2N accommodation in Thimphu at suggested or similar category hotels
2N accommodation in Punakha at suggested or similar category hotels
2N accommodation in Paro at suggested or similar category hotels
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary above
All transfers and sightseeing using Non AC Vehicles – Hyundai Tucson, Santro for 2-3 Guests and Toyota hi-ace, H1 for 4-6 Guests
English speaking guide throughout the tour
All internal permits and Internal Taxes
Note: If you are entering Bhutan via land, it is to be noted that the permits are issued only during working days and hours. Monday to Friday between 9 am to 4 pm during winters and 5 pm during summers). No permits are issued on Saturday, Sunday and Bhutan government holidays
EXCLUSION
Airfare/ Railway Fare
Tourism Tax of INR 1200 Per Person Per day
Any other meals than those mentioned above
Any up gradation in airline class or hotel room category
GST 5.0% (Government Tax) on total package price
Entry fee to museum
Any items of personal nature like tips to guides, drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set group menu
Any optional tours, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency
Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘Your Tour Price Includes Column’.
Welcome to Bhutan. Arrive at Paro airport, the most spectacular mountain flights you will ever experience in a lifetime. Flying in from the heat of the plains of India one can witness from the left side of the aircrafts window a series of the world’s highest peaks. Your pilot will announce the names of the peaks if the weather is clear. You will descend into the high mountains and as the plane lowers you will not find any airstrip or any city but instead you will enjoy the view of the approaching valley of Paro, the alpine forests, little monasteries, temples and farm houses. Before the plane touches the runaway, you will get a glimpse of the fertile valley of Paro, the Paro Dzong and Paro chu(river). On arrival at the airport, meet and greet the local representative and transfer to the capital city Thimphu. Rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy your dinner and overnight at Thimphu.
Tourism Tax of INR 1200 Per Person Per day will be applicable for Guests travelling from 1st July 2020. This tax is not included in the package price. Indian nationals do not require any visa for Bhutan. A permit will be issued at the entry point on production of a Valid passport/Voter ID and 04 passport size photographs (adults and students above 18 yrs of age) and Valid passport/birth certificate and 04 passport size photographs (Child below 18 yrs of age).
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Day 02 - Thimphu – City Tour
After breakfast, proceed for Thimphu City Tour. When in Thimphu you got to prepare for surprises where this unique capital has no traffic lights but adopted its own version of the British – Indian colonial times traffic policemen who can startle you and memorize others with his elaborate hand gestures, sometimes he may be signaling stop when it looks like go but don’t worry you can observe the flow and notice his smile as you stare at him. Sightseeing includes visit to the National Memorial Chorten a stupa dedicated to the third king of Bhutan and Buddha statue, Takin Zoo where you will find national animal of Bhutan and drive down hill stop at the junction to take a glimpse of Trashichho Dzong. Proceed towards National Library and Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon take a short walk to Handicraft Bazaar to view the traditional arts. Afternoon at leisure or take a walk to the main city from Clock tower square for shopping. Enjoy your dinner and overnight at Thimphu.
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Day 03 - Thimphu - Punakha via Dochula pass (Approx 77 km 3 hours’ drive)
After breakfast, drive to lowlands of Punakha valley touching Dochula pass 10,000 ft and on the stop at Hongtsho village. Stop at the immigration check point to stamp in your permit. Next to the check point you will find small local stalls selling fresh juicy local apples available for sale you could try some. You will be driving through the first mountain pass in the western part of Bhutan. You will find the 108 Druk Wangyal chortens on the top of the pass where the ridges are draped in colorful prayer flags greet you. You could take three rounds and offer prayers, take some best photo shots. If the weather is clear you will be able to see the highest peaks towards the north, Gangar Punsum among others is the highest unclimbed peak (24,000 ft) in the world. Proceed down towards Punakha through Thinleygang village and upon reaching Lobesa turn left and drive down further. Stop and take a short walk through the villages to Chimmi Lhakhang. Afternoon visit majestic Punakha Dzong placed strategically at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers. Evening at leisure. Enjoy your dinner and overnight at Punakha.
Restricted Area Permit is required to visit Punakha / Wangdue from Home Ministry of Bhutan. No charge will be applicable for this permit. Please bring 02 passport size photographs and Voter ID card or Passport of each person including child. This special permit will be given only after guest has entered Bhutan. Permits are not issued on Saturday, Sunday and Govt. holidays
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Day 04 - Punakha - Gangtey valley – Punakha (Approx 92 km 3 hrs 20 min drive)
After breakfast, drive to beautiful Gangtey valley via Wangdiphodrang Dzong strategically located on a ridge 4,430 ft that overlooks the highway that fork to the east and south of the country. This is an old town with Narrow Street with single storied shops and also the gateway to central and eastern Bhutan.. The Gangtey valley is one of the most beautiful open valleys in Bhutan and is the winter home to the endangered black necked cranes (Grus Nigricllis) which migrate to this valley around mid-November from Tibet. These cranes have for centuries captured the human imagination with their intelligence, poise, sociality, beauty and freedom which have given rise to several myths, legends, folktales and songs. The birds fly back across the Himalayas to their summer home towards Tibet and China. The Gangtey village is small dominated by the yellow roofed Gangtey monastery. Late noon returns to Punakha. Enjoy your dinner and overnight at Punakha.
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Day 05 - Punakha – Paro (2 Nights) (Approx 145 km 4 hrs drive)
After breakfast, drive to Paro via Semtokha entering the Babesa express highway. Upon reaching Chuzom check post, stop for a while at the bridge, stretch your legs and walk through the bridge. Proceed towards Paro and check in the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy your dinner and overnight at Paro.
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Day 06 - Paro sightseeing
After breakfast, visit Paro Dzong, the National Museum housed in a round fortress called as the Ta Dzong considered to be one of the best natural history museums in Asia where it has a fine collection of natural and historic artifacts. Afternoon visit Paro Penlop Heritage Farm house the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, a 17th century fortress that used to keep invaders from Tibet and in 1951 the fort was destroyed by fire. Kyichu Lhakhang the monastery dates back to 7th century and is one of the oldest and most sacred. Your last stop for the day will be at the base of the Tigers Nest. Evening visit the town for leisure or shopping. Enjoy your dinner and overnight at Paro.
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Day 07 - Paro – Depart to your Hometown
After breakfast proceed to Paro Airport to board flight to your hometown.
Ladies’ Special Bhutan Tour concludes with blended emotions! Glad to have made buddies, visited wonderful destination, and gathered happy recollections to be valued for a lifetime. We leave with overwhelming grief as the times of the Tour reach a conclusion. Let’s keep connected with one another through email, telephone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and meet again on more such magnificent holidays in future.
