Bhutan Package Tour from Siliguri 7N/8D

Bhutan itinerary from Siliguri 8 days

Day 01 : Arrive Siliguri /Bagdogra & transfer from Siliguri to Phuntsholing (165 km./ 4.30 hrs)

Welcome to Bhutan Package Tour from Siliguri . On arrival at Siliguri (NJP) railway station or Bagdogra (IXB) airport meet & greet by Navigator India’s representative. Transfer from Siliguri/Bagdogra to Phuentsholing. Check into your hotel & the rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 02 : Phuentsholing to Thimphu (148 km./ 7 hrs)

Today you will start your journey from Phuentsholing to Thimphu (7,500 ft), the capital of Bhutan. On the way enjoy the beauty of Eastern Himalaya. On arrival at Thimphu check into your respective hotel. Overnight at Thimphu.

Day 03 : Thimphu sightseeing

Drive for a full day Thimpu sightseeing starting with Tashicho Dzong, the hose of most of the govt. offices. Proceed to National Library houses some exclusive collection of Buddhist manuscripts & texts as well as the modern literature, Zorig Chusm the school of traditional handicrafts & arts. Visit Institute of Tibetology, handicraft emporium & the National Memorial Chorten. Overnight at Thimphu.

Day 04 : Excursion to Punakha, Wangdu & Dochu La Pass

Proceed for a full day excursion to Punakha (Approx 90km/ 3 Hours From Thimphu). Punakha is the capital of Punakha Dzongkhag districts. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan till 1955. Wangdue Phodrang is a town and capital (dzongkhag thromde) of Wangdue Phodrang District in central Bhutan. En-route visit Dochu-la Pass. The pass is very popular among the tourists because of its 360-degree panoramic view of the Himalayan range. The place is worth going in clear winter days with a magnificent view of snow-capped mountains and mountain pass. Transfer from Punakha to Paro. Overnight at Paro.

Day 05 : Paro sightseeing

Proceed for a full day sightseeing of Paro another important destination in Bhutan. Today you will visit Drukgyal Dzong, View of Taktsang Monastery, Kichulanka Monastery, Ta Dzong, Paro Rinpung Dzong (Museum), Nya-Mey Zam, Dungtse Lhankhang, Kila Gompa, Druk Choeding. Overnight at Paro.

Day 06 : Excursion to Chele La (Pass) & Haa Valley

Proceed for an excursion tour to Chele La (Pass) & Haa Valley Only (Border of the Bhutan and China). Chele La (Pass), at an elevation of 14,500 ft (4200 mtr), is 42 km drive through the rhododendron & pine forest. It offers a spectacular view of Mt. Jomolhari. Drive for an hour to reach Haa Valley. Enjoy stunning scenic beauty around Haa Valley & monasteries. Overnight at Paro.

Day 07 : Paro to Phuentsholing (145 km./ 7 hrs)

Today you will proceed to Phuntsholing from Paro. Check into your respective hotel. Overnight at Phuntsholing.

Day 08 : Phuentsholing to Siliguri /Bagdogra (165 km./ 4.30 hrs)

Today is your farewell day for your Bhutan Package Tour from Siliguri . Drive back from Phuentsholing to Siliguri (NJP)/ Bagdogra (IXB) for your onward journey with happy memories to cherish.

In case of early flight you will be transferred to Siliguri from Thimphu on Day 07 with night stay at Siliguri. On Day 08 there will be transfer from Siliguri to Bagdogra Airport.

Accommodation – Bhutan package tour

EP- Room only.

Price – Bhutan Package Tour 

All rates are in INR on per person basis, applicable for at least two persons travelling together & sharing one room.

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Bhutan Tour Package from Siliguri includes

• All transfers & sight seeing in N.AC car according to itinerary.
• Accommodation on twin sharing basis in the above mentioned or any similar category hotels.
• Meals – Breakfast & Dinner
• Assistance on arrival. & Escort for Bhutan part.
• Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
• Travel insurance.
• Toll & Parking charges.
• All applicable service & permit charges.

Bhutan package tour cost excludes

• Entry fees, Room Heater.
• Rescue operation by helicopter/car or any additional charge incurred by any accident/natural calamities/ political disturbance etc.
• Any Beverages or meals other than it is specified in the package details.
• Any expenses of personal nature

Terms and Conditions – Bhutan package tour

• Rates are not valid for festive seasons, summer vacation (May & June) & long weekends.
• Transportation will be provided as per itinerary only (not at disposal). Any additional transport service will be at extra cost.
• In the case of AC car, AC will not be run on the hills. AC will be available in plains only.
• Navigator India will not be responsible for any incident beyond human control, such as natural calamity, political disturbance, loss or theft of baggage etc.
• Rates applicable for Indian Nationals only. Non-Indian Nationals may avail the same package after inquiring about the applicable rate.
• Rates may change without prior notice. Navigator India reserves the right to modify or terminate any offer at any time.
• Once the tour is booked, addition or alteration of service will be subject to availability & additional charge.
• Meaning of the terms:  EP- Room only, CP- Room & Breakfast, MAP- Room + Breakfast & Dinner, AP- Room + Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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Bhutan Visa/ Permit

While om a package tour to Bhutan you need a permit/ visa to enter Bhutan.

