ITINERARY
07 MAY: KOCHI – PARO – THIMPHU
- Meal Plan: Dinner
- Report at Nedumbassery International Terminal at 05:00 am.
- Flight departs at 08:05 am; Arrival in Paro at 11:10 am.
- On arrival, complete immigration and transfer to Thimphu (approx. 1.5 hrs).
- En route visit Tamchog Lhakhang.
- Evening visit to Tashichho Dzong.
- Overnight stay in Thimphu.
08 MAY: THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING
- Meal Plan: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
- Visit Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point).
- Visit Memorial Chorten.
- Visit Motithang Takin Preserve.
- Visit National Library and Folk Heritage Museum.
- Afternoon visit to Authentic Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar.
- Overnight stay in Thimphu.
09 MAY: THIMPHU – PUNAKHA
- Meal Plan: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
- Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass (3,100m) with views of the Himalayas.
- Visit Punakha Dzong, situated at the junction of Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers.
- Walk across the Punakha Suspension Bridge.
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility).
- Overnight stay in Punakha.
10 MAY: PUNAKHA – PARO
- Meal Plan: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
- Drive back to Paro.
- Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum).
- Visit Rinpung Dzong.
- Evening free for leisure or shopping in Paro town.
- Overnight stay in Paro.
11 MAY: PARO – TIGER’S NEST TREK
- Meal Plan: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
- Day hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), perched on a cliff 900m above Paro valley.
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan.
- Farewell dinner with cultural performance.
- Overnight stay in Paro.
12 MAY: DEPARTURE
- Meal Plan: Breakfast
- Transfer to Paro Airport.
- Flight departs at 12:00 pm; Arrival in Kochi at 03:10 pm.
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
INCLUSIONS
- Kochi – Paro – Kochi economy class airfare.
- 20 kg check-in baggage + 7 kg hand baggage.
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of INR 1,200 per night.
- Visa processing and travel permits.
- Accommodation in 3-star deluxe hotels.
- Daily Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner as per itinerary.
- All transfers and sightseeing in AC vehicle (Note: AC will be turned off in hilly areas).
- English-speaking local guide.
- All entrance fees to monuments.
- Travel Insurance up to 70 years.
- 5% GST.
- Tour Escort from Team Yathri Holidays.
EXCLUSIONS
- Any expenses of personal nature (porterage, laundry, etc.).
- Tips to guides and drivers.
- Pony/Horse ride to Tiger’s Nest.
- Any meals not mentioned in inclusions.
- Any additional costs due to natural calamities or flight delays.