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We carefully selected each of our Bhutan tour packages with the traveler in mind. Our Bhutan tour guides and travel consultants have devotedly assisted tourists from all over the world for the last ten years. Mercury Tour Operator welcome all tourists from all parts of the world to explore Bhutan and enjoy Holiday vacation in Bhutan. Our expert team will provide all kinds of services during Bhutan Trip. We cover all the major Bhutan tourist spots.
Bhutan is known as the Land of Thunder Dragon. It is a small country amidst the mighty Himalayas between Tibet autonomous region of china and India. It is famous for its lush green forests, snow capped mountains, arts and architecture, incomparable culture and tradition, and spectacular scenic view are some of the rare gifts of Bhutanese pride which they offer to the whole world.
For Bhutan Tour ideal time are autumn and spring. Month wise -September, October, December, March, April, and May. Bhutan is a relatively difficult destination to visit due to the Bhutanese government’s regulations. Visitors who wish to visit Bhutan cannot purchase components of the services by parts such as only accommodation or only tours. Visitors have to buy all-inclusive tour package tour.
If you’re planning a trip to Bhutan, the best seasons you could choose are autumn and spring. The months of March, April, may, September, October, and December, see the maximum tourist foot fall. Bhutan can be reached both by road and air. Bhutan’s only international airport is located in Paro which is about an hour and a half’s drive from Thimphu. Flights to Bhutan depart from several cities the most common ones being Bangkok, Delhi, Singapore and Kathmandu. You can choose between Bhutan’s national carrier of Druk air and Bhutan airlines which provide international flights to Bhutan’s international airport.
Bhutan tour packages from India can be possible because of the good connectivity between Bhutan and some of the major cities of India by air. Druk air and Bhutan airlines are most popular airlines which connected both India and Bhutan. We provide Bhutan tour Packages from Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai at a reasonable cost. Book our Kolkata to Bhutan package including airfare at a reasonable cost. If traveling to Bhutan by train, Hasimara is the nearest railway station near Bhutan India border. We conduct Hasimara to Bhutan package by car in a regular basis. Alternate railway stations are there to reach and cover Bhutan Trip. Direct bus service available to conduct avail Bhutan trip. New Jalpaiguri rail station is a major junction station in North Bengal where almost all major cities\of India are linked by train, So Bhutan package from NJP is an alternate way.
3 Nights 4 Days tour
Paro airport pick up & drop
Thimphu & Paro sightseeing
Day 01: Paro to Thimphu transfer:
our representative will pick up you by car/coach from Paro International airport on the 1st day of Bhutan Tour Packages and transfer to Thimphu. Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Day 02 : Thimphu local sightseeing:
After breakfast proceeds for half day Thimphu sightseeing places by car. Visit famous tourist places in Thimphu like visit Memorial Chorten,Mothithang Zoo,TashiDzong, BudhhaDordenma, Changankha Monastery,National Assembly, Traditional medicine centre, Folk & heritage museum, and then transfer to Paro and overnight stay.
Day 03 : Paro sightseeing:
After breakfast proceed for half day city tour of Paro namely Drukyel dzong, TaaDzong,National Museum,RingpungDzong (an administrative centre and school for monks),Nyameyzam-(a bridge that connects Paro town to the Dzong).Overnight stay at Paro.
Day 04 : After breakfast transfer to Paro airport for departure.
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4 Nights 5 Days tour
Paro airport pick up & drop
Thimphu, Paro & Punakha sightseeing
Day 01 : Bhutan local sightseeing places:
Reach to Paro airport and transfer to Thimphu. Visit local attractions of Thimphu comprising of Memorial Chorten, Mothithang Zoo,TashiDzong view Point, BudhhaDordenma, Changankha Monastery, National Assembly, Traditional medicine centre, and Folk & heritage museum, and then check in to hotel Thimphu. Overnight stay in Thimpu.
Day 02 : After collecting special permission go to Punakha, drive to Punakha. En-route visit Dochula 108 chortenand Punakha Dzong. It is on the confluence of Fochu and Mochu rivers.
Day 03 : After breakfast proceed to Paro . After arrival at Paro, check in to hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure.
Day 04 : After breakfast proceed for half day city tour of Paro . Sightseeings are namely Drukyeldzong,TaaDzong, Paro National Museum, Ringpung Dzong (an administrative centre and school for monks),Nyameyzam(a bridge that connects Paro town to the Dzong).Over night stay at Paro.
Day 05 : After breakfast check out of Paro hotel and drive to the airport for return flight.
