Trip
Details
Group
Size: min 3 pax, individuals also accepted
Duration: 7 night / 8 Days
Access: From
Kathmandu,Delhi,Bangkok,Rongun
Outline Itinerary
Day 01. Arrive Paro.
Upon arrival at Paro , you will be received by our
office representative. Drive to Thimphu (the capital)
which takes about 2 hours, distance 60 kms. Overnight
in Thimphu.
Day 02. THIMPHU.
After breakfast visit the National Memorial Chorten,
a stupa built in memory of The Third King of Bhutan
His Late Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. Then
visit the Handicrafts Emporium. After lunch visit
the Painting School where three arts namely painting,
carving and free hand arts are taught. Then visit
the National Library. Towards late afternoon visit
the Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in the Kingdom,
built in 1627-29. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 03 THIMPHU - PUNAKHA. 74 kms, 3 hours.
Today, you will be driven to Punakha across Dochula
pass ( 3187 Meters/10200 ft) from where one can see
the northern Himalayan ranges if the weather permits.
Punakha was once the old Capital of Bhutan till 1955
and is still the winter residence for the Je-khenpo
(chief abbot) and the Monastic body. Punakha Dzong
is the 2nd oldest Dzong built in 1937 by Shabdrung
Ngawang Namgyal. Dinner and overnight in Punakha.
Day 04 PUNAKHA - PARO. 120 kms ( 4 ½ Hours)
After early breakfast drive to Paro for sightseeing.
Visit DrukGyal, now in ruins recalls the day when
Bhutan was frequently and unsuccessfully, attacked
by armies from the north. Built by Shabdrung Ngawang
Namgyal to commemorate an early military victory,
the Dzong's name means indeed "Victorious Druk".
Then visit Kyichu lhakhang, one of the oldest and
most sacred monasteries dating from the introduction
of Buddhism in the eight century. ( visit inside is
not possible).Then visit the Ta-Dzong, an ancient
watch tower which has been, since 1967, the National
Museum of Bhutan's. O/NT Paro.
Day 05 Paro- Delhi /Kathmanu/Bangkok/ Rangun
After early breakfast, drive to the airport for your
onward departure.
Tour
Cost & Inquiry :
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Price Feature: High Season: US$ 190.00 pp Each
Day, Low Season US$180.00 PP Each Day.
COST INCLUDES :
The above package tariff includes excellent services
within Bhutan
- All Land transports (Toyota luxury coach, ac/non
ac cars)
- Ponies, Riding horses and yaks( on request) for
Trekking
- Twin Sharing Accommodation in the best available
mode(Hotels or Tourist Cottage) with Full board
meals (catered to Personal orders and tastes)
- English Speaking guide
- Temple and Monasteries Entrance fees and Permit,
- During Trek accommodation in tents with therm
rest mattresses with freshly cooked full board Meals,
required porters, Cook, Kitchen Boy, Sherpa Staff
, Dinning Tent, First Aid Kid
- Hot drinks; Like Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate,
Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Chair and Table, Cutlery
Set, twin sharing basis,
COST EXCLUDES :
- Flight Ticket: Delhi/Bangkok/Kathmandu-Paro via
Versa flight ticket costs,
- visa fees (US$ 20),
- airport departure tax (US$ 10),
- Bar drinks, personal expenses, laundry and Tipping
