6N / 7D
Family
Enchanting Bhutan Highway – 6 Nights 7 Days Adventure
Phuentsholing(2N) → Thimphu(2N) → Paro(2N)
4.7 (84 Reviews)
26 Agents for Thimphu
$ 477
$ 516
7% off
/personDetailed Itinerary
- Upon arrival at Bagdogra Airport, meet and greet with our local representative.
- Transfer to Phuentsholing (approximately 180 km / 3-4 hours drive).
- Phuentsholing (298 meters / 977 feet) is a small town located at the Indo-Bhutan border.
- Evening at your leisure.
- Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
- After breakfast, you will be transferred to Thimphu (approximately 145 km / 5 hours drive) via Chukha.
- Thimphu is situated at an elevation of 2,300 meters.
- Thimphu lies in a beautiful valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west bank of the Thimphu Chhu River, and has a total area of about 1,809 square kilometers.
- Evening at your leisure.
- Visitors can enjoy a relaxing walk in the valley in the evening.
- Be sure to try momo kopi, steamed dumplings filled with finely chopped cabbage, onions, cheese, and butter.
- Overnight stay in Thimphu.
- After breakfast, embark on a Thimphu City Tour covering:
- Art & Craft School
- National Institute of Traditional Medicine
- National Library
- Buddha Dordenma Statue
- Bhutan Simply Museum
- Folk and Heritage Museum
- Motithang Mini Zoo to see the rare "Takin," the national animal of Bhutan
- Drive further down for a scenic view of the Thimphu Valley.
- Visit the new Drupthob Nunnery Temple.
- Enjoy free time in the market.
- Overnight stay in Thimphu.
- Early breakfast check-out and transfer to Paro (approximately 50 km / 2 hours drive), including some sightseeing along the way.
- Enjoy scenic views of the mountains and nature at every turn.
- Visit the historic ruins of Drukgyal Dzong, built in 1647.
- Stop at the Paro Airport viewpoint.
- Arrive in Paro and enjoy local sightseeing, including:
- Dungtse Lhankhang
- Nya-mey Zam
- Ugyen Pelri Palace
- Check in to your accommodation.
- Leisure time.
- Overnight stay in Paro.
- After breakfast, proceed to visit Chelela Pass.
- Chele-la Pass, at an elevation of 3,988 meters, is considered one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan.
- About an hour's drive along a thickly forested road leads to this pass, a botanical paradise.
- The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountains Jomolhari and Jichu Drake.
- It is also marked by hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind.
- Here, visitors can see cascades of wild roses, purple and yellow primulas, and swathes of deep blue iris covering the forest floor.
- The top of the pass blooms with rhododendrons in a variety of colors: pale pink, deep pink, burnt orange, mauve, white, and scarlet.
- Return to the resort/hotel for the evening at your leisure.
- Overnight stay in Paro.
- Alternatively, after breakfast, drive 12 km north of Paro to visit Taktsang, or "Tiger’s Nest," one of the most famous and holiest sites in Bhutan.
- The hike to Tiger’s Nest must be done on foot and will take approximately 2-3 hours one way.
- Return to the hotel/resort for leisure time.
Ex Paro- Tiger's Nest Hike
Post breakfast drive 12kms north of Paro to visit Ttakshang: or “Tiger’s Nest” is one of the most famous places to visit in Bhutan and one of the holiest sites in Bhutan which you need to hike it by your own & it will take approx 2-3hrs one way). Back to hotel/resort - Leisure - Overnight at Paro
- After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
- Transfer to Phuentsholing (approximately 155 km / 5 hours drive).
- Phuentsholing (298 meters / 977 feet) is a small town located at the Indo-Bhutan border.
- Leisure time in Phuentsholing.
- Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
- After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
- Transfer to NJP Railway Station or Bagdogra Airport.
- Service ends with sweet memories.
