6 N / 7 D - Thimphu - 2N, Punakha/Wangdue 2N, Paro - 2N
6 Nights / 7 Days | Thimphu, Punakha, Paro
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Paro
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About Package
Discover the charm of Bhutan on this 6-night, 7-day journey through three of the country’s most beautiful destinations: Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro. Begin in Thimphu, the capital city, where you'll visit the iconic Tashichho Dzong, the Buddha Dordenma, and the National Memorial Chorten. Continue your exploration with a scenic drive to Dochula Pass, offering panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks. Next, head to Punakha, home to the stunning Punakha Dzong, and take in the breathtaking beauty of the valley. Visit Wangdue Phodrang Dzong and the peaceful Chimi Lhakhang, a temple known for its fertility blessings. Conclude your trip in Paro, where you’ll hike up to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery and explore historical landmarks like the Paro Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. This itinerary offers a perfect mix of spiritual sites, historical landmarks, and spectacular landscapes, making for an unforgettable Bhutan experience. DAY 1Paro Airport - Thimphu
(Distance: 65 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2,350 mts.)
After completion of immigration formalities at the Paro Airport exit door, you will be met by your Bhutanese Guide and get transferred to Capital City of Bhutan, Thimphu. Enroute stop at Chuzom, confluence of Thimphu (Wang Chhu) and Paro (Pa Chhu) rivers. Here you will see three Stupas, built in Bhutanese, Tibetan and Nepalese style. On arrival in Thimphu, check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
DAY 2Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast you would be taken for tour of Thimphu City. You would be visiting Kuensel Phodrang, the gigantic Buddha Dordenma Statue located atop a hill offering magnificent view of Thimphu Town; National Memorial Chorten, a Stupa built in 1974 to honour the third King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck circumambulated by people offering prayers; Folk Heritage Museum, traditional house giving an insight to the Bhutanese lifestyle and artefacts from the rural households; Changangkha Lhakhang, one of the oldest temple in Thimphu and Motithang Takin Reserve, a wildlife reserve centre for Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. In the evening visit Tashichho Dzong, Fortress of the Glorious Religion. This impressive fortress houses some ministries, His Majesty’s secretariat, and the central monk body. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
DAY 3Thimphu - Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing
(Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1,310 mts.)
After breakfast, you will be driven to Punakha. Later halt at Dochula Pass, situated at an altitude of 3,100 mts. The landmarks around the pass includes 108 Druk Wangyal Stupas. Continue your drive to Punakha / Wangdue. On arrival visit Chimi Lhakhang, the Temple of Fertility. It is a short hike of around 30 - 45 minutes. Later, visit Punakha Dzong, located at the confluence of Mo Chhu and Po Chhu Rivers. Later check in at the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha / Wangdue.
DAY 4Excursion to Gangtey (Phobjikha) OR Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing
(Distance: 78 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Gangtey (Phobjikha): 2,900 mts.)
After breakfast, you would be taken to Gangtey, a beautiful glacial valley which is home of Black Necked Crane which arrived in winters. Here you can also visit Gangtey Goemba, monastery of Nyingmapa school of Buddhism and Black Necked Crane Information Centre, a place for recreation with crane watching equipment and reference books. Later in the evening return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.
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Alternatively, hike Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, a hike of about 45 Mins. It offers a breathtaking view of the Punakha Valley. Later visit Punakha Suspension Bridge and Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.
DAY 5Punakha / Wangdue - Paro Sightseeing
(Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 4 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 mts.)
After breakfast, you would be driven to Paro. Later you would be driven to Paro. Enroute stop at Royal Botanical Garden at Lamperi Bhutan’s first botanical park. Later continue your drive to Paro. On the way again stop at Immigration Check Point in Hongtsho Village to return the permit which was stamped earlier. Enroute stop at Tamchog Lhakhang, situated between Thimphu and Paro built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo also known as the Iron bridge builder. Continue your drive to Paro. On arrival visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watch tower overlooking Paro Valley built in 1951 now converted into national museum; Paro Rimpung Dzong, also known as Fortress of the heap of jewels, built during the time of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646; walk down to Nemi Zam Bridge, also known as Nya Mey Zam Bridge is a traditional covered cantilever bridge connecting the Paro town to the Dzong. Later check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
DAY 6Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), home of gods and monks located at an altitude of 3100m in the Upper Paro Valley, Bhutan. As per legend, Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery. The hike to the Monastery takes about 5 - 6 hours to complete. As the hike to Taktsang Monastery is steep coupled with stiff stairs, it is not recommended to take the hike with small children and elderly people. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
DAY 7Paro Airport
After breakfast you would be dropped at the Paro Airport for your return journey. Tashi Delek!
PACKAGE INCLUSION
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Payment Detail
Bank Name - ICICI BANK
Account Holder Name - TWIST IN TRIP TRAVEL SERVICES PVT. LTD.
Branch Address - Mega Mall, Golf Course Road, DLF Phase - 1, Gurugram (HR.)
IFSC Code - ICIC0004691
Account Number - 469105000014
PACKAGE EXCLUSION
➢ Flight
➢ TCS
➢ Visa
➢ Tips and porter chargers.
➢ Any additional expenses.
➢ Hotel Tourism Fee as per applicable.
➢ Cost of any excursions not included package
➢ Tourism Tax is not Included
➢ Early check in and late check out
➢ All expenses of personal nature like tips, telephone calls, laundry, room services, use of mini bar.
➢ Gratitude & Porter age
➢ Beverage and other meals not mention in tour
➢ Sightseeing/ activities charge
➢ Anything other than specific inclusion
➢ Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc
IMPORTANT NOTES
- A person below 12 years of age on the entire tour will be considered a child.
- As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels use rollaway beds and room size may be the same as the double room.
- Tours will operate subject to all Government regulations.
- All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) will be done in an air-conditioned coach.
- It is suggested to carry One check in bag and one hand bag per person only, due to limited boot space in the coach.
- Services of our Tour Manager or local representatives, while on tour.
- On some occasions, you may have to join another group in case your group does not have adequate members.
- A local representative or your coach driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour
- Land surcharges applicable on certain departure dates which will be notified.
- If certain sightseeing/excursions are closed, then alternate sight- seeing will be arranged.
- Kindly note that on certain departure dates the tour routing could change. In some tours, there is also a possibility that the tour could operate in reverse itinerary. However, you will not miss any sightseeing or excursions that are mentioned in the itinerary unless its closed due to a holiday. Your Tour Manager will notify you the same..
- No refunds for unutilized services.
- Please check with your Sales representative for final details.
- Twist In Trip reserves the right to claim from the passengers, any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach,cruise or other services.
- Twist In Trip reserves the right to change any itinerary for operational reasons.
- Twist In Trip shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur during the tour, due to weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and or any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passenger.
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₹53999 Per Person
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