BHUTAN

Day 01: Arrive Bagdogra/Siliguri transfer to Phuntsholing

Arrival at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB)  Transfer to Phuentsholling by Taxi. On arrival Guest will be received by our executive who will be waiting just outside of the airport or railway station – He will assist guest to board the vehicle to proceed for Phuentsholling – The drive is of 165 kilometers i.e. 04 to 04 ½ hour’s drive - The drive is through the lush green Tea Estate, the national park and sanctuary of Duars / Dooars - On arrival at Phuentsholling – Check into hotel - The border of India & Bhutan, the Indian side is known as Jaigaon and the Bhutan part is called Phuentsholling - Situated at an altitude of nearly 980 feet it is a small settlement but business hup of Bhutan – Night stay at Hotel (Guests are requested to be prepared with their ID card & Photograph to be collected by our agent - Stay at either phuentsholing or Jaigaon.

 

Day 02: Phuntsholing to Thimphu

Permit Processing and Transfer to Thimpu (2350 meters / 7710 feet) - Early morning breakfast – Obtain permit at Bhutan Immigration office with assistance from our representative & Indian Embassy - Normally it takes 01 - 02 hours) - Next is issuing of vehicle permit - Start for for Thimpu – The drive is approximately 172 kilometers and is 06 ½ - 07 hours drive by road – The drive is beautiful, and one can see some waterfalls along the way – Thimpu is a charming city, probably the smallest capital in the world, resting in the heart of the Himalayas - The skyline hardly changes as new buildings are all constructed in traditional Bhutanese style - It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan – It is a lively place, interesting combination of tradition and modernity - Thimpu is situated at an elevation of 2350 meters / 7710 feet - Reach Thimpu - Check into your hotel on arrival - Overnight stay at hotel in Thimphu.

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Day 03: Thimphu Sightseeing 

Early morning Breakfast - Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, occupies a valley in the country’s western interior - In addition to being the government seat, the city is known for its Buddhist sites - Start with all the Major Sightseeing places - They are 1) Buddha Point, 2) BBS Tower, 3) Tashicchhoe Dzong, 4) The Memorial Chorten, 5) National Library, 6) The Institute of Traditional Medicine, 7) Centenary Farmer Market, 8) Changlimithang Stadium, 9) School of Arts & Crafts, 10) Handicraft Institute, 11) Zangthopelri Lhakhang, 12) Motithang Takin Reserve (Takin Zoo), 13) Semtokha Dzong - - Check into Hotel - Evening free to stroll around the area and local market - Overnight Stay at hotel / resort in Thimpu.

 

Day 04: Thimphu to Punakha | Punkaha Sightseeing 

Early morning breakfast - Transfer to Punakha - It is approximately 90 kilometers and is nearly 03 hours from Thimphu - Punakha is the administrative centre of Punakha dzongkhag, districts of Bhutan. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan - It Has a population of 25,700 - Wangdue Phodrang is a town and capital (dzongkhag thromde) of Wangdue Phodrang District in central Bhutan - It Has a Population Of 34,300 - Enroute Visit 1) Dochu la Pass, 2) Druk Wangyal Lhakhang, 3) Punakha Dzong 4) Wangdue Phodrang, 5) Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten. Overnight stay in Punakaha.

 

Day 05: Punakaha to Paro via Chele-LA

This day we will ride to to Paro - Paro is Destination Of Scenic Beauty, on the way we will take a de tour to CHELE-LA PASS which is at the height os 13,750 ft and is the highest point of Bhutan. SOme riders also call this the Khardungla of Ladakh. Ride to Paro after Chele-la pass. The Only International Airport of Bhutan in Paro - It Has a Population of 39,800 - It is approximately 145 kilometers and is nearly 04 hours from Punakha & Wangdue - Overnight Stay at Paro.

 

 

Day 06: Paro Sightseeing + Tiger’s Nest Trek

Paro is a town and seat of Paro District, located in the Paro Valley of Bhutan - It is the site of the country’s only international airport and is also known for the many sacred sites in the area - It is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area - After Breakfast start the local sightseeing - Sightseeing starts with Visit to the following sites - 1) Drukgyal Dzong, 2) View of Taktsang Monastery, 3) Kichulanka Monastery, 4) Ta Dzong, 5) Paro Rinpung Dzong (Museum), 6) Nya-MeyZam, 7) Dungtse Lhankhang, 8) DrukChoeding – Check into Hotel - Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

 

 

Day 07: Paro to Siliguri

Early morning breakfast - Next drive to Phuentsholling - The road is approximately 175 kilometers and is nearly 05 - 06 hours drive by road - Proceed for Paro International Airport Sightseeing if not viited earlier - The Only International Airport of Bhutan in Paro - Phuentsholing road was built in 1962 by Dantak, the Indian Border road organization and is generally in good shape - The drive on this route is very pleasant with numerous scenic spots en route – Arrive Phuentsholling, hand over the Bikes. Take your lunch and do some shopping from Phuntsholing. Followed by– Taxi will take you to Siliguri. Arrive Siliguri by evening. Check into Hotel, stay in siliguri.

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Day 08: Depart from Siliguri

This will be the last day. Say good bue to your fellow riders, share the photographs. After breakfast, taxi will drop you to Airport. Trip Ends.

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Inclusions:

1. Accommodation for 07 Nights on Double/Triple Sharing

2. 07 Breakfast and 07 Dinners 

3. Innova/Xylo/WagonR for complete tour

4. All Sightseeing

5. Airport Pickup and Drop

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Exclusions:

1. Lunch on All Days

2. Sustainable development harges of Bhutan Rs 1200 per day per head

3. Any Monument entry Fee

4. Personal Expenses (Snacks/Water Bottles/Energy Drinks)

5. Cost Escalation due to natural reason/strike/taxi-Bike Union Issues/Anti social unrest (Riders need to bear their expenses of the day in such cases)

6. Anything which is not mentioned in inclusions

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TRIP COST (5% gst extra)

Cost is based on number of people, number of days and category of hotels selected by the client

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PAYMENT POLICY:
1. 30% of the Total Billing Amount to be deposited as the booking amount at the time of the booking.
2. Remainder 70% of the Total Billing Amount to be deposited before 30 days of the departure date.
3. Failure to adhere to the Payment Policy can lead to a cancellation of the booking without any prior notice to the booking person

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CANCELLATION POLICY:
1. 20% cancellation fee would be levied/ forfeited if the cancellation is done 30 days prior the Day 1 of the trip.
2. 100% cancellation fee would be levied/ forfeited if the cancellation is done less than 30 days prior the Day 1 of the trip.
3. Fail to do the 30% amount within a month of the booking or 3 months prior to the travel date, whichever is sooner, the booking will stand cancelled without any prior intimation, and the amount received by the company will be forfeited with no refund.