Kingdom of Sky(Glimpse of Bhutan)

Overview

"Skylark Bhutan-Gateway to Exploration"

Description

Itinerary Day 1: Arrival Bagdogra, West Bengal drive to Phuntsholing (175 km, approx. 4:30 hour) Your journey to Bhutan begins by reaching to Bagdogra, West Bengal. After collection of baggage, you will meet our Indian representative, who will take a 4:30 hour drive towards the Phuntsholing, Border Town and drop you in Hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight hotel at Phuntsholing (Day 1) Day 2: Drive to Thimphu (148 km, approx. 4:30 hour) After breakfast, our representative will process permit and complete immigration formalities and will take a 4:30-hour leisurely drive towards the Capital of Bhutan, Thimphu (Altitude 7,658 feet above sea level). Lunch will be served on the way to Thimphu. Evening visit to Buddha Dordenma, a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue, one of the most visited site at Thimphu. Overnight Hotel at Thimphu (Day 2) Day 3: Thimphu sightseeing – Dochula - Paro After breakfast 1. Visit to the famous Memorial Chorten Build in memory of Third King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928-72), it contains a fine collection of Buddhist statues and is a center of Tantric Buddhism. 2. Visit to Folk Heritage Museum Founded by Her Majesty the Queen Ashi Dorje Wangchuck. Its function is to connect the Bhutanese people to their rural past through the exhibition of items and artifacts used in rural households and the demonstration of rural customs, traditions, and skills. The museum building, itself an interesting artifact, is a traditional, rammed mud-and-timber house. It contains everyday household objects and traditional domestic tools still used by rural Bhutanese families. 3. Visit to Takin Zoo To see the National animal of Bhutan `the Takin’. Takin is the national animal of Bhutan. After Lunch, 4. Visit to Dochula La Monastery Also known as Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chorten, pays tribute to the service and leadership of the king. The design is a cluster of 108 chortens. From here you will see the stunning view of Himalayan range. We drive towards Paro. Evening at Lesiure. Over Night Hotel at Paro (Day 3) Day 4: Hike to Tiger’s Nest Our day begins with an early breakfast, sustenance for a pony trek this morning to view one of Bhutan’s most revered Buddhist pilgrimage sites, Taktshang Lhakhang, locally known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery (altitude: 10,433 feet). We stop at the Cafeteria, about halfway to the monastery, for wonderful views and for tea & snacks. On our return, we again stop at the Cafeteria, this time for lunch. After some rest time, descend to Ramthanka base and drive back to the hotel. Overnight Hotel at Paro. Day 5: Paro Sightseeing and Drive towards Phuntsholing (145km, approx. 4:30 hours) After Breakfast 1. Visit National Museum Located in Paro Dzong’s 17th-century watchtower. The building itself boasts an unusual shape said to resemble a conch shell. See a fine collection of old paintings and textiles, ancient weapons, and Bhutanese artifacts. 2. Visit to Paro Dzong Also called Rinpung Dzong, the Fortress of a Heap of Jewels. This is without doubt one of the kingdom’s finest examples of traditional Bhutanese architecture. Cross a nearby traditional wooden bridge called Nyamai-Zam, which spans the Paro River. In times of war, the bridge would be removed to protect the dzong from Bhutan’s enemies. After Lunch, We head back to Phuntsholing. Evening at leisure. Overnight Hotel at Phuntsholing (Day 5) Day 6: Departure After breakfast our representative will transfer to Bagdogra airport for departure. Terms and Condition Bhutan Tour Booking terms & Conditions and Bhutan Tour Cost Refund Policy To confirm your Bhutan trip booking, full tour payment has to be made prior to your arrival in Bhutan. In the event of Bhutan tour booked and subsequently cancelled by you, your full tour cost will be refunded to you after deducting the following scale of charges depending on when the notification of your tour cancellation is received: • If notification of your tour cancellation is received more than 30 days before your arrival in Bhutan, there shall be no cancellation charges. • If notification of your tour cancellation is received less than 30 days but more than 15 days before your arrival in Bhutan, 20% of your Bhutan tour cost shall be deducted as cancellation charges. • No refund will be provided if notification of your tour cancellation is received less than 15 days. IMPORTANT NOTE: Entry Permit For all the travelers it is necessary to carry original Voter ID or Passport to travel to Bhutan. In case of child (below 12 years) it is required to carry Original Birth Certificate. To get the entry permit we need to submit 2 copies of passport size photograph, clear scanned copies of the voter ID card or Passport for adults and for Kids the copy of Birth Certificate. It is mandatory to carry the same. Route Permit It is required for those travelling to restricted areas beyond Dochula pass. The Route Permit is processed & issued in Phuentsholing only after arrival in Bhutan and on production of the Entry Permit. Both entry and route permit can be processed 24/7.