Extensive Bhutan (07 Nights / 08 Days)

Day 01 : ARRIVAL AT PARO AIRPORT – THIMPHU

On arrival at Paro Airport and after completing your Visa / Permit formalities you will be received by our Bhutan representative who will assist you in boarding your vehicle for transfer to Thimphu (2320Mts / 7656Fts, 65 Kms / 01½ to 02 Hrs), Thimphu is the capital town of Bhutan. Evening free at Leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 : THIMPHU

After breakfasts go for Thimphu sightseeing covering Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong, Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodong),Changangkha Lhakhang (Monastery), Motithang Takin Preservation Centre, Drupthob Goemba / Zilukha Nunnery, National Library (Closed on Saturday , Sunday & National Holiday), Institute for Zorig Chusum (Traditional Art & Craft School) (Closed on Saturday , Sunday, National Holiday & During Summer & Winter Vacations), Textiles Museum (Handicrafts Shops) (Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Zangthopelri Lhakhang (Monastery). Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 : THIMPHU – PUNAKHA / WANGDI

After breakfast drive to Punakha (1200Mts / 3936Fts, 77 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs) / Wangdi (Wangdiphodrang) (1350Mts / 4430Fts, 70 Kms / 03 to 3½ Hrs). Punakha / Wangdi is the last town on the highway before entering Central Bhutan. The drive is over Dochu La pass (3080Mts / 10102Fts) which is very scenic with fascinating view of mountains of Bhutan. Visit Punakha Dzong, If time permit visit the Suspension Bridge and then proceed to Chimi Lhakhang (Monastery), Overnight at the Hotel in Wangdi.

Day 04 : PUNAKHA / WANGDI

After breakfast today you the Punakha Valley or can even take the Rafting Options on Punakha River. Back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

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Day 04 : PUNAKHA / WANGDI - GANGTEY EXCURSION – PUNAKHA / WANGDI

Today the day start early for full day excursion to Gangtey & Phobjikha Valley (3000Mts / 9845fts , 85Kms / 3 to 3½ Hrs One way ) The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan. At Gangtey visit Black Necked Crane Information Centre , Gangtey Goempa (Monastery),Back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05 : PUNAKHA / WANGDI – PARO

After breakfast transfer to Paro (2134Mts / 7000Fts, 135 Kms / 05 Hrs). Enroute Stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Garden. On arrival Paro, check in to the hotel. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06 : PARO

After breakfast go for Paro Sightseeing Drukgyel Dzong (Presently closed for tourist),Ta Dzong (National Museum-Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holiday), Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang (Monastery),Back to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

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Day 06 : FULL DAY HIKE TO TAKTSANG LHAKHANG (TIGER`S NEST)

Start the day early for a day hike to Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger's Nest Monastery) - The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours one way through pine forests. Afternoon at leisure for go for shopping in the market. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07 : PARO – HAA VALLEY EXCURSION – PARO

Start the day early for a full day excursion to Haa via Chele-la pass (3800Mts / 12465Fts, 65 Kms / 02 to 03Hrs – One way) with packed or early breakfast. Visit Haa Dzong, Lhakhang Karpo, Lhakhang Nagpo, Wangchulo Dzong. Depending on the weather, Road conditions and time Haa excursion could be either taken from Chele-la Pass or from Chozum side one can also opt for going from Chele-la Pass and returning from Chuzom side or vice versa. Evening you drive back to Paro. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 : PARO - ONWARD CONNECTION

After breakfast transfer to Paro Airport for taking onwards connection.

GRADE	(CPAI)/DELUXE CATEGORY
THIMPHU	HOTEL MIGMAR (DELUXE)
PARO	HOTEL OLATHANG (STANDARD COTTAGE)
PUNAKHA / WANGDI	KICHU RESORT (STANDARD) (VEG ONLY)

• Meet & Greet upon arrival.
• 01 Complimentary Lunch at Paro at Local Farmhouse Lodge.
• 01 Bottle water per person per day.
• For Extra Bed most of the Bhutan hotels used Cot or Rollaway Mattress.
• Services of a Trip Leader will be as per the itinerary for Bhutan Portion only.
• Transfer & Sightseeing - vehicle which will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used for the guest as per the itinerary only (on point to point basis). Concept of vehicle on disposal is not a practice in Bhutan. The vehicle + Trip Leader (Guide) will be with the guest from (0900 Hrs till 1700 Hrs).

• Cost for Airfare, Train fare, Insurance Premiums, Rafting Charges.
• Any additional meals other than specified.
• Items of personal nature like porterage, tips laundry, telephone calls, mineral water etc.
• Optional Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
• The ROE is calculated as per the rate of the day.
• Additional Surcharge applicable as per the travel dates.
• GST(Government and Service Tax as applicable)(as on date 01/07/2017 of 5.00% will be applicable, on and above, the Invoice amount.

Notes:

• Cost is based on minimum 02 Pax travelling together.
• As this itinerary is customized, we can rebuilt the itinerary as the requirement.
• We can go lower category hotels to reduce the cost or we can go to higher category of hotel if you prefer.
• Add in more visits and sightseeing.
• Please note we are not holding any services.
• Rates are subject to availability of coach and rooms at the time of confirmation.