9Days 8Nights thimphu paro punakha and Phobjikha IXB
9D 8N THIMPHU PARO PUNAKHA AND Phobjikha IXB
- 8 Nights
- 9 Days
- Places Covered :
- Thimphu
- Paro
- Punakha
- Phobjikha
- Hotels (3 Star)
- 1st & 8th nights JAIGAON – Hotel Barsana / Hotel White House 2* similar Breakfast + Dinner. 1 double bed room
- 2nd & 3rd nights THIMPU- Hotel Pema Ling Villa / Druk Noryang . 3* similar Breakfast + Dinner. 1 double bed room
- 4th night Punakha White Dragon / 3* similar Breakfast + Dinner. 1 double bed room
- 5th 6th & 7th nights PARO- Tsherim Resort / Pema Yangsel . 3* similar Breakfast + Dinner. 1 double bed room
- Includes :
- TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Pick up Bagdogra Airport, transfer Phuentsholing, Night stay at Jaygaon
Phuenstholing : The gateway of the land of thunder dragons, Phuentsholing is often regarded as the abode of kings and queens of the Himalayan Kingdom. Time moves at a slow pace here and the simplicity of the inhabitants complements the serenity of nature. At an altitude of only 300 meters, this commercial center in Bhutan lies adjacent to Indian town Jaigaon on the Himalayan foothills. There are a number of places to visit in Phuentsholing where you can catch a glimpse of the diversity of Bhutanese, Nepalese and Indian cultures.
The frontier town serving as the corridor to Sikkim, West Bengal and Assam is certainly worth a visit when you are exploring Bhutan. Here are the places to visit in Phuentsholing:
- Bhutan Gate
- Zangto Pelri Lhakhang
- Zangto Pelri Park
- Torsa River Side
- Phuentsholing Market
Day 2: Tranfer Thimphu, via Kharbandi Gumba & Natural water falls sight seeing night stay at Thimphu
- Karbandi Monastery.
THIMPHU: Sprawled over a valley in western central Bhutan, the capital city of Thimphu is famous for its numerous Buddhist sites, mountainous Himalayan landscape, rich culture, and pious locales. In Thimphu, you can explore blue alpine forests and peaceful lakes up to Jili Dzong via Druk Path Trek, admire cave murals at the 800-year old Changangkha Lhakhang Temple, and buy kukri knives and traditional garments at Weekend Handicrafts Market
Day 3: Thimphu Local sight seeing, over night stay at Paro
- Buddha Dordenma
- National Institute for Zorig Chusum
- Trashichho Dzong
- Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan
- Changangkha Lhakhang
- National Library
- Memorial Chorten
- Simply Bhutan
- Folk Heritage Museum
- BBS Tower View
- Simtokha Dzong
- Clock Tower
- Motithang Takin Preserve
- Thimphu
Day 4: Punakha & Dochula sight seeing, Transfer Paro over night stay at Paro
- Dochula Pass
- Punakha Tourism
It is also fertile as the two rivers – Po Chhu and Mo Chhu converge here in the Punakha Valley making it an excellent terrain for rice cultivation. Located at a proximal distance from Thimphu around 72kms, Punakha can be reached within 3 hours. It is usually warmer in Punakha as compared to Thimphu or Paro, making it an ideal destination any time of the year.Punakha was the former capital of Bhutan until 1955 which was later given to Thimphu..
- Punakha Dzong
- Punakha Suspension Bridge
- Chimi Lhakhang
Day 5: Phubjika (Gangetey valley ) sight seeing & back to Punakha, Over Night stay at Punakha
Phobjikha Valley (Gangtey)
Against the backdrop of western slopes of the Black Mountains in Wangdue Phodrang, lies the bowl-shaped Phobjikha valley that offers breathtaking views of vast expanses of green fields. It is home to the endangered black-necked crane that migrates to this area during winters. Phobjikha valley also called Gangtey, is one of the few glacial valleys in the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Bordering the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, the valley is located at an altitude of 3000m above sea level, and hence comparatively cooler. It boasts being the winter home to black-necked cranes that fly from Tibet to escape the harsh winter and also one of the most prominent conservative sites of Bhutan. Relatively untouched by outsiders, the use of electricity in the valley began only a few years ago.
- Gangtey Goemba
- Black Necked
- Crane Information Centre
- Kuenzang Chholing Shedra
Day 6: Punakha to Paro enjoying natural view on the way, over night stay at Paro
PARO : Paro is a small town situated in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. It is one of the most fertile as well as historic valley of Bhutan which is the widest in the Kingdom. It is home to 155 temples and monasteries dating back to the 14th century and also Bhutan’s sole international airport. The Paro Airport is the largest International Airport of Bhutan and has been one of the prime locations for numerous tourist visit. It is known to be the most challenging airport to land on.
Day 7: Paro Local sight seeing, over night stay at Paro
- Tiger Nest View Bird Eye
- Rinpung Dzong
- National Museum of Bhutan
- Drukgyel Dzong
- Paro Airport View
Day 8: Tranfer you to Phunetsholing enjoying scenic beauty of Bhutan, over night stay at Phunetsholing
We drop you to Phuentsholing enjoying the scenic beauty of Bhutan , later drop you at Hotel were you enjoy leisure and in the evening stroll ( self ) through the local market of Phuentsholing .
Day 9: Drop Bagdogra Airport & Bid bye
Early morning we drive towards Bagdogra airport taking lots of sweet memories of the land of Happiness , Bhutan & promising to visit the kingdom once again in life time . On the way we take view of natural water falls &scenic beauty of Bhutan . We drop you at the station & bid you bye .
- Inclusions :
- Transportation
- Parking
- Vehicle: ( for pick& drop + Bhutan part) Non A/C private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Service : 24 hrs customer care assistance specific tour coordinator throughout the tour.
- Guide Charges
- 1 local sim card Bhutan & 1 bottle mineral water per person per day.
- SDF ( 1200/- per Head,)
- Travel Insurance
- Excludes :
- Laundry
- Lunch
- Natural Calamities: Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, who is directly payable on the spot)
- Vehicle: Additional sightseeing or extra usage of a vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary
- Entry Fees at any sight-seeing spot
- NOTE:Anything not in inclusions is excluded.
Booking & Cancellation Policy
- Cost Excludes Gst& All taxes payable
- Includes SDF 1200/ PERSON PER DAY
- Note 30 % advance required at Confirmation ( Non-refundable/ Cancellation as per hotel & transporter )
- Rest Balance payment required Before moving Thimphu
- Its per head cost,if no. of person decreases cost per head may increase .