Bhutan (Phuentsholing 1N–Thimphu 1N–Punakha 1N–Paro 2N) by Overland+Flight
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Abhiwadan Expedition Holidays Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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This package comprises of 1 Night Phuentsholing, 1 Night Thimpu, 1 Night Wangdue/Punakha, 2 Nights Paro Sightseeing.
Journey at a glance
Day 01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Phuentsholing — (Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.) Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing. Day 02: Phuentsholing – Thimphu — (Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.) After breakfast complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu. Day 03: Thimphu Sightseeing – Punakha / Wangdue — (Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1310 mts.) After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue), King's Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon transfer to Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang (4,300 ft.), via Dochu-La-Pass (10,170 ft.) to view the higher Himalayas. The pass also has 108 Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chorten which is believed brings multi fold merit to all sentient beings and which make the pass a must visit place. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang. Day 04: Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing – Paro — (Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.) After breakfast check out from hotel with bag & baggage’s and visit the 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 excursion trip to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”. After noon drive to Paro. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro. Day 05: Paro Sightseeing — After breakfast start full day sightseeing covering Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of Bhutanese antiquities, Rinpung Dzong - the administrative seat of the district of Paro. Afternoon visit Drukgyel Dzong - The Dzong was destroyed by fire in 1951 and is now preserved as heritage site & Kyichu Lhakhang - one of the oldest Buddist temples in Bhutan . Overnight stay at Paro. Day 06: : Paro Airport — After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Paro Airport for your onward journey.
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Accommodation
HOTEL 2PAX 4PAX 6 PAX 8 PAX EXR. Matt. 2 Star Standard 19800 14400 12500 12100 5200 3 Star Deluxe 21300 16400 14400 14100 6400 4 Star Premium 24500 19300 17200 17000 11000 HOTEL CATEGORY PHUENSHOLING THIMPU PUNAKHA PARO 2 Star Standard Hotel Satyam / Similar Hotel Shantideva /Hotel 89/Hotel Horizon / Hotel Kenny Kingaling (Std)/ Similar Dechen Hill Resort / Sonam Trophel / Hotel Season 3 Star Deluxe Sheetal Residency / Tsherigma Hotel Bhutan Kubera / White Tara /Similar Pema Karpo / Lekhar Resort /Similar Perli Cottage / Taskang Paradise/Namsey Cholling (Std) Keuphen & Spa 4Star Premium Druk Hotel /Orchid Hotel (Deluxe room)Similar Khamsum Inn / Himilayan Kisa / Similar Dragon Nest Resort / Meri Phuensum / Similar Perli Cottage / Taskang Paradise/Namsey Cholling (Std) Keuphen & Spa
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