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Bhutan, Land Of Thunder Dragon from Kolkata
6 Days · 5 Nights
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Overview

Beat the heat with this special Bhutan holiday. During the sojourn, travel through Thimphu, Punakha and Paro. While the time spent at Memorial Chorten will offer you a peek into the local life, the panoramic vistas from Dochula Viewpoint and Tiger’s Nest Temple will leave you spellbound. Experience the culture of Bhutan during a farmhouse tour and a local brewery visit. This holiday will give you an insight to a culture and heritage that is hard to find anywhere else. Check out the detailed itinerary below for more information.

Hotel Details
  • Hotel Gakyil (3-star) or Kisa Hotel (3-star) or Hotel Migmar (3-star) in Thimpu, or similar
  • Khuru Resort (3-star) in Punakha, or similar
  • Hotel Drukchen (3-star) or Tenzinling Resort (3-star) or Mandala (3-star) - MMT Special in Paro, or similar
Itinerary
  • This Bhutanese holiday would commence with your arrival in Paro
  • Here, you would be greeted by a MakeMyTrip representative at the airport and he/she shall brief you about the tour
  • 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 mesmerizing 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
  • You could purchase this activity on the payment page at the time of booking this package
  • Overnight stay at the hotel
  • 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
  • Then, you would go to the Memorial Chorten (entry fee not included) 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
  • After the zoo, you would be taken to Trashichhoedzong
  • After taking in the sights of Thimphu, you would be dropped off at the hotel where you can enjoy a delicious dinner
  • 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 3 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
  • As you come closer to Punakha valley, you would stop at Chimi Lhakhang or the Fertility Temple
  • 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
  • In the evening, return to the hotel in Punakha for a comfortable overnight stay after a delectable dinner
  • 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
  • Another interesting site would be the Kyichu Lhakhang
  • 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
  • And also, get a chance to taste some of the local varieties and relish some snacks (limited)
  • 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
  • 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 (entry fee not included)
  • Then, explore one of the most famous Bhutanese monasteries
  • 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
  • After breakfast, you would check out from the hotel and head to the airport, 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 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 with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
  • Daily dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
  • Services of a professional guide
  • Round trip economy-class airfare on Druk/Bhutan Airlines, with taxes as applicable, till Paro
  • Return airport transfers on a shared basis in a coach (seat-in-coach)
  • Transfers on a shared basis in a coach (seat-in-coach)
  • Current applicable tax
  • Entry fee: Trashichhoedzong, Textile Museum, Punakha Dzong, National Museum (Paro), Kyichu Lhakhang
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 those mentioned as departure hubs in PDF
  • The surface transport or trainer flights for passengers joining these hubs from any other city is not included and will be borne by the customer
  • Entry fee: Tiger’s Nest Temple (Paro), Memorial Chorten (Thimphu)

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 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

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