Overview
Trip Highlights
- City: (3N) Phuentsholing, (2N) Thimphu, (1N) Punakha & (2N) Paro.
- A half-day jungle safari in Phuentsholing.
- Explore Kharbandi Gompa & nearby towns of Chukha & Chuzom.
- A rewarding hike to Tango Monastery.
- Wander in Craft Bazar and Tashichho Dzong.
- Visit Chhimi Lhakhang & rice fields in Punakha.
- Learn about local history at Paro Dzong Fortress.
- Accommodation: 2N Thimphu & 2N Paro.
- Breakfast.
- Vehicle Type: Mini Car – Non AC (Upto 3 passengers).
- All transfers and sightseeing in a Non AC vehicle.
Optional:
- Flights: Mumbai/Pune/New Delhi/Ahmedabad To Bagdogra
- Flight: Bagdogra To Mumbai/Pune/New Delhi/Ahmedabad.
Day 1 - Bagdogra - Phuentsholing: Arrival & Sightseeing (170 Km./ Approx. 4.5 Hrs.)
Welcome to Phuentsholing & spend a perfect holiday in Bhutan which commences upon arrival at the Bagdogra. Begin your Bhutan tour to the kingdom of dragons today!
After arriving at the Bagdogra Airport by yourself, you will be received by EWS Holidays representatives. Begin your drive through the mountains to the Gateway of Bhutan, Phuentsholing. Upon arrival, meet and greet with address & complete the immigration formalities. Head to the hotel for check in and relax.
In the evening, your Bhutan tour package takes you to visit the Zangto Pelri Lhakhang located in the core of this frontier town with a mix of ethnicities & cultures. Return to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay in Phuentsholing hotel.
Day 2 - Phuentsholing - Lataguri: Jungle Safari (110 Km./ Approx. 3 Hrs. Driver)
Begin your day in the comfortable room & embark on a sightseeing tour of Lataguri. Visit enchanting local sites as part of your romantic Bhutan tour package.
Witness the unique flora and fauna of Bhutan on the second day of your Bhutan tour!
Start your day with a filling breakfast at the hotel. Your Bhutan tour takes you within nature today for an exciting jungle safari. Drive to Lataguri & commence the half day jungle safari. Witness the exotic vegetation, animals & birds in the forests of Bhutan.
Head back to phuentsholing in the evening and enjoy roaming around the town at leisure.Afterwards, return to your hotel for a comfortable overnight stay in Phuentsholing hotel.
Day 3 - Phuentsholing - Thimphu: Sightseeing (150 Km./ Approx 4.5 Hrs)
Romantic drive to Thimphu on Day 3 of your romantic Bhutan tour package. The third day of your Bhutan itinerary takes you to the capital city of Thimphu.
As you relish a hearty breakfast at the hotel, get prepared to leave for Thimphu as per your Bhutan tour package. Complete the immigration formalities and head to Thimphu by road.
Visit the Kharbandi Gompa enroute and enjoy the picturesque little towns of Gedu, Chukha & Chuzom. On arrival in thimphu, check into your hotel and relax. Spend some time exploring Thimphu & come back to the hotel in Thimphu for an overnight stay.
Day 4 - Thimphu: Tashichho Dzong Excursion
Explore thimphu & ravel in its rich culture on this day of your Bhutan tour itinerary!
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, leave for a sightseeing tour in & around Thimphu. Drive to Dodona & hike to reach the Tango Monastery. Afterwards, spend some time near the river with a delightful lunch picnic.
Your Bhutan travel itinerary takes you back to Thimphu to visit the enchanting School of arts and crafts, the Zilukha Nunnery and the Tashichho Dzong. In the evening, head to the craft Bazaar & shop till your heart’s desire. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Optional: Picnic lunch (own expenses)
Day 5 - Thimphu - Punakha: Excursion (85 Km./ Approx. 3 Hrs. Driver)
After the sightseeing tour of Thimphu head to Punakha on the fifth day of your Bhutan tour!
