Dream Bhutan – State Holidays

Tour overview

We at The State Holidays, curate one of the best experiences for our customers wherein we take care of minute customized needs of our travellers. We have a professionally qualified team which leaves no stone unturned to gather customer satisfaction. We have amazing and exclusive group deals available that’ll definitely keep you coming back to us for more

Destinations Covered: Starting from Siliguri, Phuentsholing, Paro, Thimphu & Punakha

Included

Hotel
Assistance upon arrival at Airport
Traditional welcome in the Hotel with Welcome Drink (Hot Tea) on arrival
05 Nights Accommodation twin sharing Basis as per the Itinerary with Breakfast and Dinner
Return airport and round trip transfers along with all sightseeing tours by Non-Ac Vehicle as per the itinerary
Wild Life fees & Red Cross fee
All toll taxes/Parking fee/Driver allowance
Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only

Not Included

Any Airfare or Service tax
Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”
The Services of Vehicle is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the Itinerary
Guide fee(@ 1500 per day), Camera fee & any monument Entrances
Medical & Travel insurance
Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political

Day 01

IXB AIRPORT TO 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 centre on the northern edge of the Indian Plains. On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at Phuentsholing.

Day 02

PHUENTSHOLING TO 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 TO SIGHTSEEING
After 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, Taking Preserve Centre, The talking national animal of Bhutan can be seen here Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 04

THIMPHU TO 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

PUNAKHA/WANGDUE TO 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 and animals including endangered species. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Paro Local market by walking to enjoy your evening in leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 06

HIKE TO TAKTSANG
After breakfast visit Drukgyel Dzong. Also visit famous Taktsang Monastery ‐ called “Tiger's Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp) & Kitchu Monastery. Overnight stay will be at Paro.

Day 07

PARO TO SILIGURI
(Distance: 170 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of NJP/IXB: 70 mts.) After breakfast check out of your hotel and travel back to Siliguri for your onward journey.