taktshang Monastery (Tiger Nest). Further ahead stop at the Paro Airport View Point to enjoy the view and the soothing breeze for a while. Drive back to Thimphu. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 4 : Thimphu - Paro Airport

(Distance: 55 Kms. / Driving Time: 1½ Hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 Mts.)
After breakfast check-out from hotel and take the departure transfers to Paro Airport for your onward journey.