Highlights
The Shangri-La World |
09 Nights & 10 Days |
ASB 1 B |
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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
Pickup from Bagdogra Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing. Upon arrival, check-in to your Hotel. Process for entry permit to Bhutan and rest of day is at leisure. Over Night stay at 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 | Wangdi. Punakha / Wangdi 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 Punakha Dzong. If time permit, visit the Suspension Bridge and then proceed to Chimi Lhakhang (Monastery). Over Night stay in Punakha.
Day 05Punakha - Gangtey Excursion - Punakha
Today the day starts early, for the full day excursion to Gangtey & Phobjikha Valley. The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan. A few kilometers beyond the Gangtey Monastery, on the valley floor lie,’s the village of Phobjikha. This place is the winter home of black necked cranes that migrate from the arid plains in the north to pass winter in milder and lower climate. Phobjikha, at an altitude of 2900 m, falls under the district of Wangdiphodrang and lies on the periphery of the Black Mountain National Park. Return back to the hotel. Over Night stay in Punakha.
Day 06Punakha - Paro
After B/F, check-out from Punakha 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 07Paro 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.
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(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 08Paro - Haa Valley Excursion - Paro
(Refer To General Points on Bhutan Operation For Pink Permit.) Start the day early for a full day excursion to Haa via Chele-la Pass with packed or early breakfast. Drive for 4 Km. away at Bondey Village the road to Haa diverts towards the right-hand side & ascends towards the Chele-la Pass starts. After driving through Blue Pine & Rhododendron Forest for 45 Km; reach Chele-la pass. From this point one can have a superb view of Mt. Jhomolhari & Mt. Jichu Drake. This is a very good place to walk around for few minutes enjoying the view. Drive on to Haa, descending all the way for another 22 Km. (under an hour’s drive), finally reaching Haa. Visit the Haa Dzong, Lhakhang Karpo, Lhakhang Nagpo, Wangchulo Dzong. Over Night stay in Paro.
Day 09Paro - Phuentsholing
After B/F, drive to Phuentsholing. After reaching Phuentsholing, check-in to your hotel. Over Night stay at Phuentsholing.
Day 10Phuentsholing - 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.