BHUTAN GROUP TOUR 6 Nights / 7 Days : PHUENTSHOLING 2N (1 +1) + THIMPHU 2N + PUNAKHA DAY TRIP, WITH DOCHU LA PASS + PARO 02N
Overview
Join Floater Holidays for an unforgettable Bhutan Group Tour – 6 Nights / 7 Days and explore the peaceful Himalayan kingdom with fellow travelers while enjoying comfort, culture, and scenic beauty together. This specially crafted journey covers Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro, including a breathtaking drive through the famous Dochula Pass. Experience ancient monasteries, beautiful valleys, traditional Bhutanese culture, vibrant local markets, and mesmerizing Himalayan landscapes while creating memorable moments with your group. Perfect for families, friends, and travel enthusiasts seeking a peaceful yet adventurous international getaway.
Included/Excluded
- 06 nights’ Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for permit.
- Pick up/drop from Bagdogra Airport ( NJP station for passenger coming by train have to reach Bagdogra airport or any mid-point (TEEN PATTI)
- Daily 2 meals (Breakfast & Dinner) at the hotel.
- A qualified & Licensed English-speaking guide during sightseeing.
- All sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Bottled mineral water daily.
- All sightseeing & transfers on a sharing basis.
- Full service & assistance before, during and after your Bhutan trip.
- GST
- Airfare or Train to reach Bagdogra airport or NJP railway station.
- 5% GST + 2% TCS Extra
- Lunch, approx. 400 per meal.
- Any beverages (hot or cold ordered during Breakfast, lunch or dinner)
- Any other cost arising due to medical situations, political unrest or any weather-related conditions beyond our control
- Expenditure of personal nature
- Monuments and sacred sites entrance fee. Approx 1000 to 4000 depending upon no of visits during the whole tour.
- Tips for the guide and driver.
- ANY INCREASE IN TAX BY INDIAN GOVT & BHUTAN GOVT WILL BE APPLICABLE AND TO BE PAID IF SUCH CHANGE IS THERE BEFORE TRAVEL DATE.
Tour Amenities
Domestic Package
Tour Plan
- Arrive at Bagdogra Airport. Our representative will meet and greet you and transfer to Phuentsholing.
- Complete Immigration formalities upon arrival. Check into the hotel and relax.
- Overnight in Phuentsholing.
- Dinner at Hotel.
- & after completing with the Pre-registration formalities of the individual at Immigration counter, drive to Thimphu .Enroute stop at Chuzom, the confluence of Thimphu and Paro rivers. Three different style of stupas; Tibetan, Nepalese and Bhutanese adorn this confluence.
- On arrival in Thimphu, check into the hotel.
- Afternoon sightseeing in Thimphu valley including visit to the following: Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang). Located at a short drive from Thimphu city centre, visitors can get a good overview of the Thimphu valley from the Buddha point (KuenselPhodrang). You can pay your obeisance and offer prayers to the Buddha, the largest statue in the country and then walk around and take a glimpse of the valley.
- King's Memorial Chorten continuously circumambulated by people, murmuring mantras and spinning their prayer wheels. Construction of this landmark was the idea of Bhutan’s third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (“the father of modern Bhutan”) who has wished to erect monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it serves both as a memorial to the Late King and as a monument to peace.
- Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
- Dinner at Hotel.
- After breakfast drive to Wangdi (Wangdiphodrang)
- Wangdi is the last town on the highway before entering Central Bhutan. The drive is over Dochu La pass (3080Mts / 10102Fts) which is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. At Punakha visit Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang (Monastery), Evening you drive back to Thimphu.
- The Dochu La is a mountain pass in the snow covered Himalayas within Bhutan on the road from Thimphu to Punakha where 108 memorial chortens or stupas known as "Druk Wangyal Chortens" have been built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, the eldest Queen Mother.
- Overnight at the Hotel in Thimphu.
- After breakfast, check-out from the hotel
- Later drive to Paro .On arrival in Paro, check into the hotel. After lunch, proceed to visit Ta Dzong, originally built as Watchtower, which now houses National Museum. The extensive collection includes antique Thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons &armour, household objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artefacts.
- Ta Dzong visit immediately followed by a short walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong (Paro Dzong), meaning (“fortress of the heap of jewels”), which has a long and fascinating history. Along the wooden galleries lining the inner courtyard are fine wall paintings illustrating Buddhist lore such as four friends, the old man of long life, the wheel of life, scenes from the life of Milarepa, Mount. Sumeru and other cosmic Mandala.
- Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
- Dinner at Hotel.
- After breakfast excursion to Taktshang Monastery or Tiger’s Nest (approx. 5 hours walk):
- It is one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called ‘Tiger’s Nest’. This site has been recognised as a most sacred place and visited by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and now visited by all Bhutanese at least once in their lifetime. On 19 April, 1998, a fire severely damaged the main structure of building but now this Bhutanese jewel has been restored to its original splendour.
- Afternoon drive to Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress where Bhutanese warriors fought Tibetan invaders centuries ago. The snowy dome of sacred Chomolhari, "mountain of goddess'' can be seen in all her glory from the approach road to the Dzong.
- Evening, visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo. The building of this temple marks the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan.
- Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
- Dinner at Hotel.
- Today we head back to Phuentsholing after your breakfast.
- Stop at Paro airport view point.
- Continue Transfer to Phuentsholing with photo stops on the way.
- Overnight at Phuentsholing.
- Dinner at Hotel.
- Breakfast & prepare for check out & pack your bags, it’s time to bid goodbye to a wonderful week in Bhutan.
- 1300 hrs-After that we head back to Phuentsholing Terminal and exit and continue to Bagdogra for your flight.
- The trip ends here.
Payment Terms & Conditions
- Complete amount (to be adjusted with the package cost) to be deposited at the time of booking.
- Remaining amount can be deposited in EMI
- Full and final payment to be paid 30 days prior to departure.
- Cancellation 60days prior to departure: 50% of the total amount will be refunded
- Cancellation 35 days prior to departure: No amount will be refunded
- Surcharges apply for any trade fair/special event/weekend OR any other event in city.
- Child age à 2-11 Above 11 years is considered as an adult.
- All rates and availability are subject to change at the time of booking.
- We reserve the right to use alternative accommodation, sightseeing tours and transfer of equal or higher standers.
- No refunds either in part or full will be made for any unused services in above package like ground transportation, meals, accommodation, Sightseeing tours.
- We are not responsible for any missed breakfast due to flight timings.
- We are not responsible for any baggage charges by any airlines for the clients.
- We are not responsible for any unavoidable circumstances/calamities.
