6 Nights & 7 Days Bhutan Summer Group Trip

Daily Schedule

Day 1: Pick up from Bagdogra Airport and Transfer to Phuentsholing.

Upon your arrival at Bagdogra Airport, our representative will meet and greet you and after that proceed toward Phuentsholing (4 hours) for the overnight stay.

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

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, complete the immigration formalities and then check out. Proceed towards Thimphu, we stop our journey on the way to see and feel the Bhutan Himalayan scenery. On the way, we will reach the highest point of about 2800m/9,185ft. Leisure time in the evening for shopping. Overnight stay in Thimphu.

Day 3: Thimphu sightseeing and transfer to Punakha and overnight stay in Punakha.

After breakfast proceed for local sightseeing, 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. Simply Bhutan Museum: Projects is a living museum and a photo studio. You get to experience the traditions and household rituals of Bhutan in this museum.
Drive to Punakha. On the way Stop at Dochula-Pass (3150 mts.) a beautiful mountain pass, which is about 20 km from Thimphu is a concentration of 108 memorial stupas known as “Druk Wangyal Chortens”. Overnight Stay in Punakha.

Day 4: Punakha Sightseeing and transfer to Paro and overnight stay in Paro.

After breakfast 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 Pangthang 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, 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 Divine Madman”.Punakha Suspension Bridge: It is one of the longest and oldest suspension bridges of the scenically blessed kingdom, Bhutan built above Po Chhu River. Drive towards Paro. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.

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

Hiking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. which clings to a cliff 3,000 feet above the valley floor. Legend has it that 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. Spend time with the monks as they pray. Overnight stay in Paro.

Day 6: Paro – Chele-La-Pass sightseeing & overnight stay in Phuentsholing.

After breakfast proceed towards Chele La Pass. Chele La Pass at over 13,000 ft to the west above the Paro Valley is the highest road pass in the country and has amazing views of the Himalaya especially that of Mt. Jomolhari, Bhutan’s most sacred peak at over 22,000 feet. Chele La Pass is a one and a half-hour drive from the valley floor in Paro. Apart from the beautiful view, the 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.

After breakfast checkout from Hotel and proceed to Bagdogra Airport for onward journey. Tour concludes with happy memories.

Package cost Includes

Inclusions:

• 6N Accommodation in hotels as per package selected on twin sharing basis.
• 2N Phuentsholing, 1N Thimphu, 1N Punakha & 2N Paro Stay.
• Meals as per package selected.
• 1 Tourist Sim Card with 100 Minutes Talk Time.
• Daily 2 Water Bottle per head.
• Pickup/ Drop from IXB (Bagdogra Airport).
• All Transfers and Sightseeing on SIC basis.
• Assistance for Tourist Permits to Travel to Thimphu and Punakha.
• All Hotel Taxes and GST.
• Licensed Bhutanese Trip Coordinator to assist throughout the trip.

Package cost Includes

Exclusions:

• Any Airfare / Train Fare.
• Lunch.
• Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered.
• Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
• Monument Entrances, and activities Charges.
• Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as rescheduling or cancellations e.g. flights cancellations, any accidents, weather conditions, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc. Such expenses will have to be paid directly.

• 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.

• Any tips to drivers, hotel staff and any meals apart from the ones mentioned above.
• Travel Insurance.
• Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘Inclusions’ column.

Note: Itinerary may change for different dates & packages.