Bhutan Holiday Tour Package from Kolkata

• Package Duration :  7 Nights - 8 Days
• Destination Covered :  Thimphu -  wagadi - Paro
• Package Price :  Starting From Rs.  30,900/- Per pax (Min For 2 Pax)

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Bhutan Holiday tour package is famous for its beauty, cultural and regional importance too. Take the beautiful of Bhutan with our Tour package. Holidaytravel.co offers you an attractive and inquisitive travel experience in Bhutan. Bhutan Tours lets you foresee all of these in a remarkable way.

Best Time to Visit Bhutan

Generally, March and April is the best time to visit Bhutan but sometimes September and October is also the best time to visit Bhutan to enjoy the charm of great tourism where the culture and color is at its best in the festival seasons. Holidaytravel.co offers a lot of picturesque destinations where you can see amazing mountain views, immense scenic beauty, beautiful ancient Buddhist monasteries, carved wooden houses, fine arts of Bhutan and a unique culture and lifestyle of Bhutan.

Bhutan Holiday tour Package Itinerary 

THIMPHU (01 NTS) - WANGDI (02 NTS) - PARO (04 NTS) 

DAY 01     ARRIVAL AT PARO – THIMPHU (65 KMS / 02 HRS, 2134Mts / 7000Fts)

Arrive Paro by Druk air the only national carrier. The flight offers you beautiful view of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by ITT members transfer to Thimphu (65 KMS / 02 HRS, 2134Mts / 7000Fts), the capital of Bhutan. Visitors can enjoy relaxing walk in the valley at evening. Overnight at Hotel. 

DAY 02     THIMPHU – WANGDI (70 KMS / 03 HRS, 1350Mts / 4430Fts)         

After breakfast go for half day Thimphu sightseeing – visit Memorial Chorten - the Stupa built in 1974 in the memory of late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. The paintings and images inside the monument provide a rare sight into Buddhist philosophy. Also visit Mothinthang zoo and Viewpoint. Afternoon drive to Wangdiphodrang (70 KMS / 03 HRS, 1350Mts / 4430Fts) the last town on the highway before entering central Bhutan. The drive over Dochu La pass is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03     WANGDI – GANGTEY – WANGDI (70 KMS, 2 ½ Hrs ONE WAY)

After breakfast go for Full day Gangtey excursion. Gangtey Gompa in the Phobjikha Valley is a 16th century monastery. It is the only monastery in Bhutan, which follows the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism. The Phobjikha valley is home to rare Black Necked Crane, an endangered species, which migrate from the Tibetan plateau in winters. About 250-300 of these reside in this beautiful valley. Return to Wangdiphodrang in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 04     WANGDI – (PUNAKHA) – PARO    (135 KMS / 05 HRS, 2134Mts / 7000Fts)   

After breakfast leave for Punakha, the valley, which lies amidst snow-capped mountain peaks, served as capital of Bhutan until 1955. Visit Punakha Dzong built at the confluence of the Po and Mo Chu Rivers in the 17th Century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel served as capital of Bhutan until 1955. The Dzong houses sacred artifacts and the embalmed body of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. Drive to Paro (135 KMS / 05 HRS, 2134Mts / 7000Fts). Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 05     PARO

After breakfast go for Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel Dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort. The fort defended the Paro valley from the Tibetan invasion from the north in the early 17th century. On clear weather Mount Chomolhari 7320 meters can be seen towering over the Dzong. Proceed through the beautiful valley to the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) Opening Hours – whole week - 0900HRS TO 1600HRS & Closed On National Holidays , which was built in 1651 as a watchtower. Since 1951 the Dzong has been re-established as the National museum and holds fascinating collections of art and religious Thankha paintings. A short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for monks.  Walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town. Overnight at Hotel. 

NOTE: Kindly note that due to recent earthquake (18th September 2011) earth quake, Ta Dzong (Paro Museum) had been closed and shifted to exhibition hall just above the museum. Now the exhibition hall will be open throughout the week except for government holidays)  

DAY 06     PARO   

After breakfast go for a day hike to the view point of Taktsang monastery. The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours through pine forests. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro valley. It is believed that the great saint Padmasambhava came in the 7th century on a flying tigress and meditated in a cave for 3 months. The demons were subdued who were trying to stop the spread of Buddhism and converted the Paro valley into Buddhism. During the end of the 17 century a monastery was built on the spot where the saint mediated and it is a pilgrimage site for every Bhutanese to visit once in their life time. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 07    PARO 

Today the day at Leisure. Enjoy a walk along the Paro River and visit colorful handicraft and souvenir shops in the market place. Overnight at Hotel.

