Bhutan officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked state in South Asia located at the eastern end of the Himalayas. It is bordered to the north by China and to the south, east and west by the Republic of India. Further west, it is separated from Nepal by the Indian state of Sikkim, while further south it is separated from Bangladesh by the Indian states of Assam and West Bengal. Bhutan's capital and largest city is Thimphu
Day 1: Arrival NJP/ IXB To Pheuntsholing
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP / IXB & transfer to Pheuntsholing – The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India , Pheuntsholing (also sometimes spelled Phuntsholing) is the second largest town in Bhutan (population around 40,000) and is located on the Indian border, next to the town of Jaigaon . Evening free . Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Transfer to Thimphu. Sightseeing Thimphu. Overnight hotel at Thimphu.
After Permit , transfer to Thimphu. After check in at hotel, half day sightseeing Thimphu. Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan. Visit King's Memorial Chorten (Monument), Chang Gangkha Monastery (one of the oldest monastery in the valley), National Zoo (contains national animal takin), National Library (collections of holy scripts) & BBS Tower. (If Time is not Permit for visit next day sight seeing will arrange) , Overnight in Thimphu
Day 3: Whole day sightseeing Thimphu. Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Visit Folk Heritage Museum, Textile Museum, School of Arts and Crafts (also known as the painting school), National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Traditional Paper Factory (made from Daphne plant). Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 4: Morning transfer from Thimphu to Punakha/Wangdue (via Dochula Pass). Whole day sightseeing
Morning drive (70 kms / 2.30 hrs) to Wangduephodrang, with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La Pass (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. In Wangdue, stop at Mehsina village & visit Chime Lhakhang - The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kinley. (This monk is popularly known as the Devine madman for his philosophy, “Salvation through sex”). Afternoon drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 5: Day excursion to Phobjikha valley. Evening back to Punakha. Overnight stay at Punakha.
Gangtey & Phobjikha- [alt. 3000m] : The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan. The surprise of finding such a wide, flat valley without any trees after the hard climb through dense forests is augmented by an impression of vast space, and extremely rare experience in Bhutan where most of the valley’s are tightly enclosed. A few kilometers beyond the Gangtey Monastery, on the valley floor lays the village of Phobjikha. This place is the winter home of black necked cranes that migrate from the arid plains in the north to pass winter in milder and lower climate. Phobjikha, at an altitude of 2900 m, falls under the district of Wangduephodrang and lies on the periphery of the Black Mountain National Park , the two rivers actually represent a snake and a boar. The two animals once raced each other with an agreement that if the snake (Nakay Chhu) won, O/n Punakha.
Day 6: Morning transfer to Paro. Half day sightseeing Paro. Overnight stay at Paro.
Morning transfer (160 kms / 4 hrs) to Paro. After lunch drive 12kms north of Paro to hike to Tango (Horse's Head) monastery. It will take about 45 minutes to hike to the monastery. Tango Monastery is a Buddhist college, and it's the residence of the Desi Tenzin Rabgye, a young boy who is the reincarnation of the 16th-century monk who built Tango. Overnight in Paro.
Day 7: Morning hike upto Taktshang Monastery. Afternoon sightseeing Paro. Overnight stay at Paro.
Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) monastery: Hike for about 2.30 hrs [3500mtr from Sea level]. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. We stop for a rest and light refreshments at the Taktsang Jakhang (cafeteria) and then walk a short distance until we see, clearly and seemingly within reach, Taktsang monastery. The primary Lhakhang was built around Guru Rinpoche’s meditation cave in the 1684by the Pen lop of Paro Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay, this incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava, the tantric mystic who brought Buddhism to Bhutan, flew here on the back of a flying tiger, Dorji Drolo, said to be his favourite consort.
Day 08: Day excursion to Chelela Pass. Evening back to Paro. Overnight stay at Paro
Morning drive to Chelela Pass. Enjoy the scenic vistas from Chelala Pass (3,988 mts.), among the highest motor able roads in Bhutan. Afternoon sightseeing of Paro & stroll down to the market.
Day 09: Morning transfer To Siliguri
Early morning transfer To Siliguri, on arrival at Siliguri check in into hotel , Rest of the evening free for own activities , O/n stay at Siliguri.
Tour ends with sweet memories.
Accomodation in Hotel
Meals as per the itinerary
All Sightseeing
G.S.T 9%
Airfare
Tips
Any Other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary
PAYMENT PER ADULT:
At the time of booking:50% Advance
Balance on or before 3 days of departure:50% Advance
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation period Cancellation Charges on Cost
21 – 35 days 25%
21 – 14 days 50%
14 – 07 days 75%
Less than 07 days or No show 100%
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