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Enchanting Bhutan: 8N/9D Himalayan Odyssey

Phuntsholing(2N) → Thimphu(2N) → Punakha(2N) → Paro(2N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Bagdogra Airport/NJP Railway Station to Phuentsholing

On arrival at Bagdogra Airport
Transfer to Phuentsholing, the border gate between Bhutan and Jaigoan, West Bengal
Meet and greet
Day at leisure
Overnight at Phuentsholing

Day 2 Phuentsholing – Thimphu capital city

Morning: Complete all immigration formalities
Transfer to the capital city Thimphu
Scenic drive through mountains
Check in at the hotel
Relax at the hotel or take a walk to the main town Norzin Lam
Overnight stay at Thimphu

Day 3 Thimphu – capital city

Prepare for surprises in Thimphu, the unique capital with no traffic lights.
Experience traffic policemen with elaborate hand gestures.
Visit the National Memorial Chorten, a stupa dedicated to the third king of Bhutan.
See the Buddha statue.
Visit Takin Zoo to find the national animal of Bhutan.
Drive downhill and stop at the junction for a glimpse of Trashichho Dzong.
Proceed to the National Library.
Explore the Folk Heritage Museum.
Take a short walk to Handicraft Bazaar to view traditional arts.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure or walk to the main city from Clock Tower Square for shopping.
Overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 4 Thimphu - Punakha via Dochula pass

Morning leisure drive to Punakha valley
Touching Dochula pass at 10,000 ft
Stop at Hongtsho village
Immigration check point to stamp in your permit
Local stalls selling fresh juicy local apples
Drive through the first mountain pass in western Bhutan
Visit the 108 Druk Wangyal chortens at the top of the pass
Offer prayers and take photos
Clear weather allows views of the highest peaks, including Gangar Punsum
Stop at Lamperi to visit the Royal Botanical Park for an hour
Possible sightings of red pandas and various bird species
Photo opportunities near the natural lake
Proceed down towards Punakha through Thinleygang village
Turn left at Lobesa to enter Punakha valley
Visit the majestic Punakha Dzong at the junction of Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers
Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal
Last stop at the Suspension Bridge
Overnight stay in Punakha

Day 5 Punakha - Gangtey valley day excursion

Morning drive to beautiful Gangtey valley via Wangduephodrang Dzong strategically located on a ridge 4,430 ft that overlooks the highway that fork to the east and south of the country.
This is an old town with Narrow Street with single storied shops and also the gateway to central and eastern Bhutan.
The legend Mahakala, the protective deity of Bhutan appeared to tell Zhabdrung of prediction, saying ?at top of rocky spur where two rivers meet, at the place where a flock of raven will fly off in four directions, you will build the Dzong?.
The Zhabdrung built the Dzong in 1638.
Punakha/Wangdi valleys are also the winter home for many of the high altitude farmers who migrate with their cattle to the warm climate.
The Gangtey valley is one of the most beautiful open valleys in Bhutan and is the winter home to the endangered black necked cranes (Grus Nigricllis) which migrate to this valley around mid-November from Tibet.
These cranes have for centuries captured the human imagination with their intelligence, poise, sociality, beauty and freedom which have given rise to several myths, legends, folktales and songs.
The birds fly back across the Himalayas to their summer home towards Tibet and China.
The Gangtey village is small dominated by the yellow roofed Gangtey monastery.
Late noon return to Punakha.
O/n at Punakha.

Day 6 Punakha – Paro

Morning drive to Paro via Semtokha entering the Babesa express highway.
Stop at Chunzom check post to stretch your legs and walk through the bridge.
Proceed towards Paro and check in at the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Paro.

Day 7 Paro sightseeing

Morning visit Paro Dzong
Visit the National Museum housed in a round fortress called Ta Dzong
Explore one of the best natural history museums in Asia with a fine collection of natural and historic artifacts
Visit Paro Penlop Heritage Farmhouse
Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, a monastery dating back to the 7th century and one of the oldest and most sacred
Afternoon visit ruins of Drukgyel Dzong
Drive till the base of Tigers Nest
Evening at leisure
Overnight at Paro
Evening visit the town for shopping
Overnight at Paro

Day 8 Paro – Phuentsholing

After breakfast transfer to Phuentsholing
Check in the hotel
Day at leisure
Overnight at Phuentsholing

Day 9 Departure

Morning transfer to IXB/NJP
Good memories of Bhutan

Accommodation Details

Phuntsholing (2 nights)

Hotel Palm / Lotus Villa / Park Hotel (3) with Breakfast Included

Thimphu (2 nights)

Hotel White Tara / Hotel Kisa or similar (3) with Breakfast Included

Punakha (2 nights)

Damchen Resort / Meripuensum Resort / Punatsangchu Cottages (3) with Breakfast Included

Paro (2 nights)

Bhutan Mandala Resort / Gonju Boutique (2) with Breakfast Included

$692

9% off

$628 /person

Phuntsholing (2 nights)

Hotel Gamega / Hotel Druk (3) with Breakfast Included

Thimphu (2 nights)

Tashi Yid-Wong Grand Hotel / Thimphu Central Hotel (3) with Breakfast Included

Punakha (2 nights)

Khuru Resort / Zhingkham Resort (3) with Breakfast Included

Paro (2 nights)

Tashi Namgay Resort & Spa / Tenziling Resort (3) with Breakfast Included

$767

6% off

$719 /person

Package Policies

Accommodation in twin sharing
Meals as per plan
All airport transfers
1 English speaking guide
Govt. SDF (sustainable development fee)
Sightseeing & transportation within Bhutan
All internal permits, internal taxes
Complementary 1 liter mineral bottled water per day per person

Air fare
Personal travel insurance
Entry fee to museums
Laundry
Tipping
Personal shopping
Telephone calls
Anything not specified in the 'cost includes'

You are willing to postpone your date of travel due to any reason, we may impose a rebooking fee.
In case of missed payment on the scheduled date, we may impose an extra charge for the same.
Delay up to 3 days or miss in making payment as per scheduled date may lead to cancellation of booking with zero refund. (You can inform us upfront in case of delay in schedule payment)
Any unforeseen circumstances, we will try to provide our best but we cannot be held responsible for undeliverable due to this.
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