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Discover Bhutan Ex-Bagdogra Airport 8 Nights / 9 Days
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Overview
Bhutan Bhutan, one of the Buddhist kingdom situated on the Himalayas east of the Himalayas is famous for its monasteries and fortresses (or Dzongs) and stunning landscapes that span from subtropical plains all the way to mountain peaks and valleys that are steep. The High Himalayas mountains such as Jomolhari’s 7,326m are popular trek destinations. Paro Taktsang monastery (also known as Tiger’s Nest) clings to the cliffs that rise above the forest Paro Valley
Day 1
- NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Phuentsholing Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing – The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing
Day 2
- Phuentsholing to Thimphu After breakfast , proceed towards Thimpu via the wonderful mystic town Gedu, which is about 9000 ft above the sea and Chukha Dam. On the way, halt at Chojum to take photographs of confluence of two rivers of Bhutan, Thumpu Chu and Paro Chu. Reach Thimpu in the evening. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit theTashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Day 3
- Thimphu Local Sight Seen After breakfast, day is dedicated to sightseeing of Thimphu.You will see the following tourist sites in Thimphu include:- • Kuenselphodrang • National Memorial Chorten • Folk Heritage Museum • Typical Bhutanese lunch at the Folk Heritage Restaurant would be a great experience. • Sangaygang view point • Takin Reserve Centre. • Changangkha Monastery • Simply Bhutan • Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion) Dinner and Overnight Stay at Thimphu hotel.
Day 4
- Thimphu to Punakhka After breakfast, you will be taken on a three hour road trip from Thimphu to Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang, which is located across the famous Dochu La Pass. During the road trip, you will pass through the Dochula, where you will spot mani wall, chorten, prayer flags, and others. This is the country’s highest road. You can even spot the peaks of surrounding mountains, if the sky is clear. Top peaks to spot during your drive are Masagang, Tsendagang, Terigang, Kangphugang, Table Mountain, and others. This includes the Gangkhar Puensum peak, which is the highest in Bhutan.On Arrival Check Into the Hotel. Post Lunch You will see the following tourist sites in Punakha /Wangdue include:- • Punakha Dzong • Chimi Lhakhang • Punakha Suspension Bridge • Punakha Village • Jigme Dorji National Park Back to hotel. Overnight Stay in Punakha / Wangdue
Day 5
- :- Excursion tour to Gangtey After breakfast drive to Gangtey valley . Its located in the beautiful, broad and U shaped glacial valley of Phobjika. After arrival hotel check in and latter after lunch we will hike to nature trails .From the small hilltop overlooking Gangtey Goemba, head downhill through flower meadows to Semchubara village and from here through beautiful forests and into the open valley. After passing a chorten and Khewa Lhakhang, the trail ends at the local community school; this involves a 30 minute walk up to the start of town.Black Necked Crane Information Centre Situated on the edge of the forest and wetland along the main road of Phobjikha valley, the black-necked crane information Centre has an observation room equipped with high power telescope and spotting scopes for catching the best view of the cranes. The centre also offers display information that outline the natural and cultural history of the area. There is a small gift shop, which sells handicrafts produced by the local people. Back to hotel. Overnight Stay in Punakha.
Day 6
- Punakha / Wangdue to Paro After breakfast, you will leave Punakha/Wangdue and drive to Paro via Dochu La Pass, covering Paro Chuu river valley and Wang Chhu river valley. On the way, you will be visiting Simtokha Dzong, an old fortress which is now a school for Dzongkha language. Once you reach Paro, you will be checked into a hotel. Later, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour covering important destinations of Paro:- • Ta Dzong • Rinpung Dzong • Tamchog lhakhang Back to hotel. Overnight Stay in Paro
Day 7
- Paro Local Sight Seen After breakfast go for full day sight seen of Paro. You will see the following tourist sites in Paro include:- • View of Taktshang Monastery, • Nya-mey Zam, • Dungtse Lhankhang, • Druk Choeding. OR After early morning breakfast, you will be starting a Excursion tour to Taktshang Monastery.Taksand Palphug Monastery also known as Tiger’s Nest is an amazing Buddhist monastery, temple and sacred site is located in the upper Paro town. Built in 1692, Padmasambhava is believed to have meditated at this site for 3 years. Guru Padmasambhava is known to be the founder of Buddhist religion in Bhutan. He is immensely respected and has a huge number of sacred followers in Bhutan. Dinner and Overnight at the Paro hotel
Day 8
- Paro to Phuentsholing After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
Day 9
- Phuentsholing to Bagdogra After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.
Inclusions:
- Meet and greet on Arrival at Bagdogra Airport / NJP Railway Station
- 08 nights accommodation in base category room
- ALL TRANSFER AND SIGHT SEEN BY 01 NON AC VEHICEL
- MEAL PLAN ( BREAKFAST + DINNER)
- SDF CHARGES (SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FEES )
- ONE ENGLISH / HINDI SPEAKING TOUR GUIDE WITHIN BHUTAN ONLY
Exclusions:
- TCS & GST Extra
- Any Airfare interntaional and Domestic
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Optional tours and activities
Trip Highlights
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