Price
Duration
8Nights
Tour Type
Hiking, Adventure , Leisure
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 :
-
DAY 1: Pick up from Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing & Night Stay at Phuentsholing.Pick up from Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing which is approx 4Hrs driver from Bagdogra Airport and overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
- DAY 2: Make Tourist permit at Phuentsholing Immigration Office and transfer to Thimphu for Night Stay
Make tourist permit at Phuentsholing Immigration office and transfer to Thimphu, (which is Approx. 5.5 Hours/ 170 Km from Phuentsholing town). Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It has a population of 104,200. En- route see waterfalls and Tala Dam (Top View). Check-In at Hotel & Overnight Stay in 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 excursion Punakha Sightseeing and Overnight Stay at Punakha
Morning transfer to Punakha, it is approximately 90 kilometers and is nearly 03Hrs driver from Thimphu. En-route visit 1) Dochu la Pass, 2) Chhimi Lhakhang, 3) Punakha Dzong, 4) Suspension Bridge (Longest Bridge in Bhutan) and overnight stay at Punakha.
- DAY 5: Punakha to excursion Phobjika Sightseeing and Overnight Stay at Punakha
After Breakfast: Transfer to Phobjika Valley, Vast U-shaped glacial valley and for Black- Necked Cranes. Visit Gangtey Gompa / Phobjika (3,000m/9,845ft): Another highlight of Wangdue is the beautiful Phobjika Valley or “The Valley of Black Necked Cranes”. This valley is the winter home of Black Necked Cranes (BIRD) that migrates from Tibet. This valley is one of the most beautiful and scenic ones in Bhutan. On the slope overlooking the valley is the Gangtey monastery built in 17th century and is one of the oldest and biggest monasteries of the Nyingma (Red Hat Sect) school of Buddhism & Back to Punakha & Overnight stay in Punakha.
- DAY 6: Punakha to transfer Paro & Overnight stay at Paro
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 7: Paro full day Sightseeing or Optional – Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery and Overnight Stay at Paro
Morning 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. OR Optional – 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 Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century. Padmasambhava 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.
- DAY 8: Paro to transfer Phuentsholing Via Chele La Pass and overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
After Breakfast: Check-Out from Hotel – Proceed to Phuentsholing via Chele La Pass: It 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. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
- DAY 9: Jaigaon 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.
