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Tour Overview

BHUTAN

PHUENTSHOLING - 1 NIGHT/THIMPHU - 2 NIGHTS/PUNAKHA - 1 NIGHT/PARO - 2 NIGHTS

DATE OF JOURNEY - 9TH JUNE 2023,

TRIP DURATION - 7NIGHTS/8DAYS

GROUP TOUR - 16 PAX


Daywise Tour Itinerary (08 Days)

After arrival at Bagdogra airport our driver will receive and drive to Phuentsholing – Bhutan (Border city of Jaigaon, West Bengal, India), major entrance of Bhutan. On arrival at Bhutan Border our Executive  will welcome grid and enter Bhutan - Phuentsholing via Pedestrian by walking and after normal entry done transfer to guide will do all permit/visa formalities(for permit it can take 30 minutes) and transfer to pre-booked hotel at Phuentsholing. And if time will permit you can walk/stroll evening around the  market and Zangtopelri.

Morning after breakfast, Bhutan guide will meet and grid and brief about the trip and check out from hotel,  he will take you all Bhutan Immigration. Guide will assist you all for how to exit & re-enter to Immigation via pedestrian for taking tour permit/visa. Guide will do all formalities for permit (It will take 30 – 45 minutes). After getting permit you can visit City Zangtopelri/stroll,  Phuentsholing market, Crocodile Park and proceed your journey to Thimphu. On the way you can visit Kharbandi Goempa(Monastery), and enjoy Bhutan natural beauties and you can take pictures on the way. You can see dam View, Water Falls, Gedu Town.  On arrival check in a pre-booked hotel and Overnight stay in Thimphu. Evening free, you can stroll around the city.

 Morning, after breakfast proceed for Sightseeing in Thimphu :

Memorial Chorten: There are beautifully designed memorial structures called Chorten. These structures are designed in such a way that they evoke good symmetry of Lord Buddha himself. It is considered lucky for the people who pass these structures on the left. This Chorten structure was constructed in 1974. It was made in the memory of Jigme Dorji , who was Bhutan’s 3rd king. He is always considered as the birth giver of what Bhutan presently is. 

Visit Buddha Point(Boddha Dordenma), the biggest statue of Lord Boddha

Mini zoo: Takin is the national animal of Bhutan. This animal is found in the Mini zoo of Bhutan. It is a very rare animal and belongs to the family of goats. They eat grass and often bamboo as their staple food. It weighs 550 pounds. Keepers look after these animals, following the principles of Buddhism. 

Sangaygang View PointThere is a beautiful view point in Bhutan called Sangaygang. It is the location for the tower which transmits the national television channel of Bhutan called BBS. A wonderful view of Thimphu, capital city of Bhutan, can be observed from this view point. On clear, cloudless days, a beautiful panoramic view of the whole city from point of view can be captured with a camera. Thousands of prayer flags can be seen, fluttering in the air.

Simply Bhutan is an interactive 'living' museum that gives a quick introduction to various aspects of traditional life in Bhutan. Visitors are greeted with a shot of local Arra (rice spirit), before being guided through mocked-up village scenes. Along the way, you can dress up in traditional clothes, try out archery and hear songs sung by Bhutanese women as they build houses out of rammed earth. It's touristy, but a good family experience.There are also souvenir stalls, and a restaurant serving Bhutanese set meals for Nu 500.

Handicraft Emporium: There is a Handicraft Emporium in Bhutan. Bhutan is a shopper’s paradise. All traditional clothes, handicrafts, jewelleries, books, wall hangings and paintings are available in the shops. Foreign currency exchange facility is also available in the shops. 

Changangkha Lhakhang is a compact temple complex located on the tip of a ridge that juts towards central Thimphu from the hills to the east. Founded in the 13th or 14th centuries, it is probably the oldest surviving temple in Thimphu.

Folk Heritage museumMuseum of Folk heritage in Bhutan was established by Ashi, queen of Bhutan. She was the founder of this museum in 2001. The collections in the museum reflect the rural life of Bhutan. All farming equipment, tools, daily use household utensils and products, dresses, ornaments are displayed here.

