Phuentsholing 2N + Thimphu 1N + Wangdue / Punakha 2N + Paro 2N

Bhutan Tour Package 11

Day 01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Phuentsholing

(Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 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.

Day 02: 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 arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 03: Thimphu Sightseeing - Punakha / Wangdue

(Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1310 mts.)
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue), King's Memorial Chorten (Monument) &Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon transfer to Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang (4,300 ft.), via Dochu-La-Pass (10,170 ft.) to view the higher Himalayas.The pass also has 108 Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chorten which is believed brings multi fold merit to all sentient beings and which make the pass a must visit place. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Punakha / Wangdue.

Day 04: Excursion to Gangtey (Phobjikha)

(Distance: 78 kms. One way / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Chele-La-Pass: 3810 mts.)
After breakfast, start for full day excursion trip to Gangtey (9,840 ft.). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north. It is a beautiful valley of Bhutan. You can also visit Gangtey Gompha. Evening return back.Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.

Day 05: Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing - Paro

(Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.)
After breakfast check out from hotel with bag & baggage’s and visit the 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 Man”. After noon drive to Paro. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 06: Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast start full day sightseeing covering Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of Bhutanese antiquities, Rinpung Dzong - the administrative seat of the district of Paro. Afternoon visit Drukgyel Dzong - The Dzong was destroyed by fire in 1951 and is now preserved as heritage site &Kyichu Lhakhang -one of the oldest Buddist temples in Bhutan.Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 07: Paro - Phuentsholing

(Distance: 200 kms. / Driving Time: 7 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel.Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 08: Phuentsholing - NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport

(Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of NJP/IXB: 89 mts.)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.

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Hotels serve both Vegetarian & Non Vegetarian food which would be basic & freshly prepared. Specific regional Indian cuisine will not be available. Only the basic Indian Vegetarian / Non – Vegetarian food can be arranged.

Inclusions

•  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).
•  Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.

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Exclusions

•  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, which 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.
•  Service Tax & Travel Insurance.
•  Anything which is not include in the inclusion.

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Permit for Bhutan

Indian nationals do not require any visa for Bhutan. A permit will be issued at the entry point on production of a passport or Voter ID and 04 passport size photographs.

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Restricted Area Permit for Punakha / Wangdue

Restricted Area Permit is required to visit Punakha / Wangdue from Home Ministry of Bhutan. No charge will be applicable for this permit. Please bring 02 passport size photographs and Voter ID card or Passport of each person including child. This special permit is given only after guest has entered Bhutan. Permits are not issuedon Saturday, Sunday& Govt. holidays.

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Child Policy

Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced when asked.

• Child Below 5 yrs complimentary.
• Child 5 -10 yrs without extra bed as mention in cost column (CNB = Child no Bed).
• Above 10 years / Extra adult with an extra bed sharing room are same & charged as per (EPSR).

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Important

•  Check-in 12:00 hrs. / Check-out time is 11:00 hrs.
•  The guest should always keep cool with the drivers as they are not tourism educated and come from different remote villages.
•  On arrival of guests we will provide them with local contact numbers of our executive, who will handle the entire operation.
•  If any tourist spot do not complete for closing day & if they want to do the same on next day then they have to pay the extra cost for the vehicle.
•  Please inform your guest to maintain the timing for the sightseeing / transfers which will advisable by our executive. Once our vehicle will leave the hotel area without picking up the guests & come back at parking stand then guest must have to arrange their own to reach at the parking stand.
•  Room Heater available with an extra cost Bourne by the guest directly (Excet at Premium & Luxury Packages).
•  Due to shortage of power the guest sometimes, may have to bear it with candle light.
•  Category of Rooms in the packages normally remains to deluxe /super deluxe rooms.
•  For Extra adult in the room we will provide an extra bed (wherever possible), but some hotels only provide a roll out bed and have no provision of an extra bed.
•  Operator reserves 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.
•  Child sharing parent’s room will not be provided an extra bed.

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• ^*Based on min. 06 Travellers.
• ^*Price Valid on regular travel dates.