Overview

Begin your wonderful journey to the Land of Happiness via Phuentsholing, popularly known as the Gateway of Bhutan from India.

Enjoy your stay at Thimphu- capital city of Bhutan with some amazing sightseeing like Buddha Point, Heritage Museum, and Changangkha Monastery etc.

Punakha will be the next destination. Here you will have the chance to witness some exotic places like Dochu-La-Pass & Chhimi Lhakhang also known as “The Temple of Fertility”

Enjoy full day excursion to Phobjika.

Finally return to Paro and explore some exotic places of the city.

Tour ends on a wonderful note!!!!!

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What to Expect

Accommodation: Throughout the entire tour you will stay in the hotels where you can relax and enjoy quality services.

Transportation: Exclusive non AC vehicle will be provided for the entire tour.

Guide Service: Our representative will be available to guide and assist you during your tour.

Wonderful Memories: At the end of your tour you will take back a huge bundle of beautiful memories that you will cherish for lifetime.

Itinerary

DAY 01: NJP RLY STATION / IXB AIRPORT – PHUENTSHOLING ( 170 KMS/ 5HRS)

On your arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport you will meet our representative and transfer to Phuentsholing – The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. On reaching Phuentsholing check in to the hotel and take rest. Overnight stay at the hotel in Phuentsholing.

DAY 02: PHUENTSHOLING – THIMPHU (176 KMS/ 6 HRS)

After breakfast complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at the hotel in Thimphu.

DAY 03: THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. In the afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan can be seen. Overnight stay at the hotel in Thimphu.

DAY 04: THIMPHU – PUNAKHA/WANGDUE SIGHTSEEING (77 KMS/ 3 HRS)

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Punakha / Wangdue, On the way do sightseeing at Dochu-La-Pass . In the afternoon visit Punakha Dzong – built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. 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. Overnight stay at the hotel inPunakha / Wangdue.

DAY 05: EXCURSION TO GANGTEY (PHOBJIKHA) (78 KMS/ 3 HRS)

After breakfast, start full day excursion trip to Gangtey (9,840 ft.). Gangtey is a beautiful valley of Bhutan. You can also visit Gangtey Gompha. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.

DAY 06: PUNAKHA/WANGDUE – PARO SIGHTSEEING (140 KMS/ 5 HRS)

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Paro. On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park – The park contains a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna and features a huge species of plants. In the afternoon visit Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, etc. Rinpung Dzong – means “fortress of the heap of jewels”. Spend your evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.

DAY 07: PARO SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast visit Drukgyel Dzong. Also visit famous Taktsang Monastery – called “Tiger’s Nest”) & Kyichu Monastery. Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.

DAY 08: PARO – PHUENTSHOLING

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

DAY 09: PHUENTSHOLING – NJP RLY STATION / IXB AIRPORT

After breakfast check out from the hotel and you will be dropped at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport to carry on your further journey.

Important Instructions

Entry Permit for Bhutan:-

Indian nationals do not require visa to travel in Bhutan. However they require an entry permit which will have to be processed on arrival. They can also avail advance permits online through a registered tour operator in Bhutan.

Advance Online Permits:-

If you are traveling with an Indian Passport (with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of departure from Bhutan), you can avail advance online permits whereby the holidays, or the long queue (for those traveling via land) does not become a hindrance. An e-Permit Clearance shall be sent to you, you will have to print and carry the letter on your travel to Bhutan. The actual permit will be stamped on your Passport on arrival in production of the e-Permit Clearance.

A clear scanned copy of passport (in color) in JPEG or PDF format and the flight details is required to process the online permits. Please note that the permit gets rejected if the Scanned copies of the passports do not meet the standards. Online permits require the use of TCB certified hotels, Bhutanese vehicle and certified Bhutanese guide.

Proper travel documents shall be required at least 10 workings days prior to the date of travel. We shall not be responsible for any rejections or similar issues in regards to the permits due to improper documents or delay in arrival of documents.

Bhutan Travel Permits on arrival

Entry permit will be issued at the entry point on production of Indian passport (with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of departure from Bhutan) or Indian Voter ID. In case of Children, original Birth certificate in English and student ID is required. The traveler is also required to carry photocopy of the travel documents and 04 passport size photographs.

If you are entering Bhutan via land, it is to be noted that the permits are issued only during working days and hours. (Monday to Friday between 9 am to 4 pm during winter and 5 pm during summer). It is suggested that the travelers arriving in Phuentsholing on Friday should arrive latest by 10 AM in order to complete the entry formalities on the same day. No permits are issued on Saturday, Sunday and Bhutan government holidays. During the peak season (depending upon the rush), immigration may take long time to issue the permit. We shall not be responsible for any delay during processing of permit by the immigration authority. Please keep your clients informed that they may have to stand on long queue during high season to obtain the permit if traveling via Phuentsholing.

The entry permit is valid for travel in Phuentsholing, Thimphu and Paro only. Special permit is required to travel in Haa, Punakha/Wangdue and beyond.

The special permit will have to be processed in Department of Immigrations, Thimphu; in production of the entry permit or the Passport (photocopies are required). This special permit is given only after guest has entered Bhutan. Permits are not issued on Saturday, Sunday & Bhutan Govt. holidays.

Inclusions

08 night accommodation on twin sharing basis.
08 breakfasts & 08 dinners.
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.

Exlusions

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.
05 % GST.
Travel Insurance.
Anything which is not include in the inclusion.