8.0 Superb ( 10 Days )

Grand Bhutan

34500 / Per person


  • Gangtok, Darjeeling, Pheunstholling,Thimphu, Paro

Overview

Known for its breathtaking natural beauty and unique culture, Thimphu is the administrative capital and largest city of the scenic kingdom of Bhutan. Being the most modern city of Bhutan with numerous restaurants, cafes, nightclubs and shopping centres, Thimphu has retained its cultural identity. The presence of spirituality in the air blends well with the Buddhist traditions, and fills the atmosphere with serenity. The cultural focus remains on maintaining traditions in every aspect of life here. Thimphu is credited as the only capital city in the world that does not use traffic light system. Bhutan has a lot of religious sites and places of heritage to visit such as the Buddha Dordenma Statue, Tashichho Dzong monastery and fortress, the National Memorial Chorten, National Folk Heritage Museum, National Textile Museum, Changangkha Lhakhang monastery, Motithang Takin Preserve and a host of other sites. Most of the tourism revolves around the holy sites of Buddhism, both modern and ancient ones. However, nature related tours, treks, hikes and trail walking are very popular here as well due to the natural beauty of the surrounding areas of Thimpu and the region in general.

Inclusion

Welcome drink on arrival

Parking and Toll tax

Meet & greet at arrival

Pick and Drop at time of arrival/departure

Driver's allowance, Road tax and Fuel charges

Breakfast

Sightseeing by private car

All tours and transfers by Personal Car is included

 


Exclusion

Camera fee

Alcoholic / Non- Alcoholic beverages

Travel insurance

5% GST

Any Airfare / Train fare

Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.

Tips, laundry & phone call

Entrance fees to monuments and museum

All personal expenses

 

 


Tour Plan

Day - 1 : Arrival and Transfer to Gangtok

 

Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Stand (Junction) – He will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok – Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India. It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies - Nearly 135 kilometers 4 ½ - 5 hours drive – Check into hotel – Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

 

Day - 2 : Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Full Day)

 

Morning breakfast at hotel – Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir nearly 40 kilometers - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year – This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds – Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all - Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is optional tour - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok (Incase of Landslide or due to any other reasons if Tshangu Lake is closed then an alternate sightseeing will be provided)

 

Day - 3 :Gangtok Local Sight Seeing (Half Day) & Transfer to Darjeeling

 

Drive for visit to Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Research Institute of Tibetology, Do DrulChorten (Stupa), Enchey Monastery, White Hall, Flower Show, one of the finest monastery where His holy Dalai Lama stayed for some time, Various View Point, etc - Transfer to Darjeeling – Darjeeling is nearly 135 Kilometers 3 – 3 ½ hours - At an height of 2123 meters / 70001 feet lies the land of breathtaking beauty, sloping tea gardens with spectacular views of the Mount Everest – Popularly known as the Queen of the hills and is also known for the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR Of UNESCO heritage tag), Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) - Check into hotel – Evening free - Over Night stay at Darjeeling

 

Day - 4 : Darjeeling Local Sight Seeing (full Day)

 

Early morning at around 3:45 AM drive to 8000 feet / 2440 meters through primitive forests of oak, magnolia to Tiger Hill to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather) – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial &Batasia Loop – On the way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Peace memorial &Batasia Loop – Back to hotel for breakfast - After breakfast rest for half an hour After breakfast next round of sight seeing - Half Day city tour includes Padmaja Naidu Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Ropeway, Tensing Gumpo Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self Help Center (Closed on Sunday), Tea Estate, Natural History Museum (Sunday Closed), Peace Pagoda – Back to hotel – Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Darjeeling

 

Day - 5 :darjeeling to phuentsholling

 

After breakfast transfer to Phuentsholing .Arrival at Phuenstsholing and fulfil permit formalities (Must follows time for permit else Sat & Sun will holiday) O/n at Phuentsholing

 

Day - 6 : Transfer to Thimpu after Permit formalities

 

Morning breakfast-Passing through the beautiful landscape we proceed to Thimphu(2320 metres/7656 feet)-Thimphu is 172 kilometres and 7 hours drive from Phuentsholling-Thimphu ,the capital of Bhutan is beautiful valley with a mixture of modern facilities and culture-Thimphu Valley has cradled its culture and tradition in a sustainable manner since 1216-The valley is surrounded by hills and provides outstanding view-Adventure sports like hiking,trekking,river rafting and wildlife excursion is available here-One can get to see colorful festivals and dance celebrated in the dzongs of Thimphu on a festival days-Don’t forget to taste the butter tea-Check into Hotel-Overnight stay in a hotel in Thimphu..

 

Day - 7 :Thimphu Sightseeing

 

After breakfast visit KuenselPhodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the KuenselPhodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visitSangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Taking Preserve Centre, The talking national animal of Bhutan can be seen here TashichhoDzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.

 

Day - 8 : Transfer from Thimphu to Paro

 

Nearly 100 kilometers, nearly 3 ½ - 4 hours drive - After early breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/ 10,130 ft) to take in the view and admire the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road - If skies are clear, the following peaks can be seen from this pass Masagang (7158 meters), Tsendagang (6960 meters), Terigang (7060 meters), Jejegangphugang (7158 meters), Kangphugang (7170 meters ), Zongphugang (7060 meters), etc - finally Gangkarpuensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7497 meters - Next drive to Paro visiting SimtokhaDzong, the oldest fortress of the country built in 1627 on the way - Evening stroll around the area – Night stay at Paro.

 

Day - 9 : Paro Sightseeing

 

After breakfast visit DrukgyelDzong. Also visit famous Taktsang Monastery - called “Tiger's Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp) &Kitchu Monastery. Overnight stay will be at Paro.

 

Day - 10 : Paro TO NJP (via Phuentsholing)

 

/ Driving Time: 9 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.) After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Transfer to NJP.

 


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