After a wholesome breakfast at the hotel, check out & proceed to the Buddha viewpoint. Visit the Simply Bhutan living museum & have lunch in town. After your guide processes the Punakha permits, drive to Punakha by road and visit the Dochula pass on your way. Your Bhutan travel package takes you to visit the Temple of Fertility, Chhimi Lhakhang & long walks in the beautiful rice fields. Head to your hotel, check in & stay there for the night.
Day 6 - Punakha - Paro: Sightseeing (126 Km./ Approx. 3.5 Hrs. Drive)
Spend an adventure filled day in Punakha & head to Paro to experience the buddhist essence of Bhutan!
After a delectable breakfast at the hotel, start the sixth day of your Bhutan trip by visiting the Punakha Dzong. Take a scary yet exciting walk on the longest suspension bridge of Bhutan. Afterwards, head to Paro & check in at your hotel. Spend the evening visiting the National Museum as well as the Paro Dzong Fortress. Proceed to the town and spend some time at leisure before returning to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 7 - Paro: Tiger's Nest Temple Sightseeing
The seventh day of your Bhutan tour takes you on an adventure to the Tiger Nest Monastery!
Post a delicious breakfast at the hotel, leave for days hike to Tiger’s Nest Temple. This Temple overlooks a sheer drop and clings to cliff, 900 meters. above the valley floor. After this adventure, your Bhutan travel itinerary to take you to visit the Drukgyel Dzong. Spend the evening at leisure in Paro as you visit some of the local markets for shopping. Return to your hotel in Paro for overnight stay.
Day 8 - Paro - Phuentsholing: Sightseeing (145 Km./ Approx. 4 Hrs. Drive)
Prepare to leave Paro with a short sightseeing tour to one of the oldest shrines in Bhutan.
Begin the eighth day of your Bhutan tour package with a breakfast at the hotel in Paro. Check out & leave to visit the Kyichu Lhakhang. This is one of the most sacred and oldest shrine in the kingdom of Bhutan. After a fascinating experience here, head to the Rinpung Dzong also known as the Paro Dzong for a look in its long and interesting history.
After lunch in Paro, head to Phuentsholing by road as per your Bhutan tour package. On arrival, check in at your hotel in Phuentsholing & spend a comfortable night there.
Day 9 - Phuentsholing - Bagdogra Airport: Departure (165 Km. / Approx. 4 Hrs. Drive)
Since today is going to be last day of the romantic Bhutan tour package, bid farewell to the incredible Bhutan!
After the last breakfast in Bhutan, check out from your Phuentsholing hotel & drive to Bagdogra Airport. Head back home with a treasure of memories of this beautiful & serene land. Your Bhutan tour package terminates here.
Accommodation
| City | Hotel | Room | Category | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phuntsholing | Asian Kitchen | Deluxe |  |
Or Similar Hotels |
| Thimphu | Hotel Bhutan | Deluxe | |
Or Similar Hotels |
| Punakha | Hotel Vara | Deluxe | |
Or Similar Hotels |
| Paro | Namsey Chholing Resort | Deluxe | |
Or Similar Hotels |
Inclusions
- City: (3N) Phuentsholing, (2N) Thimphu, (1N) Punakha & (2N) Paro.
- Sightseeing.
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Phuentsholing
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Thimphu.
- Accommodation for 1 nights in Punakha
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Paro.
- Breakfast.
- Vehicle Type: Mini – Non AC (Upto 3 passengers).
- All transfers and sightseeing in a Non AC vehicle.
Exclusions
- GST:5%
- Air/ Train fare.
- Any expenses for optional activities.
- Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses.
- Early check-in & late check-out charges, if any.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, & other such expenses.
- All kinds of drink (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated).
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary.
- Additional costs due to flight cancellation.
- Medical & travel insurance.
- Optional tours.
- Any additional meals.
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.
Things To Carry
- Hats.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Comfortable footwear.
- Comfortable clothes.
- Camera.
- It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card).
Payment Policy
- 30 days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost.
- 29 – 20 days before date of departure: 50% of total cost.
- 19 – 16 days before date of departure: 100% of total cost
Cancellation Policy
If you Cancel your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel their travel arrangements at any time. Written notification or an e-mail to that effect from the person who made the booking must be received at our offices. The applicable cancellation charges are as per the published cancellation policy below.
