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(09 Nights / 10 Days) Phuentsholing 2N - Thimphu 1N - Wangdue / Punakha 2N - Bumthang 2N - Paro 2N ( Drive In & Drive Out )
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 (961 ft.) - 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), National 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 at Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang.
Day 04: Punakha – Bumthang : (Distance: 212 kms. / Driving Time: 8 hrs. / Altitude of Bumthang: 2600 mts.) : After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Trongsa across Pele-La-Pass (11.120 ft.) traditional boundary between east & west Bhutan, there is an adrupt change in vegetation, with mountain forest replaced by high altitude dwarf bamboo. Stop Enroute Chendbji Chorten - built in the style of the great Bodhanath Choten of Nepal. Further ahead visit Trongsa Dzong – It was the seat of power over central & eastern Bhutan and Ta Dzong - An ancient watch tower. The chapel inside is said to be dedicated to the Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyal. Then drive further to Bumthang over the Yutong-La-Pass (11,155 ft.). While in Chumey valley in Bumthang, visit the Yathra Weaving Factory - It is the most famous textile product of Bumthang. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Bumthang (8530 ft.).
* Please note that the road condition after Punakha/Wangdue is poor due to road widening work going on. Travel time may be more than the standard time mentioned above.
Day 05: Bumthang Sightseeing : After breakfast, 1st half visit Jakar Dzong: Literally meaning the Castle of White Bird. The current structure was built in 1667. Lamey Goemba: A large palace and monastery built in 18th century by Dasho Phuntsho Wangdi Jambay Lhakhang: built by King Srongsen Gampo of Tibet. In October one of the most spectacular festival, “Jambay Lhakhang Drup” is staged here. Chakhar Lhakhang: Literally meaning the Iron Castle, the original palace was made of Iron and hence the name “Chakhar”. Kurjey Lhakhang: Named after body print of Guru Rimpoche. Afternoon 2nd half Visit Tamshing Lhakhang: Literally meaning the Temple of the good message, established in 1501 by Pema Lingpa. Membarstho: Literally meaning, “The burning Lake”. The evening ends visit a local handloom weaving house and Interact with the weavers. Overnight stay at Bumthang.
Day 06: Bumthang – Punakha / Wangdue : (Distance: 212 kms. / Driving Time: 8 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1310 mts.) : After breakfast drive to Punakha (4298 ft). Reach Punakha by late afternoon. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Punakha/Wangdue.
Day 07: 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 and easy hike 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 (7483 ft.). On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.
Day 08: 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 09: 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 10: 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.
Inclusions :
Exclusions:
Terms and Conditions :
Destination |
Deluxe |
Superior |
Luxury |
Phuentsholing |
Hotel Damchen/ Legphel / Tsheringma / Similar |
Bhutan Ga Me Ga / The Orchid Hotel/ Similar
|
Bhutan Ga Me Ga / The Orchid Hotel/ Similar |
Thimphu |
Amodhara / Bhutan Kubera / River Side / Om Tara / Similar |
Dorjee Elements / Lakhi Yangchak / Pedling /Migmar / Similar |
Hotel Ariya / Ramada / Namgey Heritage / Similar |
Punakha / Wangdue
|
Kingaling (Dlx)/ Pema Karpo / Similar
|
Punatsangchhu Cottage / Dragon Nest / Punakha Residency / Similar |
Drubchhu Resort / Zhingkham / Similar
|
Bumthang
|
Ugyenling (Dlx) / Samyae Resort/ Wangchuk Lodge / Similar
|
Ugyenling (Suite) / Lhasa Guest House / Hotel Peling / Kichu Resort / Similar |
Ugyenling (Suite) /Village Lodge/ River lodge (Sup. Dlx) / Similar
|
Paro |
Namsay Choling Resort / Taktsang Paradise/ Yanki Resort / Khamsum / Similar
|
Hotel Olathang / Dewachen Resort / Tashi Phuenshok / Bhutan Mandala Resort / Similar |
Tenzinling (Balcony Room) / Metta Resort / Golden Roots / Similar
|
No. of Pax (Per Person Cost) |
Deluxe (MAPAI) |
Superior (MAPAI) |
Luxury (MAPAI) |
02 Pax |
60,500 |
64,100 |
70,900 |
04 Pax |
46,300 |
50,000 |
56,800 |
06 Pax |
40,300 |
43,900 |
50,700 |
08 Pax |
37,200 |
40,800 |
47,600 |
Extra Person |
17,700 |
21,800 |
24,600 |
Child No Bed (CNB) |
9,200 |
11,100 |
12,700 |
Rates are valid from 01st March 2020 to 30th June 2020.
