Bhutan is popularly known as “Land of Thunder Dragon” and it is situated in the Eastern Himalayas.
In Bhutan - the general prosperity of the country is measured by the ‘Gross National Happiness’.
Bhutan is also known as “Happiest Country in the World”. Bhutan attracts many travelers from
across the globe because of its untouched mountains, serenity, and vibrancy.
What is included in the tour
- 8 Nights accommodation in 3 star hotels on double sharing.
- 1+1 Night Phuentsholing, 2 Nights Punakha, 1 Night Thimphu & 3 Nights Paro Stay.
- Complimentary Breakfast (8) at accommodated hotels.
- Complimentary Dinner (6) at accommodated hotels in Thimphu and Paro.
- Complimentary Tourist Sim Card with 100 Minutes Talk Time.
- Pickup & Drop from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) on SIC basis.
- All transfers and sightseeing as per Itinerary on SIC basis.
- Assistance for Tourist Permits to Travel to Thimphu, Paro and Punakha.
- Driver allowances, toll tax, parking charges, state taxes.
- Licensed Bhutanese Trip Guide to assist throughout the trip.
- Visa Cost or Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) Included.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any Airfare or Train Fare (Airfare Deals Available).
- Dinner in Phuentsholing.
- Lunch, any extra meal/beverages not mentioned in the package.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary or Optional Tours.
- Any activities, monuments entrance fee or transfers other than mentioned in the Itinerary.
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as rescheduling or cancellations e.g. flights cancellations, any accidents, weather conditions, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc. Such expenses will have to be paid directly.
- Travel Insurance.
- Any other expenses specifically not mentioned above.
- 5% GST and 5% TCS as per government norms
- 9-day trip from Bagdogra Airport
- 8 nights in 3-star hotels with included Visa Fee, Travel Insurance, and Guide
- 8 breakfasts, 6 dinners, and a complimentary tourist SIM card
- Exclusions: Flights, lunch, first and last night dinners, monument entry fees
- Transportation: Airport pickup/drop-offs by Innova/ Similar, Internal sightseeing by Toyota Coaster bus/ Similar
(Distance 145 kms | Driving Time: 4 hrs)
- Arrive at Bagdogra Airport (IXB), and proceed towards Phuentsholing.
- Arrive in Phuentsholing and embark on the unforgettable experience of crossing the Indo-Bhutan border on foot.
- Check In to your hotel and freshen up.
- Check out your locality in Phuentsholing and try local cuisines or simply relax in the charismatic environment of Bhutan.
- Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
(Distance 210 kms | Driving Time: 6 hrs)
- After a breakfast, checkout from the hotel.
- After immigration proceed towards Punakha.
- Enjoy this beautiful journey through the beautiful landscapes.
- Pass through Dharma Kaya Stupa and Chuzom Bridge, confluence of two rivers Thimphu river and Paro river.
- Arrive Punakha by evening and check in to your hotel.
- Leisure time in the evening.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Punakha.
DAY 3 : WITNESS BLACK NECKED CRANE FESTIVAL IN PHOBJIKHA VALLEY
(Distance 75 kms | Driving Time: 2.5 hrs One Way)
- After early breakfast drive to Phobjikha Valley
- Visit Gangtey Goemba for Black Necked Crane Festival
- Experience the spiritual essence of the country through the colorful masked dances and chants performed by monks.
- Gangtey Goemba: Explore the 17th-century Gangtey Goemba, a summer monastery for monks
- Black-necked cranes - Watch rare black-necked cranes migrating from the Tibetan plateau to Phobjikha
- Come back to your hotel in Punakha for dinner and overnight stay.
(Distance 75 kms | Driving Time: 2.5 hrs)
- After breakfast drive to Thimphu.
- Punakha Dzong - is the second oldest dzong in Bhutan. Until the mid-1950s it served as the capital and seat of government.
- Punakha Suspension Bridge: It is one of the longest and oldest suspension bridges in Bhutan.
- Visit Dochula-Pass: (3150 mts.) a beautiful mountain pass, which is a concentration of 108 memorial stupas.
- Arrive Thimphu by evening, dinner and overnight stay in Thimphu.
DAY 5 : THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING, STAY IN PARO
(Thimphu to Paro distance 50 kms | Driving Time: 1.5 hrs)
- After breakfast proceed for Thimphu local sightseeing.
- Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue: a huge statue of Buddha.
- Simply Bhutan Museum: Taste local wine ‘Aara’, dress up in traditional clothes, play National game Archery, meet the foot carver- Pema.Tshering watch the cultural show and drink Bhutanese ‘Butter Tea’.
