Road trip to Bhutan from India
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec
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Inclusions
Flight
Trasnfer
Breakfast
Hotel
SightSeeing
About the tour package
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Bagdogra Airport / Railway Station - Phuentsholling
Welcome on arrival at BagdograAiport, after greetings we will take you to Phuentsholling/Jaigaon-Phuentsholling is 170 kilometresand 6 hours drive from Siliguri. Phuentsholling is in India and Bhutan border-The Indian side is called Jaigaon and the Bhutanese side is called Phuentsholling-Foreigners need to have Bhutan Visa clearance documents if they want to visit the rest of Bhutan -They should carry passport size photos and passport along with visa clearance documents-Foreigners without proper documents won t be allowed in Bhutan-Indian Nationals don’t require visa or passport to visit rest of Bhutan but any identity document like election commission I.D card is required-Permit is not required for visiting Phuentsholling only but other parts of Bhutan-Check into the hotel- In the evening one can go about in auto rickshaw exploring the place -Overnight stay in Phuentsholling.
Day 2: Transfer to Thimpu after Permit formalities
Morning breakfast-Passing through the beautiful landscape we proceed to Thimphu(2320 metres/7656 feet)-Thimphu is 172 kilometres and 7 hours drive from Phuentsholling-Thimphu ,the capital of Bhutan is beautiful valley with a mixture of modern facilities and culture-Thimphu Valley has cradled its culture and tradition in a sustainable manner since 1216-The valley is surrounded by hills and provides outstanding view-Adventure sports like hiking,trekking,river rafting and wildlife excursion is available here-One can get to see colorful festivals and dance celebrated in the dzongs of Thimphu on a festival days-Don’t forget to taste the butter tea-Check into Hotel-Overnight stay in a hotel in Thimphu.
Day 3: Thimpu Sightseeing (Full day)
Early morning breakfast – Drive and visit the Memorial Chorten (Stupa) built in memory of the third King of Bhutan, JigmeDorjiWangchuk, who was called the Father of modern Bhutan - Next the National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved, Wood Craft and Painting School - The handicrafts Emporium which has beautiful and creative collection of textile arts, and indigenous fibres-Future plans of becoming a center of textile learning - Trashichhoedzong is also called fortress of the glorious religion-The dzong houses main secretariat building and is the throne of His Majesty, King Of Bhutan-During the summer months His Holiness,JeKhenpo visits the dzong.-The car will be at your disposal – Other places to visit are National Zoo, National Institute of Traditional medicine, Traditional Paper Factory(made from Daphne Plant)-Please note it is not possible to cover all the sites mentioned above in a single day-Back to Hotel-In the evening local markets like handicraft shops, weekend market(Saturdays and Sundays),Craft Bazaar(Tuesday and Wednesday) can be visited-Overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 4: Thimphu to Paro
After breakfast drive to Paro en route visit SimtokhaDzong. This dzong, built in 1627 is the oldest in Bhutan. It now houses the Institute for Language and Culture Studies. Afternoon in Paro, visit Ta Dzong, once a watchtower, built to defend RinpungDzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century, Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutan’s National Museum in 1968. Afterwards, walk down a hillside trail to visit RinpungDzong. Built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal , the first spiritual and temporal ruler of Bhutan, the Dzong houses the monastic body of Paro, the office of the Dzongda (district administrative head) and Thrimpon (judge) of Paro district. The approach to the Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called NemiZam. Later proceed to visit Tiger Nest Paro Taktsang, is a sacred Vajrayana Himalayan Buddhist site located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. It is one of thirteen Tiger's Nest caves in historical Tibet in which Padmasambhava practiced and taught Vajrayana.Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 5: Paro - Punakha - Paro
After breakfast start your journey to Punakha and as you reach, visit some of the popular spots like Punakha Dzong, situated at the confluence of Po and Mo chu rivers. This place holds religious importance in Tibetan Buddhism. A visit to Chhimi Lhakhang, this Buddhist monastery is dedicated to Drukpa Kinley also known as the “Divine Madman”. Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro.
Day 6: Transfer from Paro to Phuentsholling
Early morning breakfast - Transfer from Paro to Jaigaon / Phuentsholling - A drive of nearly 180 kilometers, a drive of approximately 6 ½ - 7 hours - After breakfast transfer to Phuentsholing – On the way take a short stop at Chuzom, the confluence of Paro and Thimphu rivers with three different style of stupas adorn this confluence - Drive further through Chapcha and later take glimpse of famous Chukha Dam and the magnificent Vince waterfall before Gedu town - Arrive Phuenthsoling by evening and check into the hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Night stay at hotel in Phuentsholing.
Day 7: Departure and Transfer to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Morning breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Siliguri for your onward journey back home. Your arrival at Bagdogra Airport will mark the end of the tour. Tour concludes with everlasting memories of North East India & Bhutan.
Hotel Accomodation
| City | No. Of Nights | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
Phuentsholing | 1 Nights | Hotel Phuentsholing /similar |
Thimphu | 2 Nights | Hotel Riverside /similar |
Paro | 2 Nights | Golden Roots Resort & Spa /similar |
Phuentsholing | 1 Nights | Hotel Phuentsholing /similar |
Inclusions
- Accommodation as per the choice of hotels/ stays
- Breakfast ( Buffet / Fixed Menu )
- Driver's Night Allowance, Inter State tax, and fuel charges
- Meet, Greet & Assistance if required at destinations
- Parking & Toll Tax
- Arrival & Departure Transfers
- Transfers by Private & Exclusive Car
- Sightseeing by Private & Exclusive Car
- Co-operative driver with local knowledge
Exclusions
- Alcoholic / Non Alcoholic beverages
- All personal expenses
- Any Air tickets /Train tickets / Bus tickets if not specified
- Camera fee
- Guide Charges
- Entrance fees to monuments and museum
- Tips, laundry & phone call
- Travel & Medical Insurance insurance
- Any other services which are not mentioned under “Inclusions”.
- Expenses/ calculation caused by factors beyond our control like Rail and Flight delays,Road blocks, Heavy snowfall, Natural disaster, vehicle malfunctions, Political disturbances, Epidemic threat
- Mandatory SDF (sustainable development fee)- 1200/- per person per night
- Mandatory SDF for Child below 12 yrs- 600 per night
- Mandatory Guide Charges - 1500 per day
Payment Policy
Between 30 - 15 days before travel : 50% of the Package Cost.
Between 14 - 3 days before travel : 20% of the Package Cost.
*All Payment must be cleared before travel start
Cancellation Policy(Apply on total Package cost)
Up to 30 Days before travel: 20% deduction.
Between 29 - 10 days before travel : 30% deduction
Between 9 - 0 days before travel : 80% deduction
*Same Day cancellation No refund
