Best of Bhutan: 7N/8D Road Trip to Thimphu, Paro, Punakha & Phuentsholing with Phobjikha valley.

Phuentsholing(2N) → Thimphu(1N) → Punakha(2N) → Paro(2N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival at NJP/Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Transfer to Phuentsholing (Kms 170 / Approximately 4.5 Hours)
  • On arrival at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or NJP Railway Station, meet with smiling faces and your driver.
  • Start your journey towards the connecting nations of Jaigaon and Phuentsholing.
  • Enjoy a road trip for 4-5 hours through Sevoke Forest and across the Teesta River via the Sevoke Bridge (British Coronation Bridge) and tea garden roads.
  • This is the gateway to Bhutan by road from India.
  • Upon reaching Jaigaon, cross the Indo-Bhutan border on foot via the Phuentsholing Terminal.
  • Check in at the hotel and, after freshening up, explore the local streets and market of Phuentsholing.
  • Spend the rest of the night at leisure.
  • Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
  • Visit Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang in the evening by walking.
  • After breakfast, complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.), the capital city of Bhutan. Pass through Eight Dharma Kaya Stupas and Chuzom Bridge, the confluence of the Thimphu and Paro rivers. Upon reaching Thimphu, check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the night at leisure. Overnight stay in Thimphu.
  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get picked up from the hotel, tentatively at 9 AM, for local sightseeing as detailed below. After completing all the sightseeing, you will transfer to Punakha. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel for an overnight stay in Punakha.
  • National Memorial Choten - A Tibetan-style stupa in Thimphu, Bhutan, built in 1974.
  • Royal Takin Zoo - The largest protection area for a rare mountain animal called Takin (the national animal of Bhutan), surrounded by dense forest.
  • Buddha Dordenma Statue - A huge statue of Buddha.
  • Simply Bhutan Museum - Taste local wine AARA, play the national game of archery, meet the foot carver Pema Tshering, watch a cultural show, and drink Bhutanese "Butter Tea."
  • Tashichho Dzong Viewpoint - Offering panoramic views of the majestic surrounding mountains and the Wang Chhu River.
  • Enjoy a lovely breakfast and get picked up from the hotel for Phobjikha Valley, as detailed below, after completing your stay in Punakha.
  • Phobjikha Valley - Phobjikha is a bowl-shaped glacial valley on the western slopes of the Black Mountains, bordering the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park. Due to the large flock of black-necked cranes that winter here, it is one of the most important wildlife preserves in the country. In addition to the cranes, there are also muntjacs (barking deer), wild boars, sambars, serows, Himalayan black bears, leopards, and red foxes in the surrounding hills. The Nakey Chhu drains the marshy valley, eventually flowing into the lower reaches of the Punak Tsang Chhu. Some people refer to this entire region as Gangte (or Gangtey), after the goemba that sits on a ridge above the valley.
  • Chimi Lhakhang - Visit the temple of fertility associated with the religious art of phallus.
  • En route - Visit Wangdi Ruin Dzong and Gangtey Gompa, the largest and only monastery of the Nyingmapa sect in western Bhutan.
  • Natural Trail Hike - Hike to Phobjikha Valley.
  • Local Farmhouse Food - Your tour guide will take you to a local home for lunch, allowing you to enjoy local cuisine and create lifetime memories.

Enjoy A Delicious Breakfast And Get Picked Up From The Hotel, Tentatively At 9 Am, For Local Sightseeing Which Is Given Below. After Completing All The Sightseeing Drive Towards Paro Night Stay In Paro.

Punakha Dzong - is second oldest dzong in Bhutan. Until the mid-1950s it served as the capital seat of government.

Do-Chu-La Pass ( 3150 mts ) a beautiful mountain pass,, which is a concentration of 108 memorial stupas.

Punakha Longest Suspension Bridge - It’s one of the longest and oldest suspension bridgess in Bhutan.

Punakha Two River Pho Chhu And Mo Chhu River - two sacred rivers in Bhutan that famously converge at Punakha, It’s famous for River rafting.

  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get picked up from the hotel, tentatively at 8:30 AM, for the Tiger's Nest trek.
  • After completing the trek, return to the hotel and spend the rest of the night at leisure. Overnight stay in Paro.
  • HIKE TO TAKTSANG MONASTERY (TIGER'S NEST)
    • Tiger's Nest is one of the most famous monasteries in Bhutan, perched on the side of a cliff 900 meters above the Paro Valley floor.
    • It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery, hence it is called Tiger's Nest.
    • This site has been recognized as a sacred place, visited by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646, and is now visited by all Bhutanese at least once in their lifetime.
    • On April 19, 1998, a fire severely damaged the main structure of the building, but this Bhutanese jewel has been restored to its original splendor.
    • Guests will have ponies available for hire to trek to this monastery.
  • Tips - HOT STONE BATH
    • If any guest is interested, please book the tickets before the sightseeing starts; the guide will take care of the booking for the bath tub.
  • Special Tiger's Nest Acknowledgment Certificate (after completing the full hike).
  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get picked up from the hotel, tentatively at 9 AM, for local sightseeing as mentioned below.
  • Upon reaching Phuentsholing, check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the night at leisure. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
  • Ringpung Dzong - You can enjoy dressing in Bhutanese traditional dress, Gho and Kira. Capture cinematic photos and videos with Ringpung Dzong in the background.
  • Kyichu La Khang - One of the oldest and most sacred Buddhist temples in Bhutan, located in the Paro Valley.
  • Airport View Point - One of the world's most spectacular and challenging viewpoints, nestled deep within a narrow Himalayan valley and surrounded by towering peaks of up to 5,500 meters (known as Bird?s Eye Views).
  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast.
  • Get picked up from the hotel and transferred to NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
  • Exit will be done via Phuentsholing Terminal by walking.
  • All luggage must be checked by the border officer.
  • For drop-off at the airport, the cab will stay outside the exit gate.
  • Going back to India with memories galore and an increase in your personal happiness inbox.

