5 Days : Glimpse of Bhutan

說明 Introduction

General Information:

Meal Plan:Breakfast & Dinner
Max Sleeping Altitude: 2300m
Tour Grade: Easy
Tour Highlight: Cultural sights and local places / People
Tour End /Start Point: Paro
Group Size:2 Pax

Thimphu

Thimphu, one of the culturally must see places in Bhutan, is charming capital city nestled in the Himalayas with the beautiful sights of the Chuu River flowing through it. Interestingly, it is the only city in the world with no traffic lights. Thimphu has retained its culture and old world charm as modern development is closely monitored and new buildings can be built only in Bhutanese style and up to a certain height.

Paro, the foremost must see place in Bhutan, is a gorgeous beautiful valley, surrounded by lush green rice fields. Paro is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area. Along with Jakar and Punakha, Paro forms the ‘golden triangle’ of popular tourist destinations in Bhutan. Likewise, craggy mountain hills and undisturbed serene beauty, the clean air and peaceful atmosphere make it a must visit place in Bhutan. In Paro, Rinpung Dzong mostly attracts the visitor. Rinpung Dzong is one of the finest examples of a Bhutanese monastery. The Dzong hosts the Paro Tsechu i.e festival of masks. Beyond this, National Museum of Paro holds the visitors in Paro. The museum exhibits rich stamp collections, slate carvings, Thangka paintings, prehistoric items, jewellery, traditional weapons and other articles reflecting Bhutanese culture.

 

High above the Paro valley, this monastery – known as the Tiger's Nest – perches on a rocky mountainside at 3,000m. It was built in the 8th century, when legend has it the 2nd Buddha, Guru Rimpoche, meditated here, having flown from Kurtoe valley on the back of one of his consorts who had taken the form of flying tigress. To Bhuddhist pilgrims this is one of the most sacred sites in the Himalayas, to anyone it has to be one of the most spectacular.

Itinerary

International Tourist Tariff

The minimum daily tariff quoted below for international Tourist Traveling to Bhutan (Except Indian, Bangladeshi & Maldives) is fixed by Royal Government of Bhutan. All Bhutanese Tour operators in the kingdom have to follow the same standard rate. From the provided rate a royalty of US $65 per day goes to government of Bhutan. This Royalty is for free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure in Bhutan. Alternation in the rate is a criminal act here in Bhutan.

Visa Formalities

With the exception of visitors from India, Bangladesh and Maldives, all other visitors to Bhutan need a visa. Indian, Bangladeshis and Maldivian nationals can obtain a visa at the port of entry on producing a valid passport with a minimum of 6 month validity (Indian nationals may also use their Voters Identity Card (VIC)).
All other tourists must obtain a visa clearance prior to travel to Bhutan.  Visas are processed through an online system by your licensed Bhutanese tour operator, directly or through a foreign travel agent.  You are required to send the photo-page of your passport to us. The visa will be processed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) once the full payment of your holiday (including a USD $40 visa fee) has been wire transferred and received in Buthan.  Once received the visa clearance will be processed within 72 working hours. 

At your point of entry you will be required to show your visa clearance letter, the visa will then be stamped into your passport. 

Important Note:

 International visitors must bring 3 colored copies of latest Passport and 6 Photo for visa.
 All passengers are advised to check their passport validity which should not be less than 6 months from the date of travel.
 Indian Embassy is closed on Saturday & Sunday Permission will be allowed on Monday only.
 Department of Immigration Office Thimphu is Closed on Saturday, Sunday & National Holidays.
 Department of Immigration Office Thimphu may remain closed without prior Notice & immediate declaration of Holidays.

Tour Policy

Children Policy

 There shall be no charge for CHILDREN below the age of 5 years.
 Between the ages of 5-12 years accompanied by elders/ guardians shall be given 50% discount on daily rates.
 Royalty fee is currently set at $65 per day.

Payment Procedure:

Full payment has to be done at leaste one month before your tour start. TheTourism Council of Bhutan will not approve visitor visa until your full tour payment is remitted.

Reservation & Cancellation Policy

We genuinely hope that you will successfully complete your Bhutan trip making most enjoyable memory of Bhutan.  We assure you to provide every effort to make your experience in Bhutan a memorable one.  We do realize at time due to unavoidable circumstances a trip to Bhutan may need to be cancelled or postponed. Thus we have our judicious cancelation policy to protect but the parties.

Tour programs that are cancelled shall be subject to cancellation charges as follows depending on how close to the arrival date to Bhutan that the cancellation is done:

The following is based on a cancellation before the start of a tour program:

- Up to 35 days                          : 75% of full daily rate will be refunded
- Before 20 - 35 days                 : 50% of full daily rate will be refunded
- Before 25 days                        : 25% of full daily rate will be refunded
- Less than 25 days                    : No refund: by the time everything will be arranged.

To book this tour please contact us directly:
☎ Phone : +886-4-37001268  ext 203 
(for English speaking)
Skype : anna.lisa2608
(English/French/Italian)​

✉ Email: 

taiwan.tour@northwest.com.tw
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