7N / 8D
Family
Enchanting 7N Bhutan Cultural Tour Package
Phuntsholing(2N) → Thimphu(2N) → Punakha(1N) → Paro(2N)
STAY 3✭ hotels
$ 593
$ 670
11% off
/personDetailed Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival at NJP Railways Stations - Transfer to Phuentsholing
- The distance between NJP Railway Station and Phuentsholing is 170 km and will be covered in approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes.
- Upon arrival at NJP Railway Station, meet with friendly representatives and transfer to Phuentsholing, the gateway to Bhutan by road from India.
- Upon reaching Phuentsholing, check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the night at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
- Evening visit to Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang.
Day 2 Transfer to Thimphu From Phuentsholing
- The distance between Phuentsholing and Thimphu is 175 km and will be covered in approximately 6 hours.
- After breakfast, complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.), the capital city of Bhutan. Upon reaching Thimphu, check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the night at leisure. Overnight stay in Thimphu.
- Phuentsholing Sightseeing:
- Crocodile Zoo
- Kharpandi Monastery
- Wankha Waterfalls (on the way to Thimphu)
- Chukka Dam View (on the way to Thimphu)
Day 3 Thimphu Sightseeing - Overnight Stay at Thimphu
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get picked up from the hotel, tentatively at 8:30 AM, for local sightseeing as listed below. After completing all the sightseeing, return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Thimphu.
- Thimphu Sightseeing:
- Memorial Chorten
- Arts & Craft School
- National Library
- National Textile Museum
- Drubthod Goema (Zilukha Nunnery)
- Simtokha Dzong
- Traditional Medicine Institute
- The Folk Heritage Museum (Phuenlchey Toenkhyim)
- Zangthopelri Lhakhang
- Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang)
- Institute for Zorig Chusum
- Trashichhoedzong (SAARC Building)
- Handicrafts Shop
- Simply Bhutan Museum
- Changangkha Monastery
- Sangayagang View Point
Day 4 Thimphu - Transfer to Punakha for Phobjikha Valley
- The distance between Thimphu and Phobjikha Valley is 130 km and will be covered in approximately 4 hours.
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get picked up from the hotel, tentatively at 8:00 AM, for Phobjikha Valley.
- After completing all sightseeing, you will transfer to Punakha hotels.
- After reaching, check in to the hotel for an overnight stay in Punakha.
- Phobjikha Valley 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.
- Visit Chimi Lhakang on foot, 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.
Day 5 Punakha for Local Sightseeing - Transfer to Paro
- The distance between Punakha and Paro is 120 km and will be covered in approximately 4 hours.
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get picked up from the hotel, tentatively at 8:30 AM, for local sightseeing as listed below. After completing all the sightseeing, you will transfer to Paro. Upon reaching Paro, check in to the hotel for an overnight stay.
- Punakha Sightseeing:
- Punakha Dzong
- Do-Chu-La Pass
- Chimilakhang Monastery
- Punakha Longest Suspension Bridge
- Punakha Two Rivers: Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu
Day 6 Paro Local Sightseeing & Paro Tiger's Nest
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get picked up from the hotel, tentatively at 8:30 AM, for local sightseeing as detailed below.
- After completing all the sightseeing, return to the hotel and spend the rest of the night at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Paro.
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest):
- It 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".
- This site has been recognized as a sacred place and was 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 since been restored to its original splendor.
- Guests will have ponies available for hire to trek to this monastery.
Day 7 Transfer to the Phuentsholing - Overnight Stay at Phuentsholing
- The distance between Paro and Phuentsholing is 165 km and would be covered in approximately 5 hours.
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get picked up from the hotel, tentatively at 9:30 AM. Upon reaching Phuentsholing, check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the night at leisure. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
- Paro Sightseeing:
- Ringpung Dzong
- Ta Dzong
- Drukgyel Dzong
- Kyichu La Khang
- Taakin Zoo
- Handicraft Market
- Airport View Point
- Paro Local Market
Day 8 Phuentsholing – Transfer to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
- The distance between Phuentsholing and Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is 160 km and will be covered in approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes.
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get picked up from the hotel for transfer to NJP / Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
- Return to India with cherished memories and an increase in your personal happiness.
Stay & Meal Details
Mid-Range
Phuntsholing
2 nights
Hotel Park
Breakfast + Dinner included
Thimphu
2 nights
Hotel Thimphu Residency
Breakfast + Dinner included
Punakha
1 night
Hotel Punakha Residency
Breakfast + Dinner included
Paro
2 nights
Hotel Nirvana Inn
Breakfast + Dinner included
$670
11% off
Package Policies
- All permit fees and hotel taxes (as per itinerary) including currency exchange.
- Pick up and drop off services.
- Rates are valid for Indian nationals only.
- Included: Buffet breakfast and dinner for all guests at every hotel.
- Daily usage of mineral water during sightseeing.
- One tourist SIM card provided.
- Private cab for 8 days.
- SDF fee included for 7 nights.
- Travel insurance included.
- 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 mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees.
- 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.
- 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 and four passport-sized photographs for adults. For children, documents required include a birth certificate and four passport-sized photographs. Please note that the Phuentsholling Immigration office remains closed on Government Holidays in Bhutan.
- A Restricted Area Permit is required to visit Punakha / Wangdue from the Home Ministry of Bhutan. There is no charge for this permit. Please bring two passport-sized photographs and a Voter ID card or passport for each person, including children. This special permit is granted only after a guest has entered Bhutan.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Do not carry Indian Rs. 500/- as it is illegal.
- Do not bring any plants or agricultural products out of Bhutan as it is illegal.
- Credit cards are accepted in selected establishments in Bhutan.
- Check-in time is 12:00 hrs and check-out time is 11:00 hrs.
- Guests should remain calm with 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 adhere to 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: Kiora Elanture
Sanjeev • 2 weeks ago
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Nothing because everything is nice
Agent: Sunshine Travels
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I recently booked (Read More)a customized Bhutan tour package with MemoryMakers Vacation and they exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, their team was responsive and attentive, creating a bespoke itinerary perfectly tailored to our needs.
The accommodations were outstanding and seamlessly planned. Every single property selected for us was beautiful, clean, and offered stunning views of the surrounding valleys. The hospitality at each stay was warm and genuine, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived.
We never felt rushed and had the exact right balance of sightseeing and relaxation.
Our tour guide, Mr.Sonam was fantastic and extremely patient, and answered all our questions.
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Despite the final day's transport issue, I would still recommend this tour, but I highly advise double-checking your vehicle arrangements.
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Enchanting 7N Bhutan Cultural Tour Package
Phuntsholing(2N) → Thimphu(2N) → Punakha(1N) → Paro(2N)
STAY 3✭ hotels
$ 593
$ 670
11% off
/person