Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon tour (6 Nights 7 Days)

Day 1 : Bagdogra Airport/ NJP Station/ Junction Bus Stand to Thimphu (7658ft/2334m) transfer in 7:25Hrs. of 311Kms.: 

We receive you on arrival & transfer to Thimpu  via Phuentsholing after processing tourist permit formalities. Thimphu lies in a beautiful valley, sprawling up a hillside on the west bank of the Thimphu Chuu River and has a total area of about 1809 sq. km. Visitors can enjoy relaxing walk in the valley at evening. Overnight stay at Thimpu.

Day 2 : Thimphu full day city tour (Timing : 8 Am to 5 Pm) :

After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue), National Memorial Chorten (Monument) and Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit, Changangkha Monastery, Motithankg Takin Preserve Centre; Takin the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 3 : Thimphu to Punakha/Wangdue (1200 meter/ 3960 feet) Transfer in 2:24Hrs. Of 85Kms. :  

After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue. On the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3100m/10170ft) to view the higher Himalayas. Arrival at Punakha check in at hotel.

Half Day Sightseeing of Punakha :

After noon visit Punakha Dzong - built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. 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 Chimi 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 at Punakha / Wangdue.

Day 4 : Punakha/Wangdue to Paro (7218ft/2200m) transfer in 3:20Hrs. of 126Kms. with Local Sightseeing:

After breakfast drive to Paro, 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 Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious Thangka, 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 5 :  Taktshang Monastery (9678Ft/2950M) OR  Chelela pass (13084Ft/3988M)excursion :  

After breakfast excursion to Taktshang Monastery (approx. 5 hours round trip walk): It is one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. It is said that Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery and hence it is called ‘Tiger’s Nest’. This site has been recognised as a most sacred place and visited by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646 and now visited by all Bhutanese at least once in their lifetime. The hike to the monastery makes a splendid half day excursion.

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 After breakfast embark on a driving excursion to Chelela pass. At an elevation of 3,988 meters, it is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan. About an hour’s drive along a thickly-forested road, this pass is a botanical paradise. The pass provides stunning views of the sacred mountain Jumolhari and Jichu Drake. It is also marked by hundreds of prayer flags fluttering in the wind. bhutan En route also visit Dzongdrakha temple. Often called as mini Taktsang, Dzongdrakha is a cliff-side temple complex on the western side of Paro valley. Four shrines make up the complex, dedicated to Drolma (Tara), Tsheringma (Goddess of Longevity), Guru Rinpoche and the Buddha of the Future, Maitreya. Local oral tradition states that when Guru Rinpoche first came to Bhutan, he came from Nepal, first landing at Drakarpo, and then Dzongdrakha before arriving at Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) farther north up the valley Later in the afternoon drive to Drukgyel Dzong, a ruined fortress where Bhutanese warriors fought Tibetan invaders centuries ago. In the early 1954, the Drukgyel Dzong was completely destroyed by fire and today only the ruins remains. The snowy dome of sacred Chomolhari, "mountain of goddess'' can be seen in all her glory from the approach road to the Dzong. While return to the hotel, along the way, visit the 7th century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo. The building of this temple marks the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. (Altitude 2,280m)

Day 6 : Paro to Jaldapara Transfer in 4:10Hrs. Of  171Kms.:

After breakfast, check out from Paro hotel and drive to Phuentsholing. After exit formalities at the border check point, driver to Madarihat under Jaldapara National Park, West Bengal. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening or Early Morning free for optional Jungle activities (Jeep/ Elephant Safari). Cost is not inclusive and is directly payable.

Day 7 : Jaldapara to Siliguri - NJP Railway Station/ Bagdogra Airport, 136kms in 2:33Hrs.: 

Morning Check out from Jaldapara Hotel and drive to NJP/Bagdogra. Farewell and tour ends.

Package Cost Includes:

 

  • Arrival Assistance.
  • Hotel, Accommodation & meal as per plan.
  • Transfer & Sight seeing in exclusive vehicle. The vehicle would be availbale as per itinerary only on drop basis & not on disposal basis. Using the vehicle for any activity outside the itinerary is not permissible.

Tariff Assumptions:

  • Tariff is per head on twin sharing basis.

  • Each rrom can accommodate maximum of one extra bed.

  • Upto 3 heads will be accommodated in one Non AC Indica/ Wagon R or Similar, 4 to 8 heads in Non AC Sumo/ Victa/ Bolero/ Max etc., coach will accommodate 9 to 16 heads.

Child Policy:

  • Children upto the age of 5 years are complimentary.

  • Children 6 to 12 years will be charged "Extra Bed" or "Child without Bed" depending on service taken.

  • Above 12 years will be considered as an adult for costing purposes.

  • The guests must carry proof of age of the child in absence of which, the hotel my put additional charges.

Package Cost Excludes:

  • Air Fare or Train Fare.

  • Expenses of personal nature such as Laundry, Telephone calls, tips, Liquor, Mineral water, Airport tax, Insurance, Meal outside Hotel, Refreshment on arrival.

  • Entry to Park, Monuments, Camera Charges, Guide or escort charges.

  • Additional car usage beyond suggested itinerary.

  • Any supplementary service not mentioned in itinerary or mentioned in itinerary as a suggested addition such as Ropeway ride, Boating, Yak Ride, Rafting, Toy Train Ride, Helicopter ride or any similar activity.

  • Any other item not specified in “Cost Includes”. 

  •  Additional or incremental expenses arising out of acts of god, political disturbance, strike etc.

  • GST     

  • Any change in government tax structure and amount becoming due thereto.

Booking Proucedure :

50% Payment has to be made in advance and the balance amount must be paid & as per time limit given at the time of confirmation.

Payments can be remitted through any of the following mode and is subject to realization.

Demand Draft: In favor of Cart Your Trip payable at Siliguri.

At Par Cheque: Issue in the name of Cart Your Trip.

Bank Details for Cash / Cheque Deposit:

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For Cash deposits, please add Rs. 200/- bank transaction charge.

3 % transaction fee will be charged for credit card payment.

Cancellation-Rules :

* 20% cancellation charge for cancelling more than 15 days in advance.
* 30% cancellation charge if cancelled between 15 to 8 days before arrival
* 50% cancellation charge if cancelled between 7 to 4 days before arrival
* 75% cancellation charge if cancelled between 3 to 1 days before arrival
* No refund is possible if cancelled on the day of arrival or later

 

1. Cancellation charge is applicable on the total package cost.
2. No refund is possible if the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, civil/political disturbance, or anything beyond human control. But there will be full cooperation from the entire team to make an alternate arrangement in such cases.
3. In case your tour booking involves any government accommodation or services, such as tourism department lodges etc. The Cancellation policy will applicable on the package amount excluding government booking. For government booking, the cancellation rules of the concerned authority will be applicable.
4. In case of very high season or special situations, we may communicate a different cancellation rule to you. If Our team members communicated a cancellation rule different from the one mentioned above, then the above rule will not be applicable. Rather the rules communicated by our sales team member will take precedence.

Thimphu(2N),Punakha(1N),Paro(2N),Jaldapara(1N)- Visit Bhutan including forest of Jaldapara National Park