- The National Memorial Chorten Stupas: The chorten or stupa was built in the memory of the third king.
- Royal Takin Preserve: Biggest protection of a rare mountain animal called Takin (Bhutan National Animal), surrounded by dense forest.
- Bhutan Postal Museum: Print your personalized stamps here.
- Arrival to Paro by evening. Check In to your hotel.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Paro.
(DISTANCE 70 KMS | DRIVING TIME: 2.5 HRS ONE WAY)
- After breakfast, drive to Haa Valley via Chele La Pass (3,988 m)
- Enjoy views of Paro and Haa valleys, and the sacred snow capped mountains Jomolhari and Jichu Drake
- See wild roses, purple and yellow primulas, and deep blue irises covering the forest floor.
- The pass is decorated with hundreds of fluttering prayer flags
- Haa valley opened to tourists in 2002, remains less visited and traditional
- After Haa Valley, come back to your hotel in Paro by evening.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Paro.
(Total Distance 6.4 kms | Time: 3-5 hrs | Altitude: 10,245 ft Elevation: 900 mtr)
- After breakfast, proceed to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, also known as Paro Taktsang, is a sacred Buddhist temple and monastery.
- The hike to Tiger’s Nest is a easy to moderate one. You’ll be able to do it if you have at least an average level of fitness.
- For people who cannot make the climb, there are horses available for hire at the starting point.
- After the hike you can enjoy hot stone bath at countryside.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Paro.
(Paro to Phuentsholing Distance: 148 kms | Driving Time: 4.5 hr)
- After breakfast proceed towards Paro town.
- Visit Rinpung Dzong- Popularly known as, Paro Dzong is situated in the Paro Valley.
- Paro Airport View Point offers an exquisite view of the entire city.
- Explore Namgay Artisanal Brewery’s: diverse beer selection, crafted for all palates. Don’t miss their signature Red Rice Lager, made with Bhutanese red rice—a must-try! (Max. Duration 1 Hour)
- Afternoon drive to Phuentsholing with stopovers and enjoying the scenic beauty.
- Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
(Distance 145 kms | Driving Time: 4 hrs)
- After breakfast checkout from Hotel
- At 8:00 AM depart for Bagdogra Airport for the onward journey
Note: We'll conclude the trip by dropping you off at the airport between 01:00 PM and 2:00 PM. You are free to book any flight departing after 3:00 PM. In the case of a late flight, you have the option to wait at the airport.
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Pickup Time: Between 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM from Bagdogra Airport on day 1
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Drop Time: Between 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM to Bagdogra Airport on last day
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Note:
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On Day 1, If you've booked an early flight, please wait inside the airport. Our journey will commence when everyone has arrived.
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On Last Day, we will depart at 8:00 AM from Phuentsholing. We'll conclude the trip by dropping you off at the airport between 01:00 PM and 2:00 PM. You are free to book any flight departing after 3:00 PM. In the case of a late flight, you have the option to wait at the airport.
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If your pickup or drop falls outside our designated time, you can arrange a separate vehicle at your own expense.
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The designated pick-up location is Bagdogra Airport only. If you are arriving by train or bus, please make your way to Bagdogra Airport for the pick-up.
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Airport Pickup and Drop will be done in a batch of 6 people.
Q: We’re a couple, do we need to share a room?
A: No Sharing with any other traveller. You will get a room for 2 of you.
Q: I’m travelling Solo, how will I be accommodated?
A: Solo travelers will share rooms with same-gender solo travelers.
Q: Is SDF or Visa Charges are included in this cost?
A: Yes SDF/ Visa Charges are included.
Phuentsholing: Meto Pema / Amo Chhu View / Similar
Punakha: Hotel White Dragon / Smilar
Thimphu: Oro Villa / Hotel Ugyen / Similar
Paro: Pema Yangsel / Sangayling / Similar
We use 3* Premium Category Hotels Certified by Department Of Tourism Bhutan.
Note: By default the rooms are base category, non view rooms.
You can upgrade the room category at additional cost after making the booking
Hotels will be confirmed as per the room availability. Otherwise we will confirm similar category hotel.
Day 1 > Pickup From Bagdogra Airport (India Part)> Toyota Innova / Similar
Day 2 to Day 8 > Bhutan Internal Sightseeing > Toyota Coaster Bus / Similar
Day 9 > Drop to Bagdogra Airport (India Part) > Toyota Innova / Similar
