Bhutan, the last Himalayan kingdom & Shangrila is nestled in the middle of the Himalaya. With varying altitudes and terrain is a sparsely populated country, often compared to Switzerland due its size. The incredible landscape, friendly people, inspiring traditional architecture, ancient fortresses (Dzongs) is all seen while breathing the fresh, clean unpolluted mountain air which makes a visit to this charming and world’s most exotic Himalayan Kingdom a truly enjoyable and memorable one.

Best season: Last week of March to end of May and Mid Oct to mid December

Trip Code: EXBHT

Trip Grade : Jeep Safari
5nights comfortable hotel accommodation
Day walks and travel by comfortable jeeps

Trip Highlights

Dzong at Punakha
Tiger’s Nest in Bhutan
Pristine forests and scenery

Day 1

Drive from Gangtok / Kalimpong / Darjeeling to the border town of Phuntsogling – (5 to 7 hrs depending on where the travel will be from). Complete entry formalities
Day 2

Leave early morning for Thimphu ( 5 hrs) . Afternoon Sightseeing of Thimphu. Visit Memorial chorten, Painting School, Textile museum, Bhutanese paper factory. O/N hotel
Day 3

Drive to Punakha (2 ½ hrs) A wonderful and scenic drive . Enroute you visit Dochulachorten and WandiDzong( fort). After lunch visit the famous PunakhaDzong located in a beautiful spot at the confluence of the Mo chu and Po Chu rivers. O/N Punakha
Day 4

Drive to Paro arriving by lunch. Afternoon visit Drukyal Dzong, Kichu Lakhang, Paro Museum
Day 5

A visit to Bhutan is incomplete if Taktsang( Tiger’s Nest )monastery is not visited. We drive to the end of the roadhead and then cross the bridge and walk along awell defined path to the village . As you climb gradually the lush green Paro valley can be seen below. The climb then gets steep as you finally get a see the monastery clinging to the cliffside. The climb of about 2 ½ to 3 hrs in all is rewarded when you enter the monastery. Legend says that GuruPadmasambhava who brought buddhism here came flying on a tigress and hence its name “Taktsang“ or Tiger’s Nest. Later visit a typical Bhutanese farm house to get an insight into a traditional home and lifestyle
Day 6

Fly to Delhi / Bangkok / Kolkata for onward flight home

Cost

02 persons: US$ 2201/- per person plus airfare
03 and above: US$ 1695/- per person plus airfare
*Airfares : Fares available at time of booking will apply

Cost includes:

transport to Phuntsogling town
accommodation for 5 nights on twin sharing with all meals
transport
local guide
entrances

Cost does not include:

Airfares
Bhutan Visa Fee
items of any personal nature such as drinks, tips, etc
extras due to roadblocks, illness, early return etc

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