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Bhutan “The Dragon Kingdom”	Standard : INR 35,600
08 NIGHT / 09 DAYS	Deluxe : INR 44,300
2N – Phuentsholing – 2N Thimphu – Wangdue – 2N Punakha – 2N Paro	Premium : INR 53,000

Day 01: NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport – Phuentsholing
(Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)
Meet & Greet on arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport and transfer to Phuentsholing – The Gateway of Bhutan by Road from India. It is a thriving commercial center on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 02: Phuentsholing – Thimphu
(Distance: 176 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.)
After breakfast complete the immigration formalities and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit the Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 03: Thimphu SightseeingAfter breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan can be seen. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 04: Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue Sightseeing(Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1310 mts.)
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, On the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.). to view the higher Himalayas. Arrival at Punakha check in at hotel. After noon visit Punakha Dzong – built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. After that take a short excursion trip to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang – The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay will be at Punakha / Wangdue.

Day 05: Excursion to Gangtey (Phobjikha)(Distance: 78 kms. One way / Driving Time: 3 hrs.)
After breakfast, start for full day excursion trip to Gangtey (9,840 ft.). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north. It is a beautiful valley of Bhutan. You can also visit Gangtey Gompha. Evening return back. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.

Day 06: Punakha/Wangdue – Paro Sightseeing(Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2280 mts.)
After breakfast drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park – The park contains a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna and features a huge species of plants. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong – Meaning “fortress of the heap of jewels”. The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro

Day 07: Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Drukgyel Dzong. Also visit famous Taktsang Monastery – called “Tiger’s Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp) & Kyichu Monastery. Overnight stay will be at Paro.

Day 08: Paro – Phuentsholing(Distance: 200 kms. / Driving Time: 7 hrs. / Altitude of Phuentsholing: 293 mts.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Phuentsholing. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 09: Phuentsholing – NJP Rly Station / IXB Airport
(Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of NJP/IXB: 89 mts.)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and take the departure transfer to NJP Railway Station / IXB Airport for your onward journey.

Package Rates are per person in INR and details as below

Rates Per Person	Standard	Deluxe	Premium
Adult on Twin Sharing for 2 Pax	INR 35,600	INR 44,300	INR 53,000
3 to 5 Pax.	INR 27,800	INR 36,500	INR 45,200
6 pax. & above	INR 27,000	INR 35,700	INR 44,300
Extra Adult	INR 10,900	INR 17,900	INR 26,900
Child (5-11 Yrs.)	INR 8,900	INR 10,900	INR 14,900
Food Included	Breakfast & Dinner	Breakfast & Dinner	Breakfast & Dinner
Additional Night	2,999/-	3,999/-	5,999/-
Phuentsholing	Namgay / Centennial/ Similar	Hotel Lhaki / Bhutan Gamega / Similar	Tashi Namgay Grand / Hotel Druk / Similar
Thimphu	Shantideva / Taktshang / Similar	Dorji Elements / Hotel Migmar / Similar	Namgay Heritage / Hotel Ariya / Similar
Punakha / Wangdue	Kingaling / Similar	Punatsangchhu Cottage / Hotel Vara/ Similar	Drubchhu Resort / Similar
Paro	Galing Resort / Galinkha Resort / Similar	Drukchen / Dewachen/ Hotel Olathang / Bhutan Mandala Resort / Drukchen Hotel Olathang / Bhutan Mandala Resort / Drukchen/ Similar	Tashinamgay Resort / Bhutan Metta Resort & Spa / Similar
Lean Season Discount From 16^th June to 30^th Sep	10%	12%	15%
High Season Supplement From 10^th Dec to 15^th Jan 1^st April to 15^th June & 1^st Nov to 20^th Nov	15%	20%	25%

Inclusions

Accommodation on twin sharing with Breakfast.
Exclusive Non a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
Guide charges (Only Bhutan Portion).
Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.

Excludes

Air Fare/Train fare.
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porterage.
Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance Fees.
Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
5 % GST
Travel Insurance.
Anything which is not include in the inclusion.

Please Note :-
Permit for Bhutan:
Indian nationals do not require any visa for Bhutan. A permit will be issued at the entry point on production of a passport or Voter ID and 04 passport size photographs.
Restricted Area Permit for Punakha / Wangdue:
Restricted Area Permit is required to visit Punakha / Wangdue from Home Ministry of Bhutan. No charge will be applicable for this permit. Please bring 02 passport size photographs and Voter ID card or Passport of each person including child. This special permit is given only after guest has entered Bhutan. Permits are not issued on Saturday, Sunday & Govt. holidays.
Please note premium packages with Hotels like Uma Group of Hotels, Taj Tashi, Amankora rates are also available on case to case basis.
Hotels serve both Vegetarian & Non Vegetarian food which would be basic & freshly prepared. Specific regional Indian cuisine will not be available. Only the basic Indian Vegetarian / Non – Vegetarian food can be arranged.
About Vehicle:
Tour Starting and Ending both from India (Drv In & Drv Out) Packages
We provide exclusive Indian Vehicle only for 2-5 Pax throughout the tour.
And above 5 pax exclusive Indian vehicle in India Part and Bhutan vehicle in Bhutan part for all drive in and drive out packages.

Non Ac Wagon R / Indica / for 2-3 Pax
Innova / Xylo / Scorpio for 4-5 Pax
2 Innova / Xylo / Scorpio for 6 & above Pax. in India part
1 Toyota Hi Roof Hiace (Non AC) for 6 & above Pax. In Bhutan part

DO’S:

Adults must carry original & valid Passport or original Voter ID card. Children must carry original & valid Passport or original birth certificate & school photo ID card.
Remember to carry sufficient woolens including hand gloves.
Please check with your mobile service provider for charges related to Bhutan.

DON’TS:

Do not carry Indian Rs. 500/- or Rs. 1000/- currency notes. It is illegal.
Tobacco & Tobacco products are banned in Bhutan.
Do not bring any plant or agricultural product out of Bhutan. It is illegal.
Credit cards are accepted in selected establishments in Bhutan.

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