For Indians – 4 copies passport size recent colour photographs, Photo ID proof (Passport/ Voter ID) & hotel confirmation vouchers. For minor, its compulsory to carry original birth certificate along with school photo ID or passport.

Foreigners (other than Indians) must have visa clearance before entering Bhutan. Visa can be processed online by providing  photo page of your passport.

Passport should have a minimum of 6 months’ validity left.

The Permit cannot be issued during Govt. holidays & weekends. So please plan your tour accordingly.

Permit issued in Phuntsholing & Paro will be valid for Thimphu & Paro only.

Special permit for Punakha, Wangdue, Bumthang, Trongsa etc. will be available from Immigration office located in Thimphu.

Thimphu/Paro/Phuntsholing immigration office is closed on Saturday, Sunday & Government holidays. It may remain close with a sudden declared holidays without any prior notice. We would request you to get the last minute update before planing your Bhutan package tour.

Bhutan Currency

Bhutan currency is called Ngultrum & carries equal value to Indian Rupee.  Indian Rupees are widely accepted except 500, 1000 & 2000 rupee notes.

Bank & major hotels can exchange major currencies. But it’s important to carry the bank exchange receipt to get it changed back to US Dollar. Foreigners cannot carry Indian Rupee.

Credit & Debit cards (Visa & Mastercard) are accepted in Bhutan. But the service is not widely available. So it is always advisable to carry sufficient cash.

Communication 

While on your Bhutan Package Tour your Indian SIM card will not be working in the country unless you have an international roaming facility. So it’s important to carry a local SIM card. It will help you to communicate with the service providers. Our team will be in touch on a regular basis through your local no.  You can easily opt for a local SIM by showing your Bhutan permit/visa.

Almost all the hotels have WiFi facility. So you can communicate with any Indian/ International no through WhatsApp or any other communication APP while you are on your Bhutan package tour.

Entrance Fees for Indians at various tourist places

Places in Thimphu

• Trashichhoe Dzong : Rs.500 per person
• National Memorial Chorten :  Rs.500 Per Person
• Arts & Crafts School :  Rs.100 Per Person
• Simply Bhutan :  Rs.200 per Person
• Textile Museum :  Rs.50 per Person
• Folk Heritage Museum : Rs.30 Per Person
• Takin Preserve : Rs.100 Per Person

Paro tourist places

• Ta Dzong (NationL Museum) :  Rs.25 Per Person
• Ringpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) : Nil
• Taktsang Monastery :  Rs.1,000 Per person
• Kichu Lhakhang  : Rs. 500 Per person

Places in Punakha 

• Punakha Dzong : Rs.500 Per Person

Best time to visit – Bhutan tour package from Siliguri

You can plan your travel to Bhutan at any time of the year. Every season will offer you a different flavor. Weather varies from south to north. Northern part bordering with Tibet is colder & southern part bordering with India is hot & humid. It mainly has four different seasons.

Spring (Match to May)

It is considered a very good season with moderate temperatures. This is the time for green valleys, rhododendrons, fresh vegetables & fruits. The temperature ranges from 0^o to 15^oC in March & 10^oC to 23^oC in May.

Monsoon (June to August)

This time of the year gets more rainfall other seasons. But the monsoon is not as prominent as it is in northeastern India. The temperature ranges from 15^oC to 25^oC.

Autumn (September to November)

It is probably the best time to visit Bhutan with clear weather, blue sky. It provides a magnificent view of valleys, snow-capped mountains & rivers with an opportunity to take great photographs. The temperature ranges from 12^oC to 23^oC in September & 2^oC to 15^oC in November.

Winter (December to February)

Winter is mostly sunny & cold. Bhutan gets almost no precipitation in winter. In winter frost can be seen through the country & snowfall in common at the elevation above 3000 meters. January is the coolest month. The temperature ranges from -5^oC to 10^oC.

How to reach – Bhutan tour package from Siliguri

By Air

Bhutan Airport : Paro (PBH) is having the only international airport in Bhutan.  Paro is well connected with Indian cities like Bagdogra, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bodhgaya & Guwahati. It also connects international destinations like Kathamandu, Dhaka & Bangkok. Druk Air & Bhutan Airlines connect the country with other destinations.

Indian Airport : In the Indian side the nearest airport is in Bagdogra (IXB). The border town Phuntsholing is (170km.) is 4.30 hrs journey from Bagdogra. Bagdogra is directly connected with Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Guwahati & Bangkok along with indirect connection will all major Indian cities.

By Train

Bhutan does not have any rail connectivity with in the country. But it can be accessed through Railway stations located in India. The nearest railway station is Hasimara is approx 20km (45 min) away from Phuntsholing. Phuntsholing can also be accessed through New Alipurduar Jn. (60 km) & New Jalpaiguri (NJP) (160 km).

By Road

Bhutan can be accessed by road from the Indian side through the bordering city Phuentsholing.

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Guide MAP – Bhutan Tour Package from Siliguri

Distance
Bagdogra to Phuentsholing – 165km (4 hrs)
Phuentsholing to Thimphu – 148km (7 hrs)
Thimphu to Dochula to Punakha – 85km (3 hrs)
Punakha to Paro – 125km (3.30 hrs)
Paro to Phuentsholing – 143km (6hrs)