Thimpu:3 nights, Punakha:1 night, Paro:2 nights
| Where You Go | What You See |
| Thimpu – 3 Nights | Memorial Chorten (temple), Changangkha Lhakhang, statue of Buddha, fortress of Thimphu, Tashichho Dzong, School of Arts and Crafts, Folk Heritage Museum, National Library, Dechenphodrang monastic school, Zilukha nunnery |
| Punakha – 1 Night | 108 stupas, Chimi Lakhang, Wangdi valley |
| Paro – 2 Nights | Paro Dzong (Fortress), Archery match, Tiger’s Nest, Kichu Lakhang |
What You are Paying For
Air ticket from Bangalore and return by Indigo airlines or similar and Royal Bhutan airlines on economy class
Arrival & Departure Airport Transfers
All tours and transfers according to program by Air-conditioned vehicle.
Accommodation as mentioned in the Itinerary
Meal Plan as mentioned in the itinerary
Full-time English-speaking guide
Bhutan Government Sustainable fees of INR. 1200/- per person per night Applicable GST
What Is Not Included
Arrival day Breakfast is not Included
Camera fee (still or movie)
Tips and gratitude
Entry, guide charges, aarti tickets and Light & Sound Show Tickets in Mandu
Optional, suggested, or unspecified activities
Any expenses of personal nature such as Porterage, Laundry, and Alcohol, Food or Drink not in the regular menus provided by us, mini bar and telephone calls
Any extra meals not included in the itinerary. Meals are pre – set and a choice of menu is not available Anything which is not specified in the Itinerary
This is where you are likely to stay
| City | Probable 3 Star standard Hotel | Probable 3 Star Deluxe Hotel |
| Thimpu | Hotel Changangkha/Hotel Migmar/ Dorji Elements or similar | Tara Phendeyling/ Bhutan Peaceful Residency/ Pelyang Boutique or similar |
| Punakha | Hotel Lobesa/Hotel Sonamgang/ Punakha Residency or similar | River Valley/ Meri Phuensum or similar |
| Paro | Gawaling Resort/ Rema Resort/ Eco-Nest Resort or similar | Thim Dorji Resort/ Khangkhu Resort/ Tashi Namgay Resort or similar |
What Will It Cost You?
| 3 Star Standard Hotel | Two of You in One Room |
| If you are 12 years or older | INR. 1,02,900/- Per Person |
| 3 Star Deluxe Hotel | Two of You in One Room |
| If you are 12 years or older | INR.1,11,900 /- Per Person |
Minimum 4 Adults travelling together.
Tour costs shown here are subject to change without notice. Check the updated tour cost with Turnkey Holidays executives before booking. Any aspect of this tour is subject to change without notice
This Includes:
Return economy class airfare of INR 52,300/- per person on Indigo airlines & Druk Airline, but the actual airfare at the time of ticket issuance will have to be paid by you.
We need a copy of your PAN card if you pay us more than INR 49,900 in cash and can’t accept more than INR 1,99,000 in cash for this tour.
This Doesn’t Include:
5% TCS Deposit on the tour cost that we will collect and remit as advance tax against your PAN
| Your Flight Departs From Kempegowda Airport at 0625 Hrs You will Arrive at Paro Airport at 1520 Hrs 6E-6439 BLRCCU 0625 0905 KB211 CCUPBH 1320 1520 KB200 PBHDEL 0940 1130 6E-6054 DELBLR 1530 1825 |
- Arrival in Paro – Thimphu (1.5 Hrs approximately)
Upon your arrival in Paro airport our guide will be there to welcome you and check in to hotel. After Lunch go for a short and an easy hike: Wangditse temple hike: It’s a short easy hike (1 Hr) with beautiful view (1 Hr). You have to drive to the BBS tower where the road ends and starts your nice and easy hike through the pine forest overlooking Thimphu valley, especially the Thimphu Dzong and the parliament house. This is one of the very few hikes in Bhutan where almost no climbing is required. Visit the temple of Wangditse and enjoy the view of Thimphu and walk back to your car.
