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Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Wangdue / Punakha & Paro - Drive In & Fly Out
Phuentsholing 1N – Thimphu 2N – Wangdue / Punakha 2N – Paro 3N, Bhutan
Price Per Person
₹69,300 ₹93,600
26% OFF
Accommodation
Handpicked luxury category hotels/resorts along the route, confirmed at the time of booking.
Vehicle / Transport
Private AC SUV (Innova or equivalent)
Used for all airport/station pickups, drops, transfers and sightseeing listed in the itinerary below.
Highlights
- • Accommodation on twin-sharing with breakfast & dinner (Drive In & Fly Out)
- • Kuenselphodrang - the giant hilltop Buddha Dordenma statue
- • Dochu La Pass and its 108 chortens on the way to Punakha
- • Gangtey Valley and its 17th-century Nyingmapa monastery
Inclusions
- • Hotel accommodation
- • Meals as per itinerary
- • Airport & local transfers
- • Guided sightseeing
Exclusions
- • Airfare (unless flight is listed in inclusions)
- • Visa fees, where applicable
- • GST and other applicable government taxes
- • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
- • Travel insurance
- • Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport - Phuentsholing
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing (961 ft.) - 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.
Day 2: Phuentsholing - Thimphu
After breakfast, complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On the way, stop at places to view scenery and for Photography. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Day 3: Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast visit the Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Dordenma). Located at a short drive from Thimphu City Centre, Kuenselphodrang offers a good overview of the Thimphu valley. The largest statue of Buddha in the country sits here which houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues.
Day 4: Thimphu - Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Punakha/Wangdue (4298 ft.), on the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (10334 ft.) to view the higher Himalayas. The pass is approximately 25 kms away from Thimphu and is the highest point between the Thimphu and Punakha/Wangdue Valley.
Day 5: Excursion to Gangtey / Phobjikha or Punakha Sightseeing
After breakfast, start for full day excursion trip to Gangtey Valley (9,842 ft.). On the way you shall come across different flora and fauna, monuments, villages and people. Stop at places for sightseeing and photography.
Day 6: Punakha/Wangdue - Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park. This park is a treat for nature lovers as the 36 species of exotic rhododendron and approximately 220 types of charming birds will make your day unforgettable. On arrival check in at the hotel.
Day 7: Excursion to Taktshang Monastery
After breakfast, drive to the base of the abode of gods and monks, the Taktshang Monastery. The monastery is a 2 -3 hours hike uphill from here. One feels truly blessed reaching the monastery.
Day 8: Excursion to Chele-La-Pass
After breakfast, drive to Chele-La-Pass (13,088 ft.) – the highest motor-able Passes in Bhutan. It is approximately around 2 hrs. drive uphill along a densely-populated forest road and beautiful natural sights. Stop at places for photography and for bird watching (if a bird watcher).
Day 9: Paro Hotel - Paro Airport
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Paro Airport for your onward journey.
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- • 15+ days before departure: 25% to 50% cancellation fee.
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- • No refunds for unused flights, hotels, meals or sightseeing.
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Phuentsholing, Thimphu, Wangdue / Punakha & Paro - Drive In & Fly Out
Package Highlights
- Accommodation on twin-sharing with breakfast & dinner (Drive In & Fly Out)
- Kuenselphodrang - the giant hilltop Buddha Dordenma statue
- Dochu La Pass and its 108 chortens on the way to Punakha
- Gangtey Valley and its 17th-century Nyingmapa monastery
What's included
Itinerary
- 01
Day 1
NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport - Phuentsholing
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing (961 ft.) - 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.
- 02
Day 2
Phuentsholing - Thimphu
After breakfast, complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On the way, stop at places to view scenery and for Photography. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Thimphu.
- 03
Day 3
Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast visit the Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Dordenma). Located at a short drive from Thimphu City Centre, Kuenselphodrang offers a good overview of the Thimphu valley. The largest statue of Buddha in the country sits here which houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues.
- 04
Day 4
Thimphu - Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Punakha/Wangdue (4298 ft.), on the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (10334 ft.) to view the higher Himalayas. The pass is approximately 25 kms away from Thimphu and is the highest point between the Thimphu and Punakha/Wangdue Valley.
- 05
Day 5
Excursion to Gangtey / Phobjikha or Punakha Sightseeing
After breakfast, start for full day excursion trip to Gangtey Valley (9,842 ft.). On the way you shall come across different flora and fauna, monuments, villages and people. Stop at places for sightseeing and photography.
- 06
Day 6
Punakha/Wangdue - Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park. This park is a treat for nature lovers as the 36 species of exotic rhododendron and approximately 220 types of charming birds will make your day unforgettable. On arrival check in at the hotel.
- 07
Day 7
Excursion to Taktshang Monastery
After breakfast, drive to the base of the abode of gods and monks, the Taktshang Monastery. The monastery is a 2 -3 hours hike uphill from here. One feels truly blessed reaching the monastery.
- 08
Day 8
Excursion to Chele-La-Pass
After breakfast, drive to Chele-La-Pass (13,088 ft.) – the highest motor-able Passes in Bhutan. It is approximately around 2 hrs. drive uphill along a densely-populated forest road and beautiful natural sights. Stop at places for photography and for bird watching (if a bird watcher).
- 09
Day 9
Paro Hotel - Paro Airport
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Paro Airport for your onward journey.
Not included
- Airfare (unless flight is listed in inclusions)
- Visa fees, where applicable
- GST and other applicable government taxes
- Personal expenses, tips & shopping
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
₹69,300
₹93,600
No hidden costs, price is fully transparent.
₹93,600
₹69,300/person
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