Visit Bhutan – The Land of Thunder Dragons !!
About the Tour :
Bhutan is a combination of splendid natural beauty, rich flora & fauna & affluent cultural heritage. The Bhutanese have safeguarded their ancient way of life, lifestyle, beautiful Dzongs, temples & houses with architecture found nowhere else in the world. Bhutan also known as Himalayan kingdom which has background of various mystery and magic. These are enough reasons to visit Bhutan I guess. So join us to explore the land of thunder dragon with Mumbai Travellers !!
Photo Credit : Nilesh Haldankar
BATCH DATES
Outing Date : 12th-22nd April 2017
SHORT INFORMATION
Category : Special Tours
Type : Biking / Offbeat
Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Highlights of the Tour
1. Thimphu: Capital of Bhutan
2. Dochu La: High Altitude Pass
3. Punakha: Punakha Dzong / Chhimi Lhakhang
4. Gangtey: One of the beautiful valley of Bhutan
5. Paro: Taktsang Monastery (Tigers Nest)
6. Chele La: Highest motor able road in Bhutan
ITINERARY
Day 01 : 12th April 2016 :
Arrival at Bagdogra and transfer to Hotel. Collect your Bikes from respective courier comapnies. Evening instruction & introduction session. Overnight at Bagdogra
Day 02 : 13th April 2016 :
NJP to Pheuntsholing (171 Kms / 05 hrs)
After breakfast start riding towards Pheuntsholing. Pheuntsholing is known as Getaway to Bhutan by road from India. It is a thriving commercial centre on the northern end of Indian Plains. On arrival check in Hotel. Overnight stay at Pheuntsholing.
Day 03 : 14th April 2016 :
Pheuntsholing – Thimphu (176 Kms / 06 hrs)
After breakfast complete the immigration formalities and proceed towards Thimphu (7710 ft) The capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in Hotel. Evening visit Tashichho Dzong (fortress of the glorious religion). Overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 04 : 15th April 2016 : Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) an ideal place for refreshing yourself. There is a huge plantation of Buddha on top of the Kuensel Phodrang , National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Monument . Post lunch visit Sangaygang View Point, Chongangkha Monastery, Taking preserve centre (The talking national animal can be seen here). Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Day 05 : 16th April 2016 : Thimphu – Punakha / Wangdue (80 Kms / 03 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue on the way stop at Dochu La pass (3150 mts). Check in Hotel. Post lunch visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Zabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It served as a seat of the government for many years until the second king took the charge. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo & King Jigme dorji Wangchuck covened the first national assembly here in 1952. After take a short excursion trip to visit Chhimi Lakhang This temple is also known as Temple of Fertility was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley “The Devine Mad Man”. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.
Day 06 : 17th April 2016 : Excursion to Gangstey (78 Kms one way / 03 Hrs)
After breakfast start full day excursion trip to Gangtey (9840 ft). Gangtey is a home of black naked crane which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north. It is a beautiful valley of Bhutan. Evening return back. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.
Day 07 : 18th April 2016 : Punakha / Wangdue / Paro (140 Kms / 05 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Paro (7483 ft). On the way stop Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park- The park contains a rich biodiversity of Flora & Fauna and also features a huge species of plants & animals including endangered species. On arrival check in Hotel. Post lunch visit Ta Dzong – National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious Thangkha etc. Rinpung Dzong means “fortress of heap of the jewels”. The Dzong now serves as a administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Overnight stay at paro.
Day 08 : 19th April 2016 : Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast visit Drukgyel Dzong also visit famous Taktsang Monastery – Clled “Tiger’s Nest” (02 Hrs hike from the base camp) & Kitchu Monastery. Overnight stay at Paro.
Day 09 : 20th April 2016 : Paro – Chele La Pass – Paro (35 Kms one way / 02 Hrs)
After breakfast proceed towards Chele La pass (13,088 ft)- The highest motor able road in Bhutan. Enjoy the scenic beauty and mesmerizing landscapes from Chele La pass. Evening leisure time to explore Paro. Overnight at Paro.
Day 10: 21st April 2016 : Paro – Pheuntsholing (200 Kms / 07 Hrs)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and proceed towards Pheuntsholing. On arrival at check in at Hotel. Overnight at Pheuntsholing.
Day 11 : 22nd April 2016 : Pheuntsholing – NJP (170 Kms / 05 hrs)
After breakfast proceed towards NJP / Bagdogra. Submit your bikes and then proceed to Airport / Railway Station
Tour Concludes with Happy Memories :D
COST
Tour Cost : Rs. 38,000/- Per Person
For Lifetime Members : Rs.37,200/- per member
For Lifetime Membership Details (Rs.1000/- only), click here
Inclusions :
1. Accommodation on twin sharing basis in Super Deluxe Hotels
2. Daily Breakfast & Dinner
3. Back up Vehicle with Well trained mechanic
4. All Inner line Permits & Necessary Taxes
5. Entrance Fees & Monument Charges
6. Royal Government Taxes
7. Mumbai Traveller’s Experts
8. All Taxes
Exclusions :
1. Air Fare / Train Fare
2. Daily Lunch
3. Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, tips etc
4. Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle other than mentioned in the itinerary
5. Camera Fees
6. Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blockage, political disturbances etc. (to be borne by clients, which is directly payable on the spot).
7. Any Increase in Taxes Or fuel price, leading to increase in cost of surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
8. Insurance
9. Bike Transfer / Bike Rent etc
10. Fuel and Maintanance Charges
11. Anything other than above mention inclusions
Imp Note : Passport or election card is mandatory. Also compulsory is bike papers. Also 4 passport size photo is required. Please book your return flight/train tickets late afternoon as morning will be busy with bike transfer and stuff.
Additional Information : This is our basic plan as of now and is open to any modification at later time for better suitability.
PAYMENT DETAILS
For booking you need to deposit Rs.10,000/- per person as an advance amount in following account:
Balance Payment to be cleared before 21 days prior to the Trip
NAME: MUMBAI TRAVELLERS
BANK: ICICI
ACCOUNT: CURRENT AC
A/C: 623805029453
BRANCH: MULUND WEST
IFSC CODE ICIC0006238
Cancellation and Refund applicable on the whole tour cost :
1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.
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