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Bhutan Tigris Tours & Treks
Twins Building, Babesa Express Highway, Thimphu, Bhutan
Magical Bhutan Dragon Tours
Paro – 3N |Thimphu – 2N | Punakha – 2N
7 Nights | 8 Days
Entry: Paro Exit: Paro
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Detail Itinerary
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Outline
- Day 1| Arrive at Paro
- Day 2| Paro Sightseeing
- Day 3| Drive Thimphu
- Day 4|Thimphu
- Day 5| Thimphu – Punakha
- Day 6| Rafting along Punatshang Chhu.
- Day 7| Punakha – Paro
- Day 8| 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 Thimphu city.
- Overnight Tenzinling Resort or Similar.
Day 2| Paro Sightseeing
- Morning visit Drukgyel Dzong meaning victory fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several Tibetan invasions. On a clear day, there is splendid view of Mt. Jomolhari from the approach road to this Dzong
- Later visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, the fortress which has a long and fascinating history
- Evening visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom
Day 3| Drive Thimphu
Thimphu Elevation: 2,230 m
Driving Distance: 56 km|1hr
- Morning drive to Thimphu enroute visit Simtokha 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, as the 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: 1,200 – 4,800 m
Dochula Pass Elevation: 3,080 m
Driving Distance: 77 km| 3hrs
- Morning drive to Punakha taking a short stop at Dochula pass that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan
- Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong and Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
- Evening free in Fascinating Punakha valley
Day 6| Rafting along Punatshang Chhu.
Wangdue Elevation: 800 – 5,800 m
- Morning transfer to the rafting site for rafting experience.
- Wangduephodrang visiting Dzong and local market. The district of Wangduephodrang is also famous for its bamboo products, slate and stone carvings
Day 7| Punakha – Paro
Driving Distance: 145 km| 5 hrs
- Morning transfer to Paro
- Afternoon visit to Paro market and a traditional farm house
Day 8| Departure; 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
- 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.