Highlights of Bhutan

Bhutan

5 N/6 D


40500.00


Per Adult

Overview

Bhutan is not an ordinary place, it has been the most loved country by tourists. Be its colourful culture or enigmatic mountain, the tourist places in Bhutan has always attracted tourists from across the world. The country of rolling hills and charming culture always exudes the charm that cannot be missed.

Itinerary

  • Meet & Greet on arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the
  • hotel, where you can keep your luggage, relax, and refresh. Afternoon, visit the Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Dordenma). Located at
  • a short drive from Thimphu City Centre, Kuenselphodrang offers a good overview of the Thimphu valley. The largest statue of
  • Buddha in the country sits here which houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues. Then visit the National
  • Memorial Chorten built in the memory of the Third King of Bhutan. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong, first built in 1216
  • A.D. by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa. The Dzong is the seat of the National Government and the Central Monastic Body, including the
  • summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan). Overnight stay at Thimphu.

  • After breakfast drive to Punakha/Wangdue (4298 ft.), on the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (10334 ft.) to view the higher Himalayas.
  • The pass is approximately 25 kms away from Thimphu and is the highest point between the Thimphu and Punakha/Wangdue
  • Valley. Another attraction is the 108 chorten/stupas (Druk Wangyel Chortens) built close to each other surrounded by numerous
  • colorful prayer flags. On arrival at Punakha, check in at the hotel. Afternoon, 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 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 and easy hike to visit the
  • Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad
  • Man”. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.

  • After breakfast, start for full day excursion trip to Gangtey Valley (9,842 ft.). On the way you shall come across different flora and
  • fauna, monuments, villages and people. Stop at places for sightseeing and photography. While in Gangtey visit the Gangtey
  • Goemba the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan, which was established in the 17th century. Then explore the
  • Phobjikha valley, one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in the Himalayas and the winter roosting place for the endangered Black
  • necked Cranes which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north. You may choose to hike around the Valley. After visiting
  • the valley drive back to Punakha. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.

  • After breakfast drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park. This park is a treat for nature
  • lovers as the 36 species of exotic rhododendron and approximately 220 types of charming birds will make your day unforgettable.
  • On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious
  • thangkha, etc. Then visit the Rinpung Dzong - Meaning fortress of the heap of jewels.The dzong now serves as the
  • administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.

  • After breakfast, drive to the base of the abode of gods and monks, the Taktshang Monastery. The monastery is a 2 -3 hours hike
  • uphill from here. One feels truly blessed reaching the monastery. The primary Lhakhang was built surrounding Guru Rinpoche’s
  • Meditation cave in 1684 which clings to the edge of a sheer Rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it
  • that Guru Rinpoche flew here on the back of a tigress which gives its name “Taktshang” meaning Tiger’s nest. Afternoon (If time
  • permits), visit the Drukgyel Dzong. Built in 1647, the dzong was destroyed by accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative
  • reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate. Explore the ramparts and experience an unforgettable view of Mt.
  • Jhomolhari (7,314 m). On the way back, visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bhutan. Overnight stay at
  • Paro.

  • After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Paro Airport for your onward journey.

Package Options

3 Star 4 Star
Single share
Twin share 40500 49700
Triple share 40500 49700
Child with bed
Child without bed 10500 13000

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions
  • Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
  • Meal Plan (as per mentioned above).
  • Exclusive Non-a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
  • All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
  • Guide charges (Only Bhutan Portion).
  • Sustainable Development fee” (SDF)
  • Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.
Exclusions
  • Air Fare/ Train fare.
  • Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft &hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porterage.
  • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Entrance Fees.
  • Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
  • 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.
  • GST, TCS & Travel Insurance.
  • Anything which is not include in the inclusion.
Cancellation Policy
Terms & Conditions
  • Rates are valid for Indian citizens only.
  • Reconfirmation procedures can be done only post receiving the payment
  • Unused services for transfers, tours & hotel accommodation are not refundable
  • Passport copies are mandatory for all payments made in foreign currency.
  • Standard Check in 1400 Hrs Check out is 1200 Hrs which may vary as per local rules
  • Passengers should be completed 02 doses of covid vaccination before 14 days of travel date.
  • We, Alhind Holidays reserves the right to alter, amend, change or modify the tour package and itineraries before or during the tour. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you promptly of such changes / events sufficiently in advance during booking or prior to departure of the tour. If such changes / events occur during the tour, our local representative will inform you of the changes on the spot and we solicit your full co-operation in accepting such circumstantial changes. Such changes may be necessitated due to factors beyond our control such as Force Majeure events viz. flight delays, cancellation, weather conditions etc. Hence we will not be responsible and is not liable to offer any refund or compensation towards the same.

40500.00


Per Adult
Highlights of Bhutan
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