Enjoy the most delightful seasons of spring as you see Bhutan awaken from winter with rhododendrons blooming, trees blossom, and the snows in mountains starting to melt, giving you picturesque scenery. In the summer months the Paro valley in Bhutan provides a mild climate with less rainfall than India and southern Bhutan. With short direct flights from Kolkatta and Delhi, Paro is the perfect place for your summer getaway.
Experience our G4 package; Great rates, Great weather, Great hospitality, and Gross National Happiness. From May to September, you can enjoy yourself at the top tier Zhiwa Ling hotel for just INR46170 per couple for a four night special package. Price includes 10% BST and 10% service charge.
The package includes:
- Luxurious accommodation in one of our suites
- Daily continental breakfast
- English/Hindi speaking guides
- Round trip airport transfer
- Japanese/Korean 4×4 SUV on duty with chauffer
- Picnic lunch as and where specified in the itinerary
- Passes for museum, fort, and temple visits
- Complimentary steam rooms, sauna and fitness centre
Meals (other than breakfast) and beverages will be treated as personal expenses and are not included in the package.
Itinerary:
Arrival Day: A guide will meet you at the airport and you will be driven to Zhiwa Ling Hotel. After a warm welcome in our lobby, with hot towels and juices, you will be escorted to your room. The afternoon is free for you to explore the area and you can take the opportunity to use the complimentary sauna and steam at our spa to relax. In the evening, you can visit the local shopping area or just relax in your room.
Day one: After breakfast at the hotel, your first stop will be the Drukgyel Dzong, fortress ruins that guard the northern entry to the valley. Your guide will explain its rich history to you. If you wish, you can stop for lunch in town. After lunch, your next stop will be the National Museum, a circular fortress which was very important strategically in defending the nation against the Tibetan invasion. Century old local arts and crafts are on display in the museum.
Day Two: Full day driving excursion to Bhutan’s capital. Thimphu is a perfect blend of culture, tradition, and modernization. Return to the hotel in the evening and prepare for the hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest monastery the next day
Day Three: After an early breakfast, hike to the Tiger’s Nest. Built in the 8th Century, this magical monastery sits on a single granite cliff above the valley floor. You will be provided with a picnic lunch.
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Full day driving excursion to Chele la pass, at an elevation of 3,988 m, which is considered as one of the highest vehicle passes in Bhutan. The pass provides a stunning view of the sacred mountain peak Jomolhari and Jichu Drake. There are also beautiful views of snow capped mountains and lovely places to have your delicious packed lunch.
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You will be driven to a private location by the beautiful Paro river and provided with a delicious picnic lunch. If you choose, the day can be rounded off with some local sightseeing.