OR OPTIONAL TOUR TO HAA VALLEY (ON EXTRA COST)

PARO – HAA VALLEY - PARO (65 KMS / 02 HRS – ONE WAY)

Day excursion to Haa Valley (04-05 hrs to & fro). This valley remains one of Bhutan’s most pristine regions. At the Chuzom confluence, the road ascends the dramatic Wang Chu valley where there is time to view the Dobji Dzong and if time permits, hike around its high ramparts. The road into Haa winds up through quaint villages and thick conifer forests before leading into a valley carpeted with fields of millet, barley, potato and wheat. The patchwork fields are dotted with farmhouses all adorned with intricately painted cornices and door and window frames. Visits to both Chhundu Lhakhang and Lhakhang Karpo provides an insight into the history of the valley. There are arrangements to see the Wangchulo Dzong as well. The winding road then ascends through pastureland past grazing yaks, before reaching the 3,900m Cheli La pass. Descending into the Paro Valley, the scenery transforms from sub-Alpine pasture brilliant with wild mountain flowers, to lush forests of blue pine, cypress, larch, fir and rhododendron. Overnight at Hotel. 

DAY 08     PARO – ONWARD CONNECTION

After breakfast transfer to the airport for onward connection.

Bhutan Holiday  tour Package cost :- inclusions

•   Accommodation as per the itinerary on Bed & Breakfast plan on Twin / Triple Sharing Basis. 

•    Transfer & sightseeing as per the itinerary by NON AC Toyota Car / Van / Bus. (NOT AT DISPOSAL)
•    Services of an Escort cum Guide as per the itinerary for Bhutan Portion only.
•    Current Bhutan State & Hotel tax as on 01/01/2011. 

 Bhutan Holiday Tour  package cost not  include :

•    Change in Taxes if any shall will be collected directly upon arrival.
•    Train fare, Airfare, All insurance coverage. 
•    Expenses of personal nature & cost for services not included in "Cost includes" title. 
•    Cost incurred due to Political disturbance, Natural calamities, Doctors on call etc. Accidents or any unforeseen circumstances
•    During High Season (MAR, APR, MAY, SEP, OCT, NOV), most of the hotel in Bhutan are full with charter for Inbound Movement. You are requested to send the booking request for mentioned period well in advance. At such time Bhutan Hotel may Charge High Season surcharge which will be mentioned with the confirmation sent over the mail.
•    Diference in amount arrising due to change in Fuel price (Calculation based on Petrol INR 74.55 per liter & Diesel INR 51 per liter)

CHILD POLICY :

•    Children above 10+ years will be charged 100% as per EPSR
•    Children of 5+ to 10 sharing parent’s room with bed / rollaway or mattress will be charged as per CWB
•    Children of 5+ to 10 sharing parent’s room without bed / rollaway or mattress  will be charged as per 
      CNB
•    Children below 5 years Complimentary without bed. 
Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced when asked for.

NOTE:
•    We are not holding any booking.  
•    Rates may change at the time of booking.

Bhutan Holiday tour Package - Rates Dates Hotels

The above Rates are in Indian Rupees (INR) & are per person rate

     HOTEL USED

Most Important point of Beautiful Bhutan Tour Package

1. As suggested by many that Bhutan tour should always be with guide hence all our Bhutan Packages are with Guides from the time guest lands in Bhutan till the time they leave the Geographical boundary of Bhutan.
2. We have based the packages on the best hotels of Bhutan, who know the taste of an Indian tourist. Vegetarian people have to know that these hotels serve both Vegetarian & Non Vegetarian food. The serve will be basic, freshly prepared & healthy. No region specific food will be available.
3. For 01-03 pax we are using Toyota Car, 04-07pax we are using Haice Van, for 08-10 pax we are using Toyota Jumbo Hiace Van & 11 above we are using Toyota Coaster Bus.

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Bhutan Holiday  tour Package cost :- inclusions

•   Accommodation as per the itinerary on Bed & Breakfast plan on Twin / Triple Sharing Basis. 

•    Transfer & sightseeing as per the itinerary by NON AC Toyota Car / Van / Bus. (NOT AT DISPOSAL)
•    Services of an Escort cum Guide as per the itinerary for Bhutan Portion only.
•    Current Bhutan State & Hotel tax as on 01/01/2011. 

 Bhutan Holiday Tour  package cost not  include :

•    Change in Taxes if any shall will be collected directly upon arrival.
•    Train fare, Airfare, All insurance coverage. 
•    Expenses of personal nature & cost for services not included in "Cost includes" title. 
•    Cost incurred due to Political disturbance, Natural calamities, Doctors on call etc. Accidents or any unforeseen circumstances
•    During High Season (MAR, APR, MAY, SEP, OCT, NOV), most of the hotel in Bhutan are full with charter for Inbound Movement. You are requested to send the booking request for mentioned period well in advance. At such time Bhutan Hotel may Charge High Season surcharge which will be mentioned with the confirmation sent over the mail.
•    Diference in amount arrising due to change in Fuel price (Calculation based on Petrol INR 74.55 per liter & Diesel INR 51 per liter)

CHILD POLICY :

•    Children above 10+ years will be charged 100% as per EPSR
•    Children of 5+ to 10 sharing parent’s room with bed / rollaway or mattress will be charged as per CWB
•    Children of 5+ to 10 sharing parent’s room without bed / rollaway or mattress  will be charged as per 
      CNB
•    Children below 5 years Complimentary without bed. 
Hotels are very strict with the child policy. Please carry the age proof so that it can be produced when asked for.

