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Bhutan, Land of Thunder Dragon – Summer Special

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Bhutan, Land of Thunder Dragon – Summer Special

Tripoto Travel Partner

6 Days · 5 Nights

Location

Bhutan+ 3 More

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Sightseeing

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Overview

This summer, escape to the beautiful hills of Bhutan by opting for this holiday. From sighting Tibetan takins (the national animal of Bhutan) in their natural habitats at the Motithang Takin Preserve in Thimphu to tasting some Ara, a local alcoholic beverage made of rice in Paro, you will have the time of your life. The Punakha Dzong - the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha - resting on an island flanked by the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu river, is a splendid treat for the eyes. Check out the detailed itinerary below for more information.

Hotel Details

Hotel Phuntsho Pelri (3-star) or Dorji Elements (3-star) in Thimpu, or similar
Hotel Pema Karpo (3-star) or Damchen Resort (3-star) in Punakha, or similar
Hotel Center Point (3-star) or Hotel Khamsum (3-star) in Paro, or similar

Itinerary

Day 1

This Bhutanese holiday would commence with your arrival in Paro
You would be greeted by a our representative at the airport
He/she shall brief you about the tour, itinerary, inclusions as well as cultural practices of Bhutan, including some do’s and don’ts
Then, you would be transferred to Thimphu on a shared basis in a coach (seat-in-coach)
This journey from Paro to Thimphu would be an amazingly scenic drive with views of mesmerising mountains and flowing rivers
The distance between Paro and Thimphu is 70 km and would take approximately 1.5 hours to cover
On reaching Thimphu, after your check-in at the hotel, you have rest of the day at leisure
You could book a relaxing couple’s massage (own expense) at a premium hotel by the river - Terma Linca Resort & Spa
This massage would be relaxing and includes transfers from and to the hotel in a private vehicle
You could purchase this activity on the payment page at the time of booking this package

Day 2

After breakfast, you would be picked up from your hotel, at a tentative time of 8:30 am, for local sightseeing on a seat-in-coach basis
You would visit the Simtokha Dzong - a monastery built in 1627 that today houses the Institute for Language and Cultural Studies
Then, you would go to the Memorial Chorten which is the most visible religious structure in Thimphu and the Buddha View Point
The view of the valley from this point is as magnificent as the statue of Lord Buddha that resides on the premises
You could grab lunch here (own expense) at one of the local eateries and sample the local delicacies of Bhutan
After lunch, your sightseeing would continue as you proceed to the Takin Mini Zoo
The Zoo houses the Takin - the national animal of Bhutan that looks like a cross between a cow and a goat
Legend has it that it was created by the great Buddhist yogi - Drupa Kunley. The animal is indigenous to Bhutan and its surrounding region
After the zoo, you would be taken to Trashichhoedzong - a strikingly large structure
It is surrounded by manicured lawns and beautiful gardens, which houses the throne room, offices of the secretariat and the King
After taking in the sights of Thimphu, you would be dropped off at the hotel where you can enjoy a delicious dinner

Day 3

Today after enjoying a lovely breakfast, you would be transferred to Punakha
The transfer would be on a seat-in-coach basis and tentative pick-up time would be 8:30 am
The distance between Thimphu and Punakha is 75 km and would take approximately three hours to cover
En route, you would be making stops to do some sightseeing
The first stop on the roster would be Dochula view point
The Dochula pass is 45-minutes from Thimphu and is perched at 3100 m, offering a glimpse of the Himalayan range
As you come closer to Punakha valley, you would stop at Chimi Lhakhang or the Fertility Temple
This sacred temple was made in honour of Lama Drukpa Kunley
Childless women go to the temple to receive a blessing or empowerment from the saint
It is a 20-minutes long pleasant walk from road at Sopsokha to the temple
En route, you would also cross an archery ground
Then, you would visit the Punakha Dzong
It stands majestically on an island between the confluence of the Pho Chhu
Mo Chhu rivers and is one of the most photogenic of all of Bhutan's ancient fortresses
The dzong joins the mainland by an arched wooden bridge and houses many precious relics from the days when successive kings reined the kingdom from this valley
In the evening, return to the hotel in Punakha for a comfortable overnight stay after a delectable dinner

