5 days / 4 nights

THIMPHU 1N - PUNAKHA /WANGDUE 1N - PARO 2N

THIMPHU 1N - PUNAKHA /WANGDUE 1N - PARO 2N

Inclusions

meals
accomodation
activities
transfer
sightseeing

Themes

Honeymoon
Pilgrimage
Summer
Adventure
Family

Snapshot

himphu Sightseeing Paro Sightseeing Punakha/ Wangdue Sightseeing Folk Heritage Museum The Temple of Fertility Nya Mey Zam Bridge

Inclusions

 Accommodation on twin sharing basis.  All the rooms are base category, unless indicated separately  Meal Plan (MAPAI)  Hotel taxes applicable (as per itinerary).  Guide / Escort charges for Bhutan portion only.  Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary. The concept of disposal vehicles is not practiced in Bhutan. The guide and the vehicle shall be available with the guests from 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM.

Exclusions

 Air Fare/Train fare, insurance premium, any other activities like rafting, archery etc for which supplemental chares will be applicable to be paid by the guests directly.  Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone bills, bar bills, tips & gratuity, bottled water etc.  Entrance Fees for museums and monuments, Upgradation Charges and Optional Tours to be paid by the guests directly on the spot.  Any additional costs because of additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle other than mentioned in the itinerary will be recovered directly from the guests. Such additional costs are also applicable for usage of vehicle and guide beyond the specified time or normal working hours as mentioned above.  Any cost arising due to unforeseen events like landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc. Such expenses will be recovered directly from the guests on the spot.  Any increase in government taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.  GST.  Anything which is not included in the inclusion.

Itinerary

Day 1
Paro Airport - Thimphu
(Distance: 65 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2,350 mts.) After completion of immigration formalities at the Paro Airport exit door, you will be met by your Bhutanese Guide and get transferred to Capital City of Bhutan, Thimphu. Enroute stop at Chuzom, confluence of Thimphu (Wang Chhu) and Paro (Pa Chhu) rivers. Here you will see three Stupas, built in Bhutanese, Tibetan and Nepalese style. On arrival in Thimphu, check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 2
Thimphu Sightseeing - Punakha / Wangdue
(Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1,310 mts.) After breakfast, visit Kuensel Phodrang, the gigantic Buddha Dordenma Statue located atop a hill offering magnificent view of Thimphu Town; National Memorial Chorten, a Stupa built in 1974 to honor the third King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck circumambulated by people offering prayers, School of Arts & Crafts popularly known as Zorig Chusum and Folk Heritage Museum, traditional house giving an insight to the Bhutanese lifestyle and artifacts from the rural households. Later you will be driven to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan. On the way, stop at Immigration Check Point in Hongtsho Village to get the permit stamped which is to be returned in your return journey. Later halt at Dochula Pass, situated at an altitude of 3,100 mts. From here on a clear sunny day, you get a magnificient view of the himalayas. The landmarks around the pass includes 108 Druk Wangyal Stupas built under the patronage of Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk. Continue your drive to Punakha / Wangdue. On arrival in Punakha check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha / Wangdue.
Day 3
Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing - Paro
(Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 4 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 mts.) After breakfast you would visit Chimi Lhakhang also known as “The Temple of Fertility” built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, "Devine Mad Man". It is a short hike of around 30 - 45 minutes and Punakha Dzong, one of the most beautiful dzongs of Bhutan located at the confluence of Mo Chhu and Po Chhu Rivers built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Later you would be driven to Paro. Enroute stop at Royal Botanical Garden at Lamperi Bhutan’s first botanical park. Later continue your drive to Paro. On the way again stop at Immigration Check Point in Hongtsho Village to return the permit which was stamped earlier.. Enroute stop at Tamchog Lhakhang, situated between Thimphu and Paro built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo also known as the Iron bridge builder. On arrival in Paro, check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 4
Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast, you would visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watch tower overlooking Paro Valley built in 1951 now converted into national museum; Paro Rimpung Dzong, also known as Fortress of the heap of jewels, built during the time of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646; walk down to Nemi Zam Bridge, also known as Nya Mey Zam Bridge is a traditional covered cantilever bridge connecting the Paro town to the Dzong and Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples of Bhutan. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 5
Paro Airport
After breakfast you would be dropped at the Paro Airport for your return journey. Tashi Delek!

Accomodations

1 STAR
Bhutan Mandala Resort, Dhensa Boutique Resort, Drubchhu Resort, Hotel Dorji Elements, Hotel Drukchen, Hotel Janka, Hotel Migmar, Hotel Norkhil, Hotel Olathang, Hotel Osel, Hotel Pedling, Hotel Pema Karpo, Hotel Tenzinling, Le Meridien PARO, Le Meridien THIMPHU, Metta Resort & Spa, Puna Cottages, Punakha Residency, RKPO Green Resort, Ramada Valley Thimphu City Hotel, Riverfront Classic, Riverfront Deluxe, Taj Tashi, Tashi Namgay Resort, Zhingkham or similar

Policies

Documentation – Permit Requirement Indian nationals do not require any visa for Bhutan. Original Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of departure from Bhutan or original Voter ID. No other document shall be acceptable by the immigration. For Children, original Birth certificate in English and student ID is required. Permit shall be issued to the guests at the time on arrival in Bhutan at the entry point. Guests are advised to always carry photocopy of the travel documents.

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