Package Inclusions:
- Phuentsholing: Begin your journey at the gateway to Bhutan, a vibrant town that blends Bhutanese and Indian influences, offering scenic views as you drive to Thimphu.
- Thimphu: Explore the capital city, where tradition meets modernity. Walk through the streets of the only city without traffic lights, filled with local crafts and unique handmade goods.
- Dochula Pass: On the way to Punakha, stop at Dochula Pass to enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas while sipping warm tea or coffee.
- Punakha: Visit the historic Punakha Dzong, Bhutan’s second-oldest and second-largest fortress, known for its cultural and religious importance.
- Paro: End the trip in Paro, home to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery and stunning natural beauty. Explore Buddhist sites, the National Museum, and local handicraft shopping.
Included/Excluded
- Entire travel from Siliguri to Siliguri by shared cab.
- Entry Permit for Bhutan for 7 days including all Inner Line Permits
- Stay for 7 nights – 1 night in a hotel at Phuntsholing, 2 nights in a hotel at Paro, 1 night in a hotel at Thimphu, 1 night in Phobjikha, 1 night in Punakha & 1 night in a hotel at Siliguri on sharing basis
- A total of 12 meals – 1 meal on Day 2 (Breakfast) + 2 meals Day 3 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 2 meals Day 4 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 2 meals Day 5 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 2 meals Day 6 (Breakfast + Dinner) + 2 meals Day 7 (Breakfast+ Dinner) + 1 meal Day 8 (Breakfast))
- Driver allowances, Toll Tax, Parking Charges, etc.
- SDF (Bhutan Sustainable Development Fees)- 1200/- per night per person
- Guided Trek to Taktsang Monastery.
- Local English speaking guide.
- Team Captain through out the trip from Siliguri to Siliguri
- Medical and First Aid Kit included.
- GST (5%) is applicable extra.
- Any kind of food or beverage that is not included in the package like alcoholic drinks, mineral water, meals/refreshments/lunches on the highway.
- Any personal expenses like a tip to the drivers, camera/video camera charges, camel safari, river rafting, laundry, telephone bills, tips, etc
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks etc. (to be borne directly by the customer on the spot)
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Cost arises due to any change in tourism policy between Bhutan – India travel and trade policies.
- Cost arises due to change or delay in flight timings. WanderOn as a responsible travel partner will definitely try to minimise the impact of delay but wanderon shall not be liable/responsible for such incidents.
- Airport Pick up and drop not included.
- Entry tickets to any Monuments are not included.
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport, meet our representative who will help you board your transfer to Bhutan.
Enjoy your drive to the last Indian border town called Jaigaon, after which you will enter Bhutan.
Here, you will arrive in Phuentsholing and complete the permit formalities.
Reach your hotel in Phuentsholing and check in to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
Post breakfast in the morning start your drive to Thimphu.
Today’s road journey will take you through some of the most beautiful countryside landscapes of Bhutan.
You will pass through some meandering mountain roads lined with broad leaves forests, waterfalls, quaint villages, and towns to reach Thimphu.
En route, take a small stopover at the Chuzom Bridge from where you will see a beautiful confluence of the Paro and Thimphu rivers, along with a beautiful portrait of the King and Queen as a welcoming sign to Bhutan.
By evening, reach Thimphu and check in to your hotel.
If time permits, you can choose to explore Thimphu - the only city in the world without traffic lights or explore the local markets.
Overnight stay in Thimphu.
Post breakfast and check-out we will visit Simply Bhutan. Simply Bhutan is a Museum flaunting the rich Bhutanese culture to the world.
Later we will depart to Phobjikha Valley via Dochu La Pass. Dochu La Pass is a mountain pass in the snow covered Himalayas within Bhutan on the road from Thimphu to Punakha.
We will spend some time admiring the surrounding views of the Himalayas while sipping a hot cup of tea/coffee in the cafe at the pass.
We will also visit the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens that are built on the pass in memory of the Bhutanese soldiers who died in “Operation All Clear” in 2003.
Later we will resume our journey to Phobjikha. Overnight stay in Phobjikha
Have your breakfast in the morning and get ready for the day.
First stop will be Gangtey Monastery. The Gangteng Monastery, generally known as Gangtey Gonpa or Gangtey Monastery, is an important monastery of Nyingmapa school of Buddhism, the main seat of the Pema Lingpa tradition
Later we will start our journey to Punakha. After lunch, embark on a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang (temple of fertility) - a temple dedicated to Lam Drukpa Kuenley (Divine Mad Man).
This place is considered the origin of Phalluses as the symbol of fertility and protection where childless couples usually seek blessings so that they conceive.
We will end our day by visiting Suspension Bridge. The bridge offers a spectacular view of the river and valley
Check in the the hotel. Overnight stay in Punakha
Wake up in the morning and have your breakfast in the morning.
Post breakfast get ready to visit Punakha Dzong. The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dewa chhenbi Phodrang, is the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan
Later, get ready to board your transfers to Paro.
Arrival in Paro and check-in to the hotel.
Have your dinner and overnight stay in Paro.
Post breakfast in the morning, get ready to watch the most magical sight of Bhutan.
Today, we will visit the famous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger Nest Temple), located 11 kms from Paro.
Drive till the starting point of the hiking trail that will take you to the Taktsang Monastery.
We will then start the hike through the beautiful pine forest to reach the magnificent Taktsang Monastery.
You will have to hike for 2-4 hours (depending on your speed), to reach one of the holiest sites in Bhutan which clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face 900 meters above the valley.
Spend some peaceful time walking around the monastery listening to the prayer chants, sound of the fluttering flags or quietly meditating in the caves of the monastery.
After spending enough time in the monastery, we will start our return journey to Paro.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.
Have your breakfast in the morning and get ready to start your return journey.
You will board your transfers and start a beautiful return road journey.
Enjoy this road journey and cross Phuetnsholing to reach India.
Reach Siliguri by evening, check-in to the hotel and rest for the day.
Overnight stay in Siliguri.
After breakfast in the morning, check-out and reach Bagdogra airport (by your own) according to your flight timing.
Take back a treasure of happy memories to cherish for a lifetime.
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