22 (Drive In & Drive Out)

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Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destinations: Phuentsholing 2N - Thimphu 2N - Wangdue / Punakha 1N - Paro 2N

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  • Transport

    Transport

  • Hotels

    Hotels

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing

  • Meals

    Meals

Day 01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Phuentsholing

(Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing (961 ft.) - 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 02: Phuentsholing – Thimphu

(Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.)
After breakfast complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 03: Thimphu Sightseeing

After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here, Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.
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Day 04: Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing

(Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1310 mts.)
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, On the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.). to view the higher Himalayas. Arrival at Punakha (4298 ft.), check in at hotel. After noon visit Punakha Dzong - built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. After that take, a short and easy hike to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.

Day 05: Punakha/Wangdue – Paro Sightseeing

(Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.)
After breakfast drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 06: Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast hike to the famous Taktsang Monastery - called “Tiger’s Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp). Later visit Drukgyel Dzong & Kyichu Monastery. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 07: Paro – Phuentsholing

(Distance: 200 kms. / Driving Time: 7 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.) After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 08: Phuentsholing – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport

(Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of NJP/IXB: 89 mts.)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport.


About Vehicle:

For tour Starting or ending from India Packages, we provide exclusive Indian Vehicle in India Part and Bhutan vehicle in Bhutan part. All the vehicles provided, unless other wise specified will be Non-A/C Vehicles. Supplement Charges will be applicable for A/C vehicles.

VEHICLE CAPACITY & DETAILS

CAPACITY BHUTAN PART INDIA PART
1 – 2 Pax including Child SUV like Santa Fee / Tucson Wagon R / Indica
3 – 6 Pax including Child Toyota Hiace / Hyundai H1 Innova / Xylo / Scorpio
7 – 8 Pax including Child Toyota High Roof Hiace 2 Innova / Xylo / Scorpio

Note:-In case the number of heads including child increases, then the guest will have to take bigger vehicle with an additional cost. For instance, for 3rd adult or child traveling together with 02 Pax, the guests would have to pay supplement charges for Toyota Hiace/ Hundai H1 instead of SUV. The details of supplement costs are given below:


ACCOMMODATION

DESTINATIONS PREMIUM+ (MAP) PREMIUM (MAP) CLASSY (MAP) LUXURY (MAP) SUPERIOR (MAP) DELUXE (MAP)
Phuentsholing The Druk Hotel / Tashi Namgay Grand (DLX) / Similar The Druk Hotel / Tashi Namgay Grand (DLX) / Similar Bhutan Ga Me Ga/ The Druk Hotel / Tashi Namgay Grand / Similar Bhutan Ga Me Ga / The Orchid Hotel/ Similar Bhutan Ga Me Ga / The Orchid Hotel/ Similar Hotel Damchen/ Legphel / Tsheringma / Similar
Thimphu Le Meridien (Classic)/ Similar Le Meridien (Classic)/ Similar Hotel Ariya / Ramada / Hotel Osel / Similar Hotel Ariya / Ramada / Namgey Heritage / Similar Dorjee Elements / Kisa / Pedling /Migmar / Similar Amodhara / Bhutan Kubera / River Side / Om Tara / Similar
Punakha / Wangdue Dhensa Boutique Resort / Similar RKPO Green Resort / Similar Drubchhu Resort / Zhingkham / Similar Drubchhu Resort / Zhingkham / Similar Punatsangchhu Cottage / Dragon Nest / Punakha Residency / Similar Kingaling (Dlx)/ Pema Karpo / Similar
Paro Le Meridien (Deluxe) / Similar Le Meridien (Classic) / Similar Le Meridien (Classic)/ Similar Tashi Namgay Resort / Tenzinling (Balcony Room) / Metta Resort / Golden Roots / Similar Hotel Olathang / Dewachen Resort / Tashi Phuenshok / Bhutan Mandala Resort / Similar Namsay Choling Resort / Taktsang Paradise/ Yanki Resort / Khamsum / Similar

Hotel Category Details:

Premium+ Packages : 5* Hotel with Breakfast & Dinner.
Premium Packages : 5* Equivalent hotel with Breakfast & Dinner.
Classy Packages : 4* Deluxe hotel with Breakfast & Dinner.
Luxury Packages : 4* Equivalent hotel with Breakfast & Dinner.
Superior Packages : 3* Deluxe hotel with Breakfast & Dinner.
Deluxe Packages : 3* Equivalent hotel with Breakfast & Dinner.

Please note packages with Highend Hotels like Uma Group of Hotels, Taj Tashi, Amankora rates are also available on case to case basis.
Hotels serve both Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian food which would be basic & freshly prepared. Specific regional Indian cuisine will not be available. Only the basic Indian Vegetarian / Non – Vegetarian food can be arranged.

Package Inclusions

✔ Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
✔ Meal Plan (as per mentioned above).
✔ Exclusive Non-a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
✔ All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
✔ Guide charges (Only Bhutan Portion).
✔ Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.

Package Exclusions

✔ Air Fare/Train fare.
✔ Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porterage.
✔ Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
✔ Entrance Fees.
✔ Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
✔ Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
✔ GST & Travel Insurance.
✔ Anything which is not include in the inclusion.