Overview
2N Thimphu – 1N Wangdue / Punakha – 2N Paro
Route: Paro – Thimphu – Wangdue / Punakha – Paro
Duration: 05 Nights – 06 Days
Hotel Category: As Per Package
Meal Plan: MAPAI (Breakfast & Dinner)
T&C* Applicable
Itinerary
On arrival at Paro Airport you will meet our representative and proceed to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, you may choose to relax at the hotel or take a leisure walk around the Thimphu City. Overnight stay at hotel.
Dinner
After breakfast visit the Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Dordenma). Located at a short drive from Thimphu City Centre, Kuenselphodrang offers a good overview of the Thimphu valley. Then visit the National Memorial Chorten built in the memory of the Third King of Bhutan and visit the Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point. The Lookout point offers a stunning panoramic view of the entire Thimphu. On the way back visit the Takin Preserve Centre. Takin is the National animal of Bhutan. Then visit the Changangkha Lhakhang. This is a popular Buddhist temple and is especially visited by parents to receive blessings for their new-born. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong, first built in 1216 A.D. by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa. The Dzong is the seat of the National Government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan). Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast drive to Punakha/Wangdue (4298 ft.), on the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (10334 ft.) to view the higher Himalayas. The pass is approximately 25 kms away from Thimphu and is the highest point between the Thimphu and Punakha/Wangdue Valley. Another attraction is the 108 chorten/stupas (Druk Wangyel Chortens) built close to each other surrounded by numerous colorful prayer flags. On arrival at Punakha, check in at the hotel. Afternoon, visit 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 and easy hike to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park. This park is a treat for nature lovers as the 36 species of exotic rhododendron and approximately 220 types of charming birds will make your day unforgettable. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Then visit the Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, drive to the base of the abode of gods and monks, the Taktshang Monastery (Tiger Nest). The monastery is a 2 -3 hours hike uphill from here. One feels truly blessed reaching the monastery. The primary Lhakhang was built surrounding Guru Rinpoche’s Meditation cave in 1684 which clings to the edge of a sheer Rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche flew here on the back of a tigress which gives its name “Taktshang” meaning Tiger’s nest. Afternoon (If time permits), visit the Drukgyel Dzong. Built in 1647, the dzong was destroyed by accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate. Explore the ramparts and experience an unforgettable view of Mt. Jhomolhari (7,314 m). On the way back, visit Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bhutan. Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Paro Airport for your onward journey.
See you soon on another memorable tour with Smitdeep Holidays!
Breakfast
Inclusions
- 02 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Thimphu as per package.
- 01 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Punakha/Wangdue per package.
- 02 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Paro as per package.
- Meals – Breakfast & Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary (set menu by hotel).
- Transfers & Sightseeing by comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Vehicle use for 1-3 guests will be Non Ac Creta / Brezza / Tucson / Similar and for 4-6 guests will be Non Ac Toyota Hiace / Hyundai H1 / Similar for Bhutan part.
- Vehicle use for 1-3 guests will be Non Ac Wagon-R / Similar and for 4-6 guests will be Non Ac Xylo / Innova / Bolero / Similar for Indian part for transfers and sightseeing.
- All Toll, Parking Fee, Driver Bata & Fuel Cost.
- Hotel taxes as applicable as of today.
Exclusions
- Airfare/ Railway Fare.
- All entry fees for monuments, safaris, dzong, Palaces & Parks or cultural shows.
- Any services or activities like Rafting, Paragliding, Jeep Safari, Cruise Safari, Jungle Safari, Snow Activities charges.
- Porterage (Coolie charges), laundry, telephone, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), items of personal nature, food and drink which is not part of the set menu.
- Any extra expense such as upgradation in Hotel room category, Airline Change, Route Change, Date change etc. incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced Majeure circumstances during the tour.
- Heater Charges and Guide charges of sightseeing’s mentioned in the itinerary.
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the tour price inclusions column.
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency.
- Any extra cost incurred in case of natural calamities, political agitation
- All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants.