Bhutan Apr-2025

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Bhutan Apr-2025

April 21, 2025 to April 28, 2025
7 Nights 8 Days

Price: ₹57,999 (including all taxes)

Itinerary

Day 1

• Meet & Greet on arrival at Bagdogra Airport

• Transfer to Phuentsholing -The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial centre on the northern edge of the Indian Plains

• On arrival, check-in at the hotel

• Evening explore Phuntsholing town

• Overnight stay in Phuentsholing

Day 2

• After breakfast drive to Thimphu. Even though the journey is long and tiring, you will be rewarded with spectacular sights of the diverse range in vegetation that Bhutan is so well known for

• On the Way Visit Nine-storey Sangye Migyur Ling Monastery

• Afternoon walk/stroll The Authentic Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar also known as the handicrafts market of Thimphu is a perfect place to get a glimpse inside the art and craft of Bhutan

• Evening stroll around Town.

• Dinner and overnight stay at hotel

Day 3

• Morning after breakfast Drive to Kuenselphodrang and visit the Newly Built Buddha statue (51.5M Tall)

• Takin preserve centre Enclosure where national animal Takin are kept

• Visit Thangtong Dewachen Nunnery located in Zilukha overlooking Tashichho Dzong

• Break for lunch, after lunch visit Simply Bhutan, Simply Bhutan is a highly interactive 'living Museum' that offers you an excellent guided introduction to different aspects of the traditional Bhutanese life

• Visit National Library where you can see the world’s larger book, At the National Library, all aspects of Bhutan are preserved, from religious to socio-political

• Visit Textile Museum which displays its collection of artifacts to further the understanding of Bhutan’s rich textile traditions and way of life

• Visit Centenary farmers market It is the largest farmers market in Bhutan which attracts farmers from all over the country

• Dinner and overnight stay at hotel

Day 4

• After Breakfast: Drive to Punakha

• On the way stop at Dochula Pass (10000ft) the country’s most beautiful Pass from where you can enjoy the view of the Himalaya Ranges

• Visit Punakha Dzong considered as the most beautiful fortress in the country

• Visit Punakha suspension Bridge, The suspension bridge is almost 250m long

• After lunch visit Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility associated with the religious art of phallus

• Overnight stay at hotel in Punakha

Day 5

• Start early retracing the drive to Paro

• On the way visit Tachog Iron Bridge built in 14th Century by Thangtong Gyalpo also known as ‘Chagzampa’

• After lunch visit the Paro National Museum, the first of its kind which has a collection from natural history to religious paintings

• Visit Paro dzong which was built in 17th century and you can continue walk through the oldest wooden bridge

• Evening stroll old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores

• Overnight stay at hotel in Paro

Day 6

• After Breakfast 25mins drive to the base camp of the temple to start your hike to Tiger’s Nest temple complex (The must visit Place in Bhutan), the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking Paro valley

Day 7

• After breakfast, one can try wearing the Bhutanese national dress known as Kira for Ladies and Gho for men

• After that, drive to the viewpoint of Paro International Airport, The viewpoint offers the best view of the whole airport. A nice place to see airplanes take off and land in the early morning or the afternoon

• Later on, drive back to Phuntsholing

• On the way stop for Lunch

• Overnight Phuntsholing

Day 8:

• Morning after breakfast Phuntsholing – Bagdogra airport for onward destination

Hotel Detail

Phuntsholing

• Hotel Lhaki/Hotel lotus Villa/hotel Amo Chu View: 2 Nights

Thimphu

• Hotel Zirikha/jamyang Resort/Hotel Changangkha/Peace Ful Resort/similar : 2 Nights

Punakha

• Hotel Pema Karpo/Punatshangchu Cottage: 1 Night

Paro

• Hotel Golden Paddy/Somo Choki Resort/Tsherim Resort/similar : 1 Night

Inclusion

• Accommodations

• Property: 3-star Hotels

• Breakfast and Dinner

• Bagdogra Airport Pick and Drop

• Transportation(s) for entire Bhutan Trip as per the Itinerary

• Guide: English speaking.(Certified by DOT)

• SDF(Sustainable Development fee/ INR 1200 per head per night)

• Mineral water-Daytime

• Permit process and arrangement of stay in Bhutan

• 1 Local Sim per Family

• First Aid

• Parking Fee

• GST

Exclusion

• Any kind of personal expenses/Extra meals

• Lunch & Any kinds of drinks

• Bank charges for payment transfer

• Gratuities to Guides, Drivers, and Hotel staff.

• Any extra transportation charges for day excursions which are not mentioned in the itinerary

• Outdoor activities (Rafting, Cycling, Fishing etc.)

• Any thing not specifically mention under the head “Cost Inclusions”

• Travel Insurance

• Entry Tickets/Fees to Temple, museum, monument etc as per the Itinerary

• TCS

Cancellation Policy

Happy60plus will not be responsible for any change in the itinerary due to landslides, flight cancellations, weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances. The additional cost incurred such as cost for accommodation and transport in such cases will have to be borne by passenger. Cancellation Policy All cancellations are to be communicated in writing. Cancellation policy will be applicable ON FULL TOUR PRICE (transport, hotels & other services), in spite of any Flight / Train cancellation has affected the operation of the Tours.

The cancellation policy will be applicable ON FULL TOUR PRICE (transport, hotels & other services), despite any Flight / Train cancellation that has affected the Tours operation.

Any Cancellation prior to the operation of the booked tour will attract a non-refundable amount of Rs. 5000/- Per Person

0 to 10 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour or No Show

• 100% of total tour cost

11-15 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour

• 80% of total tour cost

16-25 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour

• 60% of total tour cost

26-40 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour

• 35% of total tour cost

During High peak season period, Hotels Specific Cancellation Policies will be applicable in these cases the hotels may not refund any amount if the booking is cancelled after issuance of Hotel Voucher.


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