Price
Duration
7Night
Tour Type
Hiking, Treking Leisure Adventure
Review
Overview
The landlocked country of Bhutan is one of the happiest countries in the world. It is the land of rich cultural heritage and prismatic beauty. Comprising of several monasteries, fortresses and exotic landscapes this country is a must visit. Popularly known as the Last Shangri-La, Bhutan boasts of its unique philosophy of ‘Gross National Happiness’. With its wide array of opportunities and experiences this place is an absolute delight for tourists of all kind.
Tour Itinerary :
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DAY 1: Pick up from Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing which is approx 3Hrs driver from Bagdogra Airport and overnight stay at Phuentsholing.Pick up from Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing which is approx 3Hrs driver from Bagdogra Airport and overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
- DAY 2: Make Tourist permit at Phuentsholing Immigration Office and transfer to Thimphu & Night Stay at Thimphu.
After Breakfast: Make 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, En-route see Water Falls & Tala Dam (Top View). Check-In at Hotel & Overnight Stay at Thimphu.
- DAY 3: Thimphu Full Day Sightseeing and night stay at Thimphu
After Breakfast: Visit Sightseeing Starts- 1) Durga Temple/Shiv Temple 2) Buddha Point, 3) Coronation Park, 4) Takin Zoo (National Animal of Bhutan),5) Memorial Chorten 6) Folk Heritage Museum, 7) National Painting School 8) Royal Textile Museum, 9) Handmade Paper Factory, 10) Tashicchhoe Dzong & 11) Simply Bhutan(Traditional Culture Program – Tuesday Closed)- Overnight Stay in Thimphu.
- DAY 4: Thimphu to Punakha excursion & Night Stay
After Breakfast: transfer to Punakha – It is approximately 90 kilometers and is nearly 03 hours from Thimphu. Enroute 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
- DAY 5: Punakha to Paro & Night Stay
After breakfast: transfer to Paro, passing by Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge En Route, distancing approximately 143 km and 5 hours from Punakha. It is the site of the country’s only international airport and is also known for the many sacred sites in the area. It has a population of 39, 800 – On arrival check in at the hotel – Do Local market sightseeing – Overnight Stay at Paro.
- DAY 6: Paro full day Sightseeing and Overnight stay at Paro
Visit 1) Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong), 2) Kichu Lhakhang Monastery, 3) Drukgyal Dzong (Presently closed for Tourist), 4) Tiger Nest Monasteries (View Point), 5) Ta Dzong (Paro Museum) – Night Stay at Paro. OR PARO – FULL DAY HIKE TO TAKTSANG LHAKHANG (TIGER`S NEST) Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery) – The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours one way through pine forests and Overnight stay at Paro.
- DAY 7: Paro to excursion Chele La Pass and Haa Valley View Point Local Sightseeing and transfer to Phuentsholing & Night Stay.
After breakfast: transfer 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 View Point: Below 3 km from Chelela 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 and transfer to Phuentsholing for Night Stay.
- DAY 8: Phuentsholing to drop Bagdogra Airport for departure
After breakfast Check out from Phuentsholing Hotel and transfer to Bagdogra Airport for departure.
Know Before You Go
Do’S:
- 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.
Don’ts:
- 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.
- Retrain 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 in the altar as it is culturally offensive, we expect you to cross your legs or kneel when sitting in religious places.
