Magical Bhutan Tour Package

DEFINITIVE DAY-WISE ITINERARY

Day 01: April 04 | Arrive Bagdogra – Transfer to Phuentsholing (L, D)

• Morning: Touch down at Bagdogra Airport (IXB) at 12:50 PM. Meet your tour escort and board your vehicle.

• Afternoon: Embark on a scenic 5-hour drive through the lush tea gardens of West Bengal toward the border town of Phuentsholing. Complete border entry formalities upon arrival.

• Overnight: Phuentsholing.

Day 02: April 05 | Phuentsholing to Thimphu: Mountain Vistas (B, L, D)

• Morning: After breakfast, begin a spectacular 5-hour winding drive up to the capital city, Thimphu.

• Afternoon: Break your journey at a scenic mountain viewpoint for an hour. Take in the crisp, fresh air while enjoying a classic mountain tradition: hot Maggi noodles paired with hot coffee or tea.

• Evening (Thimphu Night Tour): Experience the capital city illuminated at night. Visit the glowing National Memorial Chorten (built in memory of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck), drive up to the Buddha View Point to stand before the massive, lit Great Buddha Dordenma statue, capture the glittering valley lights from the BBS Tower, and conclude at the majestic Tashichho Dzong glowing over the western banks of the Wang Chhu River.

• Overnight: Thimphu.

Day 03: April 06 | Cultural Exploration of Thimphu (B, L, D)

• Full Day Sightseeing: Dive deep into the heart of Bhutanese culture. Visit the historic Semtokha Dzong (the kingdom’s oldest fortress, built in 1629). Wander through the Motithang Takin Preserve to view the Takin, Bhutan’s rare national animal. Revisit the central spiritual hubs of Buddha Dordenma and Tashichho Dzong during the clear daylight hours for photos.

• Overnight: Thimphu.

Day 04: April 07 | Thimphu to Punakha via Dochula Pass (B, L, D)

• Morning: Drive 3 hours toward the low-lying subtropical valley of Punakha. En route, stop at the magnificent Dochula Pass (3,100 meters), offering panoramic views of the snow-capped Eastern Himalayas alongside 108 memorial chortens.

• Afternoon: Hike through gentle rice paddies to Chimi Lhakhang, the famous fertility temple dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kunley. Continue to the breathtaking Punakha Dzong, an architectural masterpiece sitting at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.

• Evening: Walk across the famous Punakha Suspension Bridge. Spanning over 160 meters high above the roaring Pho Chhu River, feel the thrill as the bridge sways gently in the evening mountain breeze.

• Overnight: Punakha.

Day 05: April 08 | Punakha to Paro & Artisanal Craft Tasting (B, L, D)

• Morning: Take a beautiful 4-hour morning drive along the river gorges to the historic valley of Paro.

• Afternoon: Begin exploring Paro by visiting the sacred 7th-century Kyichu Lhakhang, the National Museum of Bhutan housed inside an ancient watchtower, and the imposing Rinpung Dzong.

• Late Afternoon (Namgay Artisanal Brewery): Head out for a specially curated 60-minute craft brewery experience. Learn how modern techniques blend with traditional Bhutanese ingredients like local red rice. Conclude with a tasting flight featuring 4 distinct varieties of locally crafted beers.

• Overnight: Paro.

Day 06: April 09 | The Epic Hike to Tiger’s Nest (B, L, D)

• Full Day Pilgrimage: Gear up for an unforgettable trek to Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery). Perched precariously on a sheer cliffside 900 meters above the valley floor, this sacred Vajrayana Buddhist site is where Guru Padmasambhava meditated in the 8th century. The trail winds through beautiful pine forests draped in Spanish moss—mules are available for hire for the first half up to the cafeteria view point.

• Overnight: Paro.

Day 07: April 10 | Paro to Phuentsholing (B, L, D)

• Morning: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast looking out at the Paro mountains.

• Afternoon: Bid farewell to the high valleys as you begin your descent back down to the plains of Phuentsholing (approx. 5.5 hours drive). Stop along the highway to capture final photos of the misty valleys and roadside waterfalls.

• Overnight: Phuentsholing.

Day 08: April 11 | Phuentsholing to Bagdogra – Departure (B)

• Morning: Cross back into India after breakfast. Drive back through the scenic plains of North Bengal directly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB).

• Afternoon: Check-in for your Air India Express flight IX 2884 departing at 18:05 HRS, bringing your magical journey through Bhutan to a sweet conclusion back in Hyderabad.

HOTEL LINEUP (OFFICIAL 4-STAR OR SIMILAR)

• Phuentsholing: Hotel Lhaki (or similar)

• Thimphu: Hotel White Tara (or similar)

• Punakha: Hotel Damchen (or similar)

• Paro: Hotel Ratna Vara (or similar)

PACKAGE PRICING & LOGISTICS

TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE: ₹98,600 + 5% GST (Per Person)

Cost Includes:

• Flights: Round-trip Economy Class Airfare (Hyderabad – Bagdogra – Hyderabad).

• Accommodation: Selected 4-Star properties on a twin/triple-sharing basis.

• Meals: Full Board Plan including Daily Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

• Transport & Logistics: Private ground vehicles for all transfers, airport pickups, and sightseeing, along with official Bhutanese Permit Fees and mandatory TCS.

• Escort: Services of an experienced professional Tour Escort throughout the itinerary.

Cost Excludes:

• Mandatory 5% GST.

• Monument and Dzong Entrance Fees (paid directly at the counters).

• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, drinks, mini-bar, or tips).

• Anything not explicitly listed in the inclusions box above.