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Bhutan Tigris Tours & Treks
Twins Building, Babesa Express Highway, Thimphu, Bhutan
The Fortress Kingdom
Thimphu – 2N | Paro – 3N | Punakha – 2N
7 Nights | 8 Days
Entry: Paro Exit: Paro
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Outline
- Day 01| Arrive at Paro
- Day 02| Paro Sightseeing
- Day 03| Drive Thimphu
- Day 04| Thimphu
- Day 05| Thimphu – Punakha
- Day 06| Punakha (Excursion to Wangduephodrang)
- Day 07| Punakha – Paro
- Day 08| Departure; Farewell/Paro
Detail Itinerary
DAY 01| ARRIVE IN PARO
Paro Elevation: 2,240 m
- Welcome to Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Touching down at Paro International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide upon exiting the arrival hall and you will transfer to Hotel.
- Today, we will take it easy to adapt to the altitude. Let’s have your first taste of Bhutanese cuisine.
Evening take a stroll around Paro market and town.
DAY 02 | PARO SIGHTSEEING
- Drukgyel Dzong| Witness magnificent Mt. Jomolhari on clear weather| Ta Dzong| Paro Dzong also known as Paro Rinpung Dzong| Dumtseg Lhakhang| Kichu Lhakhang| Taktsang Hike
DAY 03 | DRIVE TO THIMPHU
Thimphu Elevation: 2,230 m
Driving Distance: 56 km| 1 hr
- National Library| BBS tower| School of Arts & Crafts| Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang (Temple) |Textile & Folk Heritage Museum| Emporium Handicraft| Takin preserve Centre| Visit Nunnery| Bhutan Postal Museum|Handmade paper factory| Handicrafts Emporium| Dochula Pass; Druk Wangyal Chorten| Eastern Himalayas on a clear weather day| Semtokha Dzong| Optional: Tango Hike
DAY 04 | THIMPHU/SIGHTSEEING
DAY 05 | THIMPHU-PUNUKHA/PHOBJIKHA
Punakha Elevation: 800 – 4,800 m
Driving Distance: 77 km| 3 hrs
- Morning drive to Phobjikha taking a short stop at Dochula pass that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan.
- Against the backdrop of western slopes of the Black Mountains in Wangdue Phodrang,lies the bowl-shaped Phobjikha valley that offers breathtaking views of vast expanses of green fields. It is home to the endangered black-necked crane that migrates to this area during winters. Phobjikha valley also called Gangtey, is one of the few glacial valleys in the Kingdom of Bhutan.
- Explore Phobjikha Valley.
- Chimi Lhakhang| Ritsha Village| Punakha Dzong| Limukha | Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten| Phobjikha
- Wangdue:
Built-in 1638, Wangdue Phodrang Dzong was the most visible feature of the district and provided a wonderful view being located on a ridge overlooking the confluence of the rivers Dang Chhu and Punakha Chhu.
DAY | 06 WANGDUE EXCRUSION
Temple of Sha Radap also known as the Rada Lhakhang, is situated close to the site of the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong and is dedicated to and houses the image of the guardian deity of the region known as Sha Radap. Locals often pay a visit to this temple to seek blessings and also go there to name their children. One could roll the dice and receive the blessings hoping to have their wishes come true.
A word of caution: Tourists are expected to dress respectably and modestly while visiting temples and other religious institutions. Shoulders must also be covered inside religious establishments. Since shoes are to be removed before entering a religious building, it is advisable to wear socks. Photography may also not be allowed at all places. It is advisable to ask the authorities beforehand.
DAY | 07 PUNUKHA- PARO
Punukha to paro via Dochula pass and Thimphu City
DAY | 08 Depart/ Farewell/Paro
- Depending on the flight schedule our representative will escort you to the airport for your onward flight destination.
Package Inclusion
- Logistic arrangements in 3* category for 7 nights.
- 3 times meal a day will be served (AP)
English speaking Guide(Full Time) throughout the tour – Certified by Guide Association of Bhutan (GAB)
- Route Permit Processing. (Other than Thimphu & Paro.)
- $65 Royalty|Person|Day|Sustainable tourism development fee
- Private SUV- Excellent Condition. – Internal (Sightseeing) transportation including Airport pick & drop.
- Monument Fees
- Welcome beverages while hotel checkin throughout tour.
- Bottled water x 2|Person|7N8D
- Bottled water x 1|Person|every meal served
- Entire Taxes incurred throughout the tour.
Package Exclusion
- External Transportation fare; Air Fare/Train fare etc…
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, Telephone calls, tips & gratuity, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding.
- One time Visa cost of $40|Person (Pay on arrival, Visa counter.)
- Domestic flight fare including helicopter service. (RBHS)
- Gratitude to guide, driver, bell boy, trekking crew etc.
- Last minute amendment in the itinerary will be subjected to extra supplement on the existing package.
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle will be charged extra accordingly.
- Any cost arising due to road block, natural calamities like, landslides, flood etc…must be borne by the guest directly.
Travel Insurance.
Others
Accomodation
The accommodation is certified by Tourism Council (TCB) and hotel Association of Bhutan. (HAB)
Transportation
A Good condition sightseeing vehicle will be allocated for the tour to ensure smooth travel. Depending on the no of tourists traveling, our agent shall reserve the right to best assign the vehicle as given below;
2 Pax – Santa Fe, Creta, Tucson etc
4 – 6 Pax – Santa Fe, Creta / Hi ace bus will be most comfortable
8 Pax and above – Coaster Bus
Tourist Guide
A skilled and highly experience guide certified by Guide Association (GAB) and Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) will be allocated to lead the tour throughout.
“We hope you’ll have a great moment travelling with us”