High season surcharge will be applicable for some hotels during Festivals.
Bhutan is purely Buddhist Himalayan Kingdom which has unsurpassed scenic majesty and vibrant culture. The kingdom is still regarded as one of the last Shangrl-la’s in the Himalayan region and is living heritage of Buddhism. Sandwiched in the Himalayas between India, Nepal and the Tibet region of China, shares the world’s greatest mountains which makes it an exotic tourist destination. Bhutan offers spectacular mountain views, Immense scenic beauty and a unique culture and lifestyle.
With an area of 38,394 square km., Bhutan is comparable to Switzerland both in its size and topography. The mighty Himalayas protected Bhutan from the rest of the world and left it blissfully untouched through the centuries.
Opened for tourism in 1974, after the coronation of the fourth King, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, Bhutan is perhaps the world’s most exclusive tourist destination. The country still retains all the charm of the old world, and travelers experience the full glory of this ancient land as embodied in the monastic fortresses, ancient temples, monasteries and stupas which dot the countryside, prayer flags fluttering above farmhouses and on the hillsides, lush forests, rushing glacial rivers, and – perhaps most important of all – the warm smiles and genuine friendliness of the people. Each moment is special as one discovers a country, which its people have chosen to preserve in all its magical purity.
The Bhutanese have safeguarded their ancient way of life, beautiful Dzongs, temples and houses with architecture found nowhere else in the world, which adds up to the call to Bhutan.
Opened for tourism in 1974, after the coronation of the fourth King, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, Bhutan is perhaps the world’s most exclusive tourist destination. The country still retains all the charm of the old world, and travelers experience the full glory of this ancient land as embodied in the monastic fortresses, ancient temples, monasteries and stupas which dot the countryside, prayer flags fluttering above farmhouses and on the hillsides, lush forests, rushing glacial rivers, and – perhaps most important of all – the warm smiles and genuine friendliness of the people. Each moment is special as one discovers a country, which its people have chosen to preserve in all its magical purity.
The Bhutanese have safeguarded their ancient way of life, beautiful Dzongs, temples and houses with architecture found nowhere else in the world, which adds up to the call to Bhutan.
Arts & Crafts: Bhutan is known for handicraft items in bronze, silver & other metals. Sculpting of religious figures is widely practiced & every temple, houses are large brightly painted & gilded statues of the Buddha & other saints. There are thirteen forms of traditional arts & crafts known as Zorig Chosum (Zo means “to make”, Rig means “science”, Chosum means “thirteen”). The thirteen art forms include: woodwork, stonework, sculpture, carving, painting, black smithy, silver & gold smithy, fabric weaving, embroidery/appliqué, bamboo & cane craft, paper making, masonry and leather work.
National Flag: The national flag is rectangular & divided into two parts with a white dragon in the middle. The upper yellow half signifies the country’s secular authority of the King & the lower saffron-orange half signifies the religious practice & spiritual power of Buddhism.
Gross National Happiness: Three decades ago, the term Gross National Happiness (GNH) was coined by the fourth King His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The concept of GNH was articulated to indicate that development has many more dimensions than those associated with Gross National Product. The GNH philosophy places the individual at the centre of all development efforts and thus recognizes that people not only have material needs but also spiritual and emotional needs as well. It asserts that spiritual and emotional needs cannot and should not be defined exclusively in material terms. GNH is an economic and development philosophy that serves Bhutan’s unique culture based on Buddhist spiritual values.