National LibraryThe National Library in Bhutan was inaugurated in 1967. The library is a rich collection of very old Bhutanese scripts. Extensive research work is done in the library. It is a modern library. Huge collection of rare manuscripts, printouts, hand written notes, religious books etc are available in the library. This library is the biggest centre of Mahayana sect of literature on Buddhism in the whole world. These books are written in “dharma language”. Many books related to tourism, culture, religion and tradition in Bhutan, written in English, are available in the library. This Library is the pride of Bhutan.

Evening at 5pm visit Tashichho DzongA fortress called Tashichho Dzong was constructed in 1641 by Zhabgrung Ngawang. It was again reconstructed as present by a late king named Jigme Dorji in 1969. Some places of interest are the king’s palace, his room, his office and a secretariat building and a central body for monks. While returning hotel you can go to the Clock Tower Square comprises of several water fountains and 'mani lhalhor' or prayer wheels. They enhance the beauty of Clock Tower Square. Various trade fairs, musical events and other activities take place near the square.

Overnight halt at Thimphu.

After breakfast, proceed to Punakha/Wangdue Phodrang tour; 

On the way you can visit:

Simtokha Dzong: Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal is a great builder of Bhutan. He is famous for his construction of Dzong. He constructed six numbers of Dzongs to protect himself from his enemies. The name of the first constructed Dzong was Simtokha.The place where Dzong is constructed has a lot of significance in History. The place is a crossroad of three numbers of the most prominent regions of the west. These three regins are Sha, Wang and Pa. The construction of Dzong was completed in 1631.  After visiting Simtokha Dzong drove to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan.

Stop enroute at Dochula pass (3,050m) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. A superb view, you can feel you are in the sky level.
On arrival, check in pre-booked the hotel.

After lunch visit Punakha Dzong, the fortress of 17th century and

later visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, and evening free.

 (Optional activity – you can do Punakha River Rafting It's direct payable).Overnight stay in Punakha.

After breakfast, check out from hotel and proceed sightseeings :

Suspension Bridge, Punakha nunnery, Talo Monastery, Wangdi market and Wangdi Dzong and after lunch after 3pm transfer to Paro. On arrival check in pre-booked hotel in Punakha. Overnight halt at Punakha.

Starting the day early for the drive to Chele-la pass 4 Km away at Bondey village the road to Haa diverted towards the right hand side and the climb up towards the chele-la pass starts. After driving through blue pine & rhododendron forest for 45 km, reach Chele-la pass ( 4200 meters). From this point one can have a superb view of Mount. Chomolhari Jichu Drakey. This is a very good place to walk around for a few minutes enjoying the view.  

And back to Paro, have lunch and visit;

 Kichu Lhakhang:  During 15th century, this was constructed. One among the ancient paintings is found in the temple. The authority has covered the painting with a thin lining so that it can remain unspoiled. One among the prettiest artistically designed paintings is found here. Three floors of the temple are named as heaven, human world and hell.

Farm house VisitThe farmhouse will provide a picturesque ambience along the hillside and among the fields.  Paro farmers’ hospitality is really amazing.  Framers with genuine smiles will thrill you. You will definitely enjoy the Bhutanese farm house with 2 or three stories.  Decoration of the outer portion as well as the inner portion of Bhutanese farm house is really amazing.  You will be happy to know the lifestyle adopted by such a farming family.

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Starting the day early for Tigernest monastery (Taksang  )trekking. It will take 4 – 5 hrs up & down. The Tiger’s Nest Monastery or "Pako Taktsang" is one of the most famous monasteries in Bhutan. The Tiger's Nest Monastery in Bhutan is popularly known as Pako Taktsang in local accent which is a sacred site for Buddhist lying in the cliff of Himalayas. This perched temple is one of the breathtaking spots situated in the upper Paro valley of Bhutan. This Buddhist place was built on the rock of a mountain around 1962 AD. The ingenious temple was erected by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye which became the iconic symbol of Bhutan. It is believed thatGuru Padmasambhava meditated in Taktsang Senge Samdup cave for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century where later Pako Taktsang was constructed. Padmasambhava is the first person to introduce Buddhism in Bhutan.

And back to Hotel/Paro, have lunch and visit;

 Kichu Lhakhang:  During 15th century, this was constructed. One among the ancient paintings is found in the temple. The authority has covered the painting with a thin lining so that it can remain unspoiled. One among the prettiest artistically designed paintings is found here. Three floors of the temple are named as heaven, human world and hell.

