Bhutan (Phuentsholing 1N–Thimphu 1N–Punakha 2N–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 Nigh Phuentsoling, 1 Night Thimpu, 2 Nights of Wangdue/Punakha and 2 Nights of 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: Excursion to Gangtey (Phobjikha) — (Distance: 78 kms. One way / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Chele-La-Pass: 3810 mts.) After breakfast, start for full day excursion trip to Gangtey (9,840 ft.). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north. It is a beautiful valley of Bhutan. You can also visit Gangtey Gompha. Evening return back. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue. Day 05: 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 06: 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 07: Paro Airport — After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Paro Airport for your onward journey.
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The following rates are in Indian Currency(INR). HOTEL 2PAX 4PAX 6 PAX 8 PAX EXR. Matt. 2 Star Standard 22000 16500 14800 12100 6400 3 Star Deluxe 25300 19800 17900 17700 8100 4 Star Premium 28700 22900 21300 21100 12400 Note: The above rates are valid for year 2020. HOTEL CATEGORY PHUENTSHOLING 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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