Bhutan is a country led by its unique philosophy of happiness, and is beautifully nestled deep in the Himalayas. Its uneven terrain forms some of the most beautiful landscapes you'll ever come across. Experience with that its culture, staying in the eastern part of Bhutan, and you have got yourself an unforgettable vacation.
| Departures | September - November April - June |
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| Days | 10 Nights / 11 Days |
| From | *Kolkata to Kolkata |
| Tour Departures |
21 Nov 2023 to 01 Dec 2023 Last 2 Seats Available |
| Tour Cost |
INR 1,33,000
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| Night Stay |
Kolkata (1N) | Thimphu (1N) | Punakha (2N) | Bumthang (2N) | Phobjikha (1N) | Ha Valley (1N) | Paro (2N) |
| Booking Procedure |
Step 1 - Advance of INR 45000 + 5% GST + 5% TCS together with a copy of your passport/voter id card and Pan Card, at the time of booking. |
After arriving in Kolkata we'll spend the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Kolkata.
Arrive in Paro, on arrival, have breakfast, and transfer to Punakha. Stop at a
600-year-old Iron Bridge, Tachogang Lhakhang. En route, we’ll stop at the
Dochula Pass (3150 m) a beautiful mountain pass, which is a concentration of
108 memorial stupas. Evening at leisure in Punakha. Overnight stay in
Punakha
Wake up to clear skies, and hills clad with clouds. Today we’ll visit Punakha
Dzong. The Dzong stands on the bank of the confluence of the Phochu and
Mochu rivers, making it the most beautiful destination in Bhutan. Next to visit
is the Punakha Suspension Bridge, the second-longest bridge in Bhutan. We
will then hike to Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility. In the evening we'll
enjoy a display of the Bhutanese national sport, archery. Dinner and
overnight stay in Punakha.
Today we’ll drive to Bumthang, the spiritual heartland known as the
Switzerland of Bhutan. We’ll drive through the beautiful alpine mountain
passes and valleys of eastern Bhutan. There will be a number of stops for
photography. We will spend the evening enjoying the beautiful views of the
valley.
Today we’ll visit one of the best-kept secrets of Bhutan, the Tang Valley. We’ll
head to Ogyen Choling, a 120-year-old heritage property, and have lunch
served by the local host with her hands in the alfresco. After Lunch, visit the
400 years old Ogyen Choling Museum. Retrace the way and stop at
Mebartsho (Burning Lake) located over the feeder road under Bhumthang
Valley. Stop by the Swiss cheese factory nearby to buy locally made products
such as jams, honey cheese, and handicrafts.
Early morning we’ll depart for Phobjikha Valley. On your way, we will see
monks walking down the valley, wait and wave at them as you pass by. After
lunch, we will hike the village road to reach the bottom of the valley. Visit the
Black-Necked Crane Information Centre to learn more about these
endangered birds that flock from Tibet to Bhutan every winter. Overnight
stay in Phobjikha
Today we’ll head to the capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu. En route, we’ll visit
the Gangtey Dzong, which traces the history of the early 17th century. Next,
we’ll take the road and head toward Thimphu. In the evening visit the largest
sitting Buddha in the world, the Dordenma Buddha statue, perched on the
hilltop giving the best views of Thimphu. Overnight stay in Thimphu
Today we’ll drive to the beautiful Ha Valley. En route, we will stop by Chelela
Pass (3988m), the highest motor-able road pass connecting the Paro and Ha
district. We will head to explore the beautiful Ha Valley nestled in the south-
western part of Bhutan. Overnight stay in Ha Valley
Today we will visit the only Indian Army cantonment in Bhutan, serving as a
base for the Doklam post. In the afternoon, we will head towards Paro. Arrive
in Paro at the time of lunch. We'll visit the 17th-century Paro Dzong , ranked
one of the best Bhutanese architectural structures. In the evening, walk
around to explore the authentic handicraft shops and small restaurants
around. Overnight in Paro
Paro is home to the world-famous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger Nest Temple).
Bhutan’s most iconic landmark. As you start your hike you’ll see the colorful
prayer flags fluttering freely leading you all the way to the monastery. People
who cannot make it due to the steep descent will explore the base camp and
head to Ta Dzong National Museum, converted from a watchtower, perched
above Paro Dzong. End your day with relaxing Hot stone therapy. Overnight
stay in Paro
Depart for Kolkata by flight and arrive in time for lunch. In the evening, head
to the airport to depart for home with lovely memories of the trip.
Documents required for e-Permit:
-Valid Passport or Voter ID- the expiry date of the passport should be more than 6 months from the intended date of departure from Bhutan
-Recent scanned passport-size photographs - 2
-Travel insurance covering the whole trip