Bhutan Tour
Destination: Paro, Thimphu, Bhutan
- 5D/4N
- BDT 40500
Tour Highlights
Day One: Arrive Paro. Drive to Thimphu. Overnight in Thimphu
Day Two: Drive to Punakha. Overnight in Punakha
Day Three: Drive to Paro. Overnight in Paro
Day Four: Sightseeing in Paro. Overnight in Paro
Day Five: Depart from Airport
Included Features
- Bhutan Visa and route permit
- Tours specified in the itinerary.
- Accommodation in Govt. approved 3 Hotels on twin sharing basis- (Accommodation in 4-5 star hotel requires additional premium).
- Meals as per chosen Package
- Transportation with driver
- Services of fluent English speaking guides.
- Road Permit / Special Permits to enter old monasteries
Excluded Features
- Excess baggage charges.
- Drinks/ Alcohol / Beverages
- Laundry Services
- International Telephone Calls / Internet
- Souvenirs/ Gifts
- Tips for Guide / Driver / Trekking Team
Itenary
Day one: Arrive Paro and Sightseeing in Paro
Depending upon the arrival time visit Kuenselcholing View Point: A place from where you can get a good overview of the Thimphu valley is from the Buddha point (Kuensel Phodrang). It is again a short drive from the town. You can pay your obeisance and offer prayers to the Buddha, the largest statue in the country and then walk around and take a glimpse of the valley.
Memorial Chorten: Chorten are memorial structures designed to evoke the same perfect symmetry and elegance of the Buddha himself, and it is traditionally good luck to pass them on the left. This particular chorten was constructed in 1974 as a memorial for the third King of the country, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who is widely regarded as the father of modern Bhutan. The chorten is just another example of how seriously the Bhutanese consider, and how perfectly they realize, their unique architectural style.
Mini zoo: Here you can see just one animal – Bhutan’s national – the Takin. This is an extremely rare member of the goat family. Found in herds in the very high altitudes (13,125ft and over). They live on a diet of grass and bamboo. It can weigh as much as 550 pounds. The zoo was emptied in accordance with Buddhist principles, but the Takin came back so the keepers decided to look after them, also in accordance with Buddhist principles!
Tashichho Dzong: The names means – Means Fortress of Glorious Religion. It was built in 1641 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel and was reconstructed into present structure by the late King, His majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the year 1962-1969. It houses the secretariat building, the throne room and the office of the king, and the central monk body.
Overnight in Thimphu
Day Two: Thimphu to Punakha
Morning driving towards Punakha, we come across a pass known as Dochula (3140m, 10362ft) from where a beautiful panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain range can be seen, especially in clear winter days. The beauty of this place is further enhanced by the Druk Wangyal Chortens- a 108 stupas built by the eldest Queen, Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.
Punakha Dzong (fortress): Built in 1637 by Zhabdrung which is remarkably located between the rivers of Mo (Female) Chu (river) and Pho (Male) Chu. Until the time of second king it served as a seat of the king. Now it is the winter capital of the central monk body.
Overnight in Punakha
Day Three: Punakha to Paro
Morning hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of fertility): This Temple was built by lam Drukpa Kuenley (The Divine Madman) in 1499. It is about thirty minutes hike across fields from the road –Wooden phalluses are often found hanging in the four corners of the houses and also phalluses are painted on the walls of houses. It is the common belief that this helps in driving away evil spirits. (30 minutes hike to and fro, gentle steep, good footh path across the valleys and villages)
Later drive to Paro
Overnight in Paro
Day Four: In Paro
Morning hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s nest): This is Bhutan’s most recognizable cultural icon perched 800m/2640ft up a seemingly sheer cliff. Although it was tragically and mysteriously consumed by fire in April 1998 it has now been restored to its former glory. It is believed that in the 8th century, the great tantric master Guru Rimopche/ Padmasambhava (2nd Buddha) flew on the back of a tigress to the site where the monastery now stands.
Visit Farmhouse: Eating, taking bath and staying for a night at a local farmhouse gives a different variation, and a chance to see the inside of such a home, rather than just the brightly decorated exteriors.If you take hot stone bath and eat in the farm house it will cost extra US$25 per person.
Overnight in Paro
Day Five: Depart from Paro Airport
Cancellation Policy
Your Confirmation of thePackage will ensure that you have read the Cancelation policy thoroughly and accepted it.
15 Days prior to the Travel Date – 50 % of Total Package Cost
10 Days prior to the Travel Date – 75 % of Total Package Cost.
05 Days prior to the Travel Date – 100% of Package Cost will be Non Refundable.
Notes
- Please make sure that you entered travel information correctly at time of booking. Supplements might occur due to mis-information on arrival/departure details.
