6 Nights & 7 Days Bhutan Group Trip

Daily Schedule

Day 1: Pickup from Bagdogra Airport and Transfer to Phuentsholing.

(Distance 145 kms | Driving Time: 4 hrs)

• Arrive at Bagdogra Airport (IXB), and proceed towards Phuentsholing.
• Arrive at Phuentsholing to complete the immigration formalities.
• Check-In to your hotel and freshen up.
• Check out your locality in Phuentsholing and try local cuisines or simply relax in the charismatic environment.
• Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.

Day 2: Transfer to Thimphu and on the way sightseeing and overnight stay in Thimphu.

(Distance 160 kms | Driving Time: 5 hrs)

• After a breakfast, checkout from the hotel.
• Proceed towards Thimphu.
• Enjoy this beautiful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Land of Thunder Dragon.
• Arrive Thimphu by evening and Check In to your hotel.
• Leisure time in the evening.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha day excursion, Stay in Thimphu.

• After breakfast drive to Punakha.
• Visit Dochula-Pass: (3150 mts.) a beautiful mountain pass, which is a concentration of 108 memorial stupas.
• Punakha Dzong – is the second oldest dzong in Bhutan. Until the mid-1950s it served as the capital and seat of government.
• Punakha Suspension Bridge: It is one of the longest and oldest suspension bridges in Bhutan.
• After the Punakha tour come back to Thimphu.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 4: Thimphu Sightseeing, Stay in Paro.

• After breakfast proceed for Thimphu local sightseeing.
• Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue: a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, 
• The National Memorial Chorten Stupas: The chorten or stupa was built in the memory of the third king.
• Takin Zoo: the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here.
• Changangkha Lhakhang: Oldest surviving temple in Thimphu
•  Simply Bhutan Museum: You get to experience the traditions and household rituals of Bhutan in this museum.
• Transfer to Paro, Check In to Hotel, Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Trekking to Tiger’s Nest and overnight stay in Paro

(Total Distance 6.4 kms | Time: 3-5 hrs | Altitude: 10,245 ft Elevation: 900 mtr)

• After breakfast, proceed to Tiger’s Nest. 
• Hiking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. which clings to a cliff 3,000 feet above the valley floor.
• Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) flew to this location on the back of a tiger in the 8th century.
• Guru Rinpoche introduced Buddhism to their country, and the Taktsang Monastery is one of the principal pilgrimage destinations in Bhutan. 
• After hike you can enjoy Hot Stone Bath at countryside.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Paro.

Day 6: Paro to Chele-La-Pass day excursion, Stay in Jaigaon

(Distance: 148 kms | Driving Time: 4.5 hr)

• After breakfast proceed towards Chele La Pass. 
• Chele La Pass is located at an altitude of 13,000 feet and it is the highest motorable road pass in Bhutan.
• The pass is famous for the stunning Himalayan views it offers, especially Mt. Jomolhari which is Bhutan’s most sacred peak at 22,000 feet.
• Chele La Pass is also a hot spot for flora & fauna.
• Afternoon drive to Phuentsholing with stopovers and enjoying the scenic beauty. 
• Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.

Day 7: Transfer from Phuentsholing to Bagdogra Airport.

(Distance 145 kms | Driving Time: 4 hrs)

• After breakfast checkout from Hotel
• At 8:00 AM depart for Bagdogra Airport for the onward journey

Package cost Includes

Inclusions:

• 6 Nights accommodation in 2/3 star hotels on double sharing.
• 1+1 Night Jaigaon, 2 Nights Thimphu & 2 Nights Paro Stay.
• Complimentary Breakfast (6) at accommodated hotels.
• Complimentary Dinner (4) at accommodated hotels in Bhutan Part.
• Complimentary Tourist Sim Card with 100 Minutes Talk Time.
• Pickup & Drop from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) on a SIC basis.
• All transfers and sightseeing as per the Itinerary on SIC basis.
• Assistance for Tourist Permits to Travel to Thimphu, Paro & Punakha.
• Driver allowances, toll tax, parking charges, and state taxes.
• Licensed Bhutanese Trip Coordinator to assist throughout the trip.
• Rs 1200 per day Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) or Visa Cost Included.
• Travel Insurance (Mandatory)
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Package cost Includes

Exclusions:

• Any Airfare or Train Fare ( Airfare Deals Available ).
• Lunch, any extra meal/beverages not mentioned in the package.
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary or Optional Tours.
• Any activities, permits, monuments entrance fee or transfers other than mentioned in the Itinerary.
• Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as rescheduling or cancellations e.g. flight cancellations, any accidents, weather conditions, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc. Such expenses will have to be paid directly.
• Any other expenses specifically not mentioned above.
• 5% GST as per government norms
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Vehicle Information

We use Luxury SUV Vehicle (Xylo/Innova) for Airport Pickup & Drop.

Toyota Coaster Bus / Hi-Ace Bus for Internal Transfers & Sightseeing.

• Vehicle may change subject to final group size.
• The vehicle will be available as per itinerary and point to point basis.
• The driver will drop you to the hotel after completing the sightseeing.
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary or Optional Tours will be charged separately by the driver.