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Bhutan Buddhist Tour Package
Duration : 5 Night / 6 Days
Stay Plan : 02N Phuentsholing → 01N Thimphu → 02NParo →
Inclusion :
- Meals
- Stay
- Transfer
- Sightseeing
Starting From INR 20000
INR 20000
per person on twin sharingTour Itinerary Download PDF Itinerary
1DaysAirport – Phuentsholing (150 Kms / 3-4 Hrs)
- Arrival in NJP (New Jalpaiguri Railway Station)
- On arrival proceed towards Phuentsholing, it is a border city on the Indo – Bhutan Border, 60 kms,2hrs, Phuentsholing is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian plains, situated directly at the base of the Himalayan foothills.
- After reaching Phuentsholing proceed to Immigration
- Check in the hotel, Dinner at the hotel.
- Overnight stay at the hotel Phuentsholing.
Inclusion :
Phuentsholing - Thimphu (176 Kms / 5-6 Hrs)
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- After having breakfast.
- Complete your immigration & drive towards to Thimphu (7 hours drive 176 kms 4 km) and visit Kharbandi Gompa-( Phuentsholing) the beautiful monastery that is situated in garden of tropical plants and flowers.
- The monastery contains paintings depicting scenes from the life of Buddha and statues of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rimpoche.
- From the monastery garden there is a splendid view of Phuentsholing and plains of West Bangal.
- Further proceed towards Thimpu.
- In between the route have a lunch stop. Five miles, before Thimphu.
- Visit Simtokha Dzong- the oldest fortress of the Kingdom which now houses the School for religious and cultural studies.
- Dinner at the hotel in Thimphu.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Thimphu.
Inclusion :
Thimphu Sightseeing (Thimphu- Paro 1hr maximum time to reach)
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- After having breakfast have a visit to Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum.
- In the afternoon have a visit to Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Taking Preserve Centre, The talking national animal of Bhutan can be seen here Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion).
- Dinner at the hotel in Paro.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.
Inclusion :
Paro Sightseeing
- Hike to Tiger’s Nest Taktshang (Tiger’s Nest) falls in top 20 places to visit in the world.
- Paro is a valley of religion and myth. The most famous landmark, Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), stands on a granite cliff about 1000 m above the valley.
- It is believed that Guru Rinpoche, a famous Buddhist saint, flew to Paro on a tigress and meditated at Taktsang. The monastery is considered a national treasure of Bhutan.
- The hike to Taktsang would take us around 2 ½ hrs to reach a cafeteria, a point from where one can enjoy great view of the monastery. Those who can walk easily walk further 45 minutes uphill to get a closer view of the monastery.
- Walk down back to road. The journey downward to the road would take us less 1 ½ hrs.
- Have at the hotel in Paro.
- After having lunch take a walk towards Paro Bazar for shopping. (Breakfast & Dinner)
- After exploring the market take rest at the hotel in the evening.
- Dinner at the hotel in Paro.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.
Paro - Sightseeing
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- After having breakfast from the hotel.
- Check out from the hotel and on the way see the Paro airport bird eye view.
- After seeing Paro airport eye view, visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels".
- The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro.
- Transfer to next destination – Phentsholing.
- Dinner and Overnight stay at Phuentsholing
Paro – Phentsholing
- After having breakfast from the hotel in Phuentsholing our tour representative will drop you till the airport and bid you farewell.
Inclusion :
Note :
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The hotels serve both Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian food which would be basic & freshly prepared. Specific regional Indian cuisine will not be available. Only the basic Indian Vegetarian / Non – Vegetarian food can be arranged.
Important Note:
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Indian nationals do not require visa to travel in Bhutan. However they require an entry permit which will have to be processed on arrival on production of a valid passport or Voter ID Card.
Permit for Bhutan:
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Indian nationals do not require visa to travel in Bhutan. However they require an entry permit which will have to be processed on arrival on production of a valid passport or Voter ID Card.
Restricted Area Permit for Punakha
- If you have sended color scanned passport copy in advance we will take punakha permit in advance.
- If you are traveling with the Voter id card or not sent your passport in advance. The special permit for Punakha will be processed in Department of Immigrations, Thimphu; in production of the entry permit.
- This special permit is given only after guest has entered Bhutan.
- Permits are not issued on Saturday, Sunday & Bhutan Govt. holidays.
DO'S:
- Adults must carry original & valid Passport or original Voter ID card.
- Children must carry original & valid Passport or original birth certificate.
- Remember to carry and other packings as per seasons and personal requirements (including hiking shoes)
- Please check with your mobile service provider for charges related to Bhutan.
DON'TS:
- Tobacco & Tobacco products are banned in Bhutan.
- Do not bring any plant or agricultural product out of Bhutan. It is illegal.
- Credit cards are accepted in selected establishments in Bhutan.
- Usage of Drones is strictly prohibited in Bhutan.
- Photography is not allowed inside temples and Dzongs.
Tour Inclusion
- Welcome drink on arrival.
- Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
- Meal Plan (as per mentioned above)
- 02Night accommodation at Phuentsholing.
- 01Night accommodation at Thimphu
- 02Night accommodation at Paro
- Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
- Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.
Tour Exclusions
- Air Fare/Train fare.
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porterage.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance Fees.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
- Guide charges (Only Bhutan Portion).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- GST & Travel Insurance.
- Anything which is not include in the inclusion.
Tour Highlights
- Kharbandi Gompa-( Phuentsholing)
- Simtokha Dzong
- Buddha and statues of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rimpoche
- Simtokha Dzong
- Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue)
- National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum
- Sangaygang View Point
- Changangkha Monastery
- Taking Preserve Centre
- Tiger’s Nest Taktshang
- Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha
- Rinpung Dzong
YOUR ROUTE
Trip Start from Phuentsholing
2 N stay in Phuentsholing
1 N stay in Thimphu
2 N stay in Chhukha
Trip Completes in Chhukha
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