Tour Details

3 Nights / 4 Days
(Thimphu 1N – Paro 2N)

Departure & Return Location

Paro Airport

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Trip Includes

Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis.
Meal Plan (as per mentioned above).
Exclusive Non-a/c vehicle for transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
Guide charges (Only Bhutan Portion).
Sustainable Development fee” (SDF)
Rates are valid for INDIAN NATIONALS only.

Trip Excludes

Air Fare/ Train fare.
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, porterage.
Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance Fees.
Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, is directly payable on the spot).
Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
Travel Insurance.
Anything which is not include in the inclusion.

Permit for Bhutan:

Indian nationals do not require visa to travel in Bhutan. Only a Valid Passport /Voter Id Card, Travel Insurance and Passport Size Photos are the valid documents for obtaining entry permit.

Advance Online Permits:

If you are traveling with an Indian Passport (with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of departure from Bhutan), you can avail advance online permits by sending us clear colored scanned passport copy as well as the other necessary documents (Travel Insurance, Passport Size Photo). It should reach us before 10 working days. We shall not be responsible for any rejections or similar issues in regards to the permits due to improper documents or delay in arrival of documents.

Note:

The above-mentioned hotels will be confirmed as per the room availability. Otherwise we will confirm similar category.
The rates quoted in the packages are on per person basis & valid for Indian nationals from 01^st Sep 2024 to 31^st Dec 2024 (High seasons surcharge will be applicable during the Festivals (Tshechu) & Peak season).

We believe in giving value for money and we believe that quality comes with a price tag. We at Neptune promise to provide the best of our services and keep by our commitments towards quality and the sensitivity of the services.

Do's

Adults must carry original & valid Passport or original Voter ID card. Children must carry original & valid Passport or original birth certificate & school photo ID card.
Remember to carry essential belongings as per the season and personal requirements (including hiking shoes)
Please check with your mobile service provider for charges related to Bhutan.

Dont's

Tobacco & Tobacco products are banned in Bhutan.
Do not bring any plant or agricultural product out of Bhutan. It is illegal.
Credit cards are accepted in selected establishments in Bhutan.
Usage of Drones is strictly prohibited in Bhutan.
Photography is not allowed inside temples and Dzongs

Cancellation policy:

Cancellation Charges are based on how many days before your booked arrival time we receives your cancellation notice. These charges are a percentage of the total cost of your booked accommodation.

In the case of Holiday Package Bookings Period within which written notice of cancellation is received	Cancellation charges will be – -% of total booking price
0 – 10 days	100%
11 – 30 days	30%
Greater than 30 days	0%

Itinerary

Day 1Paro Airport - Thimphu

(Distance: 55 Kms. / Driving Time: 1½ Hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2,350 Mts.)

Arrival at Paro Airport. Meet and greet by our represenatative and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening, you may choose to relax at the hotel or take a leisure walk around the Thimphu City. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Day 2Thimphu Sightseeing – Paro

(Distance: 55 Kms. / Driving Time: 1½ Hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 Mts.)

After breakfast visit the Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Dordenma). It is located at a short drive from Thimphu City Centre, Kuenselphodrang offers a good overview of the Thimphu valley. The largest statue of Buddha in the country sits here which houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues. Then visit the National Memorial Chorten built in the memory of the Third King of Bhutan and visit the Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon transfer to Paro (7,480 ft.). On the way visit the Tamchog Lhakhang. It was built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo who is also known as the Iron bridge builder. Situated on a hill top, we have to cross an ancient style bridge to reach the temple. On arrival check in at the hotel. In the evening stroll around the local market shopping for souvenirs. Overnight stay at Paro.

Day 3Paro Sightseeing

(Altitude of Paro – 2280 Mts.)

After breakfast start full day sightseeing covering Ta Dzong – Originally built as a watchtower, it is now the National Museum of Bhutan with an excellent collection of Bhutanese antiquities, Rinpung Dzong – consecrated in 1645 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal on the site of smaller fort. During the 17th & 18th centuries it served as a bastion against invasion from the north. Currently, it is the administrative seat of Paro district, and also houses the state monastic community of about 200 members. Afternoon, visit the Drukgyel Dzong – Built in 1647 to commemorate the victory over an invasion from Tibet, the dzong was however destroyed by accidental fire in 1951. It was preserved in ruins as a heritage site. A full reconstruction of the Dzong was started in 2016. On a clear day experience a beautiful view of Mt. Jhomolhari (24035 ft.); from here. Then visit the Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bhutan built in 659 AD by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gembo. This is the second of the two temples built in a single day to hold down the giant demoness who was preventing the spread of Buddhism. In the evening, explore the Paro Town. Overnight stay at Paro.