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Daily Tour

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Overview

BHUTAN TOUR DATES: All of our tours and trips are private, tailor-made tours for independent travel. We specialize in customizing itineraries according to our guest’s choice of date, time and place so that they can spend more time in the places doing the activities that they are interested in. This... More

BHUTAN TOUR DATES:

All of our tours and trips are private, tailor-made tours for independent travel. We specialize in customizing itineraries according to our guest’s choice of date, time and place so that they can spend more time in the places doing the activities that they are interested in. This tour can be experienced all year around.

ACCOMODATION

Throughout the trip, you’ll be provided with best first class, High-end Hotels & Accommodations selected by the Tourism Council of Bhutan for their exceptional quality service, location and of course, food.

Bhutan Tour cost during Peak Seasons. (March, April, May, June)

Tourists travelling Bhutan in a group of two (2) persons or less shall be subject to a surcharge, in addition to the minimum daily package rates. (That is $225 – $250 per day, per person)

Surcharges are as follows:

  • Single individual – US$ 40 per night.
  • Group of 2 persons only – US$ 30 per person per night.

The surcharge will not be applicable to representatives of foreign travel agents on business study or promotional visit duly approved and cleared by TCB.

Note: In a group of three persons, if one member is a child of 5 years and below, the group shall be treated as a FIT group of two persons and surcharge will be applicable.

1 Pax – $1365 Per Person: For 5 Nights Bhutan tour. $40 surcharge per night + $225 per night

2 Pax – $1315 Per Person: For 5 Nights Bhutan tour. $30 surcharge per night + $225 per night

Above 3 Pax below 16 Pax – $1165: For 5 Nights Bhutan tour. No surcharges applicable. $225 per night per person

16 Pax and more : For 5 Nights Bhutan tour. No surcharges applicable. If the group has more than 16 people, 1 individual gets FOC. Which is divided among the group.

Bhutan Tour cost during lean/off Seasons. (September,November, December)

1 Pax – $1140: For 5 Nights Bhutan tour. $40 surcharge per night + $180 per day

2 Pax – $1090: For 5 Nights Bhutan tour. $30 surcharge per night + $180 per day

3 Pax and more – $940: For 5 Nights Bhutan tour. No surcharges applicable. $180 per day per person

16 Pax and more : For 5 Nights Bhutan tour. No surcharges applicable. If the group has more than 16 people, 1 individual gets FOC. Which is divided among the group.

Child Cost during peak & lean seasons.

  • There shall be no charge other than visa fee of USD 40 for children below the age of 5 years.
  • Children between the ages of 5-12 years shall be given 50% discount on minimum daily package rate.
  • Full time students below the age of 25 years, holding valid identity cards from their academic institutions, shall be given 25% discount on minimum daily package rate.

Discount Policies:

  • A GROUP SIZE DISCOUNT of 50% on minimum daily package shall be given to one person in a group of 11 people. 100% discount shall be given to one member in a group exceeding 16 persons.
  • A 50% DURATION DISCOUNT on SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FEE shall be provided after the 8th night and 100% discount on SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FEE shall be provided after 14th night.
  • 100% SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FEE FREE ZONE DISCOUNT shall be provided on SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FEE on first and/or last night for groups with night halt in Phuntsholing, Sarpang and Samdrup Jongkhar on arrival and/or departure

Please Note: Children below 5 years will not be eligible for GROUP SIZE DISCOUNTS, DURATION DISCOUNTS and SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FEE FREE ZONE DISCOUNT and All Children and Students will not be eligible for DURATION DISCOUNTS

 

Tour Cost Includes Tour Cost Excludes
1. All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 1. Flight Fare to Bhutan
2. All entrance fee to visit special sights and heritages 2. Tips & gratuity for guide & drivers
3. All accommodations in Bhutan 3. Sim-card & internet connection for your phone
4. All Transportation within Bhutan 4. Fare for Domestic Flights
5. Professional English speaking guide  
6. Complementary supply of Mineral Water  
 

 

Hotels used:

Thimphu – Hotel Thimphu Tower/ Hotel Puentsho Pelri/ Hotel Jumolhari/ Similar

Paro – Metta Resort/ Shambala Resort/ Hotel Tashi Namgay/ Simialr

Punakha – The Four Boutique/ Zhingkham Resort/ Drubchhu Resort/ Similar

Note: Hotels will be booked upon availability. But if the recommended hotels are not available, we will try our best to book similar type of hotels in the region.

Guide & Driver used:

Guide – Mr. Choki Dorji                 Contact Number –

Driver – Mr. Tashi Wangchuk      Contact Number –

Vehicle used:

1 Pax – 3 Pax: SUV: Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Santa Fee, Toyota Prado/ Similar

4 Pax – 8 Pax: Mini Bus: Hyundai H1/ Toyota Hiace Bus/ Similar

10 Pax – 21 Pax:  Tour Bus: Toyota Coaster Bus/ Similar

Shopping in Bhutan:

Once we are at Bhutan, we obviously would want to take something back as a souvenir. Something to remind us about our amazing adventures in the happiest country in the world.

Best places to shop:

  1. Authentic Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar
  2. National Handicrafts Emporium (Thimphu)
  3. Bumthang Swiss and Wine Shop
  4. Cordyceps Tasting House
  5. Norzin Lam Craft Stalls
  6. Centenary Farmers Market

Bhutan Visa:

Your visa must be processed by a licensed Bhutanese tour operator as it will be verified by the Tourism council of Bhutan (TCB) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  • You have to provide your passport copy, proof of occupation and address to your respective tour operator who will process your visa online directly when the full portion of your tour payment is wire transferred and deposited in the TCB account along with a visa fee of USD 40 apart from the fee mentioned above to Tourism Council of Bhutan.
  • Then your visa approval letter will be sent to Ministry of Foreign Affairs which takes 72 hours to process the visa.
  • And after the approval, you will be provided with a visa clearance letter which has to be shown at the port of entry. Then the visa will be stamped on your passport.
  • Your visa will be provided as per your exact number of days in Bhutan and if you want to extend your stay, you can ask you tour operator to do so with extra tariff.

