Bhutan Escape (Via Bagdogra) Road Trip

Overview

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Paro, Thimpu, Punakha, TigerNest

  • Paro, Thimpu, Punakha, TigerNest

Itinerary

Once you arrive in Paro, you will be received by our representative and guide who will transfer you to your hotel in
Thimphu. Upon arrival, proceed for check-in at your hotel. Depending on arrival time, we can proceed for city
sightseeing or relax in the hotel. Visit interesting weekend market (Thu-Sun). Vegetable vendors from different
pockets of the country come to sell their products.

In the morning we will visit Handmade paper mill, School of Arts and crafts (closed on Sundays, government
holidays) where students learn 13 different arts used predominantly in Bhutan. We will also visit nearby folk
heritage museum and National Library before lunch. After lunch, drive pass by Memorial Chorten built in memory of
the 3rd King. Visit Buddha viewpoint, Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley, Enclosure where
national animal, Takin are kept and Zilukha Nunnery. Overnight in Thimphu.

Today's drive passes through Dochula pass at 3150 making the most beautiful pass in Bhutan. 108 Druk Wangyel
Chortens built over the pass by queen mother in 2003 marks the pass more important than another passes. When
the weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular view of the highest mountains o Bhutan at a site that stretches
almost 180 degrees. After a photo break, we will continue our drive to warm valley of Punakha. On arrival, check
into the hotel. Afternoon, we will visit the most beautiful Punakha Dzong, which houses the most elaborated temple
in the country. The Dzong, showcase the finest example of the arts and crafts of Bhutan. Overnight in Punakha,
altitude 1350m

We will retrace the drive back to Paro. En route we will visit Chimi Lhakhang on foot, the temple of fertility
associated with religious art of phallus. Afternoon we will visit National Museum, the first of its kind which has a
collection from natural history to religious paintings. Visit 17 century Paro Dzong (Fortress) o foot and continue
walking through the oldest wooden bridge still in use. Visit Kichu Lhakhang, one from the two oldest temples built in
7th century. Evening stroll old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores. Overnight in Paro, altitude
2200m.

In the morning, we will hike to Tiger's Nest Temple, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a
granite cliff overlooking the Paro valley at 900m above the valley floor. The temple is associated with Guru
Rimpoche who visited in 8th century and believed to have meditated three months in this cave and converted entire
valley into Buddhism. It is 2 hours walk up hill for an average hiker; however it can take our almost entire day too.
Evening back to the hotel and relax. Overnight in Paro

Day 6 :
Departure:

Take away the sweet memories of Bhutan .Transfer to airport for your departure flight.

List of Services :

  • Meals
  • Breakfast and Dinner
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis in below mentioned hotels
  • Round trip transportation Non Ac (SUV/HiAce/Coaster) depending on group size, including airport pick up/drop (vehicle not at disposal)
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Daily Breakfast and Dinner at the hotel
  • An exclusive English speaking guide service in Bhutan
  • Local 01 SIM Card per family on arrival will be provided on a returnable basis (Recharge / Top Off will have to be done by the client)
  • Internal permits for visiting municipal areas
  • Daily 1 liter of water bottle
  • Applicable Bhutan Government

List of Services :

  • Any Air or Rail fare.
  • Monument entrances Museum visiting frees.
  • Gala dinner supplement for Christmas and New year Eve
  • Any other meal not mentioned in price includes.
  • Sustainable Development Fee (Royalty Fee) applicable, the entire Indian tourist has to pay the same at the time of booking SDF @ INR 1,200/- per adult per night, INR 600/- per kid (5-11 years) per night. GST and TCS will be extra.
  • Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
  • Any expenses of personal nature.
  • GST will be applicable as per prevailing rates.
  • TCS will be applicable over and above the total cost of included GST.

Itinerary is subject to change on ground keeping the arrival time / on ground feasibility. Few of the sightseeing are closed during the week which we shall try to cover next day.

Many regions do not have star category hotels. Generally there isn’t any star categorization in this sector, however the same is demarcated as per prices and put into slabs of 2*/ 3*/ 4* or STD/ DLX/ PRM or equivalent.

In case of Sustainable Development Fee (Royalty Fee) applicable, the entire Indian tourist has to pay the same at the time of booking SDF @ INR 1,200/- per adult per night, INR 600/- per kid (5-11 years) per night. GST and

Packages are based on base category rooms, irrespective of the Hotel category opted.

Room up-gradation payable at the hotel directly

Rates valid for Indian national only

Please be reminded that all special requests like early check-in, smoking, non-smoking, views, floors, king, twin, adjoining and/or interconnecting rooms are strictly subject to availability upon arrival and cannot be guaranteed prior. Any expenses arising out of this is to be borne by the customer.

Mostly hotels do not have lift facility and the guest may have to climb stairs. In case of guests having problems with blood pressure, breathing, knee and heart or if they cannot climb the higher floors, we request you to update this at the time of booking so that we may take appropriate action and try for rooms in the Ground floor.
This is again subject to availability and DIFFRENCE IF ANY WILL HAVE TO BE SETTELED DIRECTLY BEFORE CHECK OUT.

In hilly areas, scarcity of water and electricity is a natural phenomenon. To overcome the water crisis certain hotels have fixed schedule for supplying hot and cold water. We strongly regret the inconvenience and look forward for your cooperation.

In hills, most of the hotels are located in a way where the view might be of a building in the front, beside or behind it.

There will not be any refund in cased any of the sightseeing is missed/uncovered during the trip.

Most of the Hotels in this region do not have Tea/coffee maker/ mini fridge/ enhanced toiletry kit (with moisturizer, tooth paste, brush, shaving kit, luffa, bathroom sleepers, bath-robe) etc.

For meal plans, menu will be on fixed plan/ buffet basis and not on A-la-Carte basis. MAP and AP Meal plans do not include Evening snacks and cold drinks / liquor, Soups or Deserts. For order on A-la-Carte basis, guests are requested to make direct payment for additional items.

Monument will remain closed on Government holiday as well as on Sundays.

All Indian nationals visiting Bhutan require visa to enter Bhutan. However, they MUST produce any of the following documents (Passport, Voter ID Only)

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Bhutan Escape (Via Bagdogra) Road Trip