Package Inclusions:
- Escape to Bhutan’s Serenity: Enjoy a peaceful road trip through Bhutan’s mesmerizing landscapes, ancient temples, and fortresses, perfect for those seeking tranquility in the Himalayas.
- Explore Thimphu: Discover the blend of tradition and modernity in Bhutan’s capital, visiting landmarks like Tashichho Dzong, Buddha Dordenma, and the Royal Zoo with its national animal, the Takin.
- Immerse in Local Culture: Wander vibrant street markets, savor local food, and find exquisite Bhutanese handicrafts, while listening to legends and myths of the Himalayan kingdom.
- Discover Paro’s Famous Sites: Visit the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery perched on a cliff and explore the National Museum for a deep dive into Bhutan’s history and culture.
- Create Lifelong Memories: This journey through Bhutan promises a mix of happiness, natural beauty, and cultural experiences that will leave you with cherished memories.
Included/Excluded
- Travel as per Itinerary in Hatchback/ SUV (as per group size)
- Entry Permit for Bhutan for 7 Days, including all Inner Line Permits
- Accommodation for 6 Nights - 2 Nights in Phuentsholing, 2 Nights in Thimphu, 2 Nights in Paro on sharing basis
- 6 Meals (Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 7)
- Driver Charges, Permits, Tolls, Fuel & Parking charges
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Guided Trek to Taktsang Monastery
- Airport/ Railway Station Pickup and Drop
- 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.
Begin the day by having your breakfast at the hotel.
Next, get ready to explore the capital city of Thimphu.
We will start by visiting the National Memorial Chorten which is tomb of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, also known as the Dragon King.
Later, we will visit the Buddha Dordenma statue - the largest sitting Buddha Statue made of solid bronze and plated with gold, located atop a hill near Thimphu.
After admiring the views of Thimphu Valley from the large Buddha statue, you will visit the magnificent Simtokha Dzong which was built in the 17th century.
Further, we will visit the Royal Takin Preserve (Motithang) - a zoo in Bhutan which is home to the National Animal of Bhutan - Takin.
We will also visit the glorious fortress of Bhutan - the Tashichho Dzong, the seat of the Royal Govt of Bhutan since 1962.
In the evening, you are free to indulge in a shopping spree at the Handicrafts Emporium and the local markets of Thimphu.
After completing the day’s sightseeing, return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Wake up in the morning and have your breakfast in the morning.
Later, get ready to board your transfers to Paro.
After crossing the Chuzom Bridge we take a short stopover at Tachogang Lhakhang, located across a wired river bridge over the Paro river.
After exploring the Tachogang Lhakhang, we will continue our drive to Paro.
Upon reaching Paro, check-in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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, the 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.
Return back to the hotel in Paro for an overnight stay.
Have your breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the day.
We will start the day by visiting the Drukgyel Dzong - a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is 15 km up the Paro Valley.
Drukgyal Dzong means ‘Fortress of the Victorious Drukpa’; This ancient fortress was built in 1646 to mark the victory of Bhutan over the Tibetan Troops, but was destroyed by an accidental fire in 1951.
Next, we will visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most visited temples in Bhutan and is considered ‘the spiritual heart’ of Bhutan.
After completing the sightseeing in Paro, we will board our transfers to Phuentsholing.
Enjoy a beautiful road journey to the border town of Phuentsholing.
Upon reaching Phuentsholing, check-in to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast in the morning, get ready for your transfer to Bagdogra airport.
Your amazing Bhutan Trip will conclude once you are dropped at the Bagdogra airport for your onward journey.
Take back a treasure of happy memories to cherish for a lifetime.
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