Overview
Join us on an unforgettable 6N/7D Bhutan Group Tour covering Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro. Marvel at the stunning Himalayan landscapes, explore grand monasteries, and immerse yourself in Bhutanese culture. Travel hassle-free with luxurious 4-star accommodations, all meals, guided sightseeing, and private transfers. Book your spot today and embark on a journey to the Land of Happiness!
Highlights
- Phuentsholing – Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang
- Thimphu – Trashichhoedzong, Buddha Dordenma, King’s Memorial Chorten
- Dochu La Pass – 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens
- Punakha – Punakha Dzong
- Wangduephodrang – Wangduephodrang Dzong
- Paro – Rinpung Dzong, Chelela Pass, Dzongdrakha Goempa, Ta Dzong (National Museum)
- Optional Excursion – Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)
Inclusions
- Accommodation in 4-star hotels.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) at the staying hotels.
- Private transfers for sightseeing as per itinerary.
- English-speaking Bhutanese guides (1 per bus).
- Indian tour manager from Hyderabad for the entire trip.
- Drinking water throughout the tour.
- Return transfers from Bagdogra Airport to Phuentsholing via Toyota Innova.
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of INR 7,200 per person.
Exclusions
- Personal expenses (laundry, tipping, phone calls, drinks, etc.).
- Travel insurance (optional but recommended).
- Entrance fees to monuments.
- Any airfare & airport taxes.
- Optional excursions (such as Tiger’s Nest visit).
Important Points
- Tour operates with a minimum of 30 adults traveling together.
- No bookings have been made yet; all services are subject to availability upon confirmation.
- Tour price may change based on passenger count, travel dates, and availability.
- Transfers and sightseeing are on a shared basis (Seat-in-Coach) unless specified as private.
- Indian lunches and dinners are pre-set; à la carte is not available.
- No refunds for unutilized services during the tour.
- Any damages to hotel rooms or vehicles will be borne by the traveler.
- Triple rooms are subject to availability.
- Government monument/museum closures may impact itinerary changes.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- Hotel check-in time is 2:00 PM, and check-out time is 12:00 PM.
- Indian nationals require a Passport/Voter ID for entry into Bhutan.
- US Passport holders must pay additional Sustainable Development Fees (SDF) and visa charges.
- Tour cancellation policies apply, with charges increasing closer to departure.
- Tipping, travel insurance, and personal expenses are not included in the package.
Tour program
Arrival at Bagdogra Airport & Transfer to Phuentsholing (150 km approx 5 hr drive)
After arrival at Bagdogra airport, transfer to Phuentsholing, met by Bhutanese guide/ representative and after clearing immigration formalities, check in at the Hotel. The frontier town of Phuentsholing is a thriving commercial centre, situated directly at the base of Himalayan foothills. Being the border town, Phuentsholing serves as the convenient entry/exit point for Bhutan and also the important link to visit the Indian state of West Bengal, Sikkim and Assam. Later in the day if time permits visit Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang. Situated in city centre, this small temple represents the heaven of Guru Rinpoche. Overnight at the hotel in Phuentsholing (Altitude 300m).
Phuentsholing – Thimphu (155 km, approx. 4.1/2-hour drive)
After breakfast, drive to Thimphu, the modern capital town of Bhutan. En route stop at Kharbandi Gompa, the beautiful monastery situated in garden of tropical plants and flowers. The monastery contains paintings depicting scenes from the life of Buddha and statues of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rimpoche. From the monastery garden there is a splendid view of Phuentsholing and plains of West Bengal and their tea gardens beyond. Proceed further to Thimphu. This entire drive is very pleasant with numerous scenic spots en route. On arrival, in Thimphu visit Trashichhoedzong. This is the center of government and religion, site of monarch’s throne room and seat of Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot. Built in 1641 by the political and religious unifier of Bhutan, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, it was reconstructed in 1960s in traditional Bhutanese manner, without nails or architectural plans. Then check-into the hotel. The capital town of Bhutan and the centre of government, religion and commerce, Thimphu is a unique city with unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient traditions. With the population of about 1,30,000 it is perhaps still the world’s only capital city without a traffic light. Evening an exploratory walk around Thimphu main street and market area. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu (Altitude 2,320m)
Thimphu – Punakha & Wangdue (75 km, approx. 3 hours’ drive)
After breakfast, drive to Buddha Dordenma, located atop a hill in Kuenselphodrang Nature Park and overlooks the Southern entrance to Thimphu Valley. The statue fulfils an ancient prophecy dating back to the 8th century A.D that was discovered by Terton Pema Lingpa (Religious Treasure Discoverer) and is said to emanate an aura of peace and happiness to the entire world. This massive statue of Shakyamuni made of bronze and is gilded in gold, measures 51.5 meters in height, making it one of the largest statues, in Bhutan. 