NOTE:
•    We are not holding any booking.  
•    Rates may change at the time of booking.

Bhutan Holiday Tour Package Itinerary 

THIMPHU (01 NTS) - WANGDI (02 NTS) - PARO (04 NTS) 

DAY 01     ARRIVAL AT PARO – THIMPHU (65 KMS / 02 HRS, 2134Mts / 7000Fts)

Arrive Paro by Druk air the only national carrier. The flight offers you beautiful view of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by ITT members transfer to Thimphu (65 KMS / 02 HRS, 2134Mts / 7000Fts), the capital of Bhutan. Visitors can enjoy relaxing walk in the valley at evening. Overnight at Hotel. 

DAY 02     THIMPHU – WANGDI (70 KMS / 03 HRS, 1350Mts / 4430Fts)         

After breakfast go for half day Thimphu sightseeing – visit Memorial Chorten - the Stupa built in 1974 in the memory of late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. The paintings and images inside the monument provide a rare sight into Buddhist philosophy. Also visit Mothinthang zoo and Viewpoint. Afternoon drive to Wangdiphodrang (70 KMS / 03 HRS, 1350Mts / 4430Fts) the last town on the highway before entering central Bhutan. The drive over Dochu La pass is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03     WANGDI – GANGTEY – WANGDI (70 KMS, 2 ½ Hrs ONE WAY)

After breakfast go for Full day Gangtey excursion. Gangtey Gompa in the Phobjikha Valley is a 16th century monastery. It is the only monastery in Bhutan, which follows the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism. The Phobjikha valley is home to rare Black Necked Crane, an endangered species, which migrate from the Tibetan plateau in winters. About 250-300 of these reside in this beautiful valley. Return to Wangdiphodrang in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 04     WANGDI – (PUNAKHA) – PARO    (135 KMS / 05 HRS, 2134Mts / 7000Fts)   

After breakfast leave for Punakha, the valley, which lies amidst snow-capped mountain peaks, served as capital of Bhutan until 1955. Visit Punakha Dzong built at the confluence of the Po and Mo Chu Rivers in the 17th Century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel served as capital of Bhutan until 1955. The Dzong houses sacred artifacts and the embalmed body of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. Drive to Paro (135 KMS / 05 HRS, 2134Mts / 7000Fts). Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 05     PARO

After breakfast go for Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel Dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort. The fort defended the Paro valley from the Tibetan invasion from the north in the early 17th century. On clear weather Mount Chomolhari 7320 meters can be seen towering over the Dzong. Proceed through the beautiful valley to the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) Opening Hours – whole week - 0900HRS TO 1600HRS & Closed On National Holidays , which was built in 1651 as a watchtower. Since 1951 the Dzong has been re-established as the National museum and holds fascinating collections of art and religious Thankha paintings. A short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for monks.  Walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town. Overnight at Hotel. 
NOTE: Kindly note that due to recent earthquake (18th September 2011) earth quake, Ta Dzong (Paro Museum) had been closed and shifted to exhibition hall just above the museum. Now the exhibition hall will be open throughout the week except for government holidays)  

DAY 06     PARO   

After breakfast go for a day hike to the view point of Taktsang monastery. The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours through pine forests. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro valley. It is believed that the great saint Padmasambhava came in the 7th century on a flying tigress and meditated in a cave for 3 months. The demons were subdued who were trying to stop the spread of Buddhism and converted the Paro valley into Buddhism. During the end of the 17 century a monastery was built on the spot where the saint mediated and it is a pilgrimage site for every Bhutanese to visit once in their life time. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 07    PARO 

Today the day at Leisure. Enjoy a walk along the Paro River and visit colorful handicraft and souvenir shops in the market place. Overnight at Hotel.

OR OPTIONAL TOUR TO HAA VALLEY (ON EXTRA COST)

PARO – HAA VALLEY - PARO (65 KMS / 02 HRS – ONE WAY)

Day excursion to Haa Valley (04-05 hrs to & fro). This valley remains one of Bhutan’s most pristine regions. At the Chuzom confluence, the road ascends the dramatic Wang Chu valley where there is time to view the Dobji Dzong and if time permits, hike around its high ramparts. The road into Haa winds up through quaint villages and thick conifer forests before leading into a valley carpeted with fields of millet, barley, potato and wheat. The patchwork fields are dotted with farmhouses all adorned with intricately painted cornices and door and window frames. Visits to both Chhundu Lhakhang and Lhakhang Karpo provides an insight into the history of the valley. There are arrangements to see the Wangchulo Dzong as well. The winding road then ascends through pastureland past grazing yaks, before reaching the 3,900m Cheli La pass. Descending into the Paro Valley, the scenery transforms from sub-Alpine pasture brilliant with wild mountain flowers, to lush forests of blue pine, cypress, larch, fir and rhododendron. Overnight at Hotel. 

DAY 08     PARO – ONWARD CONNECTION

After breakfast transfer to the airport for onward connection.