Stay & Meal Details

Package Policies

  • All permit fees and hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
  • Currency exchange.
  • Pick up and drop off.
  • Rates are valid for Indian nationals only.
  • Tourist SIM card (for every single traveler). SIM cost: INR 250 / 350.
  • Daily 2 bottles of mineral water during sightseeing (per person).
  • SDF fee included (INR 1,200 per person per night; no SDF fee required for Phuentsholing night stay).
  • Tour guide provided for each trip (either private or group trips). One guide manages a maximum of 12 travelers as per government rules. We ensure experienced guides are maintained.
  • Airfare or train fare.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips and gratuity, mineral water, soft and hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, and porterage.
  • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of the vehicle, other than what is mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing entry tickets.
  • Any costs arising due to natural calamities such as landslides, road blockages, political disturbances (strikes), etc. (to be borne by the client and payable on the spot).
  • Any increase in taxes or fuel prices leading to an increase in costs for surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
  • Travel insurance (per person INR 499/-) is an extra cost.
  • Anything not included in the inclusions.

Permit for Bhutan:

  • Indian nationals do not require a visa for Bhutan. A permit will be issued at the entry point upon presentation of a passport or Voter ID for adults. For children, documents required include a birth certificate. 

NOTE:

  • The hotels mentioned above will be confirmed based on room availability. Otherwise, we will confirm a similar category.
  • This package is valid for Indian nationals (a high season surcharge will apply during festivals and peak season).
  • We believe in providing value for money and that quality comes with a price tag. We promise to deliver the best of our services and uphold our commitments to quality and service sensitivity.

Child Policy:

  • Hotels are very strict with their child policy. Please carry proof of age to present when requested.
  • Children below 5 years stay complimentary.
  • Children aged 5-10 years without an extra bed will be charged as mentioned in the cost column (CNB = Child No Bed).
  • Children above 10 years or extra adults sharing a room with an extra bed will be charged as per (EPSR).

DO'S:

  • Adults must carry an original and valid passport or original Voter ID card. Children must carry an original and valid passport or original birth certificate and school photo ID card.
  • Remember to carry sufficient woolens, including hand gloves.
  • Please check with your mobile service provider for charges related to Bhutan.

DON'TS:

  • Do not bring any plants or agricultural products out of Bhutan as it is illegal.
  • Credit cards are accepted in selected establishments in Bhutan.

Important:

  • Check-in is at 12:00 hrs and check-out is at 11:00 hrs.
  • Guests should remain calm with the drivers, as they may not be tourism-educated and come from different remote villages.
  • Upon arrival, guests will be provided with local contact numbers of our executive, who will handle the entire operation.
  • Please inform your guests to maintain the timing for sightseeing and transfers as advised by our executive.
  • The category of rooms in the packages typically includes deluxe or super deluxe rooms.
  • For extra adults in the room, we will provide an extra bed (wherever possible), but some hotels only provide a roll-out bed and do not have provisions for an extra bed.
  • The operator reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary to suit hotel availability without changing the total number of days in each destination and without compromising any services.
  • Children sharing a parent's room will not be provided with an extra bed.

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Agent: AD-Atlas Discovery Gateways

George M • a day ago

8 days and 7 nights Bhutan Trip Review: Atlas Discovery Tours Route: Bagdogra (Read More)-> Phuentsholing->Thimpu->Punakha->Paro->Bagdogra Package: 3-Star( Breakfast and Dinner) Overall Rating:4.8/5* Overall a very satisfying and well organised trip. What we loved (Pros) -Agency & Coordinator Ms Durga (5/5): AD Tours offered competitive pricing, smooth 30% deposit booking, and excellent daily follow-ups by Ms Durga, our dedicated tour coordinator. Transfers from Bagdogra were prompt and seamless. -Transport (5/5): Clean, well maintained vehicles. Polite, safe drivers who even helped arrange luggage porters at the Phuentsholing border. -Guide & Driver(5/5): Tshodra Wangchuk (Guide) and Tshering Nobru made our trip memorable! Highly knowledgeable about Bhutanese culture and Buddhism, extremely helpful with stairs/bags, and great fun throughout the journey -Hotels & Dining: 1. Hotel Dewaling (Phuentsholing) 2. Punatshangchhu Cottage (Punakha) 3. Gonju Boutique (Paro) ( All excelled in cleanliness, food , hospitality and staff warmth.—5/5 * ) 4. Hotel Oro Villa (Thimpu) ( Fell short of room quality,food and service standards. 3/5 *)
Area for Improvement (Con) 1. Hotel Locations: Days wrapped up around 5:30 PM. (Read More)Apart from Phuentsholing, hotel locations were a not remote (especially Gonju Boutique in Paro) limiting our ability to explore local markets in the evening. 2. Recommendation: AD Tours should offer central/ market- accessible hotel options in Paro and Thimpu for guests who like to explore local markets in the evening.

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Kavita • a day ago

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Best of Bhutan: 7N/8D Road Trip to Thimphu, Paro, Punakha & Phuentsholing with Phobjikha valley.

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