Authentic Bhutan Tour
The dramatic landscapes, from snow capped peaks and deeply forested slopes to raging, boulder strewn rivers, sit largely undisturbed as the endeared environmental initiatives and religious beliefs leave the Kingdom pristine and a jewel of nature.
The program takes you into this ancient Kingdom for an adventure into the hearts and lands of charming farmers, fascinating weavers, enchanting monks and charismatic leaders.
Highlights
- Warm welcome at Paro and scenic drive to Thimphu
- Visit the majestic Buddha Dordenma and Memorial Chorten
- Explore Dochula Pass and its 108 chortens with Himalayan views
- Discover the spiritual charm of Chimi Lhakhang and Punakha Dzong
Itinerary
After Meet and Greet, Pick up from Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station and transfer to Phuentsholing. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing. Local Market visit by yourself.
After completion of Tourist permit at Phuentsholing Immigration Office and Transfer to Thimphu, (which is Approx. 6 Hours / 172 Km from Phuentsholing town) Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It has a population of 104,200, on-route sightseeing of Water Falls & Tala Dam (Top View). Check-In at Hotel & Overnight Stay at Thimphu.
After Breakfast: Sightseeing Starts- 1) Durga Temple / Shiv Temple 2) Buddha Point, 3) Coronation Park, 4) Takin Zoo (National Animal of Bhutan), 5) Thimphu Dzong & 6) Simply Bhutan (Traditional Culture Program). Overnight Stay at Thimphu.
After Breakfast: transfer to Punakha - It is approximately 90 kilometers and is nearly 03 hours from Thimphu. En route Visit 1) Semtokha Dzong, 2) Dochu la Pass, 3) Chhimi Lhakhang, 4) Punakha Dzong, 5) Suspension Bridge (Longest Bridge in Bhutan). Overnight Stay at Punakha.
After Breakfast checkout from hotel and Transfer to Paro, which takes 3 Hrs. Drive from Punakha to Paro. Enroute Visit 1) Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong), 2) Kichu Lhakhang Monastery, 3) Drukgyal Dzong (Presently closed for Tourist), 4) Tiger Nest Monasteries (Viewpoint), 5) Ta Dzong (Paro Museum) - Overnight stay at Paro. Free for Local Market Sightseeing.
After Breakfast: Excursion to Chele La (Pass): is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. It is about an hour's drive along a densely populated forest road. This Pass is also known to be a ‘botanical paradise’. The top of the pass bloom with rhododendrons in a variety of colors-pale pink, deep pink, burnt orange, mauve, white and scarlet.
Haa Valley point; Below 3km from Chele La (Pass) is a point from where you can see the whole Haa Valley at a Glance. The only border of Bhutan and China situated at an elevation 3,988 meters. Night Stay at Paro.
Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery (Hike uphill will take around 2/3 Hrs. on way)
Paro Taktsang is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and the temple complex is located in the Cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan.
A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padma Sambhava is said to have meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century. Padma Sambhava is credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan and is the tutelary deity of the country. Today, Paro Taktsang is the best known of the thirteen Taktsang or "tiger lair" caves in which he meditated.
Transfer to Phuentsholing which takes 5Hrs Drive from Paro. Overnight Stay at Phuentsholing. Free for Local Marketing & Sightseeing.
After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and Transfer to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station for Departure, Tour Concludes with Beautiful Memories of Bhutan.
Inclusions & Exclusion
Inclusions
- Meet and Greet on Arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway.
- Pick up and drop to Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway.
- SDF (Sustainable Development Fee)
- Bhutan Govt. Approved Guide.
- Accommodation on mentioned hotel / similar
- All quoted rooms are base room category, unless indicated separately
- Local Market Sightseeing: 1 to 2 Hrs.
- Meal Plan – CP (Breakfast)
- 1-liter Mineral Water per day as Complimentary.
- 1 Tourist Sim card Complimentary.
- Exclusive vehicle as per mentioned tour itinerary for all transfer and sightseeing
- Vehicle will be on point-to-point basis as per mentioned tour itinerary and will not be on disposal
- Driver and vehicle service shall be available from 8-9am to 6pm with 1Hrs lunch break time for Driver
- (Under emergency condition vehicle will be provided whenever needed)
Exclusion
- Airfare / Train Fare
- Entry Fees for any Sightseeing points / Monuments
- Rooms Service, Laundry, International / Domestic Telephone Charge
- Additional Sightseeing or additional vehicle usages
- Personal expenses including tips / Porterage
- Passport and Visa related services
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the above inclusion
More Info
We reserve the right to re-arrange itinerary to suit hotel availability without changing the total number of days in each destination and without compromising any services.
The vehicle used is AC / NAC and is available for point-to-point services only and is not at disposal. Clients are requested to follow the itinerary.
Payment of 25% of Package Cost at the time of booking and balance within 10 days prior travel date. Booking will be treated as confirmed on payment of booking amount
Less than 7 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 100% of the Package Cost as cancellation charge.
7 – 15 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 75% of the Package Cost as cancellation charge
16 – 30 Days Prior to Date of Travel: 50% of Package Cost as cancellation charge
More than 30 Days: Full Refund of Package Cost Excluding Processing Fees
@ INR: 1000/- per person for Indian Nationals.
@ $ 100 per person for other than Indian Nationals.
- Always carry valid Original Documents (Passport should have valid date, it should not be an expired one and the Voter ID should be Original, Duplicate is not allowed).
- Follow proper dress code while visiting offices and religious sites. Entering religious monuments and offices with singlet and miniskirts are not our norm.
- Remove your hat while entering religious sites and kindly take off your footwear while entering the temple altar rooms.
- Maintain Silence in heritage and religious sites and monuments.
- Always walk clockwise while passing heritage and religious monuments.
- Proper permit is required to explore religious artifacts or antiques.
- Always carry valid travel documents and produce the same if required.
- Be fully insured against unforeseen medical emergencies.
- In case of loss of travel documents, report to the nearest immigration office, police or TCB (Tourism Council of Bhutan) office.
- Be responsible for your own waste and dispose them in designated areas.
- Follow traffic rules and use designated zebra crossing line for your safety.
- Report to TCB (Tourism Council of Bhutan) on misbehavior of guide, driver or tour operators.
- Refrain from touching any murals, religious painting and objects in the temples as it is disrespectful as per the local culture.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited
- Carrying and use of drone is strictly prohibited
- Spitting on the wall and other places are discouraged
- Taking photographs and filming are restricted in some areas, so please retrain from filming and taking photograph in those areas.
- Refrain from feeding animals on highways, parks and in other places.
- Washing, swimming or throwing objects into lakes and other water bodies are prohibited as it is considered sacred.
- Do not sit straddle or legs stretched in front any elderly person / persons as it is culturally offensive, we expect you to cross your legs or kneel when sitting in religious places.