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5 Nights 6 Days tour
Hasimara railway station pick up & drop
Thimphu, Paro & Punakha sightseeing
Day 01 : Hasimara to Jaigaon/Phuentsholing transfer:
Once you reach to Hasimara Railway station, our representative will transfer you to Jaigaon/ Phuentsholing. Go for Immigration(Indians only).Day free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Jaigaon / Phuentsholing to Thimphu transfer (153 km/5 hrs)/Stay atThimphu hotel:
If you not completed Immigration then proceed for it and later transfer to Thimphu, the capital of Modern Bhutan. En-route visit Karbandi monastery(subject to timing), Chukha view point .On arrival check in to Thimphu hotel/ resort for overnight stay.
Day 03 : Thimphu to Punakha day tour with Dochula Pass:
Have your breakfast and then apply for permit for Punakha and later start for a full day trip to Punakha (85 km/ 3 hrs) and Dochula Pass . Punakha was the old capital of Bhutan on the confluense of Fo chu & Mo Chu(river). On the way visit 108 stupa at Dochula (pass) which is famous view point in Bhutan. In the evening return to Thimphu from Punakha and overnight stay at Thimphu hotel/resort.
Day 04 : Half dayThimphu local sightseeing/ local attraction of Thimphu. Thimphu to Paro(51km/2 hrs)transfer:
Today in your Bhutan Tour Package you will visit famous tourist places in Thimphu comprising of Memorial Chorten, Mothithang Zoo,TashiDzong ,BudhhaDordenma(54 mts), Changankha Monastery, Thimphu zorig chusum(art school), Traditional medicine centremon-fri), Folk & heritage museum(mon-friday), Thimphu clock tower, Thimphu craft market and later transfer from Thimphu Paro(51 km/ 2 hrs). On arrival to Paro, check in Paro Hotel/ resort and overnight stay.
Day 05: Paro local sightseeing tour / Visit local attractions of Paro:
Proceed for half day city tour of Paro comprising of DrukyelDzong,TaaDzong, Paro National Museum, RingpungDzong (an administrative centre and school for monks),Nyameyzam(a bridge that connects Paro town to the Dzong).Over night stay at Paro.
Day 06: Paro to Hasimara(165 km/ 6 hrs) transfer:
After early breakfast, check out of hotel in Paro and transfer to Hasimara and drop to Hasimara rly station with the sweet memories of Bhutan Tour.
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6 Nights 7 Days tour
Hasimara railway station pick up & drop
Thimphu, Paro & Punakha sightseeing
Day 01 : Hasimara to Jaigaon/Phuentsholing transfer:
Upon arrival to Hasimara Railway station, our chauffeur cum represantative will transfer you to Jaigaon/ Phuentsholing hotel. Go for Immigration(Indians only).Day free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Jaigaon / Phuentsholing to Thimphu transfer (153 km/5 hrs)/Stay atThimphu hotel:
After Immigration transfer to Thimphu, the capital of Modern Bhutan. En-route visit Karbandi monastery(subject to timing), Chukha view point .On arrival check in to Thimphu hotel/ resort for overnight stay.
Day 03 : Thimphu to Punakha day tour with Dochula Pass:
Have your breakfast and then apply for permit for Punakha and later start for a full day trip to Punakha (85 km/ 3 hrs) and Dochula Pass . Punakha was the old capital of Bhutan on the confluense of Fo chu & Mo Chu(river). On the way visit 108 stupa at Dochula (pass) which is famous view point in Bhutan. In the evening return to Thimphu from Punakha and overnight stay at Thimphu hotel/resort.
Day 04 : Half dayThimphu local sightseeing/ local attraction of Thimphu. Thimphu to Paro(51km/2 hrs)transfer:
Today in your Bhutan Tour Package you will visit famous tourist places in Thimphu comprising of Memorial Chorten, Mothithang Zoo,TashiDzong ,BudhhaDordenma(54 mts), Changankha Monastery, Thimphu zorig chusum(art school), Traditional medicine centremon-fri), Folk & heritage museum(mon-friday), Thimphu clock tower, Thimphu craft market and later transfer from Thimphu Paro(51 km/ 2 hrs). On arrival to Paro, check in Paro Hotel/ resort and overnight stay.
Day 05: Paro local sightseeing tour / Visit local attractions of Paro:
Proceed for half day city tour of Paro comprising of DrukyelDzong,TaaDzong, Paro National Museum, RingpungDzong (an administrative centre and school for monks),Nyameyzam(a bridge that connects Paro town to the Dzong).Over night stay at Paro.
