11/09/2019
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11 Nights /12 Days Itinerary For Bhutan Trip”
Day –1. Bagdogra to Phuentsholing(176 km. 3.1/2 hours)
After arrival check in hotel and precede permit and overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
Walk evening market and Zangtopelri.
Day – 2. Phuentsholing to Thimphu
After b/fast journey from Phuentsholing to Thimphu night halt
Evening walk Thimphu Capital City of Bhutan.
Day – 3. Thimphu
Morning after B/Fast whole day sightseeing in Thimphu halt at same hotel. Visit National Library, school of traditional arts and crafts, Textile Museum. After lunch, visit Tashichho dzong. Also visit the National Memorial Chorten. Then, visit the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts shops, to browse through examples of Bhutan’s fine traditional arts.
Day – 4. Thimphu/Punkaha(Wangdue)
Morning, Thimphu sightseeing, visiting National Library, Painting School and Traditional Medicine Institute and take permit for Bumthang tour.
After lunch, drive to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Stop enroute at Dochula pass (3,050m) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan.
On arrival, check into the hotel. Evening visit Punakha Dzong, the fortress of 17th century and later visit Khamsm Yulley Namgyal Chhorten. Overnight at the in Wangdue…
Day – 5. Punakha/ Trongsa
Morning explore Phubjhikha valley which is famous for Black Necked Cranes. The cranes migrate here from Central Asiatic plateau to escape its harsh winters.
After lunch drive to Trongsa crossing 3,300m high Pele la pass. Evening visit Trongsa market.
Overnight at the in Trongsa.
Day – 6. Trongsa / Bumthang
Morning visit Trongsa Dzong, the master piece of Bhutanese architecture and see Ta Dzong, the watch tower, built to defend this Dzong and surrounding region.
After lunch, proceed to Bumthang, the religious heartland of the nation. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Bumthang.
Day – 7. Bumthang /Thimphu
Morning after visiting Bumthang market, drive to Wangdue . Lunch would be served enroute at one of the famous restaurant in Trongsa town.
Evening take a stroll around Wangdue town, visiting shops, local market and mingling with people.
Overnight in Thimphu.
Day – 8. Thimphu / Paro
After breakfast, transferred to drive to Paro enjoy sightseeing on the way and checkin hotel.
Afternoon visit DrukgyelDzong, the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies. Then visit a traditional farm house which offers good insight into lifestyle of local people.
In the evening, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom. Overnight at the in Paro.
Day – 9. Paro
After breakfast, visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong which has a long and fascinating history.
Afternoon visit DrukgyelDzong, the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies. Then visit a traditional farm house which offers good insight into lifestyle of local people.
In the evening, visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.
Overnight in Paro.
Day – 10. Paro (Excursion to Haa valley)
Start the day early for drive to Haa via Chele-la pass. 4 Km away at Bondey village the road to Haa diverts towards the right hand side and the climb up towards the chele-la pass starts. After driving through blue pine & rhododendron forest for 45 km, reach Chele-la pass ( 4200 meters). From this point one can have a superb views of Mount. Chomolhari&JichuDrakey. This is a very good place to walk around for few minutes enjoying the view. Drive on to Haa, descending all the way for another 22 km (under an hours drive), finally reaching Haa. The HaaDzong is presently occupied by military, but the view from outside is stunning. After picnic lunch visit the famous Monastery Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple) followed by visit Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple). The central shrine in Lhakhang Nagpo is said to have no difference with that of Lhasa JOWO in Tibet. The construction of the LakhangKarpo is believed to have been assisted by the locality. As a result the place came to be locally known as 'Hay' meaning' surprise' which later became 'Haa' due to the differences in interpretations and pronunciations of different people over time.Later in the afternoon drive to Paro same way back. The drive will be under 3 hours. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day – 11. Paro to Phuentsholing back
after breakfast back to Phuentsholing and overnight stay at P/lng.
Day – 12. Phuentsholing to Bagdogra (India)
After breakfast leave for Bagdogra airport or NJP.
End the tour and back to home town.
TRANSPORTATION: - WAGONR / INNOVA / XYLO SIMILAR (Pax 2 / 4 / 7)
Bagdogra / NJP pick- up and drop by 1 WAGONR / INNOVA / XYLO SIMILAR
Bhutan Tour by WAGONR / INNOVA / XYLO SIMILAR
ACCOMMODATION – 02 / 03 / 04 STAR HOTELS
1 DBL ROOM (11 Nights Stay)
Total package
Necessary documents:
1. Election I.D. Card (voter card) or Passport Xerox (for adult)– 1copy (Each person)
2. Birth certificate Xerox (for Children’s) – 1 copy (Each person)
3. Passport size photo – 3 Copy(Each person)
Note – Have to carry above all original copy.
Tour Services include in the package daily cost:
• Hotel Accommodation --- 2 / 3 / 4 STAR PROPERTY
• Immigration Formalities
• Road tax
• Driver Accommodation
• Fuel
• Transportation
• Bhutan Sightseeing (09 AM to 05 PM) (WagonR / Innova / XYLO / Similar)
• Pick up & Drop (HASIMARA) or (NJP / IXB)
• Driver Cum Guide
Services not included
• Travel Insurance
• Drinks and beverages
• Meal Plan
• Laundry
• Personal and Tips for the guide s and drive
• Train Fare, museum entry fee
• Air Fare
