Tour Code : BHPTWP-DIFO

Thrilling Bhutan

Starting From
42,200/-
  • International hotel booking services from Life Holidays Hotel
  • Breakfast service from Life Holidays Breakfast
  • Visa consulting services Life Holidays Visa
  • Taxi transfer services from Life Holidays Transfer
  • Mountain sightseeing with Life Holidays Sightseeing

Inclusions

  • Non Ac Car (Tucsan or similar) from Bagdogra airport/NJP Station to Bagdogra airport/NJP Station
  • Local Guide service in Bhutan
  • Paro - Full Day Hike To Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger`S Nest)

Overview

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PHUNTSHOLING

Phuntsholing, also spelled as Phuentsholing is a border town in southern Bhutan and is the administrative seat of Chukha District. The town occupies parts of both Phuentsholing Gewog and Sampheling Gewog.

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THIMPHU

Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, occupies a valley in the country’s western interior. In addition to being the government seat, the city is known for its Buddhist sites. The massive Tashichho Dzong is a fortified monastery and government palace with gold-leaf roofs. The Memorial Chorten, a whitewashed structure with a gold spire, is a revered Buddhist shrine dedicated to Bhutan’s third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck

 

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PUNAKHA

Punakha is a town in the Himalayas of Bhutan. It's known for the Punakha Dzong, a 17th-century fortress at the juncture of the Pho and Mo Chhu rivers. The fortress hosts the Punakha Tshechu, a religious festival featuring masked dances and music. In the surrounding Punakha Valley, temples include the fertility-focused Chimi Lhakhang and the hilltop Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, which has river and mountain views.

PARO

Paro is a valley town in Bhutan, west of the capital, Thimphu. It is the site of the country’s only international airport and is also known for the many sacred sites in the area. North of town, the Taktsang Palphug (Tiger’s Nest) monastery clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley. Northwest of here are the remains of a defensive fortress, Drukgyel Dzong, dating from the 17th century.

Hotel Options

City NameHotel NameNights
Option1. Regular Package
PHUNTSHOLINGDruk1
THIMPHUNamgay Heritage2
PUNAKHA Drubchhu Resort1
PAROTenziling Resort 2
Option2. Delux Package
PHUNTSHOLINGPelling Resort1
THIMPHUCity Hotel 2
PUNAKHA Zhingkham 1
PAROTashi Namgay2
Option3. Premium Package
PHUNTSHOLINGPelling Resort1
THIMPHUTermalinca 2
PUNAKHA Rkpo Green Resort 1
PARONak-Sel Boutique Hotel & Spa2

Itinerary

1
DAY

Arrival at Bagdogra (IXB) Airport / NJP Railway Station - Phuntsholing

Pick up from NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra (IXB) Airport and transfer to Phuntsholing (165 Kms, 03 to 04 Hrs) Meet & Greet upon arrival at Phuntsholing (298Mts / 977Fts). Depending on your arrival time our Trip Leader will assist you in procurement of your permit to Bhutan. The permit issuance takes time depending on the rush one has to stand in queue for procurement of permit. In case the permit is not processed on the day of arrival then it can be issued next day before you start for next destination. Overnight at Hotel
2
DAY

Phuntsholing – Thimphu

After breakfast and after completing your Visa / Permit formalities assisted by our Bhutan representative who will assist you in boarding your vehicle for transfer to Thimphu (2320Mts / 7656Fts, 180 Kms / 06 to 07 Hrs). Evening free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

3
DAY

Thimphu Sightseeing

After breakfasts go for Thimphu sightseeing covering – Memorial Chorten,  Tashichho Dzong, Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodong),Changangkha Lhakhang (Monastery), Motithang Takin Preservation Centre, Drupthob Goemba / Zilukha Nunnery, National Library (Closed on Saturday , Sunday & National Holiday), Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Art & Craft School-Closed on Saturday , Sunday, National Holiday & During Summer & Winter Vacations), Textiles Museum (Handicrafts Shops - Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Zangthopelri Lhakhang (Monastery). Overnight at Hotel.

4
DAY

Thimphu – Punakha / Wangdi

After breakfast drive to Punakha (1200Mts / 3936Fts, 77 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs)  / Wangdi (Wangdiphodrang) (1350Mts / 4430Fts, 70 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs). Punakha / Wangdi is the last town on the highway before entering Central Bhutan. The drive is over Dochu La pass (3080Mts / 10102Fts) which is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Visit Punakha Dzong, If time permit visit the Suspension Bridge and then proceed to Chimi Lhakhang (Monastery). Overnight at the Hotel in Wangdi. 

