Overview

The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small, mountainous, landlocked country in South Asia, located in the eastern Himalayas, bordered by India and China. Bhutan is home to a population of about 740,000 spread over approximately 47,000 square kilometers, roughly the size of Switzerland, with about 70% of its land under forest cover. Much of the population lives in the central highlands, and almost two-thirds are classified as rural inhabitants. The terrain is mostly mountainous, with alpine peaks in the north and some sub-tropical foothills in the south. Per capita gross national income (GNI), one of the highest in South Asia, has consistently risen from $730 in 2000 to $2,070 in 2011.

Inclusion

• Accommodation on twin sharing basis
  
• Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary
  
• Daily Breakfast

Itinerary

DAY 1 – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Phuentsholing (Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing – The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
(Meals)– NA
(Optional)– NA

DAY 2 – Phuentsholing – Thimphu (Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.)
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. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.
(Meals)– Breakfast
(Optional)– NA

DAY 3 – Thimphu Sightseeing – Punakha / Wangdue (Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1310 mts.)
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue), King’s Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon transfer to Punakha / Wangdue Phodrang (4,300 ft.), via Dochu-La-Pass (10,170 ft.) to view the higher Himalayas. The pass also has 108 Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chorten which is believed brings multi fold merit to all sentient beings and which make the pass a must visit place. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Punakha / Wangdue.
(Meals)– Breakfast
(Optional)– NA

DAY 4 – Excursion to Gangtey (Phobjikha) (Distance: 78 kms. One way / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Chele-La-Pass: 3810 mts.)
After breakfast, start for full day excursion trip to Gangtey (9,840 ft.). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north. It is a beautiful valley of Bhutan. You can also visit Gangtey Gompha. Evening return back. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.
(Meals)– Breakfast
(Optional)– NA

DAY 5 – Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing – Paro (Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.)
After breakfast check out from hotel with bag & baggage’s and visit the 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 excursion trip to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang – The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”. After noon drive to Paro. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.
(Meals)– Breakfast
Optional:NA

DAY 6 – Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast start full day sightseeing covering Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of Bhutanese antiquities, Rinpung Dzong – the administrative seat of the district of Paro. Afternoon visit Drukgyel Dzong – The Dzong was destroyed by fire in 1951 and is now preserved as heritage site & Kyichu Lhakhang – one of the oldest Buddist temples in Bhutan . Overnight stay at Paro.
(Meals)– Breakfast
Optional:NA

DAY 7 – Paro – Phuentsholing (Distance: 200 kms. / Driving Time: 7 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.
(Meals)– Breakfast
Optional:NA

DAY 8 – Phuentsholing – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport (Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of NJP/IXB: 89 mts.)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.
(Meals)– N.A

Package Price

Hotel/Room Category: Travelodge sydney , Isl..

Star Rating: 3 Star
Single: None

Twin Sharing:

Triple Sharing:None
Quad Sharing:None
Child WithBed:None

Price Does Not Include

• Extras of personal nature such as personal tips,
  
• Insurance, Medical & Emergency rescue costs
  
• .Does not include Entrance fees at monuments
  
• ,Does not include Hard drinks or liquor.
  
• GST 5% not included in the package

Important Notes

• Package rates are subject to change without prior notice
  
• The package cannot be combined with any other offer
  
•  OSTC Travel Services Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer any time at its own discretion and without any prior notice

Terms & Conditions

• Package rates are subject to change without prior notice
  
• The package cannot be combined with any other offer
  
• The package does not include guide services where not mentioned; same can be availed at an additional cost