BHUTAN 6N7D PAN - RFF

PHUENTSHOLING, THIMHU & WANGDU/ PUNAKHA (6 Nights / 7 Days)

DESTINATION: PHUENTSHOLING 1N – THIMPHU 1N – WANGDUE / PUNAKHA 2N – PARO 2N

ITINERARY

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 - 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 – PUNAKHA / WANGDUE (Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1310 mts.)

-          After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue), King's Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum.

-          Afternoon transfer to Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang (4,300 ft.), via Dochu-La-Pass (10,170 ft.) to view the higher Himalayas. The pass also has 108 Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chorten which is believed brings multi fold merit to all sentient beings and which make the pass a must visit place.

-          On arrival check in at the hotel.

-          Overnight stay will be at Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang.

DAY 04: EXCURSION TO GANGTEY (PHOBJIKHA) (Distance: 78 kms. One way / Driving Time: 3 hrs.)

-          After breakfast, start for full day excursion trip to Gangtey (9,840 ft.). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north. It is a beautiful valley of Bhutan.

-          You can also visit Gangtey Gompha. Evening return back.

-          Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.

DAY 05: PUNAKHA / WANGDUE SIGHTSEEING – PARO (Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.)

-          After breakfast check out from hotel with bag & baggage’s and visit the,

-          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 excursion trip to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”. After noon drive to Paro.

-          On arrival check in at the hotel.

-          Evening is free for leisure.

-          Overnight stay at Paro.

DAY 06: PARO SIGHTSEEING

-          After breakfast start full day sightseeing covering Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of Bhutanese antiquities, Rinpung Dzong - the administrative seat of the district of Paro.

-          Afternoon visit Drukgyel Dzong - The Dzong was destroyed by fire in 1951 and is now preserved as heritage site & Kyichu Lhakhang - one of the oldest Buddist temples in Bhutan.

-          Overnight stay at Paro.

DAY 07: PARO AIRPORT

-          After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Paro Airport for your onward journey.

Pickup/drop from Phuentsholing Border.

1.     ENTRY POINT: Fly into Paro International Airport or by land through the border.

2.     FLIGHT: Visitors can fly to Paro International Airport from Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati and Bagdogra Airport.

3.     BY LAND: Drive to Phuentsholing border by car from Siliguri or Bagdogra.

DOCUMENTS: Indian travelers do not require a visa, however, have to apply for a permit. Documents required to apply for permit are;

1.     Passport/Voter Card/Birth certificate (English)

2.     Passport Size photograph

3.     Travel Insurance

The above price INCLUDES the following services;

§  Pick and drop as per the itinerary

§  English-speaking local guide

§  Breakfast & Dinner(MAP Plan)

§  Accommodation in 3-star hotel

§  All transportation within the country including airport transfers

§  Bhutan SDF fee: Rs.1200 per person per night

§  Other Taxes and service Charges

§  Guide and driver with complete expenses of them

§  One Gift at the end

The services NOT included in the above price;

·       Air Transport/Flight

·       Entry/Monuments and Museum Fees

·       Travel Insurance

·       Personal Expenses such as Laundry, Tips, etc.

·       Drinks & beverages.

HOTELS:

THIMPHU: Bhutan Boutique Residency/Amodhara or similar standard PARO: Khamsum/Nirvana or similar standard

PUNAKHA: Punakha Residency/Damchen or similar standard GANGTEY: Wangchuk Guest House or similar standard

PERMIT FOR BHUTAN:

Indian nationals do not require any visa for Bhutan. A permit will be issued at the entry point on production of a passport or Voter ID and 04 passport size photographs.

RESTRICTED AREA PERMIT FOR PUNAKHA / WANGDUE:

Restricted Area Permit is required to visit Punakha / Wangdue from Home Ministry of Bhutan. No charge will be applicable f