Bhutan Package 6N/7days
Day 01: Arrival
Bagdogra - Phuentsholing (160 Kms/04 Hrs Approx)
Upon arrival at
Bagdogra airport & drive to Phuentsholing. The gateway to the south,
Phuentsholing is a thriving commercial centre on
the northern edge of
the Indian plains. Situated at the base of Himalayan foothills,Phuentsholing
is a fascinating mixture of Indian and
Bhutanese, a perfect
example of mingling of people and their culture. Rest of the day free at
leisure.
Evening visit
to Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang, the temple representing heaven of Guru Rinpoche.
Then take a stroll around town and local market.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02:
Phuentsholing – Thimphu Drive: Approx 180 Kms/06 Hrs
Morning after buffet
breakfast at the hotel drive to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan
situated at the altitude of 2,400m.
4 km ahead of Phuentsholing, visit Kharbandi
Goemba, the beautiful monastery built by Royal Grand Mother. After visiting
continue
drive to Thimphu
& en route visit Simtokha Dzong the oldest fortress of the Kingdom which
now houses the School for religious and cultural
studies. Evening
free at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 03: In Thimphu
Morning after buffet
breakfast at the hotel visit to National Memorial Chorten: The building of
this landmark was envisaged by the third king,
His Majesty Jigme
Dorji Wangchuck, as a monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in
1974 after his untimely death, it is both a
memorial to the Late
King (“the Father of modern Bhutan”) and a monument to world peace. The
paintings and statues inside the monument
provide a deep
insight into Buddhist philosophy. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04: Thimphu –
Paro Drive: Approx 55 Kms/01 Hrs
Morning after buffet
breakfast at the hotel drive to Paro. Upon arrival visit to Ta Dzong (Sun,
Mon Govt holiday closed), which in the past
served as watchtower
for Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) and now houses the National Museum (Open 10-4pm -
closed on Monday). Then
walk down the trail
to visit Rinpung Dzong, built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal , the
first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan,
the Dzong houses the
monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative
head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district.
The approach to the
Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called Nemi Zam. A walk through
the bridge, over a stone inlaid path,
offers a good view
of the architectural wonder of the Dzong as well as life around it. It is
also the venue of Paro Tshechu, held once a year
in the spring
National Museum
Established in 1967, the museum is housed inside a circular Ta Dzong, an
ancient watchtower. It has fascinating collection
of arts, relics,
religious thangkha paintings, households stuffs, arms, handicrafts, stuffed
animals and Bhutan's famous Stamps among others
spring.
Evening visit a tiny
Paro town for orientation with the place and people. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Paro – Tiger
Nest - Paro
Morning after buffet
breakfast at the hotel excursion to Tiger Nest. 'Tiger's Nest' or Taktshang
as it is often referred to for Taktshang
Pelphung monastery,
is one of the most venerated and famous of Bhutan's monasteries. It is
located on the face of a 900m sheer cliff.
It is an impressive
and unmissable site, but accessible only by walk or to ride mules/pony. From
the trail head at Rumtokto (2600m), the
walk till the
Cafeteria is a steep one hour uphill (about 350m ascent). From the Cafeteria
(2940m), one can get a good close-up view of
Taktshang. Overnight
at the Hotel.
Day 06: Paro -
Phuentsholing Drive: Approx 176 Kms/06 Hrs
Morning after buffet
breakfast at the hotel drive to Phuentsholling. En route stop at Chuzom, the
confluence of Paro and Thimpu rivers with
three different
style of stupas adorn this confluence - Drive further through Chapcha and
later take glimpse of famous Chukha Dam and the
magnificent Vince
waterfall before Gedu town. Upon arrival transfer to
hotel. Evening is free for leisure and shopping. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07:
Phuentsholing/Bagdogra & Departure
Morning after buffet
breakfast at the hotel transfer to Bagdogra for onward journey.
Bon Voyages
Package cost for the
above itinerary would be as below:
Deluxe package @ INR
42049 Per person on twin sharing basis subject to 02 adults + 02
children’s (07 + below 05 Yrs) traveling together.
Child with extra bed
@ INR 17699.00 per extra bed
Child without extra
bed @ INR 10799.00 per child
Superior package @ INR
37249.00 Per person on twin sharing basis subject to 02 adults + 02
children’s (07 + below 05 Yrs) traveling together.
Child with extra bed
@ INR 15999.00 per extra bed
Child without extra
bed @ INR 8599.00 per child
Standard package @ INR
35449.00 Per person on twin sharing basis subject to 02 adults + 02
children’s (07 + below 05 Yrs) traveling together.
Child with extra bed
@ INR 14699.00 per extra bed
Child without extra
bed @ INR 7199.00 per child
Govt. service tax @
3.09% extra on the total cost.
LIST OF HOTELS
ENVISAGED:
Tour cost includes:
ü Total no. of hotel nights in Bhutan as per mentioned
in the program using base category rooms with daily breakfast
& dinner at the hotel.
ü Local English speaking guide during the sightseeing
ü All transfers, sightseeing’s &
excursions by Non Air-conditioned Vehicle. (Transportation by private Non A/c
Santa Fe).
ü Pick up & drop from
Bagdogra/Phuentsholing/Bagdogra by Non AC Santro car
ü Necessary permits to visit Bhutan.
ü Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate
taxes. Any hikes in these fee / taxes will be extra.
Tour cost excludes:
û Any expenses of personal nature such as table
drinks, laundry, telephone calls, mineral water, soft drinks, tips,
shopping etc.
û Monument entrance fee during the sightseeing approx.
Rs. 250 – 350 per person.
û Festival period supplements at hotels if any in
Bhutan.
û Any other meals / services not mentioned in the
program.
û Any air fare.
û Govt. Service Tax @ 3.09%
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