Bhutan
highlights
Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is the last great Himalayan kingdom, shrouded in mystery and magic, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments. Thimphu is its capital and largest city, while Phuntsholing is its financial center.
travel itinerary
Day 1 Arrival 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 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 Dochula Pass Sightseeing
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. Takin Zoo: the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here. 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. A short break for Lunch. After having lunch proceed for beautiful Dochula Pass. Dochula Pass—a beautiful mountain pass, which is about 20 km from Thimphu is a concentration of 108 memorial stupas known as “Druk Wangyal Chortens.” It’s not just a place of historical and religious importance, but also a popular tourist attraction that any traveler would want to witness on their journey through Bhutan. Overnight stay in Paro.
Day 4 Trekking to Tiger’s Nest
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 5 Paro
After breakfast proceed towards Paro. Visit Paro Dzong, the National Museum Ta Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang the monastery, the Ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. Proceed to Phuentsholing Overnight stay in Phuentsholing.
Day 6 Transfer from Phuentsholing to Bagdogra Airport
After breakfast checkout from Hotel and proceed to Bagdogra Airport for onward journey. Tour concludes with happy memories.
inclusions
✓5 Nights Accommodation in 2/3 star hotels as per package selected on twin sharing basis
✓ 2 Nights Phuentsholing, 1 Night Thimphu & 2 Nights Paro Stay
✓ Meals: Breakfast & Dinner at accommodated hotels Veg/Non-Veg
✓ 1 Tourist SIM Card with 100 Minutes Talk Time
✓ Daily 1 Mineral Water Bottle per head
✓ Pickup/ Drop from IXB (Bagdogra Airport)
✓ All Transfers and Sightseeing on SIC basis
✓ Tourist Permits to Travel to Thimphu
✓ All Hotel Taxes and GST
exclusions
x Any Airfare / Train Fare
x Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
x Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary
x Monument Entrances, and activities Charges
x 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
x Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to an increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure
x Any tips to drivers, hotel staff and any meals apart from the ones mentioned above
x Travel Insurance
x Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘Inclusions’ column.
information
Customization of the tour can be done for solo, family or group travel. The tour cost per person mentioned is on the basis of a minimum of 2 travelers. If traveling solo, the cost will be adjusted accordingly. This is valid until September 2019.
Prices will vary in the peak season (15th December - 15th January).
Terms/conditions
Cancellations up to 30 days prior to departure date - 5% deduction.
Between 30 days to 7 days prior to departure - 50% deduction.
Less than 7 days of departure - no refund.
If the tour is canceled by Wovoyage for any reason, a 100% refund will be given.
