Bhutan itinerary from Hasimara 

Day 01 : Hasimara to Pheuntsholing (20 km./ 45 minutes)

Welcome to Bhutan Tour package from Hasimara. On arrival at Hasimara Railway station, meet & greet by Navigator India’s representative. Transfer from Siliguri/Bagdogra to Jaigaon/Phuentsholing at Bhutan border. Check into hotel & rest of the day is t leisure.

Day 02 : Phuentsholing to Thimphu (175 km./ 7 hrs)

Today you will start your journey to Thimphu (7,500 ft), the capital of Bhutan. On the way enjoy the beauty of Bhutan Himalaya. On arrival at Thimphu check into your respective hote. Over night at Thimphu.

Day 03 : Thimphu sightseeing

Drive for a full day Thimphu sight seeing 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 literatures, Zorig Chusm the school of traditional handicrafts & arts. Visit Institute of Tibetology, handicraft emporium & the National Memmorial Chorten. Overnitht at Thimphu.

Day 04 : Excursion to Punakha, Dochu-La (Pass)

Proceed for a full day esc to Punakha (Approx  90km/ 3 Hours From Thimphu). Punakha is the capital of Punakha Dzongkhag districts of Bhutan. 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 Dochu la Pass. The pass is a popular among the tourists because of its 360 degree panoramic view of Himalayan range. The place is worth going in clear winter days with magnificent view of snowcapped mountains and mountain pass. Transfer to Paro. Overnight at Paro.

Day 05 : Paro sightseeing

Proceed for a full day sight seeing of Paro another inmertent 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) 

Proceed for an excursion tour to Chele La (Pass) (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 offer a spectacular view of Mt. Jomolhari. Drive for an hour to reach Haa Valley. Enjoy distance view of Haa Valley.  Overnight at Paro.

Day 07 : Paro to Hasimara (165 km/ 7 hrs)

Today is the farewell day for your Bhutan Tour package from Hasimara. Check-Out early from your hotel & Proceed from Paro to Hasimara /New Alipurduar/ via Phuentsholing, (7 Hours/ 195 Km) for Onward Journey.

Accommodation – Bhutan tour package from Hasimara

EP- Room only

Price – Bhutan Tour Package from Hasimara

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 Hasimara cost 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 for Bhutan.
• Toll & Parking charges.
• All applicable service & permit charges.

Bhutan tour package 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 tour package from Hasimara

• 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 on extra cost.
• In 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 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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Distance:
Hasimara to Phuentsholing – 19km (40 mnts)
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)

Travellers’ info for Bhutan tour package

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.

All tourist need to produce their hotel confirmation vouchers.

Passport should have a minimum 6 months validity left.

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 ect. 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 sudden declared holiday without any prior notice. We would request you to get the last minute update before planing your Bhutan package tour.

Bhutan Currency

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

Bank & major hotels can exchange major currencies. But its 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.

Bhutan Weather | Best time to visit

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. November will be the best time to visit Bhutan

It mainly has four different seasons.

Spring (Match April & May)

It is considered a very good season with moderate temperature. 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 July & August)

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

Autumn (September October & November)

It is probably the best time to visit Bhutan with clear weather, blue sky. It provides 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 Janyary & 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

By Air

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

Indian Airport : In 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) (175 km).

By Road

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

Entry Fees – Bhutan tour package from Hasimara

Entrance Fees for Indians at various tourist attractions.

Places to visit 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.1000/- Per person
• Kichu Lhakhang  : Rs.500/- Per person

Places to visit in Punakha 

• Punakha Dzong : Rs.500/- Per Person

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Places to visit in Bhutan tour package from Hasimara

National Memorial Chorten

The National Memorial Chorten was inbuilt memory of Third Druk Gyalpo and is devoted to World Peace. The chorten is a Pieris brassicae structure topped with a golden tower. It is almost at the middle of Thimphu town and is one among its most picturesque monuments. Guests can realize older Bhutanese folks circumambulating the Chorten throughout the day. Chorten virtually means that ‘Seat of Faith’ and Buddhists typically decision such monuments, the ‘Mind of Buddha.’ The Chorten is a rare example of Buddhist design and design with its attractive paintings and intricate sculptures.

Tashichho Dzong

Tashichho Dzong has been the seat of the government since 1952 and presently homes the throne space and offices of the King, the secretariat along with the ministries of home affairs and finance. Different government departments square measure housed in buildings near it. It was 1st made in 1216 AD by Lama Gyalwa Lhanangpa built  the dzong in 1216 with the name of ‘Do-Ngon Dzong’.  In 1641, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal restructured & renamed the dzong as ‘Tashicho Dzong’. The initial Dzong was destroyed by earthquake in 1771 and everything was rapt to the lower Dzong. The new building was later dilated many times over the years. It was broken throughout the associate earthquake in 1897 and restored in 1902.