Cancellation Charges Per Person
- Prior to 30 days or more: Booking Fee.
- Between 30-20 days ahead of departure: 50 Percent of tour cost.
- Between 20-15 days of departure: 75 Percent of tour cost.
- 15 days to date of departure: 100 Percent.
- In case of no show: 100 Percent.
If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday
We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you.
If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond our control (for instance, bad weather): We shall first try to offer you alternative dates for the tour if the tour has not already commenced;
If the tour has already commenced, then we shall refund the booking price/fee charged from you on a pro-rata basis depending on portion of the tour standing utilized by you
In all circumstances, however, our liability shall be limited refunding to you the price we charged as the tour fees.
Change Your Holiday Plan
After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by yourself.
If You Have a Complaint
If you have a problem during your holiday, PLEASE INFORM THE RELEVANT SUPPLIER, (e.g. your hotelier, transporter etc.) and/or our representative IMMEDIATELY who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to us, giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. However, please be advised that while we are happy to assist you in the redressal of your complaint, if any, we will be able to extend only our best efforts in managing/coordinating your complaint with the respective service provider. All third party service providers are independent contractors who at no time are under our control or supervision.
All the booking voucher and tickets will be provided 3 days prior to departure.
Terms & Conditions
- Per person prices are quoted on twin-share basis (2 persons sharing a room).
- A maximum of 3 adults are allowed in one room.
- The third occupant of the room shall be provided a mattress/rollaway bed.
- The price does not include –
Expenses of personal nature, such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bar charges, tips, portage, camera fees etc.
Any meals and services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions. - Airline seats and hotel rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- In case of unavailability in the listed hotels, arrangement for an alternate accommodation will be made in a hotel of similar standard.
- Check-in and check-out times at hotels would be as per hotel policies. These are generally pre-decided as per ferry operation schedules.
- Transportation shall be provided as per the itinerary and will not be at disposal.
- City museums and monuments remain closed on Mondays while Ross Island remains closed on Wednesdays. If any visit is missed due to closure or maintenance issues, all efforts will be made to cover the sightseeing after returning to Port Blair from Havelock/Neil, time permitting.
- Guests who have pre-booked Scuba or Sea walk shall be provided the activity in Havelock as per time slot availability.
- Snorkelling is a complementary activity and in case this is missed due to any reason, there would be no refund/compensation for the same.
- It is advisable to seek your doctor’s advice before undertaking activities like Scuba or Sea walk, especially in case of any pre-existing medical issues.
- EWSH reserves the right to modify the itinerary at any point, due to reasons including but not limited to: Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels / flights, cancellation / rerouting of flights, closure of / entry restrictions at a place of visit, etc. While we will do our best to make suitable alternate arrangements, we would not be held liable for any refunds/compensation claims arising out of this.
- It is mandatory for all guests to carry valid photo ID’s (Passport/Driving License/Voter ID Card). PAN Card is not accepted at many places as a valid photo ID.
- Foreign Nationals need to clear immigration at Port Blair, where they are issued with a RAP (Restricted Area Permit) free of cost. This permit is to be carried by the foreign national at all times and would be required at the time of check-in at the hotel, during security checks before boarding vessels, landing on every island etc. It is mandatory to carry valid original passport and visa in order to obtain the RAP. Photocopies/scan copies are not accepted.
- In case Makruzz/Coastal Cruise are not operational due to weather, technical or other unavoidable reasons, EWS Holidays shall make the best possible alternate arrangements. However, EWS Holidays will not be liable for any refund claims arising from this.
- If your flights involve a combination of different airlines, you may have to collect your luggage on arrival at the connecting hub and register it again while checking in for the return journey to your origin.
- Service Tax shall be applicable over and above the mentioned prices.
- For queries regarding cancellations and refunds, please refer to our Cancellation Policy.
- Disputes, if any, shall be subject to to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi.
Visitors Choice
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₹32499 Bhutan Holiday Package 7N/8D
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₹15499 Thimphu Tour Package 3N/4D
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₹12499 Paro Tour Package 2N/3D