- For thisPrivate Transferwe advise you to call the Local Tour Operator from the numbers on the voucherif you could not meet with the transfer assistance at remote airports or busy hoursmaximum 20 minutes after your exact pick up time before leaving the Airport/Port/Residence. Otherwise your transfer may be counted as No Show of yours and refund may not apply.
- Transfers to/from outside of city center is upon availability and may require supplement fee.
- Delayed flight arrivals are monitored no extra charge for flight delays.
- Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.
- Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.
Terms & Conditions
Hotel standard Check-In / Check-out time 1400 hrs. and 1200 hrs. Respectively.
Prices are subject to change with any sudden increase in the cost by hotel, transportation department and any new tax by the government. Rates include only those items specified in your itinerary.
Package rates are valid as per the above mentioned validity dates and for the room category specified. Should the period of stay or room type change, above rates will not be valid.
Hotel rates are not valid during trade fairs, exhibitions and special events. A surcharge will be levied.
Package Rate is not applicable for Black Out Period Like (Durga Puja, EID, New year’s, Christmas or Long Weekends)
Above rates are valid on a minimum of 2 adults travelling together
The final pricing will be applicable, based on the rate of exchange (ROE) valid at the time of confirmation of the booking. This price is based on the current rate of exchange.
No refund for un-utilized services
If the guest wishes to change itinerary or places after booking of package, you are required to pay the price difference.
The guests are requested to follow the rules and regulations of the resort / hotel where they are accommodated.
Sometimes due to unforeseen situations need may arise for us to make slight changes to tour itinerary; guests are requested to cooperate with us.
In the unlikely event of reserved accommodation not available for you upon arrival at your destination, we would immediately arrange for an alternate accommodation of the same standards.
Inter connecting rooms/Adjacent rooms/Rooms on same floor /rooms near to each other are strictly subject to availability.
Maximum waiting time at the airport shall be 80 minutes from the touchdown of the flight. If the customer is delayed then from for 1 hour an extra amount will be charged
For any amendment requests in the Itinerary, please advise our transport manager at least 72 hours in advance and the request shall be subject to availability.
Shorter-stays than the booked stay and early check-out will be regarded as cancellation and hence no refund will be provided.
Strictly NO Refund for un-utilized services once booking made confirmed.
Rates quoted are based on BDT for specified No. of persons.
No amendment (name changes, date changes, hotel change etc) will be done once the booking is guaranteed
We do not hold any responsibility for additional cost or adjustment which may arise as a result of events beyond our control, such as technical problems with means of transportation, changes imposed by re-scheduling or cancellation of flights by an airline/train, political disturbances, natural disasters, bad weather or terrorist activity etc. Also, any subsequent increase in the cost, which may arise from the increase of fuel price, Gov taxes or accommodation charges, shall have to be charged additionally.
We shall have no legal liability for any loss, damage, personal injury arising directly or indirectly from any aspect of your Holiday.
Journey undertaken by air, land or sea is governed by the terms and conditions of the service provider.
The guest booking our services is expected to provide a valid identity authenticating the person and you shall not make a reservation in a fictitious name.
Showing around all the places mentioned in our packages depend upon the availability of time and climatic conditions.
It is the responsibility of the guest to carry all necessary travel documents such as accommodation voucher / confirmation, passport, other valid identity proof, flight/air tickets etc.
In the unfortunate event of vehicle breakdown, we will provide you alternate vehicle. However, the time loss due to event will not be compensated.
All the hotels have been given as per your budget; kindly visit their respective websites for better understanding before confirming.
City tax fee City / Resort Fees / Tourist taxes is not included in the package which is directly paid to the hotel by customer.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice
Rooms are strictly subject to availability and the offer is given to you on a special deal valid for a limited period of time.
Above rates quoted based on the group size and should the no of PAX decrease, we have the right to revise the package rate without prior notice
Request to you to be punctual for all tours and transfers. Maximum waiting time shall be 05 minutes for SIC and 10 minutes for Private.
For any amendment requests in the Itinerary, please advise our me/transport manager at least 48 hours in advance and the request shall be subject to availability.
All the hotels have been given as per your budget; kindly visit their respective websites for better understanding before confirming.
In case of any immigration/Visa complications, the cancellation policy shall be applicable in full Airfares (In case of inclusion of airfares with package) are subject to vary anytime also a matter of availability.
Airfare is non-refundable.