Bhutan grand circuit
Bagdogra → Phuentsholing → Thimphu → Paro → Bagdogra
About this trip
Day-by-day plan
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Day1
Pickup from Jaigaon And Transfer To Phuentsholing
Description: Make Tourist permit at Phuentsholing Immigration Office and transfer to Thimphu (approx. 1 Hours/40 Km). Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan with a population of 104,200. En-route see Kharbandi Gompa, Water Falls & Chukha Dam (Top View). Overnight stay at Thimphu.
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Day2
Phuentsholing to Thimphu
Make Tourist permit at Phuentsholing Immigration Office and transfer to Thimphu, (which is Approx. 7 Hours/ 180Km from Phuentsholing town) Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It has a population of 104,200, En-route see Kharbandi Gompa, Water Falls &Chukha Dam (Top View) - Overnight Stay at Thimphu.
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Day3
Thimphu to Punakha Excursion
Morning Excursion to Punakha, it is approximately 90 kilometers and is nearly 03Hrs drive from Thimphu. En-route visit 1) Dochu la Pass, 2) Chhimi Lhakhang, 3) Punakha Dzong, 4) Suspension Bridge (Longest Bridge in Bhutan) and Overnight Stay at Thimphu.
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Day4
Thimphu Sightseeing and Transfer to Paro.
After Breakfast: Visit Sightseeing Starts- 1) Durga Temple/Shiv Temple 2) Buddha Point, 3) Coronation Park, 4) Takin Zoo (National Animal of Bhutan), 5) Memorial Chorten 6) Thimphu Dzong & 7) Simply Bhutan (Traditional Culture Program) - Overnight Stay at Paro.
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Day5
Paro Sightseeing or Day Hike to Tiger Nest.
Morning Visit - 1) Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong), 2) Kichu Lhakhang Monastery, 3) Drukgyal Dzong (Presently closed for Tourist), 4) Tiger Nest Monasteries (Viewpoint), 5) Ta Dzong (Paro Museum)
Or Optional:-
- Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery (Hike uphill will take around 2/3 Hrs on way)
Paro Taktsang is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and the temple complex is located in the Cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan.
A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century. Padmasambhava is credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan and is the tutelary deity of the country. Today, Paro Taktsang is the best known of the thirteen Taktsang or "tiger lair" caves in which he meditated. Overnight Stay at Paro.
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Day6
Paro To Phuentsholing
After Breakfast check out from Paro and transfer to Phuentsholing, Enroute enjoy the beautiful view of Paro and then transfer to Phuentsholing , Upon reaching check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
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Day7
Phuentsholing to drop Jaigaon for Departure. (Tour Ends)
After breakfast: Check out from Hotel and transfer to Jaigaon for Departure. Tour ends with beautiful memories of Bhutan.
What is included
Inclusions
- Private vehicle for the entire trip with an experienced hill driver
- Hotel stay on twin/double sharing basis
- Breakfast and dinner at the hotels (MAP plan)
- All permits arranged and paid for wherever applicable
- Fuel, toll, parking, guide state entry taxes and driver allowance
- Airport / railway station pick-up and drop
- 24x7 on-trip support from our Siliguri desk
Exclusions
- Air fare and train fare
- Lunch, snacks and any personal expenses
- Monument entry tickets, camera fees and safari charges
- Anything caused by roadblocks, landslides or weather (extra night halts, detours)
- Tips, laundry, telephone bills and room service
- Anything not written in the inclusions list
Terms & conditions
- Booking is confirmed only after an advance of 50% is received; the balance is payable on arrival.
- Rates are for the number of passengers quoted. Adding a guest may change the vehicle and the rate.
- Hotels are subject to availability at the time of booking; a similar category hotel is provided if the named one is full.
- Protected-area permits need a valid photo ID for every guest (voter ID, passport or driving licence; Aadhaar alone is not accepted in Sikkim).
- Children below 5 years travel free without a bed. Children 5 to 11 years are charged 60% with an extra bed.
- Sightseeing beyond the itinerary is charged extra on a per-day basis.
- North Sikkim, Nathu La and the Silk Route depend on daily road and permit conditions; if a road is closed we suggest the nearest alternative and no refund is applicable.
- Cancellation: 15 days or more before travel 20% is retained, 7 to 14 days 50%, less than 7 days 100%.