Dochula Pass

Dochula pass is found on Thimphu by Phunaka. The pass may be an accessible location among tourists because it offers a shocking 360-degree view of the chain of mountains. It has snowcapped mountains usually covered with snow and is filled with some of the most beautiful scenery in Bhutan. This makes this pass an excellent place for sightseeing inviting visitors from all around the world, making it an excellent place for family picnics. For tourists, this is often a perfect location to capture lovely photos of the chain of mountains throughout bright, warm days. Read more…

Rinpung Dzong 

The Rinpung Dzong is built in 1644 by Zhabdrung Ngawang. It is constructed over the monastery’s foundation, which is made by Guru Rinpoche. The fort built over there was made for a few occasions. It is made to defend or protect the Paro valley against the attack the Tibet made on them. In the fort, you will find stairways go down at the quarter of the monks, who are living over there. Even, you can find around 200 monks over there. The Rinpung Dzong is also known as Paro Dzong. The name of the fort means the “Heap of the jewels.” Rinpung Dzong offers a view to the entire Paro valley from the higher elevation. In all the architecture of Bhutan, Rinpung Dzong is the highest point. The Paro Dzong is worth visiting the destination of Bhutan.

Ta Dzong 

Ta Dzong is the National Museum of Bhutan, which is in the town of Paro. It was established in 1968. The museum is a remarkable blend of the history of Bhutan. The Ta Dzong was built in 1649, but later on, it was renovated in 1968. In 2011, the museum was damaged due to the earthquake came over there. It is the nation’s premier museum, which is brilliant in reflecting the past. Seeing the museum is an excellent way to get in touch with history. After visiting the National Museum of Bhutan, you can walk down to the Dzong and can enjoy yourself with your companions. The place will offer you a good sightseeing view of the Paro valley from there. If you are planning to Paro, add the destination to visit for sure.

Kyichu Lhakhang 

Kyichu Lhakhang is the oldest Himalayan Buddhist temple. The temple is in Lango Gewog in the district, Paro. People also call Kyichu Lhakhang as Kyerchu temple or Lho Kyerchu. The oldest Buddhist temple of Bhutan is the Jowo Temple of Kyichu, which is built by the Tibetan in the 7^th century. The Tibetan Emperor Songtsen Gampo built this temple. There is a saying that there are two orange trees over there that bear the fruit throughout the year.

Punakha Dzong

The majestic fortress of Punakha Dzong is the first attraction that will keep you in awe when you arrive here at Punakha. The Palace of Great Bliss aka Punthang Dechen Phodrang Dzong seems to be like a high citadel of whitewashed stones where two rivers meet – Po (father) Chhu and Mo (mother) Chhu. The two rivers confluence by crossing the Dzong and forms the river Punakha Chhu.

The Punakha Dzong stands proudly along a row of jacaranda trees which bloom in purple color. It looks really mesmerizing with the clear blue sky. It looks really stunning and is covered in fragrant smell of incense. From Tashichho Dzong, the whole monastic body passes in the winter season to more temperate climate. Punakha is the winter capital of the nation. It has witnessed a lot of damages by earthquake, fire, and floods several times. But it was rebuilt well every time.

You can visit Punakha Dzong by crossing a suspension bridge of Mo Chuu River. You can reach a sharp wooden staircase to enter the dzong. The Punakha Dzong has three courtyards. In 2011, the last royal wedding was held here. In the largest event in Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the current king of Bhutan, married the new Queen, Jetsun Pema. You can also see the hall where the event was held through glass from outside.

Punakha Suspension Bridge

Bhutan is a country with mighty rivers and hilly terrains. There are walkable suspension bridges to cross the hilly crevices and rivers all around the nation. You can easily spot these bridges all across Bhutan. But Punakha Suspension Bridge, which is over Po Chhu River, is Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge. It is hanging behind Punakha Dzong. This iron hanging bridge is laden with Buddhist prayer flags and is 180m long.

You can definitely indulge in the great experience of crossing the suspension bridge in Punakha. The bridge serves a lot of people at a time and it keeps swaying with strong winds but it is absolutely well-built and safe. The bridge also connects Punakha dzong to Punakha. It is an ideal spot for bird photography and nature photography. You can cross to the either side for capturing the serene views of the river and enjoy the soothing breeze of the river. You can visit the bridge at any time of the day.