Flights Not IncludedExperience 7 Nights of Beautiful Bhutan
8 Days · 7 Nights
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Bhutan is one of the most vibrant countries in South Asia. Famous amongst travellers, Bhutan is a perfect destination for all types of explorers and wanderers. Check out this detailed itinerary below for more information.
Hotel Details
- Tashi Namgay Grand Resort in Phuentsholing, or similar
- Hotel Om Tara or Hotel White Tara (4-star) in Thimphu, or similar
- Hotel Kingaling (3-star) in Phodrang, or similar
- Hotel Base Camp (3-star) and Namsay Chholing Resort in Paro, or similar
Itinerary
Day 1
- On arrival at Bagdogra airport, meet our representative
- Proceed to Phuentsholing
- En route, pass through the lush green as well as beautiful Tea garden in Dooars
- On arrival in Phuentsholing, check-in to the hotel
- Have dinner and retire for the night
Day 2
- After breakfast, proceeds to Thimphu
- On a short drive, visit Kharbandi Gompa to enjoy a breathtaking view of Phuentsholing
- Later, on arrival in Thimphu, check-in to the hotel
- Have dinner at the hotel
- Overnight stay in Thimphu
Day 3
- After breakfast, proceed on a city tour of Thimphu
- Visit National Handicraft Emporium, Bhutanese traditional Paper Factory, National Memorial Chorten and Buddha statue
- Later, we will return to the hotel
- The rest of the evening is at leisure for shopping on your own
- Enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay in Thimphu
Day 4
- After breakfast, drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass
- Stop at Druk Wangyal Chorten to enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain range when the weather is clear
- On the way, stop and visit Chimmi Lhakhang Temple
- In the afternoon, visit the majestic Punakha Dzong
- Later, check-in to the hotel in Punakha
- Have dinner and retire for the night
Day 5
- After breakfast, drive to Paro
- On the way, visit Paro Dzong
- In the afternoon, visit the old ruins of Drukgyel Dzong
- The rest of the evening is at leisure
- Relish dinner at the hotel
- Overnight stay in Paro
Day 6
- After breakfast, drive till the base of the world famous Tiger's Nest
- Later, hike for 5-6 hours
- On the way to town, visit Kyichu Lhakhang
- Return to the hotel for dinnerAfter breakfast, drive till the base of the world-famous Tiger's Nest
- Later, hike for 5-6 hours
- On the way to town, visit Kyichu Lhakhang
- Return to the hotel for dinner
- Overnight stay in Paro
- Please note: Due to its location, the only way to get to the monastery is by hiking. There are no vehicles that make the drive up to the monastery. However, for those who cannot hike the entire way, you can hire a horse on your own to carry you most of the way there.
- Overnight stay in Paro
- Please note: Due to its location, the only way to get to the monastery is by hiking. There are no vehicles that make the drive up to the monastery. However, for those who cannot hike the entire way, you can hire a horse on your own to carry you most of the way there.
Day 7
- After breakfast, drive towards Phuentsholing
- On arrival, check-in to the hotel
- The rest of the evening is at leisure
- Overnight stay in Phuentsholing
Day 8
- Today, we will conclude our tour
- You will be transferred to the airport in Bagdogra
- This tour ends here
Inclusions
- Accommodation
- All transfers and sightseeing using Non AC Hiace/Coaster or similar
- The Vehicle will be as per the itinerary on point to point basis and not on disposal basis
- Meals will be on a half-board basis
- Bhutanese guide for 12 pax and above
- Travel insurance
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day
- One gift at departure from Akbar Holidays
Exclusions
- Cost of airfare/train fare
- Meals other than specified above
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor, etc.
- Any other item not specified under inclusions
- Any increase in taxes or fuel, leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure
- Entrance Fees for museums and monuments, upgradation charges and optional tours to be paid by the guests directly on the spot.
- Any additional costs because of additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle other than mentioned in the itinerary. Such additional costs are also applicable for usage of the vehicle and guide beyond the specified time or normal working hours as mentioned above.
- Any cost arising due to unforeseen events like landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc. Such expenses will be recovered directly from the guests on the spot.
- GST of 5 % applicable on the final package cost
Terms and Conditions
We shall arrange a common pick and drop facility. So, request you to book your onward and return flights arriving and departing from Bagdogra by 12:00 pm to arrange transfers hassle-free.
Your tour price starts Ex-Bagdogra.
Guests who are not visiting Tiger Nest will be on a leisure basis.
Cancellation Policy
If the cancellation is done 10 days before departure: 100% of the package cost will be charged
If the cancellation is done between 10 to 15 days before departure: 75% of the package cost and non-refundable component
If the cancellation is done between 15 to 30 days before departure: 30% of the package cost and non-refundable component
Hotel/Air: 100% in the case of non-refundable ticket/hotel room/cruise
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