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Rhododendron Festival: 21st April – 27th April 2025

PHUNTSHOLING, Bhutan

Tour Type: Heritage, Culture, Festivals and Events
Durations 7 D | 6 N
Starting City Bagdogra

Overview

  • The Rhododendron Festival in Bhutan, celebrated annually, showcases the country’s rich biodiversity, particularly the vibrant rhododendron blooms.
  •  It offers a perfect mix of natural beauty, cultural performances, and outdoor activities.

Itinerary

We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.

  • Meet and greet at Bagdogra Airport.
  • Drive to Phuentsholing, Bhutan’s border town.
  • Evening: Leisure time or visit Zangto Pelri Lhakhang.
  • Overnight Stay: Phuentsholing.
Hotel:
Amo Chhu View Phuentsholing
Hotel Amo Chhu, Post Box No. 82,Phuentsholing
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
CP
  • Complete immigration formalities in the morning.
  • Scenic drive to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital city.
  • Evening: Explore Thimphu’s vibrant markets or take a leisurely walk around the city.
  • Overnight Stay: Thimphu.
Sight Seeing :
Thimpu
Hotel:
Changangkha
21 Thegchhen Lam-2, Opposite Changangkha Lhakang,Thimphu, Bhutan
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
AP
  • Morning drive to Dochula pass (3,150m) for captivating views.
  • Continue to Punakha, visiting Chimmi Lhakhang, Pho Chu & Mo Chu River, Punakha Dzong, and a picturesque Suspension Bridge.
  • Overnight stay in Punakha.
     
Sight Seeing :
Chimi Lhakhang / Punakha Dzong / Punakha Suspension Bridge / Dochula Pass
Hotel:
HOTEL VARA PUNAKHA
Lobesa, Metsina
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
AP
  • Morning: Drive to Paro, passing through scenic valleys and quaint villages.
  • Afternoon: Visit Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) and the National Museum of Bhutan.
  • Evening: Leisure time exploring Paro town.
  • Overnight: Paro.
Sight Seeing :
National Museum of Bhutan / Rinpung Dzong
Hotel:
Paro Grand
Bondey, Paro, Nazhikha, Bhutan
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
AP
  • Morning: Attend the Rhododendron Festival at the Royal Botanical Park, Lamperi (located between Thimphu and Punakha).
  • Experience the blooming of over 46 species of rhododendrons.
  • Enjoy cultural performances, nature walks, and local food stalls.
  • Participate in traditional games and interact with locals.
  • Afternoon: Return to Paro and relax.
  • Overnight: Paro.
Sight Seeing :
Royal Botanical Park Lamperi / Rhododendron Festival at Lamperi Botanical Park
Hotel:
Paro Grand
Bondey, Paro, Nazhikha, Bhutan
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
AP
  • Morning drive from Paro to Phuentsholing, with scenic stops along the way.
  • Evening: Relax and explore Phuentsholing at leisure.
  • Overnight Stay: Phuentsholing
Sight Seeing :
Hotel:
Amo Chhu View Phuentsholing
Hotel Amo Chhu, Post Box No. 82,Phuentsholing
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
CP
  • Check out from the hotel
  • Departure transfer to Bagdogra Airport
  • Bid farewell to Bhutan, leaving with cherished memories of its natural beauty and rich culture.
  • Adhere to Bhutan's "leave no trace" policy - take only memories, leave only footprints.
Sight Seeing :

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on twin-sharing basis.
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
  • SIC (Seat-In-Coach) transport and sightseeing
  • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) and entry tickets
  • Guide services
  • Access to the festival ground 
  • All taxes

 

Exclusions

  • Flights
  • Personal expenses & tips
  •  Travel insurance
  • Any services not mentioned in inclusions

  • In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS..

  • The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges.

  • Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.

  • In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.

  • We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.

  • The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.

  • The advance payment and the invoice Number allotted to you, are transferable i.e. you can pass on your booking to any of your friends/ relatives. (Please Note: In order to transfer your booking you must meet the above terms and conditions first).

  • 50% deposit upon booking confirmation.
  • Full payment due 30 days before departure.
  • 45 days prior: Full refund.
  • 30-44 days prior: 50% of the tour cost.
  • 15-29 days prior: 75% of the tour cost.
  • Within 14 days: No refund.

 

Price
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INR 40,476
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