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Bhutan Tigris Tours & Treks
Twins Building, Babesa Express Highway, Thimphu, Bhutan
The Kingdom of Happiness
Thimphu – 2N | Paro – 3N | Punakha – 1N
6 Nights | 7 Days
Entry: Paro Exit: Paro
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Detail Itinerary
Package Inclusion
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Outline
- Day 01|Arrive at Paro
- Day 02|Paro Sightseeing; Whole day
- Day 03|Paro-Thimphu
- Day 04|Thimphu Sightseeing
- Day 05|Thimphu – Punakha
- Day 06|Punakha – Paro
- Day 07|Departure; Farewell/Paro
Detail Itinerary
Day 1|Arrive at 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 2| Paro Sightseeing
- Morning visit Drukgyel Dzong, often known as victory Dzong as it was built to mark victory over several Tibetan invasions. On a clear day, witness the spectacular view of Mt. Jomolhari.
- Later visit Ta Dzong (Watch Tower) presently serves as National Museum and walk downs the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong.
- Evening sightseeing by cycle (Mountain bike) – Visit Dumtseg Lhakhang| Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom and return to town for evening walk around town. Dinner will be served in the hotel.
Day 3| Paro – Thimphu
- Thimphu Elevation: 2,230 m
- Driving Distance: 56 km| 1 hr
- Morning drive to Thimphu en route visit Semtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom which now houses the school for religious and cultural studies
- Afternoon free for shopping and leisure
Day 4| Thimphu
- Morning drive to BBS Tower for fascinating view of Thimphu valley and later visit mini zoo, Anim Dratshang (nunnery), National Library, Handmade Paper factory & Memorial Chorten (stupa)
- Afternoon, if time permits, visit to School of Arts & Crafts, Textile & Folk Heritage Museum, Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang (Temple) and Handicrafts Emporium
Day 5| Thimphu – Punakha
- Punakha Elevation: 800 – 4,800 m
- Driving Distance: 77 km| 3 hrs
- Morning drive to Punakha taking a short stop at Dochula pass (3,080m) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan allowing the visitor’s to witness the stunning eastern Himalayas.
- Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong and Suspension bridge to check out the beautiful valley view
- Evening free in Fascinating Punakha valley
Day 6| Punakha – Paro
- Driving Distance: 145 km|5 hrs
- Morning hike up to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten and later drive to Paro
- Evening one-hour cultural program (Bhutanese Festival); comprises of 6 – 10 items and they are also shown during festival time.
Day 7| Departure; Farewell/Paro
- Depending on the flight schedule Morning transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination.
Package Inclusion
- Logistic arrangements in 3* category for 6 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
- Bottled water x 2|Person|6N7D
- 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.