Stay & Meal Details
Phuntsholing
2 nights
Hotel Gadhen / Hotel Kasturi- New Wing (Jaigaon) / similar
Breakfast + Dinner included
Thimphu
2 nights
Hotel Taktsang / Hotel Drukyul / Hotel Dralha / similar
Breakfast + Dinner included
Paro
2 nights
Norwangs Villa / Ananda Resort / Centre Point / Hotel Tashiling / Gonju Boutique
Breakfast + Dinner included
7% off
Phuntsholing
2 nights
Meto Pema / Amo Chhu View / Hotel Mandala / similar
Breakfast + Dinner included
Thimphu
2 nights
Hotel Migmar / White Tara
Breakfast + Dinner included
Paro
2 nights
Udumwara Resort / River Front Resort / Treenz Lite Paro / Econest Resort
Breakfast + Dinner included
4% off
Phuntsholing
2 nights
Hotel Bhutan Gamega / Hotel Khamsum / Tashi Namgay Grand
Breakfast + Dinner included
Thimphu
2 nights
Tashi Yid-Wong Grand / Access Suites / Ariya Hotels / Lemon Tree Resort
Breakfast + Dinner included
Paro
2 nights
Tashi Namgay Resort / Resort Thim Dorji
Breakfast + Dinner included
3% off
Package Policies
- 6-night stay at the mentioned or similar property
- Meal plan: MAPAI (6 breakfasts and 6 dinners), fixed menu or buffet
- All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Professional tour guide from Phuentsholing to Phuentsholing
- Monument entrance fee
- Airfare / train fare
- All meals not specified in 'cost includes'
- Personal expenses
- Any other items not mentioned in 'cost includes'
- Supplementary cost for festivals - Tshechu & New Year's Eve
- Documents Required to Enter Bhutan:
- Voter Identity Card / Passport: Validity must be more than six months from the date of travel.
- For individuals under 18 years, a Date of Birth certificate is mandatory if they do not hold a passport (in English only).
- Do's in Bhutan:
- Although Bhutan welcomes foreigners, especially for last-minute all-inclusive holidays, the country is very conscious of its culture.
- The greeting in the Bhutanese language, Dzongkha, for hello is "Kuzu Zangpola," and for goodbye or good luck, it is "Tashi Delek."
- All citizens, except those from India, need a visa to enter Bhutan, which must be applied for in advance.
- Indian nationals need route permits to travel in Bhutan, which can be obtained from the Immigration Department at Paro Airport, the Phuentsholing immigration office, or online—this also needs to be applied for in advance.
- Carry either Ngultrum (Bhutan's currency) or Indian Rupees (INR), as both are accepted in Bhutan.
- Use your right hand when giving or receiving something. Pass holy sites keeping them on your right side.
- US dollars are widely accepted in Bhutan, but it is advisable to exchange some currency for Bhutan's currency (Ngultrum or Indian Rupee) for small purchases and in remote areas. There are few ATM machines available, primarily in major cities like Thimphu, where international ATM/credit cards may or may not work.
- Don'ts in Bhutan:
- Tobacco is absolutely prohibited in Bhutan. Tourists may use it, but extra care should be taken. Selling or giving tobacco to locals is also a crime.
- Make sure to remove your footwear before entering any religious place.
- Dress discreetly and modestly in Bhutan. If visiting any Bhutanese temple (Tshechu), wearing the national dress (gho for men and kira for women) is appreciated.
- Foreign nationals are not permitted to carry Indian Rupees across the border to and from India.
- Buying and selling antiques is strictly forbidden in Bhutan.
- Avoid giving toys or treats to children in exchange for photo opportunities. Locals are careful not to encourage a generation of children who beg tourists, although adults may not object out of politeness.
- CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Less than 7 days prior to the date of travel: 100% of the package cost as a cancellation charge.
- 7 – 15 days prior to the date of travel: 75% of the package cost as a cancellation charge.
- 16 - 40 days prior to the date of travel: 50% of the package cost as a cancellation charge.
- More than 40 days: Full refund of package cost excluding processing fees of INR 1000 per person.
- For 4-star premium and 5-star properties, the cancellation policy will apply as per the respective property’s cancellation policy.
- TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- Rooms are not blocked. We reserve 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.
- The vehicle used is AC/NAC and is available for point-to-point services only; it is not at your disposal. Clients are requested to follow the itinerary. Car service hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM; for any emergencies, services are available 24 hours.
- Clients are requested to provide the exact arrival and departure times so that we can arrange the services accordingly.
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Enchanting Bhutan Highway – 6 Nights 7 Days Adventure
Phuentsholing(2N) → Thimphu(2N) → Paro(2N)
4.7 (84 Reviews)
26 Agents for Thimphu
$ 477
$ 516
7% off
/person