Flights to Bhutan:

Bhutan does not have any direct flights from USA, Canada and European nations. In the event that you wish to venture out to Bhutan from USA, Canada or any European countries, you need to travel to Delhi/Kolkotta in India or Kathmandu in Nepal or Singapore or Bangkok to interface your trip into Bhutan.

Direct flights to Bhutan:

  1. Flights to Bhutan from Delhi.

On a direct flight, it takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes to reach Bhutan from Delhi.

  1. Flights to Bhutan from Kolkata.

It takes about an hour to reach Paro airport from Kolkata.

  1. Flights to Bhutan from Guwahati.

It takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach Bhutan from Guwahati including transfers. But the quickest flight to Bhutan from Guwahati is the direct flight which takes about 50 minutes to reach the Paro Airport.

  1. Flights to Bhutan from Bagdogra.

It takes just 1 hour to fly to Paro from Bagdogra by flight. You can take a direct flight to Paro from Bagdogra airport.

  1. Flights to Bhutan from Singapore.
  1. Flights to Bhutan from Bangkok.
  1. Flights to Bhutan from Kathmandu.
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Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL PARO – THIMPHU

As we land at the Paro air terminal, we will be received by our guide and will provide us with all the important and necessary assistance to finish all the immigration and customs formalities.

After leaving the terminal, we will head to Thimphu. On the way visit Tamchog Lhakhang across the river and head towards thimphu.

After lunch your tour begins with visit to largest Standing Buudha Statue over looking thimpohu valley. You can see many locals here for puja. After the sights you shall visit the Thimphu twon. Thimphu is capital city of Bhutan with just over 50000 population.

Day 2: Thimphu Tour:

The day begins with visit to Takin Preservation centre. Takin is the national animal of Bhutan and it is well preserved in Motithang zoo. After that hike the Takin trail starting from zoo to Motithang Children park. The hike is about 30 minutes. Visit the 13th Arts and craft School(zorig Chusum) where you witness the student working on their skills in making Bhutanese paintings, Silver smith and craftmanship. Than visit the folk Heritage Museam.

After lunch visit the simply Bhutan museam where you will be welcomed by group of gilrs wearing traditional attire. You will be showed around showcasing the daily life of Bhutanse people. You can also get the opportunity to shoot archery the national game of Bhutan.In the evening visit trashichhodzong the seat of Royal beautifully lighted. Dinner and over night at Hotel.

Day 3: Thimphu To punakha:

Punakha is the old capital of Bhutan. The climatic condition of Punakha is Hit during summer and and warm during winter. It is the winter residence of head of the religious body Je Khenpo of Bhutan. On the way you can stop at Dochula pass that gives you the 360 degree view of Himalayas. As you drive further down visit Chimi Lhakhang built by devine madman. The guide will give you the full story of how the monastery was built. As you go further visit Punakha Dzong the second largest Dzong in Bhutan. Dinner and over night at Hotel.

Day 4: Punakha to Paro:

After early breakfast drive about 30 minutes towards the longest suspension bridge that connects the two village of Punakha. From there your hike to beautifull monastery of Khamsum yulley Namgyel begins. The trail takes about 1 and half hour moderate walk through paddy field and pinewood forest. The monastery is located on top of the hills over looking Punakha valley.

After lunch drive to Paro. Visit Drugyel Dzong also called the victory dzong. The dzong was very important for Paro village in olden days as this fortress use to protect the people from frequent Tibetan invasion. While returning visit Kyichu Monastery the oldest monastery in Bhutan built in 6th century. Dinner and over night at Hotel.

Day 05: Hike the famous Tiger Nest Temple at Paro:

This temple picture is most probably the famouse picture you see all over internet when you look for Bhutan Trip. Without visiting Tiger Nest temple your tour in Bhutan is not complete. The hike is moderate and takes about 3 hours from the base camp through pine forest to reach the temple. It is believed that Guru Padmashambhaba who flew from Tibet on a tigress meditated in this cave in 8th century. The temple is very secret for Bhutanese. After the hike visit the Paro Rinpong Dzong another beautifull structure that you see when you land at Paro. The leisure walk takes you towards wooden bridge after the dzong. In the evening we will take you for Hot stone bath. Dinner and over night at Hotel.

Day 06. Paro: Departure from Airport

Tashi Delek! Best wishes!

Included/Excluded

  • All Meals [Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner]
  • Accommodation in 3 and 4 Star Hotel combined.
  • All transportation within the country including airport transfers.
  • Royalty & Govt. Taxes
  • Entrance fees for Museums and Monuments only
  • Visa Fee.
  • Airport tax
  • Proffessional English speaking Guide.
  • All Sightseeing in the country.
  • Hotstone bath and visit to farm house.
  • Complimentary Massage at 4 Star Hotel in Punakha at RKPO green Resort.
  • Druk Air fare OR DOMESTIC TICKETS
  • Insurance Premiums
  • Payments for service provided on a personal basis
  • Cost for any services not mentioned in the "Cost Include head"
  • Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
  • Personal expense in items such as laundry, soft drinks, Camera Charges, Bottle water, incidentals, Portage, Bellboy charges tips or any other services

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