Day 4

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, head off to Paro - the gateway to the Himalayan Kingdom
The journey to Paro will be on a shared basis in a bus/coach (seat in coach) and will take about 5 hours to cover the distance of 150 km
Upon reaching, you can enjoy a local lunch (own expense) and then spend the rest of the day at leisure
Later, you will visit the popular attractions of Paro such as the National Museum of Paro
It displays antique items gathered from different parts of the country in a revamped Ta-dzong building
Another interesting site would be the Kyichu Lhakhang
It is believed that this temple was built in 659 to subdue a demoness residing in the Himalayas
After marveling at the beautiful attractions of Paro, make your way to a Brewery
Discover the heritage of the locally produced beer and browse the many selections provided
Also, get a chance to taste some of the local varieties and relish some snacks (limited)
Please note that limited snacks and beer will be served
In the evening, return to the hotel for a warm and comforting dinner before you retire for the night
Note: Beer will not be served to people below 25 years of age, limited servings for beer and snacks will be offered

Day 5

Get set to explore Paro after a delicious breakfast at the hotel
Start from the hotel at about 8:30 am on a shared basis in a coach (seat-in-coach) to visit the famous Tiger’s nest temple
One of the most famous Bhutanese monasteries, it is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at the monastery
Perched precariously on the edge of a 1200 m cliff, this monastery is an impressive sight and the unofficial symbol of Bhutan
Do note that the up-hill hike would take around 2 hours, so it is recommended you wear comfortable walking shoes and carry light refreshments with water
An option to ride a horse from the parking lot to the monastery is also available
Alternately, you could also hike for about an hour to reach a cafeteria - a wooden tea-house restaurant which offers a good view of the monastery
After that thrilling excursion, make your way to a local farmhouse to get a glimpse into the day-to-day life of a typical Bhutanese family
Here, you could take part in Bhutan’s national sport - archery
Deck-up in Bhutan's national dress (gho and kira) to click pictures and also gulp down Ara, a local beverage made of rice
In the evening, you would be dropped at the hotel, with dinner and a comfortable overnight stay to end the day

Day 6

After breakfast, you would check out from the hotel and head to the airport
Get a transfer on a seat-in-coach basis to board your return flight
Head back to India with memories galore and an increase in your personal happiness index

Inclusions

Sightseeing and transfers as mentioned in the itinerary on a shared basis in a Hiace/Coaster (seat-in-coach)
Accommodation in single/double/twin bedded rooms in hotels stated in the itinerary (or similar hotel)
Daily buffet breakfast and dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
Tour to a brewery with beer tasting and vegetarian snacks
Farm house tour with interaction with the locals
Services of a professional guide
Round trip economy-class airfare on Druk/ Bhutan Airlines, with taxes as applicable, till Paro
Current applicable tax

Exclusions

Any increase in the price charged by the company on account of change in rate of taxes or imposition of new taxes by Government; these would have to be borne by the customer
Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drinks and other things not mentioned in the itinerary
Departure from any other city, apart from the departure hubs
The surface transport/trainer flights for passengers joining these hubs from any other city is not included and will be borne by the customer
Entry fee

Terms and Conditions

Please note that once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an e-mail as well as an SMS on your registered mobile number confirming your booking.

Please note that these packages are customizable, which means that you will be able to make changes to the itinerary/activity if you so desire. The final payment will be calculated as per the activities reflecting on the website which will be outlined in the confirmatory e-mail sent to you.

Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bar etc., are not included

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation any time after making the 1st payment instalment till the 2nd payment date: The entire amount paid as 1st payment instalment (deposit) would be non-refundable.

Cancellation after 2nd payment instalment and before 3rd or final payment date: The total amount that was due at the 2nd payment instalment as per your payment schedule would be non-refundable; anything that you have paid over and above this amount would be refundable.

Cancellation after 3rd or final payment date: The full amount paid by you would be non-refundable.