Day 06: Paro to Chelela Pass(39 km/ 1.30 hrs) half day trour.
After finising breakfast drive toChelela Pass( 3988 metres), the highest point of Paro. You can see Mount Jomolhari and beautiful landscape from Chelela pass. Return to Paro and visit Paro riverside handicraft market . Overnight stay at Paro hotel/ resort.
Day 07: Paro to Hasimara(165 km/ 6 hrs) transfer:
After early breakfast, check out of hotel in Paro and transfer to Hasimara and drop to Hasimara rly station with the sweet memories of Bhutan Tour.
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7 Nights 8 Days tour
Hasimara railway station pick up & drop
Thimphu, Paro & Punakha sightseeing
Day 01 : Hasimara to Jaigaon/Phuentsholing transfer:
Upon arrival to Hasimara Railway station, our chauffeur cum represantative will transfer you to Jaigaon/ Phuentsholing hotel. Go for Immigration(Indians only).Day free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Jaigaon / Phuentsholing to Thimphu transfer (153 km/5 hrs)/Stay atThimphu hotel:
Complete yourBhutan Immigration then proceed for it and later transfer to Thimphu, the capital of Modern Bhutan. En-route visit Karbandi monastery(subject to timing), Chukha view point .On arrival check in to Thimphu hotel/ resort for overnight stay.
Day 03 : Half dayThimphu local sightseeing/ local attraction of Thimphu:
After breakfast day tour orientation for famous tourist places in Thimphu comprising of Memorial Chorten, Mothithang Zoo,TashiDzong ,BudhhaDordenma(54 mts), Changankha Monastery, Thimphu zorig chusum(art school), Traditional medicine centremon-fri), Folk & heritage museum(mon-friday), Thimphu clock tower, Thimphu craft market. You are free for shopping at Thimphu market and later transfer to Thimphu hotel and overnight stay in Thimphu.
Day 04 : Thimphu to Punakha transfer with Dochula Pass tour:
After breakfast start for a full day trip to Punakha (85 km/ 3 hrs) and Dochula Pass . Punakha was the old capital of Bhutan on the confluense of Fo chu & Mo Chu(river). On the way visit 108 stupa at Dochula (pass) which is famous view point in Bhutan. Overnight stay at Punakha/ Wangdu hotel.
Day 05: Visit Chimi Lakhang & Punakha to Paro transfer(128km/ 4 hrs).
After breakfast visit Chimi Lakhang and then Punakha to Paro transfer (4 hrs) and later check in Paro hotel. Overnight stay at Paro hotel/ resort.
Day 06: Paro local sightseeing tour / Visit local attractions of Paro:
Proceed for half day city tour of Paro comprising of DrukyelDzong,TaaDzong, Paro National Museum, RingpungDzong (an administrative centre and school for monks),Nyameyzam(a bridge that connects Paro town to the Dzong).Over night stay at Paro.
Day 07: Paro to Chelela Pass(39 km/ 1.30 hrs) half day trour.
After finising breakfast drive toChelela Pass( 3988 metres), the highest point of Paro. You can see Mount Jomolhari and beautiful landscape from Chelela pass. Return to Paro and visit Paro riverside handicraft market . Overnight stay at Paro hotel/ resort.
Day 08: Paro to Hasimara(165 km/ 6 hrs) transfer: After early breakfast, check out of hotel in Paro and transfer to Hasimara and drop to Hasimara rly station with the sweet memories of Bhutan Tour.
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See the following charges during Bhutan Tour Packages
Thimphu Memorial Chorten- NU 500, For Student 250 |Tashichho Dzong- NU 500, For Student 250|Motithang Takin Zoo – NU 300
Folk Heritage Museum – NU 100|Handicraft Institute Thimphu- NU 100|Paro Museum – NU 100
Rinpung Dzong- NU 500, For Student 250|Taktsang Monastery /Tiger Nest- NU 1000, For Student 500|Kitchu Lakhang- NU 500, For Student 250|Punakha Dzong- NU 500, For Student 250
Notice: Upcoming SDF Fees (Sustainable Development fees) shortly implemented as per Bhutan Tourism.
NOTE : Bhutan border immigration office remains close on Saturday, Sunday and on Bhutanese Holidays. Plan your tour accordingly. For Indians it is mandatory to Carry Indian Passport or Indian Voter Card for immigration permission. For foreigners or NRIs Visa is a must for Bhutan.
When you are covering Bhutan Tourist Places in Paro then must see following.