Farm house VisitThe farmhouse will provide a picturesque ambience along the hillside and among the fields.  Paro farmers’ hospitality is really amazing.  Framers with genuine smiles will thrill you. You will definitely enjoy the Bhutanese farm house with 2 or three stories.  Decoration of the outer portion as well as the inner portion of Bhutanese farm house is really amazing.  You will be happy to know the lifestyle adopted by such a farming family. And evening leisure, take rest.

Overnight halt at same hotel in Paro.

After breakfast, check out from hotel and proceed for left over sightseeing in Paro :

Ta Dzong:  Here is the watch tower used for guarding the region during the Tibetan invasion.  After the year 1968, this has become the National museum.  It includes a good collection of religious thangkas, Bhutanese arts, paintings of various important things of the region, arms, stamp collections, etc.

Rimpung Dzong:  This means a fortress with a bulk of jewels. The construction took place in the year 1644 during the period of a spiritual as well as political leader known as Zhabdrung. The house has monastic and administrative features.  During spring, this is the place for festivals in Paro.

Later, drive back to Phuentsholing/Jaigaon. Bhutan guide will do exit formalities at border town/immigration to exit Bhutan and enter jaigaon. Overnight halt at Jaigaon pre-booked hotel.

Morning after breakfast, journeying home with lots of enjoyment, our driver will drop us off at Bagdogra airport.


Vehicle Used

    Transportation – For Bhutan Tour – 1 nos. Coaster Bus or similar

    Transportation – For Bagdogra pick & drop - 3 nos. Innova/Ertiga or Similar


Inclusions

Tour Services include in the package daily cost:

    STD Room – dbl/triple sharing basis room

    Breakfast and dinner (Meals)

    Parking fee, Fuel, Toll taxes

    Driver food and accommodation

    Sightseeing as per Itinerary

    Immigration – Bhutan visa/ permit

    SDF charges@1,200 PNPP (Bhutan govt)

    Bhutanese license holder English speaking guide

    Travel Insurance

Exclusions

Tour Services Exclude in the package daily cost:

    Air/Train Ticket

    Beverages

    Refreshment and Lunch

    Laundry

    Personal Tips for the guide s and drive

     Museum/Monuments entry fee.


Cancellation Policy

CANCELATION:

1.       Cancellation of booking is subject to the rules & regulation of the hotel + our admin charges 2000/-

2.       If cancelled before 30days of journey  95% will be refund , 10 -  30 days of journey 90% refund, less than 10 days no refund  OR subject to the rules & regulation of the hotel.

3.       Postpone of the dates will be treated as cancellation and will be subject to availability.

4.       No change is permissible when package is confirmed. We shall not be responsible for change in Itinerary or any problems with reservations.


Terms & Conditions

PAYMENT:

1.       Account pay/G-Pay/Phone Pay

2.       Booking is confirmed treated, when we receipt the advance payment.  Payment has to make 50% from the full amount of reserved package. Less 50% payment will be settling on arrival of 1st day.

3.       If you pay 100% on booking confirmation, we will provide special discount 1.5% on your package cost.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

1.       If the desired hotel is not available due to any reason, we reserve the right to shift our guest to similar hotel.

2.       Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

3.       The voucher copy/package is not transferable.

4.       Itinerary may change, depending upon the situation. Please cooperate in case of unavoidable circumstances like – natural calamities, strikes, sudden technical faults of vehicles, accident, theft, robbery etc.

5.   If Bookings Cancelled /Postponed due to Covid 19 /Lock-down or Law and Order issue even at the Last moment will be either refunded Or Credit Note will be applied • Any Wish Or Changes made /asked for after confirmation or During stay here on Tour will apply full retention, Only cases with genuine reasons will be shifted or changed at alternative accommodation.

6.  Anyone applying for refund of his trip will charged for GST amount applicable on the advance transaction transferred to us • Refund cases will be initiated as soon as possible from us but we can’t fix or promise any certain time period for it • Any Cancelled Trip can be rebooked anytime without any extra advance amount • Any booking cancelled due to Corona /Lock down or due to law and order disturbance will be given an 18 month Credit Note from our company ,One can rebook or re- plan the same trip at different seasons on the same advance amount paid to us .

7.   ‘’Love & Beauty Tour & Travels’’ will not be responsible for any loss or damage to human body or property, luggage etc., of the tourist(s) due to an accident, theft or other mishap/unforeseen reasons.


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