Overnight stay at Thimphu
Meal Plan – D - Thimphu Sightseeing
Early morning visit the Memorial Chorten (temple) built in memory of the late 3rd King. This place now happens to be a get together point for the elderly people, who spend their whole day chanting prayers and meeting their friends. Visit Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley offering a beautiful view of the valley. Enclosure where the national animal, Takins are kept and drive to visit the largest and the newly built statue of Buddha offering magnificent view of entire Thimphu valley. After 5 PM, visit the fortress of Thimphu, Tashichho Dzong, which houses the throne of the king. Evening walk around the happening town, the largest and the most crowded town in Bhutan.
Overnight at Thimphu
Meal Plan – B I D - Thimphu Sightseeing
Morning visit the happening weekend market (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) where the locals from the surrounding villages come to sell their produce. They sell their goods and in return they buy their basic necessities. In olden days, bata system was practiced by everyone. Visit the traditional Hand Made Paper Mill. Visit the School of Arts and Crafts where students learn 13 different arts used predominantly in Bhutan. Visit Folk Heritage Museum which explains how a traditional house used to be like in the olden days. Later visit the National Library which houses the collection of Bhutanese rich religious text and the contemporary Buddhism teachings from master all around the world.Later continue to Zilukha nunnery to meet the nuns and interact with them.
Overnight stay at Thimphu
Meal Plan – B I D - Thimphu- Punakha (3.5 Hrs approximately)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Punakha crossing over Dochula pass (3200 mts). If the weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular breath-taking view of the highest mountain peaks of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. Take a break and walk around the newly built 108 stupas and continue to the sub tropical valley of Punakha offering a different vegetation. En route just before arriving the hotel, taka a nice hike through the paddy field and old village to visit Chimi Lakhang, the temple of fertility associated with religious art of phallus. After Lunch drive to visit Punakha Dzong (fortress), which houses the most elaborated temple in the country. This is a must to see fortress in Bhutan and a fine example of Bhutanese rich Art and Architecture. Overnight stay at Punakha
Meal Plan – B I D - Punakha – Paro (4.5 Hrs approximately)
Early morning it will be a treat to walk up to the hilltop to visit the nunnery and interact with the nuns and enjoy the magnificent view of Punakha and Wangdi valley. Later after breakfast retrace your drive back to Paro. En route could stop in Thimphu for lunch. After lunch could continue some of the sightseeing that you might have had missed earlier. Later in the afternoon continue your drive to Paro. Later visit Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot and continue walking through the oldest wooden bridge still in use. Continue further to stroll around the old Paro town and peep into some local handicraft’s stores. Could get some opportunity to see the traditional game, Archery match going on. Evening back to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Paro
Meal Plan – B I D - Paro Sightseeing
Morning drive to the base for the hike (3 hrs uphill) to Tiger’s Nest, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the Paro valley. Most of the day will go on the hike. On the way back, if you have the energy and time visit the Kichu Lakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan which marks the beginning of Buddhism in the country. Hot stone bath available at an additional cost. Farewell dinner with your guide.
Overnight stay at Paro
Meal Plan – B I D - Paro – Departure
Morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drop to airport to board the flight Druk air KB 200 depart Paro at 0940 Hrs and arrive Delhi at 1130 Hrs, connect with a flight, Indigo 6E-6054 depart Delhi at 1530 Hrs and arrive Bangalore at 1825Hrs
Meal Plan – B
We Want You To Know This
- Rooms are subject to availability at the confirmation.
- Standard Check in time is 1500 Hrs and check out is 1100hrs
- Early check in and late check-out is subject to availability and on extra cost.
- In case of any increase in any taxes, would be a change in price which will be justified
- No refunds for unutilized services.
- For any issues or redressal of any grievances, passengers/ end customers should approach their Travel agent only from where they have booked their tour