5
DAY

Punakha / Wangdi – Paro

After breakfast transfer to Paro (2134Mts / 7000Fts, 135 Kms / 05 Hrs). Enroute Stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Garden. On arrival Paro, check in to the hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

6
DAY

Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast go for Paro Sightseeing covering Drukgyel Dzong (presently closed for tourist), Ta Dzong (National Museum-Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang (Monastery),Back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

OPTIONAL

PARO - FULL DAY HIKE TO TAKTSANG LHAKHANG (TIGER`S NEST)

Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tigers Nest Monastery) - The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours one way through pine forests. Afternoon at leisure for go for shopping in the market. Overnight at Hotel.

7
DAY

Paro - Onward Connection

After breakfast transfer to Paro Airport for taking onward connection

Exclusions

  • Airfare
  • Porterage, personal expenses
  • Hotel deposits if any
  • Early check in or late check out
  • Anything not included in Inclusions list is excluded
  • Overseas Travel Insurance

Hotel Options

City NameHotel NameNights
Option1. Regular Package
PHUNTSHOLINGDruk1
THIMPHUNamgay Heritage2
PUNAKHA Drubchhu Resort1
PAROTenziling Resort 2
Option2. Delux Package
PHUNTSHOLINGPelling Resort1
THIMPHUCity Hotel 2
PUNAKHA Zhingkham 1
PAROTashi Namgay2
Option3. Premium Package
PHUNTSHOLINGPelling Resort1
THIMPHUTermalinca 2
PUNAKHA Rkpo Green Resort 1
PARONak-Sel Boutique Hotel & Spa2

Itinerary

1
DAY

Arrival at Bagdogra (IXB) Airport / NJP Railway Station - Phuntsholing

Pick up from NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra (IXB) Airport and transfer to Phuntsholing (165 Kms, 03 to 04 Hrs) Meet & Greet upon arrival at Phuntsholing (298Mts / 977Fts). Depending on your arrival time our Trip Leader will assist you in procurement of your permit to Bhutan. The permit issuance takes time depending on the rush one has to stand in queue for procurement of permit. In case the permit is not processed on the day of arrival then it can be issued next day before you start for next destination. Overnight at Hotel
2
DAY

Phuntsholing – Thimphu

After breakfast and after completing your Visa / Permit formalities assisted by our Bhutan representative who will assist you in boarding your vehicle for transfer to Thimphu (2320Mts / 7656Fts, 180 Kms / 06 to 07 Hrs). Evening free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

3
DAY

Thimphu Sightseeing

After breakfasts go for Thimphu sightseeing covering – Memorial Chorten,  Tashichho Dzong, Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodong),Changangkha Lhakhang (Monastery), Motithang Takin Preservation Centre, Drupthob Goemba / Zilukha Nunnery, National Library (Closed on Saturday , Sunday & National Holiday), Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Art & Craft School-Closed on Saturday , Sunday, National Holiday & During Summer & Winter Vacations), Textiles Museum (Handicrafts Shops - Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Zangthopelri Lhakhang (Monastery). Overnight at Hotel.

4
DAY

Thimphu – Punakha / Wangdi

After breakfast drive to Punakha (1200Mts / 3936Fts, 77 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs)  / Wangdi (Wangdiphodrang) (1350Mts / 4430Fts, 70 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs). Punakha / Wangdi is the last town on the highway before entering Central Bhutan. The drive is over Dochu La pass (3080Mts / 10102Fts) which is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Visit Punakha Dzong, If time permit visit the Suspension Bridge and then proceed to Chimi Lhakhang (Monastery). Overnight at the Hotel in Wangdi. 

5
DAY

Punakha / Wangdi – Paro

After breakfast transfer to Paro (2134Mts / 7000Fts, 135 Kms / 05 Hrs). Enroute Stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Garden. On arrival Paro, check in to the hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

6
DAY

Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast go for Paro Sightseeing covering Drukgyel Dzong (presently closed for tourist), Ta Dzong (National Museum-Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang (Monastery),Back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

OPTIONAL

PARO - FULL DAY HIKE TO TAKTSANG LHAKHANG (TIGER`S NEST)

Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tigers Nest Monastery) - The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours one way through pine forests. Afternoon at leisure for go for shopping in the market. Overnight at Hotel.

7
DAY

Paro - Onward Connection

After breakfast transfer to Paro Airport for taking onward connection

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