125,000 smaller Buddha statues have been placed within the Buddha Dordenma statue, each of these also have been cast in bronze and gilded. The throne that the Buddha Dordenma sits upon is a large meditation hall. Then, visit King's Memorial Chorten continuously circumambulated by people, murmuring mantras and spinning their prayer wheels. Construction of this landmark was the idea of Bhutan’s third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (“the father of modern Bhutan”) who has wished to erect monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it serves both as a memorial to the Late King and as a monument to peace. Then drive to Punakha / Wangduephodrang across Dochu La Pass. Located at a height of 3,088m/ 10,130 ft, Dochula is a scenic location with chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate this highest point on the road. If skies are clear, it may be possible to see the following peaks from this pass in the order left to right: Masagang (7,158m), Tsendagang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m), Jejegangphugang (7,158 m), Kangphugang (7,170 m), Zongphugang (7, 060 m), a Table Mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana - finally Gangkar puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,570m. At Dochula Pass, 108 chortens or stupas known as Druk Wangyal Chortens have been built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, the eldest Queen Mother. These chortens are built in three layers, the first lowest level layer has forty-five chortens, the second has thirty-six and the top layer has twenty-seven, built around the main chorten. On arrival check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha / Wangdue. (Altitude 1,300m)
Punakha & Wangdue – Paro (125 km, approx. 4.1/2-hour drive)
After breakfast visit Punakha Dzong or (Palace of Great Happiness), built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, at the junction of the Phochu and Mochu rivers. This majestic dzong served as both the religious and the administrative center of Bhutan in the past. It measures some 600 by 240 feet and has a six-story, gold-domed tower. Inside are courtyards and religious statuary that hint at the depth of history and spiritual tradition embodied here. Your guide will illuminate your understanding of this intricate culture that is exotic to us, though long established here. Then visit Wangduephodrang Dzong. Founded by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1638, on the top of high ridge between Punak Tsang Chhu and Dang Chhu rivers, offering fantastic of the valley below, Wangdue Dzong holds special place in Bhutan’s history. The strategic location of the dzong, provided Penlop (Governor) of Wangduephodrang, chance to protect the routes to Trongsa, Punakha, Dagana and Thimphu making him the third most powerful ruler after Governors of Paro and Trongsa. The Dzong had been damaged by fire in 2012 and restored to its original grandeur and splendour recently (in 2022). After lunch drive to Paro descending back down from Dochu La, follow the way back up the dramatic Wang Chhu and Paro Chhu river valleys, before crossing through Paro town towards the north end of the valley. Later in the day, visit Rinpung Dzong, meaning (“fortress of the heap of jewels”), which has a long and fascinating history. Along the wooden galleries lining the inner courtyard are fine wall paintings illustrating Buddhist lore such as four friends, the old man of long life, the wheel of life, scenes from the life of Milarepa, Mount. Sumeru and other cosmic Mandala. Overnight at the hotel in Paro (Altitude 2,280m).
Paro
After breakfast, driving excursion to Chelela pass. Chele la (pass), at an elevation 3,988 meters is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. About an hour's drive along a thickly-forested road, is this Pass-a botanical paradise. The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jomolhari and Jichu Drake. It is also marked by hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind. During season, here visitors can see cascades of wild roses, purple and yellow primulas, and swathes of deep blue iris covering the forest floor. The top of the pass bloom with rhododendrons in a variety of colours-pale pink, deep pink, burnt orange, mauve, white and scarlet, in season. Later en route excursion to Dzongdrakha Goempa. Often called as mini Takstang, Dzongdrakha is a cliff-side temple complex on the western side of the Paro Valley. Four shrines make up the complex, dedicated to Drolma (Tara), Tsheringma (Goddess of Longevity), Guru Rinpoche and the Buddha of the Future, Maitreya. Local oral tradition states that when Guru Rinpoche first came to Bhutan, he came from Nepal, first landing at Drakarpo, and then Dzongdrakha before arriving at Taktshang (Tiger's Nest) farther north up the valley[ TIGER NEST IS AN OPTIONAL , SO THERE IS NO NEED TO PUSH OUR GROUP ]. Located approx 20-minute drive from Paro, these temples are built on a cliff above Bondey village, but the walk is not as strenuous as Taktshang. From the road, it takes only about 30 minutes’ walk to reach here. The Dzongdrakha village has numerous temples and is known for most of their men being either fully ordained monks or gomchens (lay monks who don’t take vows of celibacy). Ironically it is the women who work in the fields and are the bread earners unlike in any other part of the country. Evening at leisure in Paro city centre, exploring charming, petite shops selling wide range of handicrafts and local farm products. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m)
Paro – Phuentsholing (150 km, approx 4.1/2-hour drive)
After leisurely breakfast, proceed to visit Ta Dzong, originally built as Watchtower, which now houses National Museum. The extensive collection includes antique thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons & armour, household objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts. Then drive back to Phuentsholing. Evening explore Phuentsholing market and city centre. Overnight at the hotel in Phuentsholing. (Altitude 300m)
Exit to India
After breakfast, depart Phuentsholing for onward journey. CLOSING DAYS OF SOME OF MONUMENTS MENTIONED IN ITINERARY: Ta Dzong – Paro (national museum): closed on Government Holidays Textile Museum – Thimphu: Closed on Government Holidays and on Sun and on Sat open from 9.00 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Tour ends with a lot of Memories, pictures in mobiles and camera, take time post best Pictures on your Instagram, and don’t forget to Follow and tag us on your post @dottholidays. Good times need never end! Relive the high points of your Tour. We are confident you will join us again, sometime soon. Please do give us your valuable suggestions on contactus@dottholidays.com.
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6N 7D | 23.04.2025
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