The Perfect Tour - Thimphu, Punakha & Paro

The Perfect Tour - Thimphu, Punakha & Paro

05 Nights/06 Days

Duration 05 N / 06 D
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Places Covered :  
  • Paro
  • Thimphu
  • Punakha

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Important: We need following to process your booking

  • Name List with gender, age (and contact numbers of few people in the group).
  • One point Contact person in the group and contact number.
  • Arrival / Departure details.

Daywise Tour Itinerary

Approx Distance: 65 Km

Est. Travel Time: 2 hours

Meet and Greet on arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In an evening visit Tashichhoe Dzong, ( Outer View ) and explore the Thimphu town by walk.

Overnight stay at Thimphu.

After breakfast visit outer view Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue), Hindu Temple, Outer view of National Memorial Chorten (Monument) and Wagdi tse Lhakhanag (short hike of 40 mins). Afternoon visit Nunnery, BBS Tower, National Library, Centenary Farmer Market (Handicraft product and Local product can be Found here. In the evening the Tashichhoe Dzong Outer view (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Craft Bazar for shopping can be seen here.

Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Approx Distance: 77 Km

Est. Travel Time: 3 hours

After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, on the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.), during clear days you will get a chance to see Himalayan mountain ranges of Bhutan. After noon visit Punakha Dzong ( entry fee 500 ) 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 PungthangDechenPhodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of monastic body. Evening free for leisure. Over night stay at Punakha.

Approx Distance: 128 Km

Est. Travel Time: 4 hours

After breakfast drive to Paro and on the way visit near river side and drive Bonday Zangthophelri, Airport View, Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangka. RinpungDzong (outer view) - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels" Evening Leisure.

Overnight stay at Paro.

After breakfast visit Taktsang Monastery - called "Tiger's Nest" and later if time permits visit Drukgyel Dzong.

Overnight stay will be at Paro.

After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Paro Airport for departure.


Inclusions

  • Accommodation is on twin sharing basis
  • Meals : breakfast at all places
  • Transfers from one place to another
  • Sightseeing in private cars
  • Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
  • All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes

Exclusions

  • Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
  • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
  • Any kind of insurance
  • Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.

Tour Description

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO BHUTAN

  • Passport (with min 6 months validity) or Voters car for adults
  • Passport (with min 6 months validity) or Birth Certificate for children
  • Covid vaccination certificate
  • Passport Photo
  • Details of number of times the guests have visited Bhutan
  • It is advisable that the above is sent to us at the time of booking confirmation

ITINERARY NOTES

  • Our representative will be there to receive the guest at the single Exit gate of Bagdogra Airport or at the new Exit(where escalator is present) of New Jalpaiguri Railway Station or the exit of Alipurduar or Hasimara station or exit of Paro Airport.
  • In case the guest is arriving/arrives the railway station during / after midnight or before dawn, the guest is advised to rest in the Retiring/Waiting Room as it is not safe to travel at that time. Our representative will meet the guest in the morning for their further transfers.
  • Hotels suggested are subject to availability at the time of booking. In case the same is not available, then similar category hotel will be provided.
  • Please don't expect the service standards to be at par with the services that we may get in the plains / Metropolitan cities.
  • Days in the hills are shorter. So the excursions start early in the morning to cover all the points before the weather gets foggy.
  • Unavoidable situations - bad weather, bad road, strike or bandh - may require omission of sight-seeing points or change of tour plan and will be advised by our tour guide.
  • Any additional expense incurred due to change in route plan because of road blockage -caused by snowfall or landslides- will have to be borne by the guest.
  • Please take full risk and responsibility of your luggage.
  • People in the hills wear 1 cardigan during their summer months. Please carry woolens accordingly.
  • If the guest wants some minor change in their sightseeing schedule, it should be informed to our representative 1 day prior before 14:00 hrs. If informed later than 14:00 hrs. cancellation rules will apply and the guest will have to pay additionally for the desired changes.
  • Some points have less oxygen content in the air, owing to high altitude and presence of snow. People with heart problem, blood pressure and knees problem & having children below 05 years are advised to avoid these points as adequate medical systems are not available here.

COSTING NOTES

  • 50% advance will have to be done while confirming the package. Balance amount will have to be paid 7 days before arrival.
  • In case of any hike in the taxes a surcharge will be applicable.
  • If the tour has started and needs to be terminated mid-way by the guest for their personal reasons or for any situation caused by nature, no amount will be refundable to the guest. Child Rate:
  • Child Below 5 yrs are complimentary.
  • Child 5 -10 yrs will be charged on the basis of Child no Bed (CNB) or Child with Bed (CWB).
  • Child above 10 years will be charged as Extra Adult Sharing Room.
  • Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof to be produced at the hotel on request.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • Cancellation within 3 weeks from the start of the journey date 25% shall be charged as cancellation charges.
  • Cancellation within 15 days from the start of the journey date 50% shall be charged as cancellation charges.
  • Cancellation within 10 days from the start of the journey date 75% shall be charged as cancellation charges.

Cancellation within 7 days from the start of the journey date 100% shall be charged as cancellation charges. Note Cancellation will only be accepted via email. No verbal modes of cancellation will be entertained.