THIMPHU 1 Night-WANGDI 2 Nights-PARO3 Nights
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Day 1: - ARRIVAL AT PARO - THIMPHU (65 KMS / 2 HRS, 2134Mts / 7000Fts) |
Arrive Paro by Druk air the only national carrier. The flight offers you beautiful view of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by ITT members transfer to Thimphu (65 KMS / 02 HRS, 2134Mts / 7000Fts), the capital of Bhutan. Visitors can enjoy relaxing walk in the valley at evening. Overnight at Hotel. |
Day 2: - THIMPHU - WANGDI (70KMS / 03 HRS, 1350Mts / 4430Fts) |
After breakfast go for half day Thimphu sightseeing - visit Memorial Chorten - the Stupa built in 1974 in the memory of late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. The paintings and images inside the monument provide a rare sight into Buddhist philosophy. Also visit Mothinthang zoo and Viewpoint. Afternoon drive to Wangdiphodrang (70KMS / 03 HRS, 1350Mts / 4430Fts), the last town on the highway before entering central Bhutan. The drive over Dochu La pass is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Overnight at Hotel |
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Day 3: - WANGDI - GANGTEY - WANGDI (70 KMS, 2 ½ Hrs ONE WAY) |
After breakfast go for Full day Gangtey excursion. Gangtey Gompa in the Phobjikha Valley is a 16th century monastery. It is the only monastery in Bhutan, which follows the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism. The Phobjikha valley is home to rare Black Necked Crane, an endangered species, which migrate from the Tibetan plateau in winters. About 250-300 of these reside in this beautiful valley. Return to Wangdiphodrang in the evening. Overnight at Hotel. |
Day 4: - WANGDI - (PUNAKHA) - PARO (135 KMS / 5 HRS, 2134Mts / 7000Fts). |
After breakfast leave for Punakha, the valley that lies amidst snow-capped mountain peaks, served as capital of Bhutan until 1955. Visit Punakha Dzong (The Punakha Dzong is closed in winter months when the monk body is in Punakha. All visit to Dzong and Monasteries limited till courtyard only) built at the confluence of the Po and Mo Chu Rivers in the 17th Century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel served as capital of Bhutan until 1955. The Dzong houses sacred artifacts and the embalmed body of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. Drive to Paro (135 KMS / 05 HRS, 2134Mts / 7000Fts) Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 5: - PARO |
After breakfast go for half day Paro sightseeing - visit Drukyel Dzong, the historical fortress built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel to commemorate his victory over Tibetan invaders. Also visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) Opening Hours - Tuesday to Saturday - 0900HRS TO 1600HRS & Closed on Sunday, Monday & National Holidays, which was built in 1651 as a watchtower. Since 1951 the Dzong has been re-established as the National museum and holds fascinating collections of art and religious Thankha paintings. Overnight at Hotel. |
Day 6 : - PARO |
After breakfast go for a day hike to the view point of Taktsang monastery. The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours through pine forests. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro valley. It is believed that the great saint Padmasambhava came in the 7th century on a flying tigress and meditated in a cave for 3 months. The demons were subdued who were trying to stop the spread of Buddhism and converted the Paro valley into Buddhism. During the end of the 17 century a monastery was built on the spot where the saint mediated and it is a pilgrimage site for every Bhutanese to visit once in their life time. Afternoon at leisure. O/N at Hotel. |
Day 7 : - PARO - ONWARD CONNECTION |
After breakfast transfer to the airport for onward connections. Package Cost:- |
PER PERSON RATES |
02 PAX |
03-06PAX |
7 & ABOVE |
PACKAGES RATE |
33800 |
30300 |
27700 |
SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT |
14400 |
14400 |
14400 |
EXTRA PERSON SHARING ROOM |
- |
27300 |
24700 |
ADULT MAP |
13500 |
13500 |
13500 |
ADULT AP |
16400 |
16400 |
16400 |
CHILD WITH BED |
17600 |
17600 |
17600 |
CHILD NO BED |
12300 |
12300 |
12300 |
CHILD MAP |
14200 |
14200 |
14200 |
CHILD AP |
14800 |
14800 |
14800 |
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*Valid from 1st January to 20thDecember 2012 for Indian National only |
HOTEL USED |
Hotels Name |
A Grade (TOP HOTELS) |
Meal Plan |
Mode of Transfers |
Thimphu |
River View or Similar |
BB |
By Toyota Car / Van |
Paro |
Kichu Hotel or Similar |
BB |
By Toyota Car / Van |
Wangdi / Punakha |
Kichu Hotel or Similar |
BB |
By Toyota Car / Van |
Phuntsholing |
Hotel Lakhi or Similar |
BB |
By Toyota Car / Van |
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