Nya-mey-Zam or the bridge which connects Paro town to the dzong.
Drukgyel Dzong: During your holiday trip to Bhutan one must visit Drukgyel dzong which is (a fortress monastery from where we can see the enchanting view of Mt Chomolhari below the Dzong.),
Kyichu Lakhang(the oldest and sacred shrines of the kingdom of Bhutan)
Ugyen Pelri Palace-one of the most beautiful Bhutanese architecture.
Dungtse Lhakhang-A chorten like temple with three floors representing hell heaven and earth and the paintings here are the Bhutanese best paintings,
Jangsarbu Lhakhang-a small temple which is a home to the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha.
Taktshang(Tigers Nest )monastery is the most famous of all the monasteries.It takes one way 3 hours to trek to Tigers Nest monastery which is about 10 kilometres outside Paro town. Tourist can trek to Taktsang monastery from Paro during their Bhutan tour.
Simthothoka Dzong: Is the oldest fort in Bhutan located on the way to Paro from Thimphu. One must visit Simthoka Dzong during Bhutan tour.
During yout Bhutan Tourism Package must visit Chelela Pass and Haa valley
Chelela Pass:-
This pass is located at a height of 3988 metres is one of the highest motorable passes in Bhutan.
It provides an amazing view of the Mt Jhumolhari,on the top of which we can see variety colours of blooming rhododendrons and hundreds of prayer flags trembling in the wind.
Haa Valley:
This valley is 22 kms from Chelela Pass (an hour’s drive), where we find the /Haa Dzong which is occupied by the military is a stunning view from outside. Also visit Lakhang Karpo(White temple) and Lakhang Nagpo(Black temple).
Must keep Punakha in your Bhutan trip plan which was the former capital of Bhutan which is 72 kms away from Thimphu takes about 3 hours by car to reach from Thimphu.Punakha is located at a height of 1200 metres above sea level is considered to be warm in winter and hot in summer.The two rivers Pho Chu(male) & Mo Chu(female)flowing through the valley.Khuruthang is the main town of Punakha which is 4 kilometres from the Punakha Dzong.
Tourists all over the world started visiting Bhutan when the Govt of Bhutan first started allowing the entry of international tourism in Bhutan in the year 1974. From then onwards people frequently starts visiting Bumthang valley during Bhutan Packages.
Phuntsholing during Bhutan Tour is the entrance or gateway for the travelers coming by road from Hasimara, New Alipurduar, Siliguri and Kolkata. It can also be called a business meeting place for the Indians as well as the Bhutanese.
Some of the interesting attractions in Phuntsholing are:
Amo Chuu Crocodile Breeding Centre, Bhutan Gate at the border of jaigaon and Phuntsholing makes a good photograph of your tour.
Karbandi Monastery which is located a short distance above the phuntsholing gives a worth view of the Phuntsholing town and Bengal plains.
Chukha Hydrothermal Project-Special permission is required to visit this particular project.
Bhutan Short Tour Packages from Paro airport/Hasimara station/New Alipurduar station/Bagdogra airport/New Jalpaiguri station
Other than being the country amidst mountains, shrouded in mystery, beauty, and adventure, bhutan has quite an interesting platter to offer in terms of its cuisine. Bhutanese cuisine is primarily rice-based and includes a lot of red rice (a type of brown rice but with a nutty taste, the only type which grows in high altitudes), buckwheat, and a high quantity of maize. The source of protein in their diet comprises chicken, yak meat, dried beef, pork, pork fat, and lamb. During the cold seasons, warm stews made of meat, rice, lentils, dried vegetables, garnished with spices, herbs, and cheese are a local favourite. Some of the most popular foods that one must not miss out on are:
EmaDatshi (or chillies and cheese) –Datshi in Dzongkha means cheese, a wide variety of which is used in several types of Bhutanese recipes. EmaDatshi is a sort of stew made of chillies and cheese which might prove to be quite spicy for some. Other variants of this dish are ShakamDatshi (dried Bhutanese beef and cheese) and KhewaDatshi (potatoes and cheese). ShamuDatshi comprises mushrooms and cheese. All the items are eaten with a generous amount of red or brown or white rice.
JashaMaroo or Maru (spicy chicken) – Served with a generous amount of chicken broth, it is made of diced chicken, chilli, tomato, pepper, coriander leaves, onion, garlic, and several spices. It is eaten with rice.
PhakshaPaa (pork with red chillies) – this dish highlights another favourite item of the Bhutanese that is pork. Mountain vegetables such as radishes and spinach maybe added to phakshapaa which is yet again, eaten with rice or datshi dishes.
