6 Days & 5 Nights Land of Thunder Dragon- Bhutan
For a wonderful holiday with your family in the Kingdom of Bhutan, book a 5 nights 6 days Bhutan travel package. Available at affordable prices, Big Circle Holidays Bhutan tour itinerary is fully customizable and can be adjusted to suit the needs of varied travellers.
Beat the heat with this summer special Bhutan Holiday, which will take you to the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’. During the sojourn, you will travel through Thimphu and Paro to explore their prominent landmarks. To ensure that you know the significance of all the attractions, a professional guide has been appointed for you. Among the oldest monasteries of Bhutan, Tiger’s Nest Temple, will fascinate you with its cliff-side location The itinerary also includes a visit to Takin Mini Zoo, which is home to the national animal of Bhutan. The list doesn’t end here as you will also explore Trashichhoedzong.
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- Transfer all in private basis in Vehical
- Sight Seen as per itinerary (Point to Point Basis)
- Immigration Charges
- Driver cum Guide
- Per Day 1 DBL bedroom
- Bagdogra Airport Drop: Bagdogra Airport
- Meal – Breakfast
- One Tourist Sim-Card
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- Extras of personal nature such as personal tips, laundry charges, additional tour charges.
- Does not include any Lunch, Evening Tea/snacks
- Insurance, Medical & Emergency rescue costs.
- Does not include Hard drinks, liquor, mineral water in Hotel, or soft drinks/juices
- Does not include Entrance Fees at Monasteries / Monuments / Museums etc.
- Does not include specialized Guide
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Welcome to Bagdogra/NJP then drive to Phuentsholing on your 5 days in Bhutan
Arrive to Phuntsholing and check in to your hotels.
PHUENTSHOLING:
Phuentsholing (alt. 300m / 985 ft.) - The frontier town, it is a thriving commercial centre, situated directly at the base of Himalayan foothills. It is a fascinating place where different ethnic groups mingle prominently Indian, Bhutanese and Nepalese. Being the border town, Phuentsholing serves as the convenient entry/exit point for Bhutan and also the important link to visit the Indian state of West Bengal, Sikkim and Assam. later visit;
Evening take a down town walk.
Overnight at the hotel in Phuntsholing
Distance from Bagdogra to Phuentsholing : 172 km
Travel time: 4 hour 10 minutes (approximately)
Get transferred to Thimphu on Day 2 of your Bhutan Itinerary
After an early breakfast move for immigration formalities after done with immigration transfer to Thimphu, on arrival check-into the hotel. The capital town of Bhutan and the centre of government, religion and commerce, Thimphu is a unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. With the population of about 90,000, it is perhaps still the world’s only capital city without a traffic light.
Also take a walk to the Coronation Park.
Located on the banks of the river (near the city stadium), this 5.6 acres of parkland offer a pleasant and relaxing environment to stroll or to sit and watch the river flow by.
Evening time can be spent strolling through the government-run Handicrafts Emporium and local crafts bazaar, to browse through example of Bhutan's fine traditional arts. Here you can buy hand-woven textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and woodcarvings, jewellery, interesting items made from local materials.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. (Altitude 2,320m)
Distance from Phuentsholing to Thimphu : 165 km
Travel time: 4 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
Visit enchanting local sites as part of your Bhutan tour itinerary
Savor a delectable breakfast and gear up for local sightseeing in Thimphu.
Memorial Chorten: Also known as Thimphu Chorten, this stupa located on Doe Boom Lam is unlike most stupas in the world. The Memorial Chorten does not enshrine human remains but instead represents the mind of the Buddha. Teach your kids about the culture and tradition of Bhutan as you revel in these architectural marvels.
National Library: Your final stop for the day is the National Library and Archives of Bhutan. The library was established in 1967 and has been used to promote and preserve regional culture, ever since. Go through old sacred texts and know more about the rich history of Bhutan.
