Flights Not IncludedGo Bhutan (Ex Paro)
6 Days · 5 Nights
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Thimphu+ 3 More
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Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the eastern edge of Himalayas is known for its monasteries, fortress (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes that range from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys. It is a tiny Himalayan kingdom situated in the eastern Himalayas and landlocked between the worlds two most populous nations - with china to the north and India to the south. Check out the detailed itinerary below for more information.
Hotel Details
- Hotel Drukyul in Thimphu, or similar
- Hotel Pema Karpo (4-star) in Punakha, or similar
- Namsay Chholing Resort (4-star) in Paro, or similar
Itinerary
Day 1
- On arrival at Paro airport, meet our representative who will be waiting outside for a traditional welcome
- Enjoy a drive to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan
- The road runs down through the Paro Valley to Chuzom (confluence) at the entrance to the valley, where the Paro and Thimphu rivers meet
- The road passes along a narrow valley with high, rocky cliffs on the left and then the valley opens out into farmland on the approach to Thimphu
- Simtokha Dzong, “the place of profound tantric teaching”, stands sentinel on a hillock a few kilometres out of town
- Overnight stay in Thimphu
Day 2
- After breakfast, you will start your day with a visit to:
- National Memorial Chorten, Buddha Point, Painting school and Folk Heritage Museum
- After having lunch, we will visit:
- National Textile Museum and Tashichodzong
- The evening is free for shopping and other leisurely activities
- Overnight stay in Thimphu
Day 3
- After breakfast, drive to Punakha with a stop at Dochula Pass (approx. 3080m)
- Here, we can view and admire the Chorten, Mani wall and prayer flags which decorates the highest point on the road
- In Punakha, you will visit the Punakha Dzong
- It is situated near two rivers-the Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River.) Asia has a rich tradition of river personification
- We will have lunch on the way
- Afterwards, we will visit Chimi Lhakhang which is a short hike
- Chimi Lakhang Temples lies in the fertile Lobesa village of Punakha Valley
- The temple is dedicated to the divine madman-Saint Drukpa Kuenley and the temple is also known as the Temple of Fertility
- Later, check-in to the hotel for an overnight stay in Punakha
Day 4
- Early morning, drive to Paro
- On arrival, we will visit Kyichu Lhakhang (open till 5 pm)
- Explore Drukgyel Dzong
- Lunch will be at the hotel
- After lunch, visit the National Museum
- Overnight stay in Paro
Day 5
- Today after a leisurely breakfast, we will proceed for an excursion to the famous place called Taktshang Monastery (5hrs hike)
- Taktshang Monastery (Tiger Nest) is located at top of about 800-meter cliff in Paro
- It takes slightly more than two hours to reach the monastery on foot from the nearest road point
- Taktshang or the Tigers lair as the monastery is widely regarded is one of the most important in Bhutan
- Overnight stay in Paro
Day 6
- Like all good things, your Bhutan western cultural tours will come to an end
- We will be happy to see you again
- Our representative will help you with your exit formalities and then bid you farewell
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival.
- Accommodation
- All buffet breakfast, lunches & dinner (starting from lunch on day 1 & ending with breakfast on day 6)
- All transfers, excursions & sightseeing as per the itinerary by NAC Coaster on a sharing basis
- All toll taxes, parking fees, fuel and driver's allowances
- Cultural show once during the stay
- Archery experience in any place during sightseeing or at hotel (subject to availability)
- Tour manager (Ex Paro)
- All applicable taxes except GST 5%
Exclusions
- Airfare to and from Paro
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, porterage
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary
- Monument entrance fees & guide charges
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, who is directly payable on the spot)
- Any increase in airlines taxes or fuel price at the time of departure, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure
- Medical & travel insurance
- Still camera/video camera charger
- Goods & Service Tax 5%
Terms and Conditions
Booking amount: 30% (non-refundable)
Balance payment: 40 days prior to travel
Cancellation Policy
18% GST will be charged on cancellation.
If cancelled 30 days prior to the date of travel: booking amount
If cancelled between 29 to 21 days prior to the date of travel: 50% of the tour cost
If cancelled between 20 to 15 days prior to the date of travel: 75% of the tour cost
If cancelled between 14 - 00 days prior to the date of travel: 100% of the tour cost
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