Best of Bhutan
7 Nights / 8 Days
2N Thimphu – 2N Punakha – 3N Paro
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:
➢ Thimphu – Memorial Chorten, Kuensel Phodrang – World’s Largest Sitting Buddha Statue, Takin Reserve & Mini Zoo, BBS Tower Saravasti – Jetavana Monastry
➢ Punakha– Dochu La – A mountain, Phobjika Valley and Goempa Monastery
➢ Paro – Drukgyel Dzong – Ruins of an old fortress in
Paro, Kyichu Lakhang – Famous Monastery in
Paro, National Museum of Bhutan, The Taktsang Monastery
➢ Excursion to Chele La Pass
➢ English Speaking Guide
➢ Assistance at airport and sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle
➢ Start From Paro and End in Paro
ITINERARY:
Day 01 : Arrive Thimphu
After clearing through the airport’s immigration and baggage reclaim and then out into the arrivals hall where you will meet TwoMinds representative who will then assist you with the waiting vehicle and on to the hotel. You will transfer to
Thimphu. (60 Km / 1:30 Hrs.) After checking into your hotel. Early Check-In subject to availability), proceed for a panoramic
private sightseeing of the capital of Bhutan which includes the following places of interest – Memorial Chorten, Kuensel
Phodrang – World’s Largest Sitting Buddha Statue, Takin Reserve & Mini Zoo, BBS Tower – Provides a vantage point view of
the Thimphu Valley. Dinner & overnight stay in Thimphu
Day 02 : Thimphu
After breakfast, proceed for full day private sightseeing tour of Thimphu, which includes the following places of interest:
Folk Heritage Museum, Royal Textile Academy & Museum, Anim Dratshang (Nunnery), Trashichhodzong – Fortress in
Thimphu, Handicrafts Emporium. Note – On weekends, guests would also have the opportunity of visiting the weekend
market, an interesting market with local items and bargain price handicraft goods. Dinner & overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 03 : Thimphu - Punakha (100Kms/ 3Hrs approx.)
After breakfast, proceed toward Punakha. Enroute, halt at Dochu La – A mountain pass leading further into the Punakha
Valley. It offers a stunning 360-degree panoramic view of Eastern Himalayan mountain ranges. The view is especially scenic
on clear, winter days with snowcapped mountains forming a majestic backdrop to the tranquility of the 108 chortens
gracing the mountain pass. Enjoy lunch at newly open restaurant Druk Wangyel Cafe and visit Punakha Dzong and Chimi
Lakhang on your way to Punakha. Dinner & overnight stay in Punakha.
Day 04 : Punakha
After breakfast, proceed for a visit to the beautiful Phobjika Valley and Goempa Monastery. The Phobjika valley is home to the migration of the Blacked Crane in the months of Winter where the migrant birds a found in large number across the valley floor. Overnight stay in Punakha.
Day 05 : Punakha - Paro (125Kms/ 4Hours Approx. One way)
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to Paro. (125 Km / 4 Hrs). The Paro valley extends from the confluence
of the Paro Chhu and the Wang Chhu rivers at Chuzom upto Mt. Jomolhari at the Tibetan border to the North. This
picturesque region is one of the widest valleys in the kingdom and is covered in fertile rice fields and has a beautiful,
crystalline river meandering down the valley. After checking into your hotel, you would proceed for a private sightseeing
tour of Paro which would include the following places: Drukgyel Dzong – Ruins of an old fortress in Paro, Kyichu Lakhang –
Famous Monastery in Paro, National Museum of Bhutan. Dinner & overnight stay in Paro.
Day 06 : Paro – Excursion to Chele La Pass
After breakfast, proceed for a day excursion to Chele La pass (12,200ft) – The highest motorable point in Bhutan. On a
clear day one can get a breath-taking view of Mt. Jhomolhari (23,996 ft the second highest peak of Bhutan) and other
Himalayan giants. Visit Paro Dzong while returning to Paro. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner & overnight stay in Paro.
Day 07 : Paro
After breakfast today visit most iconic place of Bhutan -The Taktsang Monastery – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It
requires a 2-3 hours trek. Evening free at leisure to explore more of Paro markets, and may you find a perfect souvenir to
take back home. Dinner & overnight stay in Paro.
Day 8 : Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart with Happy memories from the Kingdom of Happiness – Bhutan!
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
Welcome with Traditional Bhutanese Scarf
• Accommodation in hotels as per package selected.
• Daily Breakfast and Dinners in comfort of the Hotel
• All Transfers and Sight-Seeing with airport Transfers as per the Itinerary on SIC basis.
• Expert Guide throughout the tour
• On-board Mineral Water and Wafers during Sightseeing
• Entrances to Monuments and Museums
• Royalty, Airport taxes, Transport Taxes & Hotel Taxes
• Tourist Permits to Travel into Punakha
• Souvenir Gift with Compliments from TwoMinds
• Assistance on arrival and Departure
PACAKAGE EXCLUSIONS:
Air tickets and airport taxes
• 5% Goods and Service Tax
• Any Train/airfare
• Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
• Monument Entrances, and activities Charges
• Festive Surcharge additional per person (if travel date between 7-9 March, 7-11 April, 29 September – 02 October),
Christmas and New Year.
• Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as flight delays, rescheduling or
• Cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, etc.
• Any tips to drivers, hotel staff, any meals apart from the ones mentioned above.
NOTE:
Hotel Check – in 1500hrs and check out 1100hrs.
Package cost – will not be valid on public holidays, festivals, exhibitions
& only valid from 15th Oct 2023 – 30th March 2024.