Jaldapara-Thimphu-Wangdue/Punakha-Paro(7N/8D)
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 2 nighs Jaldapara, 2 nights Thimpu, 1 night Wangdue/Punakha and 2 nights Paro Ideal for travellers looking for tours & treks. Confirm trip pace, inclusions and seasonal suitability with the provider.
Journey at a glance
Day 1: Kakarbhitta/Bagdogra-Jaldapara — Meet & Greet on arrival at Bagdogra and transfer to jaldapara - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. Phuentsholing is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at Phuentsholing. Day 2: Jaldapara – Thimphu (176 kms / 6 hr) — 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. Overnight at Thimphu. Day 3: Sightseeing Thimphu — Thimphu the capital of Bhutan is a home of Royal family .After breakfast visit Tashichhodzong ,the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty,the king . View of the Thimphu valley from BBS Tower is very captivating and will prove to be the perfect introduction to Thimphu. Some of the sites of religious nature are National Memorial Chorten; built in 1974 it was raised in the memory of third King. Next visit one of the oldest monasteries in the valley- Chang Gangkha Monastery. The nature and wildlife lovers should not miss a visit to National Zoo which also houses national animal takin. National Library (collections of holy scripts) & ,in the evening visit Buddha point.Overnight at Thimphu. Day 4: Thimphu – Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing (77 kms / 3 hrs) — After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang (4,300 ft.), via Dochu-La-Pass (10,170 ft.). Continue towards Punakha visit Chimi Lhakhang - The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century. Also visit Punakha Dzong. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at Punakha. Day 5: Punakha – Paro (140 kms / 5 hrs) — Visit the Ta Dzong, once a fortified lookout tower that is now the National Museum. Then walk down the trail to visit the Rinpung Dzong meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". Next visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. From there you will be taken to the Drugyal Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort), which was built in 1646 to commemorate Bhutan's victory over Tibetan invaders during the 1600s. On a clear day you can see Mount Jumolhari, Bhutan's second-highest mountain at 7,314meters.Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at Paro. Day 6: Paro Sightseeing — After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan's most famous monastery situated at 3180 meters. Guru Rinpoche (the great spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. The monastery is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley.Overnight at Paro. Day 7: Paro – Jaldapara (200 kms / 7 hrs) — After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to jaldapara On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at Jaldapara Day 8: Jaldapara to Bagdogra / NJP/Kakarbhitta — After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Kakarbhitta/Bagdogra-Jaldapara — Meet & Greet on arrival at Bagdogra and transfer to jaldapara - The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. Phuentsholing is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at Phuentsholing.
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Day 2Jaldapara – Thimphu (176 kms / 6 hr) — 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. Overnight at Thimphu.
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Day 3Sightseeing Thimphu — Thimphu the capital of Bhutan is a home of Royal family .After breakfast visit Tashichhodzong ,the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty,the king . View of the Thimphu valley from BBS Tower is very captivating and will prove to be the perfect introduction to Thimphu. Some of the sites of religious nature are National Memorial Chorten; built in 1974 it was raised in the memory of third King. Next visit one of the oldest monasteries in the valley- Chang Gangkha Monastery. The nature and wildlife lovers should not miss a visit to National Zoo which also houses national animal takin. National Library (collections of holy scripts) & ,in the evening visit Buddha point.Overnight at Thimphu.
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Day 4Thimphu – Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing (77 kms / 3 hrs) — After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang (4,300 ft.), via Dochu-La-Pass (10,170 ft.). Continue towards Punakha visit Chimi Lhakhang - The Temple of Fertility built in 15th century. Also visit Punakha Dzong. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at Punakha.
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Day 5Punakha – Paro (140 kms / 5 hrs) — Visit the Ta Dzong, once a fortified lookout tower that is now the National Museum. Then walk down the trail to visit the Rinpung Dzong meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". Next visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. From there you will be taken to the Drugyal Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort), which was built in 1646 to commemorate Bhutan's victory over Tibetan invaders during the 1600s. On a clear day you can see Mount Jumolhari, Bhutan's second-highest mountain at 7,314meters.Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at Paro.
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Day 6Paro Sightseeing — After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan's most famous monastery situated at 3180 meters. Guru Rinpoche (the great spiritual master) is said to have flown on the back of a tigress to meditate in a cave where Taktsang Monastery now stands. The monastery is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley.Overnight at Paro.
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Day 7Paro – Jaldapara (200 kms / 7 hrs) — After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to jaldapara On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at Jaldapara
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Day 8Jaldapara to Bagdogra / NJP/Kakarbhitta — After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis in CP
- Transportation
- Sightseeing as per itinerary.
- All local taxes
- Entry permits & Special permit for restricted area
Not included
- Air/Train fare
- GST 3.625%(Govt Tax)
- Personal expenses such as trips,telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc
- Entry fees to the Monuments & Museum
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, and vehicle malfunctions, political disturbances etc.
Essential trip information
Before you go
Permit for Bhutan: Indian nationals do not require any visa for Bhutan. A permit will be issued at the entry point on production of a Passport or Voter ID and 04 Passport size photographs. Restricted Area Permit for Punakha / Wangdue: Restricted Area Permit is required to visit Punakha / Wangdue from Home Ministry of Bhutan Please bring 02 passport size photographs and Voter ID card or Passport of each person including child. This special permit is given only after guest has entered Thimphu. Permit are not issued on Saturday and Sunday and Govt Holidays. PLEASE NOTE : IMMIGRATION WILL REMAIN CLOSED ON SATURDAY, SUNDAY TILL FURTHER NOTIC SO TAKE BOOKING ACCORDINGLY Note: Above rates are for Indian National and Bangladesh National only For Bangladesh National double entry visa is Mandatory. The rates quoted in the packages are on per person basis till 31st December 2016 (High seasons surcharge will be applicable during the Festivals & Peak season). The above mentioned hotels will be confirmed as per the room availability. Otherwise similar category hotel will be provided. Transportation as per itinerary (for standard package 2-4 paxs wangnor/similar ) (6 paxs sumo/bolero) (for deluxe and Premium package 2-6 paxs Innova/Similar ) Bhutan is a smoke free country, Smoking and tobacco is strictly prohibited in Bhutan. Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary will be charged extra. Children below the age of 18 can carry school/college Id card for the Permit
Accommodation
Rates Per Person No of Pax Premimum Deluxe Standard 02 Pax 42360 36960 26400 04 Pax 34680 29400 21000 06 Pax 32160 26760 19800 Note: Extra Adult Charges with extra bed / mattress is 70% of Adult on twin sharing basis Extra Child Charges with extra bed / mattress is 50% of Adult on twin sharing basis Extra Child Charges without extra bed / mattress is 35% of Adult on twin sharing basis The price mentioned are all in Indian Currency.
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Bagdogra/Kakarbhitta
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