Suja (bhutanese butter tea) – also known as Po Cha or GoorGoor, it is usually served after meals and is found to be quite comforting in the cold weather. Fermented yak butter made from fresh yak milk is then boiled along with tea leaves and water. It is a frothy drink that tastes more like butter than tea, and its salty taste might surprise some. Butter tea is also relished in Tibet and parts of Nepal.
Ara (traditional alcoholic beverage) –Ara, (also known as arag) is the traditional alcoholic beverage in Bhutan. It is made by fermenting rice, wheat, maize, millet, barley or buckwheat and is creamy, whitish or clear in appearance. It has a very strong smell and taste. Sometimes Ara is also heated with butter and eggs to make it into a more wholesome and a filling beverage. Other drinks like Banchang and Sinchang which are made by fermenting grains with homemade yeast are also quite famous. Sinchang is a cool drink while Banchang is a hot drink.
Although the hotels and restaurants serving Bhutanese cuisine have tempered the spices to appeal to foreign palates, travellers must venture beyond their comfort zones and take their taste buds on a truly unique journey.Traditional Bhutanese food has been influenced by its neighbours, especially China, Tibet, and India. But like the country itself, the local cuisine has been able to maintain its uniqueness. It’s less oily than Chinese or Indian food and spicier than the Tibetan dishes. Since it is a cold country and temperatures fall quite low, a capsaicin overdose is the go-to for the country’s dishes.
Bhutan has a moderately formal dress code for both its people and visitors.One of the things that make the nation stand out is their dress code behaviour. The traditional attire for men and women were introduced around the 17th century to display their unique identity. It was made mandatory for Bhutanese citizens to wear their traditional outfits in an order to promote and preserve Bhutanese culture and heritage. The DriglamNamzha is considered as the official dress code behaviour of Bhutan. It dictates the norms regarding how the public should be dressed. The norm is accepted across the whole nation, and the citizens tend to adhere to it.
All employees must wear traditional clothing during work hours – a gho robe for men and kira dress for women.
Festivals in Bhutan are commendable for their richness, vibrancy and happiness. The ancient stories of the Buddhist culture and victories are re-enacted and celebrated through country which reaches out not only to local citizens, but also attracts global viewers.Most of these festivals are dedicated to Guru Rimpoche – the saint who introduced Bhutan to Buddhism in the early 8th Century.
ThimphuTshechu is the biggest and the most popular festival of bhutan. Thousands of people, all flock to the capital to be a part of the festivities. The colorful mask dances are where people and monks dance to celebrate life and happiness of the cultural essence of Bhutan, steal the show. It is a 3 day show happening during the 10th day of 8th month of the lunar calendar.
Jambay Lhakhang Drup comprises naked dancing, mask dancing and fire dancing. Traditional dances are performed to celebrate the foundation of Jambay Lhakhang Monastery to honor Guru Rimpoche. Mewang – the fire ceremony attracts thousands of tourists. Meanwhile, the event highlight is ‘Dance of Treasure’ – Tercham, where masked dancers and monks perform naked. This part of the festivities takes place in the middle of the night. Several other festivals taking place in Bhutan, not only attract local tourists or those from neighbouring countries but also global tourists.
Accommodation in Bhutan has a vast variety ranging from luxurious 5-star hotels to small cozy hotels and homestays in authentic Bhutanese home settings. The accommodations can be classified into: hotels, resorts, guesthouses, farm stays and home stays.
A Bhutan tour operator must provide his people a hotel of minimum 3 stars rating to ensure tourist comfort. Most of the hotels come with services such as wifi, spa, room service, etc though actual facilities differ from one hotel to the other. The case is similar for guesthouses. Guesthouses are much cheaper compared to star rated hotels. Even today, agriculture is a primary source of income for many Bhutanese families.
Staying in a traditional Bhutanese farm house, gives one an insight into the daily life of a typical Bhutanese family, their day-to-day activities, primitive methods of agriculture which are even prevalent today, and the unmatched hospitality and warm welcome offered by a Bhutanese host.
One can also enjoy traditional home-cooked Bhutanese food while on their stay at farm houses. Or an even more traditional experience, electricity and running water are not available at the farm stays though hot water and drinking water is provided by the host. Situated in the countryside of Bhutan, the farm houses provide a great escape from the bustle of city life and over-populated areas, amidst lush green agricultural fields.
If one is looking for a luxurious retreat to a small mystery loaded Himalayan country, Bhutan is definitely the correct choice.