6N / 7D
Group Tour
Bhutan Group Tour Package for 6 Nights
Phuntsholing(2N) → Thimphu(1N) → Punakha(1N) → Paro(2N)
$ 228
$ 296
22% off
/personDetailed Itinerary
- Upon arrival, our representative will meet and greet you at the airport.
- We will then drive towards the Indo-Bhutan border, which will take approximately 3-4 hours to reach the border town.
- Today's journey will take you through beautiful tea gardens, with lunch provided en route.
- Upon arrival at the border town, we will take a short walk to enter Bhutan and complete your immigration formalities.
- At immigration, our guide will assist you in completing all necessary procedures and help with check-in at the hotel.
- In the evening, you will have time to explore the friendly border area between India and Bhutan.
- Overnight halt in Phuentsholing.
- After breakfast, embark on an interesting journey to Thimphu, visiting Kharbandi Gompa en route. This beautiful monastery was founded in 1967 by Royal Grandmother Ashi Phuntsho Choedron.
- At Kharbandi Gompa, you can see the statues of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rimpoche, along with paintings depicting scenes from the life of Lord Buddha.
- The monastery garden offers great views of Phuentsholing town and the surrounding plains of West Bengal.
- The Phuentsholing-Thimphu highway, built in 1961, further stimulated economic activities between India and Bhutan.
- Continue driving, stopping en route at Gedu University for photos.
- After a short tea break near Chukha, resume your journey through the small town of Chimakothi.
- Stop at Chuzom, the confluence of the Paro and Thimphu rivers.
- Upon arrival in Thimphu, check into the hotel.
- Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan, is the center of government, religion, and commerce. It is a unique city with an unusual mixture of modern development and ancient traditions.
- Situated in western Bhutan, with a population of about 100,000, it is perhaps still the world?s only capital city without a traffic light.
- In the evening, take an exploratory walk around Farmer's Centenary Market and Kaja Throm.
- Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. (Altitude: 2,320m)
- After breakfast, drive to visit Memorial Chorten, also known as Thimphu Chorten.
- Afterwards, visit Buddha Point or Buddha Dordenma (Kuensel Phodrang).
- Later, drive to upper Motithang in Thimphu to visit the Takin Preserve, home to Bhutan's national animal, the Takin.
- Visit SIMPLY BHUTAN, where you can try your hand at archery, sip traditional butter tea ("Suja"), taste locally brewed hooch ("Ara"), or enjoy a sumptuous traditional Bhutanese lunch along with cultural dance and song performances.
- After lunch in Thimphu, drive towards Punakha, stopping at Dochu-la Pass (3,088 m / 10,130 ft) along the way.
- Upon arrival in Punakha, if time permits, quickly visit Punakha Dzong, also known as the Palace of Great Happiness or Bliss.
- Explore the Punakha city center and embark on a short walking excursion to Chimi Lhakhang, also known as the Fertility Temple.
- Visit the popular Suspension Bridge, which offers stunning views for beautiful selfies and pictures.
- Optionally, go white river rafting.
- Halt at Punakha.
- After breakfast, drive back to Paro, descending from Dochu La.
- Follow the route back through the dramatic Wang Chhu and Paro Chhu river valleys, crossing through Paro town towards the north end of the valley.
- En route, visit the viewpoint of Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in the country.
- Next, visit Tachog Lhakhang, a temple located across the famous iron bridge built over the meandering Pa Chhu (Paro River).
- Later in the day, after checking into the hotel, proceed to visit Ta Dzong, originally built as a watchtower, which now houses the National Museum.
- Then, walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels," which has a long and fascinating history.
- In the evening, take a stroll around the interesting city center of Paro.
- Overnight at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m)
- After breakfast, embark on an excursion to Taktshang Monastery (approximately 5 hours round trip walk):
- Taktshang Monastery 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, which is why it is called 'Tiger's Nest'.
- The hike to the monastery offers a splendid half-day excursion.
- Later in the afternoon, visit the Tashi Namgay Artisanal Brewery and the Paro Valley Viewpoint.
- On the return to the hotel, visit the 7th-century Kyichu Lhakhang along the way.
- You can also opt for a traditional Hot Stone Bath.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude: 2,280 meters)
- After breakfast, we will drive towards Chelela Pass, known as the highest motorable road in Bhutan.
- We will then drive back to Phuentsholing.
- Upon reaching Phuentsholing, we will check in to the hotel.
- In the evening, you will have free time to explore Phuentsholing town.
- Relax during your journey home.
- After your breakfast, you will be escorted by our guide for the exit formalities.
- You will be driving towards Bagdora with all your happy memories of Bhutan.
Stay & Meal Details
Phuntsholing
2 nights
Damchen Hotel/Tsheringma Hotel/Barsana Hotel
Breakfast + Dinner included
Thimphu
1 night
HTC/Park Hotel/GoChukha Hotel
Breakfast + Dinner included
Punakha
1 night
Punnatshangchhu Cottages/Pemakarpo
Breakfast + Dinner included
Paro
2 nights
Centre Point/Empire Hotel
Breakfast + Dinner included
22% off
Package Policies
- Hotels in deluxe rooms on double sharing/twin sharing
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Pick-up and drop-off from NJP/Bagdogra Airport
- Guided tour
- Transportation provided with tempo traveler/Innova
- Bhutan tour with Toyota Coaster bus
- All permits and tolls included
- SDF of 1200 per person for 5 nights
- Bottled water provided
- SIM card included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to the monuments
- Airfare/Railway tickets
- All personal expenses
- Any items not included in the package
- The package is available for group bookings.
- Booking dates: 30th July to 31st December.
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