Short Trip To Bhutan
03 Nights/04 Days

Short Trip To Bhutan

Starting From : 14999

Places Covered

Phuentsholling

Paro

Thimphu

Package Highlight


The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan lies along the lofty ridges of the eastern Himalayas, location of Bhutan bordering the Tibetan Autonomous region of China in the North and North-West and the Indian states of Sikkim in the West and South-West, Assam in the south, Arunachal Pradesh in the East and South-East and West Bengal in South and South-West.

Daywise Itinerary


Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting to reach Phuentsholling/Jaigaon-Phuentsholling is 170 kilometres and 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- 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.

Early morning breakfast – Drive and visit the Memorial Chorten (Stupa) built in memory of the third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, 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,Je Khenpo 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, week. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

After Breakfast transfer to Paro. Upon reaching Paro we will visit Ta Dzong, once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century, Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutan’s National Museum in 1968. Afterwards, we can walk down a hillside trail to visit Rinpung Dzong. 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. OR  Also visit famous Taktsang Monastery - called “Tiger's Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp) & Kitchu Monastery. Overnight stay will be at Paro

Early morning breakfast - Transfer from Paro via  Jaigaon / Phuentsholling to IXB Airport .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 and have lunch and transfer to bagdogra for your onwards Journey.

Hotels / Accommodation


Thimphu: Hotel Sambhav or Similar

Paro : Ugyen Phendeyling Resort or Similar

Inclusions


  • Accomodation at Thimphu 
  • Accomodation at Paro 
  • Daily Breakfast 
  • Guide, Tourism Fee 
  • Private vehicle for Transfers 
  • Private Vehicle for Sightseeing 
  • On Trip Support 
  • Local Tour Coordinator

Exclusions


  • Air fare
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Lunch & dinners
  • Entry fee to museums, laundry, tipping, personal shopping, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, telephone calls, anything not specified in the “cost includes”.

Other Information


  • Transportation (Non AC vehicles)
  • 1 – 2 pax Hyundai Tucson / Santa Fe
  • 3 – 8 pax Toyota Hi-ace bus 9 seater
  • 9 – 18 pax Toyota Coaster bus 21 seater