Highlights
Himalayan Odyssey |
07 Nights & 08 Days |
ASB 1 A |
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Destination |
Bhutan |
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Continent |
Asia |
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Location |
Bhutan is situated in the Eastern Himalayas, on the Indian Subcontinent and is bound on the North by the Tibet Region of China, and to the South, East, and West by India |
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Capital City |
Thimphu |
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Language |
Dzongkha (National Language), English (Widely Spoken) |
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Currency |
Bhutanese ngultrum |
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Season |
March to May & Sep to Nov |
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Airport |
Paro International Airport and Yongphulla |
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Time Zone |
(GMT + 6:00) |
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Dial Code |
+975 2 |
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Tour Type |
Family / Adventure / Rural / Heritage |
Package Itinerary
Day 01Bagdogra - Phuentsholing
Pick up from Bagdogra Airport and transfer to
Phuentsholing. Upon arrival, check-in to your Hotel. Process for entry permit to Bhutan and rest of the day is at leisure. Over Night stay in
Phuentsholing.
Day 02Phuentsholing - Thimphu
After B/F, and after completing your Visa /
Permit formalities, depart for Thimphu.
Upon arrival in Thimphu, check-in to the hotel.
Thimphu is a unique city
with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions.
Although not what one expects from a capital city, Thimphu is still a fitting
and lively place. Home to civil servants, expatriates and monk body, Thimphu
maintains a strong national character in its architectural style. Over Night stay in Thimphu.
Day 03Thimphu
After B/F, visit Memorial Chorten, Tashichho
Dzong, Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodong), Changangkha Lhakhang (Monastery), Drupthob
Goemba | Zilukha Nunnery, National Library (Closed on Saturday, Sunday &
National Holiday), Institute of Zorig Chusum (Traditional Art & Craft
School – Closed on Saturday, Sunday, National Holiday & During Summer &
Winter Vacations), Textiles Museum (Handicrafts Shops – Closed on Saturday,
Sunday & National Holiday), Zangthopelri Lhakhang (Monastery). Over Night
stay in Thimphu.
Day 04Thimphu - Punakha
(Refer to General Points on
Bhutan Operation for Pink Permit.) After
B/F, drive to Punakha. Punakha is the last town on the
highway before entering Central Bhutan. The drive is over Dochu La pass, which
is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Stopping briefly
here to take in the view and admire the Chorten, Mani Wall, and Prayer Flags
which decorate the highest point on the road. Visit Phu Chu & Mo Chu River, Punakha Dzong. If time permit,
visit the Suspension Bridge and then proceed to Chimmi Lhakhang (Monastery).
Over Night stay in Punakha.
Day 05Punakha - Paro
After B/F, check-out from Punakha hotel and depart to Paro. En-route, stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Garden. Upon
arrival at Paro, check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Over Night
stay at Paro.
Day 06Paro Local Sightseeing | Trek to Tiger's Nest
After B/F, visit Ta Dzong (National Museum – Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang (Monastery). Return back to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. One can go for shopping in the market. Over Night stay in Paro.
Or
(Refer To General Points on Bhutan Operation
For Pink Permit). After B/F, go for a day
hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery) (Closed on every Tuesday) –
The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2/3 hours through pine
forests. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 m. from the Paro
Valley. It is one of the most famous of Bhutan's monasteries, perched on the
side of a cliff 900 m. above the Paro Valley floor. Rest of the
day is at leisure. One can go for shopping in the market. Over Night stay in
Paro.
Day 07Paro - Phuentsholing
After B/F, drive to Phuentsholing. After
reaching Phuentsholing, check-in to your hotel. Over Night stay at
Phuentsholing.
Day 08Phuentsholing - Bagdogra - Onward Destination Journey
After B/F, check-out from Phuentsholing and depart to Bagdogra Airport. Upon arrival, transfer to Airport to board a flight
departing for onward destination.