Tashichhoedzong - The seat of the government since 1952 and presently houses the throne room and offices of the king, the secretariat and the ministries of home affairs and finance
Buddha Point: The Buddha Dordenma statue in Thimphu at 51.5 metres is among the largest Buddha statues in the world. Located atop a hill in Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park, the statue is gilded in bronze and gold. Seek peace in this scenic haven and cherish the wonderful time with your kids.
Bhutan Textile Museum: Visit the textile museum located near the National Library as your second sightseeing spot for the day. Established in 2001, the museum sustains and promotes the art of weaving. One can also buy books and textiles from the museum shop.
Come back to the hotel for a peaceful night’s sleep.
Optional: Shopping (charges extra)
Enjoy a thrilling trek to Tiger’s Nest today as per your Bhutan travel itinerary.
Arise fresh amidst unpolluted expanses and gorge on a delicious breakfast. The day presents you an incredible trek to Tiger’s Nest. The ascent is an easy one and you can reach the top in almost 2 hours, if you are an enthusiastic trekker. Beginners might take a little more time.
Tiger’s Nest: Also known as Taktshang Goemba or Paro Taktsang, Tiger’s Nest is a monastery that is perched on a cliff and offers you a spectacular scenery of blue pine and rhododendrons forest. Legends state that Guru Rinpoche flew to this site on a tigress’ back to mollify a local demon. Later, he meditated here for three months.
Once you have enjoyed the adrenaline rush with this Bhutan trekking, come back to the hotel and relax your weary self.
Tip: Clicking pictures is not allowed inside the monastery. So, make sure you hold back the photographer in you
Evening free for leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m)
Optional: Shopping (charges extra)
Distance from Thimphu to Paro: 48 km
Travel time: 1 hour (approximately)
Half day Paro sightseeing later drive to Phuentsholing on Day 4 of your Bhutan tour itinerary
After Breakfast visit
Ta Dzong, originally built as Watchtower, which now houses National Museum. The extensive collection includes antique thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons & armour, household objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts.
Then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, meaning (“fortress of the heap of jewels”), which has a long and fascinating history. Along the wooden galleries lining the inner courtyard are fine wall paintings illustrating Buddhist lore such as four friends, the old man of long life, the wheel of life, scenes from the life of Milarepa, Mount. Sumeru and other cosmic Mandala.
Evening an exploratory walk around main street and market area.
Overnight at the hotel in Phuntsholing
Optional: Shopping (charges extra)
Distance from Paro to Phuentsholing : 160 km
Travel time: 4 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
After a hearty breakfast, check-out from the hotel and head to New Jalpaiguri Railway Station /Bagdogra Airport
- In case of natural mishap like landslide, flood, ice melting, roadblocks, the company must not have held responsible & there will be possibility of change in the itinerary, the travelers are expected to co-ordinate as per the instructions.
- The travelers must carry Valid Indian Passport, Indian Voter ID Card or Driving License & 04 Passport size photographs if travelling outside India.
- We will take all the safety measures for any adventure sports/activities that we organize with your consent.
- However, if some accidents, deaths or mishap occurs, the company must not have held responsible.
- It will be entirely your risk and decision to involve in such adventurous activities/sports, While in Bhutan the Law of the Land Prevails.
For Bhutan Immigration
- Voter Identity Card
- Passport
- Passport Size color Photograph (2 Nos/Pax)
CLOSING DAYS OF SOME OF MONUMENTS MENTIONED IN ITINERARY:
- Phuntsholing Immigration is Closed on Sat, Sun & Government Holidays
- Ta Dzong – Paro (National Museum) - Closed on Government Holidays
- National Library – Thimphu - Closed on Sat, Sun & Government Holidays
- Folk Heritage Museum - Thimphu - Closed on Government Holidays and on Sat open from 10.30 a.m to 1.00 p.m and on Sun open from 11.30 a.m to 3.00 p.m
- Textile Museum – Thimphu - Closed on Government Holidays
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